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...electrical shock: 1. Do not use , it should never be identical to the nearest authorized BERNINA dealer or service center for grounding be taken on the This sewing and embroidery computer is being used or where oxygen is intended for a double-insulated product must be ...double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of grounding. Always unplug the sewing computer from the electrical outlet immediately after using the embroidery module. 18. Under no circumstances should only be left unattended when plugged in this sewing computer is not working properly •...
...electrical shock: 1. Do not use , it should never be identical to the nearest authorized BERNINA dealer or service center for grounding be taken on the This sewing and embroidery computer is being used or where oxygen is intended for a double-insulated product must be ...double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of grounding. Always unplug the sewing computer from the electrical outlet immediately after using the embroidery module. 18. Under no circumstances should only be left unattended when plugged in this sewing computer is not working properly •...
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... satisfaction, ease of accessories available at your creativity to use and frustrationfree sewing enjoyment. Ueltschi President BERNINA Sewing Machine Manufacturers BERNINA CH-8266 Steckborn www.bernina.com With the new artista generation we recommend the optional BERNINA Embroidery Software, the Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) and the wonderful variety of use . The modern design and high functionality of...
... satisfaction, ease of accessories available at your creativity to use and frustrationfree sewing enjoyment. Ueltschi President BERNINA Sewing Machine Manufacturers BERNINA CH-8266 Steckborn www.bernina.com With the new artista generation we recommend the optional BERNINA Embroidery Software, the Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR) and the wonderful variety of use . The modern design and high functionality of...
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... Deleting Stitches and Stitch Combinations Setup Program Sewing and Sewing Computer Support 84 - 86 87 - 91 92 - 101 102 - 108 Preparing for Embroidery / Important Information Working on Motifs and Embroidering Embroidery Support Peripherals and Accessories Glossary Summary Stitches and motivs Index 109 - 119 120 - 147 148 - 153 154 - 156 157 - 158 159...
... Deleting Stitches and Stitch Combinations Setup Program Sewing and Sewing Computer Support 84 - 86 87 - 91 92 - 101 102 - 108 Preparing for Embroidery / Important Information Working on Motifs and Embroidering Embroidery Support Peripherals and Accessories Glossary Summary Stitches and motivs Index 109 - 119 120 - 147 148 - 153 154 - 156 157 - 158 159...
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... foot Used with the feed dog in a lowered position for darning, monograms, and freehand embroidery 20C Open embroidery foot Embroidery, appliqué, satin stitch seams, monograms BERNINA Specialty Presser Feet The standard selection of presser feet covers most normal sewing requirements, but we...three spool discs • oiler • compensation plate for sewing buttonholes *can vary from your BERNINA dealer. 8 Jeans foot Straight stitching in bobbin case) • selection of BERNINA specialty presser feet for quilting Standard Accessories* • four bobbins (+ one in thick, firm...
... foot Used with the feed dog in a lowered position for darning, monograms, and freehand embroidery 20C Open embroidery foot Embroidery, appliqué, satin stitch seams, monograms BERNINA Specialty Presser Feet The standard selection of presser feet covers most normal sewing requirements, but we...three spool discs • oiler • compensation plate for sewing buttonholes *can vary from your BERNINA dealer. 8 Jeans foot Straight stitching in bobbin case) • selection of BERNINA specialty presser feet for quilting Standard Accessories* • four bobbins (+ one in thick, firm...
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... 46 Handwheel 47 Spool pin (vertical, collapsible) 48 Power switch on /off («0») 49 Power plug socket 50 USB connection 51 PC connection 52 Embroidery module connection 53 Foot control socket 54 Drop feed dog Details 7 1 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Attachment base for special accessories 4 Darning hoop connection 5 Presser foot...switch and thread cutter 21 Practical stitch button 22 Decorative stitch button 23 Alphabet button 24 Buttonhole button 25 Quilt stitches button 26 Sewing mode/Embroidery mode button 27 Personal program button 46 47 50 51 52 53 54 48 49 Side view right
... 46 Handwheel 47 Spool pin (vertical, collapsible) 48 Power switch on /off («0») 49 Power plug socket 50 USB connection 51 PC connection 52 Embroidery module connection 53 Foot control socket 54 Drop feed dog Details 7 1 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Attachment base for special accessories 4 Darning hoop connection 5 Presser foot...switch and thread cutter 21 Practical stitch button 22 Decorative stitch button 23 Alphabet button 24 Buttonhole button 25 Quilt stitches button 26 Sewing mode/Embroidery mode button 27 Personal program button 46 47 50 51 52 53 54 48 49 Side view right
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... used. Cotton Thread • cotton thread has the advantage of thread and needle optimum sewing results are the guidelines: fine fabrics: fine thread (darning thread, embroidery thread) mediumweight fabrics: normal thread heavyweight fabrics: heavier thread Needle No. 70-75 80-90 100, 110, 120 The fabric weight determines the thread weight...
... used. Cotton Thread • cotton thread has the advantage of thread and needle optimum sewing results are the guidelines: fine fabrics: fine thread (darning thread, embroidery thread) mediumweight fabrics: normal thread heavyweight fabrics: heavier thread Needle No. 70-75 80-90 100, 110, 120 The fabric weight determines the thread weight...
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...Especially fine point Micro fiber fabrics and silk Quilting 130/705 H-Q Fine point Straight and topstitching Embroidery 130/705 H-E Large eye, slight ball point Embroidery on all natural and synthetic fabrics Metafil 130/705 H-MET Large eye Sewing with metallic threads ... eye Topstitching with thick thread Wing needle 130/705 HO Wide needle (wing) Hemstitching Double wing needle 130/705 H-ZWI-HO Special effects with hemstitch embroidery Double needle 130/705 H-ZWI Needle distance: 1.0 / 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 4.0 / 6.0 / 8.0 Visible hems in stretch fabrics, pintucks,...
...Especially fine point Micro fiber fabrics and silk Quilting 130/705 H-Q Fine point Straight and topstitching Embroidery 130/705 H-E Large eye, slight ball point Embroidery on all natural and synthetic fabrics Metafil 130/705 H-MET Large eye Sewing with metallic threads ... eye Topstitching with thick thread Wing needle 130/705 HO Wide needle (wing) Hemstitching Double wing needle 130/705 H-ZWI-HO Special effects with hemstitch embroidery Double needle 130/705 H-ZWI Needle distance: 1.0 / 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 4.0 / 6.0 / 8.0 Visible hems in stretch fabrics, pintucks,...
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... (center needle position) • the measurements are helpful for sewing corners and buttonholes, etc. for sewing seams and for embroidery with the embroidery module Feed Dog and Fabric Feed Feed Dog and Stitch Length With each stitch the feed dog moves forward by the stitch length... raised (sewing position) Button on handwheel side Button depressed = feed dog is lowered (darning position) • for freehand sewing (darning, freehand embroidery, freehand quilting) • for topstitching • the horizontal markings are marked to the right and left • the lines help to the ...
... (center needle position) • the measurements are helpful for sewing corners and buttonholes, etc. for sewing seams and for embroidery with the embroidery module Feed Dog and Fabric Feed Feed Dog and Stitch Length With each stitch the feed dog moves forward by the stitch length... raised (sewing position) Button on handwheel side Button depressed = feed dog is lowered (darning position) • for freehand sewing (darning, freehand embroidery, freehand quilting) • for topstitching • the horizontal markings are marked to the right and left • the lines help to the ...
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Welcome Screen • switch sewing computer on: power switch to «I» (on) • Welcome screen appears for embroidery) N Personal Program O Functions P Stitch Selection by touching the screen and the Practical Stitch Screen appears • can be personalized in the Setup ... H J E Q K L MNO P Practical Stitch Screen After the Welcome, the Practical Stitch (Menu) appears automatically on Screen 21 The artista 640 is operated with a combination of the Welcome screen can be canceled by Number Q Main category buttons Without text the Practical Stitch screen appears...
Welcome Screen • switch sewing computer on: power switch to «I» (on) • Welcome screen appears for embroidery) N Personal Program O Functions P Stitch Selection by touching the screen and the Practical Stitch Screen appears • can be personalized in the Setup ... H J E Q K L MNO P Practical Stitch Screen After the Welcome, the Practical Stitch (Menu) appears automatically on Screen 21 The artista 640 is operated with a combination of the Welcome screen can be canceled by Number Q Main category buttons Without text the Practical Stitch screen appears...
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... Stitch Button • the Quilt Stitch screen appears • 9 quilt stitches are visible on screen • use arrows to scroll for additional stitches Embroidery Mode / Sewing Mode Embroidery Mode / Sewing Mode Button • change between Embroidery and Sewing Mode and vice versa Personal Program Personal Program Button • Personal screen appears (customized settings)
... Stitch Button • the Quilt Stitch screen appears • 9 quilt stitches are visible on screen • use arrows to scroll for additional stitches Embroidery Mode / Sewing Mode Embroidery Mode / Sewing Mode Button • change between Embroidery and Sewing Mode and vice versa Personal Program Personal Program Button • Personal screen appears (customized settings)
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Tutorial for Embroidery Tutorial Button Setup Program Setup Program Displays on Screen 27 • the Selection menu (menu summary) appears • 9 menus for advice on embroidery are available on the screen Can only be selected when embroidering • options appear • use Setup to customize your sewing computer's settings • customized settings can be reprogrammed at any time or reset to BERNINA factory settings
Tutorial for Embroidery Tutorial Button Setup Program Setup Program Displays on Screen 27 • the Selection menu (menu summary) appears • 9 menus for advice on embroidery are available on the screen Can only be selected when embroidering • options appear • use Setup to customize your sewing computer's settings • customized settings can be reprogrammed at any time or reset to BERNINA factory settings
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... are cut automatically Start-Stop Button • starts and stops the sewing computer when operating it without foot control • starts and stops the sewing/ embroidery computer in the embroidery mode with attached embroidery module • starts and stops the BSR function (optional) when BSR foot is attached and plugged in
... are cut automatically Start-Stop Button • starts and stops the sewing computer when operating it without foot control • starts and stops the sewing/ embroidery computer in the embroidery mode with attached embroidery module • starts and stops the BSR function (optional) when BSR foot is attached and plugged in
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... touch- The tension is selected. Thread Tension Basic tension settings apply automatically when a stitch or program is factory set for the bobbin as well as embroidery thread, and it may vary when using a 100 weight, 2 ply polyester thread (100/2).
... touch- The tension is selected. Thread Tension Basic tension settings apply automatically when a stitch or program is factory set for the bobbin as well as embroidery thread, and it may vary when using a 100 weight, 2 ply polyester thread (100/2).
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... stitch Experiment with adjusting the stitch width for appliqué, embroidery, etc. • shorten stitch length, satin stitch setting will be indicated by parallel lines on stitch length bar Oversewing edges If edges roll, use a fine ...
... stitch Experiment with adjusting the stitch width for appliqué, embroidery, etc. • shorten stitch length, satin stitch setting will be indicated by parallel lines on stitch length bar Oversewing edges If edges roll, use a fine ...
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... depends on width of elastic type and size to suit the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Embroidery foot No. 6 (optional accessory) Sewing on Elastic • for gathering long lengths of elastic Sew a few straight stitches backwards and forwards to be slightly wider...
... depends on width of elastic type and size to suit the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Embroidery foot No. 6 (optional accessory) Sewing on Elastic • for gathering long lengths of elastic Sew a few straight stitches backwards and forwards to be slightly wider...
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Applications 55 Altering the Stitch Width • for the fabric selected cotton, decorative up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C, Open embroidery foot No. 20C, Embroidery foot No. 6 (optional accessory), Clear foot No. 34C (optional accessory) Decorative Stitches - in your Personal Program 84 84 Change the factory settings of the stitch ...
Applications 55 Altering the Stitch Width • for the fabric selected cotton, decorative up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C, Open embroidery foot No. 20C, Embroidery foot No. 6 (optional accessory), Clear foot No. 34C (optional accessory) Decorative Stitches - in your Personal Program 84 84 Change the factory settings of the stitch ...
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... • touch both Mirror functions simultaneously • the stitch is mirrored in the sewing direction, up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Open embroidery foot No. 20C, Embroidery foot No. 6 (optional accessory), Clear foot No. 34C (optional accessory) Create amazing effects by combining decorative stitches and functions.
... • touch both Mirror functions simultaneously • the stitch is mirrored in the sewing direction, up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Open embroidery foot No. 20C, Embroidery foot No. 6 (optional accessory), Clear foot No. 34C (optional accessory) Create amazing effects by combining decorative stitches and functions.
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... better 2 Buttonholes with interfacing (1) • the interfacing should be used (2). Correct Interfacings or Stabilizers for Buttonholes Automatic Buttonholes • for thick and fluffy fabrics an embroidery stabilizer can be at the end of the buttonhole most subject to wear cord loop = where button is lined with Cord Cord • use cording...
... better 2 Buttonholes with interfacing (1) • the interfacing should be used (2). Correct Interfacings or Stabilizers for Buttonholes Automatic Buttonholes • for thick and fluffy fabrics an embroidery stabilizer can be at the end of the buttonhole most subject to wear cord loop = where button is lined with Cord Cord • use cording...
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... upper thread tension is automatically set • Increase upper thread tension to suit fabric if necessary Balance • adjust stitch with both hands like an embroidery frame • start in any needle position Freehand Quilting Stitch: Needle: Thread: feed dog: Presser foot: Straight stitch No. 1 size and type suitable for the...
... upper thread tension is automatically set • Increase upper thread tension to suit fabric if necessary Balance • adjust stitch with both hands like an embroidery frame • start in any needle position Freehand Quilting Stitch: Needle: Thread: feed dog: Presser foot: Straight stitch No. 1 size and type suitable for the...
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...presser foot allows for example must be pressed and the fabric moved simultaneously. This also applies for the fabric selected monofilament or cotton, embroidery thread, polyester down (darning position) BSR foot No. 42 incl. If the BSR function is deactivated and later re-activated without ... No. 1 This function using the straight stitch and a pre-selected stitch length (up to the Safety Instructions! Applications Freehand Quilting With BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator) optional Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Straight stitch No. 1 or Zig-zag stitch No. 2 size and ...
...presser foot allows for example must be pressed and the fabric moved simultaneously. This also applies for the fabric selected monofilament or cotton, embroidery thread, polyester down (darning position) BSR foot No. 42 incl. If the BSR function is deactivated and later re-activated without ... No. 1 This function using the straight stitch and a pre-selected stitch length (up to the Safety Instructions! Applications Freehand Quilting With BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator) optional Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Straight stitch No. 1 or Zig-zag stitch No. 2 size and ...