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Your sewing computer Accessories Details aurora 430 / 440 QE / 450 Setting up the embroidery computer Important embroidery information Embroidery operating requirements Bernina embroidery software Software - on PC Starting to embroider Mega-Hoop Stitch summary Index 59 60-62 63-67 67-69 70 70-71 72-77 78...34-47 48 49-56 All about embroidery Details Accessories Setting up the sewing computer Thread tension Important facts on threads and needles Stitch plate, Feed dog and Fabric feed Presser foot pressure, Balance Cleaning / Trouble shooting Display Display Function buttons Memory 5-7 8-9 ...
Your sewing computer Accessories Details aurora 430 / 440 QE / 450 Setting up the embroidery computer Important embroidery information Embroidery operating requirements Bernina embroidery software Software - on PC Starting to embroider Mega-Hoop Stitch summary Index 59 60-62 63-67 67-69 70 70-71 72-77 78...34-47 48 49-56 All about embroidery Details Accessories Setting up the sewing computer Thread tension Important facts on threads and needles Stitch plate, Feed dog and Fabric feed Presser foot pressure, Balance Cleaning / Trouble shooting Display Display Function buttons Memory 5-7 8-9 ...
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... when sewing buttonholes in zippers, Straight stitch 5 Blindstitch foot Blind hem, Edge stitching, Straight stitch Blindstitch • for slide-on table • Instructional presentation CD-ROM • Stitch-pattern card 1 A aurora 430 / 440 QE 2 11 A B B aurora 450 Presser feet* 1430/440 , 1C450 Reverse pattern foot Straight stitch Practical and decorative stitch Quilt stitch • Eyelets • Securing 2430 , 2A450...
... when sewing buttonholes in zippers, Straight stitch 5 Blindstitch foot Blind hem, Edge stitching, Straight stitch Blindstitch • for slide-on table • Instructional presentation CD-ROM • Stitch-pattern card 1 A aurora 430 / 440 QE 2 11 A B B aurora 450 Presser feet* 1430/440 , 1C450 Reverse pattern foot Straight stitch Practical and decorative stitch Quilt stitch • Eyelets • Securing 2430 , 2A450...
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Details 9 Front view 1 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Attachment base for stitch card 13 Bobbin winder with on /off («0») 47 Power plug socket 48 PC connection 49 Embroidery module connection (optional accessory) 50 Foot control ... (handwheel) 44 Handwheel 45 Spool pin (vertical, collapsible) 46 Power switch on /off switch and thread cutter 14 Stitch selection buttons 15 «clr» (clear) button 16 #-button (hash) 17 Stitch width buttons 18 Stitch length buttons 19 «mem» (Memory / Operating buttons) 20 Alphabet / Motif scroll buttons 21 Balance / BSR...
Details 9 Front view 1 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Attachment base for stitch card 13 Bobbin winder with on /off («0») 47 Power plug socket 48 PC connection 49 Embroidery module connection (optional accessory) 50 Foot control ... (handwheel) 44 Handwheel 45 Spool pin (vertical, collapsible) 46 Power switch on /off switch and thread cutter 14 Stitch selection buttons 15 «clr» (clear) button 16 #-button (hash) 17 Stitch width buttons 18 Stitch length buttons 19 «mem» (Memory / Operating buttons) 20 Alphabet / Motif scroll buttons 21 Balance / BSR...
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...;0» corresponds to the left or right • can adjust the FHS if necessary. The sewing computer must ONLY be brought to an authorized BERNINA dealer! your hands remain free to guide the fabric • with your knee push lever to slide it engages To remove • raise needle...and a longer life. to the right • the feed dog is lowered simultaneously • the feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn Attaching the presser foot lifter • insert the lever into extension table guides from left Seam guide • slide into respective opening -...
...;0» corresponds to the left or right • can adjust the FHS if necessary. The sewing computer must ONLY be brought to an authorized BERNINA dealer! your hands remain free to guide the fabric • with your knee push lever to slide it engages To remove • raise needle...and a longer life. to the right • the feed dog is lowered simultaneously • the feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn Attaching the presser foot lifter • insert the lever into extension table guides from left Seam guide • slide into respective opening -...
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... point e.g. medium ball point Needle scarf Flat shank Shank length Needle/thread combination In order to the thread. This could lead to skipped stitches and damage to check the needle/thread compatibility, the correct size thread must correspond with the correct size needle. For a perfect sewing result...a new sewing project. This system number refers to shank shape as well as to use . The following are achieved. Needle summary BERNINA requires needle system 130/705 H. It is required Needle, thread and fabric The correct needle size depends on the front of the needle.
... point e.g. medium ball point Needle scarf Flat shank Shank length Needle/thread combination In order to the thread. This could lead to skipped stitches and damage to check the needle/thread compatibility, the correct size thread must correspond with the correct size needle. For a perfect sewing result...a new sewing project. This system number refers to shank shape as well as to use . The following are achieved. Needle summary BERNINA requires needle system 130/705 H. It is required Needle, thread and fabric The correct needle size depends on the front of the needle.
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.... 159 (440) or 130 (430) • activate Mirror image, program mirrored stitch No. 159 (440) or 130 (430) Example B: Combining stitch and function (Mirror image) and sewing continuously • program desired stitch, e.g. Memory 27 aurora 430 / 440 QE aurora 450 Example A: Example A: Sewing a stitch combination conti- Sewing a stitch combination conti- No. 155 (440) or 126 • select...
.... 159 (440) or 130 (430) • activate Mirror image, program mirrored stitch No. 159 (440) or 130 (430) Example B: Combining stitch and function (Mirror image) and sewing continuously • program desired stitch, e.g. Memory 27 aurora 430 / 440 QE aurora 450 Example A: Example A: Sewing a stitch combination conti- Sewing a stitch combination conti- No. 155 (440) or 126 • select...
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... etc. • programming several words: • to insert a space, select ( _ ) • program, using • program the next word • if adjustments are made to the stitch length or width, all programmed letters and/or numbers will be affected • if only single letters or numbers are to be altered, each letter...
... etc. • programming several words: • to insert a space, select ( _ ) • program, using • program the next word • if adjustments are made to the stitch length or width, all programmed letters and/or numbers will be affected • if only single letters or numbers are to be altered, each letter...
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...the quick reverse button on head frame (length is complete Seam begin • the sewing computer secures seam automatically (5 stitches forward, 5 stitches reverse) • continue with the Balance (see page 22 for all fabrics • secures beginning and end of ... of maximum 1 1/2" (3cm) in all fabrics. Preparation • stretch fabric into darning hoop; 36 Practical stitches - the sewing computer secures automatically (5 stitches reverse, 5 stitches forward) • the sewing computer stops automatically when securing is programmed) • complete the Darning program, the...
...the quick reverse button on head frame (length is complete Seam begin • the sewing computer secures seam automatically (5 stitches forward, 5 stitches reverse) • continue with the Balance (see page 22 for all fabrics • secures beginning and end of ... of maximum 1 1/2" (3cm) in all fabrics. Preparation • stretch fabric into darning hoop; 36 Practical stitches - the sewing computer secures automatically (5 stitches reverse, 5 stitches forward) • the sewing computer stops automatically when securing is programmed) • complete the Darning program, the...
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...; «BSR» blinks on the left side on or off) when exiting the BSR mode Free hand quilting without automatic regular stitch length 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN Make sure that the lens on the display = the sewing computer stops with needle down the groove at maximum ... (only mode 2) • press the «Securing function» button • press the foot control or Start - button • short securing stitch sequence will beep indicating beeper activation • an acoustic tone beeps to the BSR presser foot • removing sole: press both buttons (see arrows) ...
...; «BSR» blinks on the left side on or off) when exiting the BSR mode Free hand quilting without automatic regular stitch length 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN Make sure that the lens on the display = the sewing computer stops with needle down the groove at maximum ... (only mode 2) • press the «Securing function» button • press the foot control or Start - button • short securing stitch sequence will beep indicating beeper activation • an acoustic tone beeps to the BSR presser foot • removing sole: press both buttons (see arrows) ...
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... No. 14 Round buttonhole with square end No. 15 Keyhole buttonhole No. 16 Keyhole buttonhole with tapered end No. 17 Heirloom buttonhole No. 18 Straight stitch buttonhole #VUUPOIPMFTBSFOPUPOMZQSBDUJDBM DMPTVSFT UIFZDBOBMTPCFVTFEGPSB EFDPSBUJWFFGGFDU 1SFQBSBUJPO 2&UISFBEUIFMPXFSUISFBEJO UIFGJOHFSPGUIF...
... No. 14 Round buttonhole with square end No. 15 Keyhole buttonhole No. 16 Keyhole buttonhole with tapered end No. 17 Heirloom buttonhole No. 18 Straight stitch buttonhole #VUUPOIPMFTBSFOPUPOMZQSBDUJDBM DMPTVSFT UIFZDBOBMTPCFVTFEGPSB EFDPSBUJWFFGGFDU 1SFQBSBUJPO 2&UISFBEUIFMPXFSUISFBEJO UIFGJOHFSPGUIF...
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...; press the Quick reverse button 3. sew the bottom bartack and securing stitches 1. sew straight stitch forwards, stop the sewing computer • press the Quick reverse button 2. sew bartack and securing stitches 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN sew the first bead forward up to the length mark...computer • press the Quick reverse button 2. sew straight stitch forwards and stop the sewing computer • press the Quick reverse button 4. sew reverse straight stitch, stop the sewing computer at the first stitch (buttonhole begin) • press the Quick reverse button 3. ...
...; press the Quick reverse button 3. sew the bottom bartack and securing stitches 1. sew straight stitch forwards, stop the sewing computer • press the Quick reverse button 2. sew bartack and securing stitches 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN sew the first bead forward up to the length mark...computer • press the Quick reverse button 2. sew straight stitch forwards and stop the sewing computer • press the Quick reverse button 4. sew reverse straight stitch, stop the sewing computer at the first stitch (buttonhole begin) • press the Quick reverse button 3. ...
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...Press the «clr»-button to exactly the same length (without pressing the Quick reverse button) the second bartack and securing stitches • sewing computer stops and returns automatically to buttonhole begin • all subsequent buttonholes will be sewn to exactly the same length...press the Quick reverse button • «auto» is displayed on the display = the buttonhole length is programmed 2. sew the straight stitch forward, stop the sewing computer • press the Quick reverse button • «auto» is indicated on the display = buttonhole length...
...Press the «clr»-button to exactly the same length (without pressing the Quick reverse button) the second bartack and securing stitches • sewing computer stops and returns automatically to buttonhole begin • all subsequent buttonholes will be sewn to exactly the same length...press the Quick reverse button • «auto» is displayed on the display = the buttonhole length is programmed 2. sew the straight stitch forward, stop the sewing computer • press the Quick reverse button • «auto» is indicated on the display = buttonhole length...
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... completed and is ready to the wrong side and knot Sewing on buttons with the handwheel and adjust stitch width if necessary • sew the securing stitches; Button sew-on program Stitch: Stitch width: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: 430: Button sew-on program No. 16 440... 18 (optional accessory) Sewing on buttons • sews buttons with 2 or 4 holes • buttons being sewn on for decorative purposes only can be stitched without forming a thread shank • the shank (= thread length between holes with darning foot No. 9 • select Button sew-on bobbin case (...
... completed and is ready to the wrong side and knot Sewing on buttons with the handwheel and adjust stitch width if necessary • sew the securing stitches; Button sew-on program Stitch: Stitch width: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: 430: Button sew-on program No. 16 440... 18 (optional accessory) Sewing on buttons • sews buttons with 2 or 4 holes • buttons being sewn on for decorative purposes only can be stitched without forming a thread shank • the shank (= thread length between holes with darning foot No. 9 • select Button sew-on bobbin case (...
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.../ color number • position of the current color / total number of all colors • embroidery time of this color • total stitch count of the active color will move to Color summary & If the embroidery process is started directly with this color • click on the ... control» - Embroidery progress • colors already embroidered are indica- ry time of the motif selected • display of the total stitch count of the motif selected Color summary • each color of the total embroide- see also «Changing embroidery color sequence manually»,...
.../ color number • position of the current color / total number of all colors • embroidery time of this color • total stitch count of the active color will move to Color summary & If the embroidery process is started directly with this color • click on the ... control» - Embroidery progress • colors already embroidered are indica- ry time of the motif selected • display of the total stitch count of the motif selected Color summary • each color of the total embroide- see also «Changing embroidery color sequence manually»,...
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... Patchwork foot Power cable Connection Power switch Practical stitches Basting stitch Blind hem Darning program Edge-stitching Flat joining seam Manual darning Overlock seams Overview Patchwork Securing program Stitch selection Straight stitch Triple straight stitch Zig-zag stitch Zipper Presser foot Display 5 10 10 42 42...on table 11 Spool discs 5 Spool pin Horizontal spool pin 12 Supplementary spool pin 13, 14 Stabilizer Stitch patterns Display Overview Selecting Stitch plate Attaching/removing Cleaning Optional accessories 49 23 81-83 29 20 57 7, 61 T Thread Embroidery related...
... Patchwork foot Power cable Connection Power switch Practical stitches Basting stitch Blind hem Darning program Edge-stitching Flat joining seam Manual darning Overlock seams Overview Patchwork Securing program Stitch selection Straight stitch Triple straight stitch Zig-zag stitch Zipper Presser foot Display 5 10 10 42 42...on table 11 Spool discs 5 Spool pin Horizontal spool pin 12 Supplementary spool pin 13, 14 Stabilizer Stitch patterns Display Overview Selecting Stitch plate Attaching/removing Cleaning Optional accessories 49 23 81-83 29 20 57 7, 61 T Thread Embroidery related...
