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Summary of Contents for activa 220

Page 1: ...ernette Sewing Machines MASTERING YOUR BERNINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 1 06 1 2006 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Mastering Your Sewing Machine Ow...

Page 2: ...les 54 Buttonhole Eyelet Types Uses 58 Buttonhole Feet 59 Button Buttonhole Samples 60 Zipper Samples 70 Darning Sample 74 Product Reference List 76 Class 4 Decorative Techniques 77 Gathering Samples...

Page 3: ...rrect use of handwheel Sewing Machine Needles Types of needles Sizes of needles Parts of needle Matching needle and thread Sewing Thread Good quality vs poor quality Fibers and weight Thread storage i...

Page 4: ...e protectors and store them in a 3 ring binder They can then be used as a reference tool in the future as you use your machine and explore the creative possibilities it affords you BERNINA of America...

Page 5: ...ilting home dec etc are supported by the best and most complete educational materials in the industry such as Feetures volumes 1 2 3 and the BERNINA website at www berninausa com BERNIN BERNIN BERNIN...

Page 6: ...m stitch Blunt needle won t pierce fabric so no thread loop forms to make a stitch Need To Know Needle should be changed every 4 6 hours of sewing The needle is the most inexpensive part in your sewin...

Page 7: ...ly designed for microfiber fabrics The thin tapered point of this needle causes less damage to fabric when seaming and cross seaming A sharp point with a large eye and deep groove For use with heavier...

Page 8: ...for fine stitches Staple refers to the length of fibers used to twist together to form a single ply Domestic thread fiber lengths are usually 1 to 2 long while European threads use 5 to 6 lengths Ply...

Page 9: ...idery piecing and darning Cotton 2 ply such as Mettler 30 2 loose twist for a soft shiny look in machine embroidery applique and buttonholes Cotton 3 ply such as Mettler 50 3 excellent for clothing co...

Page 10: ...g leave approximately of stabilizer around the edges Remaining stabilizer continues to support stitches throughout life of garment project Stabil Stick and Hydro Stick are available as cut away stabil...

Page 11: ...xtra body and stability are needed Sewing and Craft Sprays HRFive Temporary Adhesive Spray It s water soluble so it washes out completely Great for basting or holding two layers of fabric and or batti...

Page 12: ...roidery contrasting color Presser Foot BERNINA Reverse Pattern Foot 1 1C BERNINA Quilting Seam Guide bernette Zigzag Universal Foot bernette seam guide bar Stitch straight Needle Position center Strai...

Page 13: ...rnette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 13 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Straight Stitch Seaming Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Straight 2 2 2 2 Stitch BE...

Page 14: ...he needle up out of the fabric Move the needle one position to the left bernettes Move number to the left using the Stitch Width dial Stitch Stop with needle out of the fabric Repeat until all left ne...

Page 15: ...to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Needle Positions Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Straight 2 2 2 2 Stitch Needle 2 5 5mm 3 5 7mm 3 5 7mm 3 5 7mm Position Range BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640...

Page 16: ...ase the Quick Reverse button The machine will automatically secure the stitching then stop Sample 3 Securing Function Place remaining two fabric pieces wrong sides together Attach one of the Seam Guid...

Page 17: ...copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Securing Stitches Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Straight 2 2 2 2 Stitch Securing Stitch Securing Function BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640...

Page 18: ...ouches the horizontal line in front of the needle stop Pivot using FHS Free Hand System if available Continue sewing until you reach the next corner repeat the pivot Stitch 3 sides of this sample Note...

Page 19: ...ERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Stitching Corners Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Needle yes yes Down Up BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640...

Page 20: ...ot Stitch zigzag stitch Needle Position center or far right Zigzag Oversewing Edges Select the Zigzag Stitch width 4 length 2 Finish one 6 edge using the following steps Guide edge of fabric under the...

Page 21: ...INE 8 05 21 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Zigzag Oversewing Edges Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Zigzag 3 3 3 3 Stitch BERNINA 1008 220 230PE...

Page 22: ...titch back to maximum Repeat until stitching reaches end of fabric BERNINA models only Move the needle position all the way to the left Position the raw edge of the fabric on the 3 8 line on the right...

Page 23: ...Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Satin Stitch Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Zigzag 3 3 3 3 Stitch Bobbin O R R R Hook System Oscillating O or Rotary R BERNINA 1008 220...

Page 24: ...riple straight stitch BERNINA From the right side position the blade of Foot 10 10C in the ditch of the seam Move the needle position two places to the left Stitch the length of the seam If available...

Page 25: ...A of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Topstitch Edgestitch Sample BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640 730 Triple 9 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Straight Stitch Nee...

Page 26: ...right sides together Basting bernette BERNINA 1008 Using a straight stitch with a length of 5mm baste a 5 8 seam along one side of fabric BERNINA artista 640 730 Select preprogrammed basting stitch i...

Page 27: ...Authorized BERNINA Dealers Basting Sample Basting Stitch or Straight Stitch Long Stitch Function Preprogrammed settings Stitch Length 2mm Basting Stitch or Straight Stitch Long Stitch Function Stitch...

Page 28: ...end of the current pattern Reduce the stitch width to 4mm 6mm for the artista 640 and 730 Stitch two more repeats Select Vertical Mirror Image function if available Stitch two more repeats Select the...

Page 29: ...py granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Temporary Altered Stitch Memory Sample artista 630 640 730 BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640 730 Heart 32 46 85 127 156 712 712 712 Stitch Patt...

Page 30: ...y Thread Guide Multi Spool Thread Holder Left Seam Guide Seam Guide with Rulers right and left Magnifying Lens Set Suitcase System Needles Universal 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Double 1 6 2 0 2 5 3 0 4 0...

Page 31: ...Seam Hem Edging Samples 5 Blind Hem 6 Handpicked Hem 7 Double Needle Hem 8 Jeans Hem 9 Shell Edge 10 Rolled and Whipped Edge Class 2 Practical Stitching Class Overview This class is also formatted fo...

Page 32: ...rn Foot 1 or 1C bernette Zigzag Universal Foot Stitch zigzag Needle Position center Zigzag Seam Cut the fabric piece in half lengthwise creating two pieces 2 x 6 each Select the Zigzag Stitch stitch w...

Page 33: ...RNINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 33 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Zigzag Seam Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Zigzag 3 3 3 3 Stitch BERNINA...

Page 34: ...Pattern Foot 1 1C Stitch stretch Needle Position center Super Stretch Seam Cut fabric in half lengthwise creating two pieces 2 x 6 each Select the Stretch Stitch Position the fabric to produce a 5 8 s...

Page 35: ...ette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 35 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Super Stretch Seam Sample BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640 730 Super 9...

Page 36: ...ock Needle Position center Vari Overlock Seam Cut an inside curve in one corner of fabric to simulate a neckline Select the Vari Overlock Stitch If available engage the Needle Down function Place fold...

Page 37: ...sion to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Vari Overlock Seam Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Overlock 5 6 6 6 Stitch Needle yes yes Up Down BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640 730...

Page 38: ...rsal Foot Stitches stretch overlock or towelling stitch Needle Position center Flat Joining Seam Select the Stretch Overlock stitch Cut a 5 8 seam allowance off one piece of fabric along one long edge...

Page 39: ...ING MACHINE 8 05 39 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Flat Joining Seam Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Stretch 10 13 S5 S5 Overlock Stitch BERNIN...

Page 40: ...he fabric by oversewing with a zigzag stitch see pages 20 21 Fold a 2 hem to the wrong side of the fabric and press Fold hem back to the right side over the basting line Sew on the extended hem allowa...

Page 41: ...ERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Blind Hem Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Zigzag 3 3 3 3 Stitch Blindstitch 4 5 12 13 BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 4...

Page 42: ...m along one of the 6 edges and press Turn up the depth of the hem again and press Fold the entire hem toward the right side of the garment so that the garment fold is almost even with the top edge of...

Page 43: ...RNINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 43 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Handpicked Hem Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Blindstitch 4 5 12 13 BERNI...

Page 44: ...he folded edge of the fabric along the 1 guideline on the right side of the stitch plate bernette 55 only The 1 guide is the one farthest from the needle Select the straight stitch sew half of the hem...

Page 45: ...copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Double Needle Hem Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Straight 2 2 2 2 Stitch Suggested 5 4 4 4 Stitch BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640 730 Straig...

Page 46: ...Jeans needle and select the Straight Stitch With right sides together sew a 5 8 seam along one 4 side Press seam to one side Topstitch using the edge of the foot along the seam as a guide and stitchi...

Page 47: ...NINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 47 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Jeans Hem Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Straight 2 2 2 2 Stitch BERNINA 1...

Page 48: ...beyond the back edge of the fabric baste layers together along the back edge Twirl the stabilizer into the scroll of the hemmer foot the Aqua Film is stiff enough to easily move into the coil Begin s...

Page 49: ...RNINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 49 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Shell Edge Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Shell Hem 6 6 5 5 Stitch BERNIN...

Page 50: ...mm and SL 1mm or less bernette SW 3 5mm and SL buttonhole setting Loosen the top tension if necessary bernette Place cut edge of fabric against the inside of the right toe of the foot and sew BERNINA...

Page 51: ...bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 51 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Rolled and Whipped Edge Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Zigzag 3 3 3 3 Stitch BE...

Page 52: ...C BERNINA Clear Foot 34 or BERNINA Clear Foot 34C BERNINA Shell Hemmer Foot 69 bernette Clear Satin Stitch Foot bernette Blind Hem Foot bernette Overcasting Foot bernette Quilting Foot bernette Hemmer...

Page 53: ...nhole Corded Buttonhole 4 Automatic Buttonhole 5 Memory Buttonhole 6 Straight Stitch Buttonhole 7 Button Sew On Zipper Samples 8 Centered Zipper 9 Invisible Zipper Mending 10 Darning Class 3 More Prac...

Page 54: ...e Position center Elastic Edging Select the Running stitch SW 5mm SL 3 5 to 4mm Position the elastic wrong side down on the right side of the tricot along one of the 6 edges Leave a tail of elastic at...

Page 55: ...NINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Elastic Edging Sample BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640 730 Running 7 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Stitch Needle yes yes...

Page 56: ...edge Allow a 2 tail of elastic to extend beyond the fabric Lower the presser foot this will hold the elastic in place Sew the elastic to the fabric keeping the edge of the elastic and the edge of the...

Page 57: ...copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Turned Under Elastic Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Zigzag 3 3 3 3 Stitch Needle yes yes Down Up Overstitch 5 4 4 4 Options BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 43...

Page 58: ...eavy weight fabrics of all types Clothing jackets coats rainwear KEYHOLE BUTTONHOLE WITH NORMAL BARTACK Heavy weight non stretch fabrics Jackets coats trousers leisure wear KEYHOLE BUTTONHOLE WITH POI...

Page 59: ...For any BERNINA sewing machine especially recommended for 1008 and other mechanical models AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE FOOT 3C The automatic buttonhole foot for older models with a 9mm feed system indicated...

Page 60: ...together before trimming BERNINA Keyhole Buttonhole Select keyhole buttonhole if available select man function from function toolbar if applicable Place third short line under presser foot as before...

Page 61: ...d only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Manual Corded Buttonhole Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Standard 1 1 1 1 Buttonhole Manual yes Buttonhole Auto yes yes yes Buttonhole BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430...

Page 62: ...e with the long drawn line Open button plate and insert button Lower buttonhole lever and push it toward the back of the machine Stitch buttonhole the machine will complete buttonhole automatically Wh...

Page 63: ...uthorized BERNINA Dealers Automatic Buttonhole Samples bernette 55 65 80e 90e Standard 1 1 1 1 Buttonhole Manual yes Buttonhole Auto yes yes yes Buttonhole BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640...

Page 64: ...er between the fabric layers Mark 4 lines on the fabric where the buttonholes will be sewn Temporary Buttonhole Memory Select the Standard Buttonhole sew a buttonhole of the desired length on the firs...

Page 65: ...ING MACHINE 8 05 65 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Memory Buttonhole Sample BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640 730 Standard dial 10...

Page 66: ...ttonhole positioning the beginning of it on the first line aligning the fold with the 5 8 marking behind the foot Position the needle on the second line Stitch another straight stitch buttonhole do no...

Page 67: ...WING MACHINE 8 05 67 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Straight Stitch Buttonhole Sample BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640 730 Straig...

Page 68: ...ss Insert stabilizer between layers Technique 1 With Thread Shank Optional Use a glue stick to hold a button in place BERNINA only Adjust the pin on Button Sew On Foot 18 to the highest position for a...

Page 69: ...erica Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Button Sew On Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Universal 7 6 6 Stitch Zigzag 3 3 3 3 Stitch BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 63...

Page 70: ...r baste using Wonder Tape each side of zipper to seam allowance only Change to zipper foot adjust needle foot position to right or left as needed to stitch close to zipper teeth Sew through zipper tap...

Page 71: ...CHINE 8 05 71 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Centered Zipper Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Straight 2 2 2 2 Stitch BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240...

Page 72: ...eam first as with conventional zippers Invisible zipper tapes are sewn to fabric sections first then seam is sewn With right sides together baste or pin the right zipper tape to the right garment piec...

Page 73: ...s MASTERING YOUR BERNINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 73 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Invisible Zipper Sample BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 43...

Page 74: ...itch moving the hoop up and down then side to side without pressure Raise feed dog when finished BERNINA Simple Darning Select the simple darning program if available for the first tear Attach Foot 1...

Page 75: ...ample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Straight 2 2 2 2 Stitch 3 Step 5 4 4 4 Zigzag Stitch BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640 730 Straight 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Stitch Simple 13 15 17 18 20 22 22 22 Darn...

Page 76: ...RNINA Bulky Overlock Foot 12 12C BERNINA Zipper Foot with Guide 14 BERNINA Button Sew On Foot 18 BERNINA Invisible Zipper Foot 35 bernette Zipper Foot bernette Embroidery Darning Foot bernette Satin S...

Page 77: ...ing with BERNINA Ruffler 86 Specialty Needle Samples 5 Pintucks Double Needles 6 Triple Drilling Needle 7 Wing Needle Double Wing Needle 8 Entreduex Class 4 Decorative Techniques Class Overview This c...

Page 78: ...Cord Trim all four edges of sample fabric before beginning Select the zigzag stitch and set SW 2 5mm and SL 2 2 5mm Stitch 5 8 from one 12 edge sew over the cord Secure the cord at the beginning and t...

Page 79: ...bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 79 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Gathering Over One Cord Sample BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640 73...

Page 80: ...cutter Place fabric under foot and lower the needle but not the foot BERNINA Select the gathering sitch Fold cord in half and loop around the middle toe of foot 3C lower the foot Lift cord loop from t...

Page 81: ...nette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 81 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Gathering Over Two Cords Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Rampart 8 8 Stitch BERNINA...

Page 82: ...de of the slot Continue stitching carefully guiding both pieces of fabric Guide fabric that is being gathered with the left hand flat fabric with the right hand Note that fabric being gathered moves u...

Page 83: ...e SEWING MACHINE 8 05 83 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Gathering with the Gathering Foot Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Straight 2 2 2 2 Stit...

Page 84: ...Straight Stitch SW 0mm SL 1mm to 5mm The longer the stitch length the deeper the pleats will be Set the adjustment lever on the attachment at 1 Place the 18 length of fabric the piece to be ruffled wr...

Page 85: ...e SEWING MACHINE 8 05 85 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Gathering with BERNINA Ruffler 86 Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Straight 2 2 2 2 Stit...

Page 86: ...stitch several rows of pintucks Tips Sew at a slower speed and test movement of the needle making sure that it doesn t hit the presser foot Tighten top tension to create more dimension Choose the cor...

Page 87: ...n to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Pintucks Double Needles Sample BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640 730 Feather 45 28 44 53 48 332 332 332 Stitch Running 7 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4...

Page 88: ...Drilling Needle Thread each needle with a different color thread bernette use the auxiliary spool pin and a supplementary thread stand Engage the Triple Needle Limitation or Security Program if availa...

Page 89: ...horized BERNINA Dealers Triple Drilling Needle Sample bernette 50 65 80e 90e Decorative 4 4 4 4 Stitch Option Decorative 7 7 7 Stitch Option Decorative 26 28 Stitch Option BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 4...

Page 90: ...ilable Sew along remaining edge again engaging Mirror Image or turning fabric as needed Carefully trim fabric from under lace Frame lace insertion with three of the stitches suggested in the chart Dou...

Page 91: ...Needle 10 11 S8 S8 Stitch 11 12 S4 S4 Options Double Wing 2 2 2 2 Needle 9 12 S4 S4 Stitch 6 6 5 5 Options S8 S8 8 8 BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640 730 Wing 2 28 25 41 50 132 45 161 720...

Page 92: ...lable engage the Security Program selecting the Wing needle option This alters the stitch width so that the wings of the needle will not hit the presser foot also constrains stitches to the center nee...

Page 93: ...rnette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 93 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Entreduex Sample BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640 730 Star Pattern 4...

Page 94: ...or BERNINA Open Embroidery Foot 20C BERNINA 3 Groove Cording Foot 22 BERNINA 5 Groove Cording Foot 25 Pintuck Feet 30 3 groove 31 5 groove 32 7 groove 33 9 groove BERNINA Clear Foot 34 or BERNINA Clea...

Page 95: ...ng 6 Piping Embellishment Samples 7 Patchwork Quilting 8 Applique 9 Surface Embellishment Crazy Patchwork Decorative Stitching Bobbinwork Couching Class 5 More Decorative Techniques Class Overview Thi...

Page 96: ...of the foot Attach seam guide to back of foot Adjust guide to 2 from center needle position Fold fabric on 3rd line stitch a 3rd tuck aligning guide along fold 5 1 1 3 2 5 BERNINA Edgestitch Foot 10...

Page 97: ...CHINE 8 05 97 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Pleats and Tucks Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Straight 2 2 2 2 Stitch BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 24...

Page 98: ...rk Foot 37 to machine Sew a tuck on each of the folds Change to Open Embroidery Foot 20 or 20C Select the Satin Scallop Stitch Thread the cord through the hole in the stitch plate directly in front of...

Page 99: ...nette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 99 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Off the Edge Scallops Sample BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640 730 Str...

Page 100: ...ERNINA Move needle to half left artista 640 730 adjust needle one position to left Align left edge of lace with blade sew Sew the right side in the same manner using the half right needle position art...

Page 101: ...05 101 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Lace Insertion Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Straight 2 2 2 2 Stitch Zigzag 3 3 3 3 Stitch BERNINA 100...

Page 102: ...machine Place fabrics right sides together sew with a 5 8 seam on a 6 side Sew slowly adjust motor to speed if available When seam is complete pull the two layers firmly apart and press seam allowanc...

Page 103: ...E 8 05 103 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Fagoting Bundling Sample BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640 730 Zigzag 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2...

Page 104: ...tach Tailor Tack Foot 7 to the machine Insert a bobbin in a contrasting color Turn under at one 6 end of one fabric piece turn under along one 5 end of the remaining fabric piece Butt folded edges tog...

Page 105: ...tte SEWING MACHINE 8 05 105 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Fringing Sample BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640 730 Decorative 13 28...

Page 106: ...Inserting Piping Matching raw edges place piping right sides together with one long fabric edge Place second piece right sides together with piping and first piece BERNINA Covered Piping Fold wrong s...

Page 107: ...G MACHINE 8 05 107 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Piping Sample bernette 55 65 80e 90e Straight 2 2 2 2 Stitch BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430...

Page 108: ...BERNINA Walking Foot 50 BERNINA Leather Roller Foot 55 BERNINA Freemotion Quilting Foot 29 29C bernette quilting foot bernette walking foot bernette darning embroidery foot Stitches straight hand loo...

Page 109: ...foot to sewing machine Select straight stitch Stitch in the ditch of the seams between blocks or pieces Stippling Thread the needle with cotton quilting thread Select straight stitch and lower the fee...

Page 110: ...the Needle Stop Down function when quilting This will cause the needle to always stop down in the fabric lessening the chance of the fabric shifting each time stitching is stopped and started again Pr...

Page 111: ...RNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Patchwork Quilting Sampler bernette 55 65 80e 90e Straight 2 2 2 2 Stitch Hand Look 15 16 Quilt Stitch BERNINA 1008 2...

Page 112: ...ations A closed O shaped metal sole similar to that of Darning Foot 9 for detailed freemotion stitching techniques such as stippling bobbin work and thread painting An open C shaped metal sole similar...

Page 113: ...set at 2 0 mm if machine has not been turned off settings will automatically return to the ones last used with the selected Mode Stitch length may be adjusted from 1 4 mm artista 630 640 730 The BSR...

Page 114: ...00 with 730 upgrade only Rather than stopping the needle continues to move up and down very slowly some stitchers prefer this mode for leaves tendrils and other meandering lines Layer fabric batting t...

Page 115: ...RNINA bernette Sewing Machines MASTERING YOUR BERNINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 115 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers 1 2 3 4 5 BERNINA Stitc...

Page 116: ...econds the BSR will automatically be deactivated Layer fabric batting to make a quilt sandwich Thread machine with King Tut in needle Bottom Line in bobbin Place fabric under BSR foot Step on foot con...

Page 117: ...NA BERNINA bernette Sewing Machines MASTERING YOUR BERNINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 117 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers BERNINA Stitch Reg...

Page 118: ...tch Regulator Zigzag BERNINA models with zigzag BSR capability only 630 640 730 Use the BSR zigzag option to easily and quickly create freehand embroidery designs shade or accent fabric motifs and cou...

Page 119: ...BERNINA bernette Sewing Machines MASTERING YOUR BERNINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 119 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers BERNINA Stitch Regul...

Page 120: ...brics squares all right side up stabilizer on bottom one fabric in the middle the other fabric on top BERNINA Mark a point on the top layer this will be the center of the reverse applique circle berne...

Page 121: ...ach Circular Embroidery Attachment 83 to the machine arm Remove rubber cap from pin Place layered fabric stabilizer down over attachment aligning mark over pin Push fabric down over pin taking care no...

Page 122: ...ng the Needle Stop Down function if available Lower the feed dog using the Free Hand System if available Stitch because the feed dog is lowered the machine stitches in place creating a handsewn look a...

Page 123: ...copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Applique Sampler bernette 55 65 80e 90e Square 13 9 10 11 Stitch Blanket 13 14 15 Stitch Hand Look 4 5 12 13 Applique BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440...

Page 124: ...t bernette satin stitch foot bernette cording foot bernette 65 80e 90e only extra bobbin case Stitches various stitches as indicated Needle Position center Surface Embellishment Preparation Crazy Patc...

Page 125: ...in case only Do NOT adjust your regular bobbin case Wind a bobbin half full of heavy decorative thread such as Designer 6 or Pearl Crown Rayon Insert bobbin into Black Latch Bobbin Case or an extra bo...

Page 126: ...bernette 55 65 80e 90e Honeycomb 9 12 S4 S4 Blanket 13 14 15 Square 13 9 10 11 Scallop 12 8 11 12 Universal 7 6 6 Triple Zigzag 8 14 S3 S3 Sewn Out Zigzag 5 4 4 4 bernette Ribbon Attach the zigzag un...

Page 127: ...ted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Surface Embellishment Sampler BERNINA 1008 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640 730 Floral 43 65 88 41 84 130 106 106 Feather 45 28 44 53 48 332 332 332 Entredeux 41...

Page 128: ...34 or BERNINA Clear Foot 34C BERNINA Patchwork Foot 37 BERNINA Clear Foot 39 BERNINA Stitch Regulator BSR 42 BERNINA Walking Foot 50 BERNINA Leather Roller Foot 55 BERNINA Patchwork Foot with Guide 57...

Page 129: ...following exercises information are for artista machines but may be of interest to other machine owners artista Memory Samplers 5 Memory Combi Mode Sampler Creating Saving a Stitch Combination Insert...

Page 130: ...itches can be saved in memory including length width and needle position Delete all unwanted stitches before programming artista 630 640 730 Accessing Memory Owner s manual page ______ Touch the Combi...

Page 131: ...ividual stitch patterns Viewing Memory Contents Owner s manual page ______ Use the arrows on either side of mem to scroll through memory artista 630 640 730 Editing Memory Owner s manual page ______ T...

Page 132: ...p press and release button to move needle down or up press and hold button to set Needle Position down or up auroras artista 630 640 press and release button to move needle down or up press and hold b...

Page 133: ...Yes Yes Yes Needle Up Down Foot Control opt opt opt Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Continuous Reverse Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Long Stitch Yes Yes Long Term Memory 30 30 30 60 90 Combi Combi Combi Spaces...

Page 134: ...tion Sampler Preparation Using HRFive spray adhesive adhere stabilizer to the muslin Mark muslin for eleven rows of stitching spaced approximately 1 apart When stitching align the back of the presser...

Page 135: ...1 sew about 3 4 more stop Engage the Continuous Reverse function again Sew Notice that the reverse stitches are the same length as the forward ones and that the machine tracks perfectly Clip threads...

Page 136: ...tch Function artista 640 730 only Function Sampler continued artista 640 730 Select stitch 1 sew for approximately 1 Engage the Long Stitch function and sew another 2 3 adjust stitch length to 5mm and...

Page 137: ...d machine will auto matically stop when entire stitch sequence 3 scallops or hearts is complete aurora Continue stitching Press Pattern End machine will auto matically stop at end of current stitch Pr...

Page 138: ...inning and end Open mem and enter three star stitches Make sure Pattern End and Securing functions are still engaged Stitch sew until machine stops Note that securing stitches are sewn at the beginnin...

Page 139: ...Left Mirror Image sew one turtle Disengage Right Left Mirror Image and engage Up Down Mirror Image sew one turtle Engage both Right Left and Up Down Mirror Image sew one turtle Touch external CLR but...

Page 140: ...sition buttons to adjust balance Touch to open stitch to close stitch Adjust balance to 2 sew another 1 Adjust balance to 2 sew another 1 Return balance to normal artista Select stitch 327 sew For a l...

Page 141: ...ouch the CLR button Notice that this does NOT clear the Security Program Turn your artista off Turn back on Notice that the Security Program is still active and that a message appears on the screen to...

Page 142: ...can be sewn using the Stitch Counter function Several are found in the Practical stitch menu such as Zigzag and Blindstitch Others include the Blanket and Double Blanket stitches from the Quilting sti...

Page 143: ...ranted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Function Sampler Row 1 Motor Speed Row 2 Needle Stop Up Down Row 3 Continuous Reverse Row 4 artista 640 730 only Long Stitch Row 5 Pattern Begin End Row 6 Sel...

Page 144: ...eded insert a layer of stabi lizer between the layers Draw four parallel lines on the fabric about 1 apart Row 1 Select the Alphabet button Program BERNANA and the date in block letters Select Pattern...

Page 145: ...anted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Programming Editing Sampler BERNINA 220 230PE 240 430 440QE 630 640 730 Row 3 50 1x 64 1x 84 1x 126 1x 155 1x 711 1x 711 1x 711 1x Stitch 43 3x 65 3x 88 3X 130...

Page 146: ...eft Mirror Image for the second one Sew a row of alternating hearts across fabric Row 7 not activa 220 230PE Program as follows star 1x engage Right Left Mirror Image leaf 1x clear Mirror Image leaf 1...

Page 147: ...430 440QE 630 640 730 Row 1 41 59 76 118 147 701 701 701 entredeux honeycomb Row 2 43 65 88 126 155 605 605 605 leaf star 50 64 84 130 159 711 711 711 Row 3 50 64 84 126 155 711 711 711 star check 35...

Page 148: ...cond buttonhole Long Term Memory activa 220 230 240 aurora 430 440 Note Only one buttonhole may be saved in Long Term Memory on the activa 220 230 240 and aurora 430 440 Press mem after the buttonhole...

Page 149: ...ASTERING YOUR BERNINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 149 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Buttonhole Memory Sample BERNINA 220 230PE 240 430 440Q...

Page 150: ...anently and or modified and stored in your Personal Program Stitch Length Stitch Width Needle Position Tension artista 640 730 only Balance Vertical Mirror Image Horizontal Mirror Image Pattern Extend...

Page 151: ...our BERNINA BERNINA bernette Sewing Machines MASTERING YOUR BERNINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 151 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers This is a...

Page 152: ...ndicated Needle Position center Memory Combi Mode The following parameters can be altered separately for EACH STITCH within a combination 630 640 730 Stitch Length yes yes yes Stitch Width yes yes yes...

Page 153: ...imply touch the screen to activate the desired stitch the selected stitch shown in the Stitch Altering Area will turn BLUE then select the alterations With the second 120 145 selected engage the Horiz...

Page 154: ...rtions and deletions always affect the area above the cursor Select stitch 137 it appears above the first stitch 120 145 With stitch 137 selected engage the Up Down Mirror Image function Scroll to the...

Page 155: ...ible in the Stitch Altering Area SAA Insert stitch 401 at the beginning of the combination Insert stitch 401 two times at the end of the combination Notes artista 630 640 730 only artista 730 Touch Mu...

Page 156: ...s combination in the same memory drawers as Row 3 it will overwrite the previous combination Engage Pattern Repeat 2x sew While the second repeat is stitching touch the Pattern End button above the Qu...

Page 157: ...ch 740 one time stitch 751 1x stitch 744 1x stitch 751 1x stitch 740 1x Touch Multi Function symbol select the Preview option Touch the Binocular symbol to access the second level of Preview the Sewin...

Page 158: ...tch combination appeaars on screen as a mirror image of the original combination Touch ESC Touch the Multi Function button Select the Save Combination option Save Rox 6 in a new drawer Engage Pattern...

Page 159: ...mission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Memory Combi Mode Sampler artista 630 artista 640 730 Row 1 Creating Saving a Stitch Combination Row 2 Inserting Stitches Exercise A Row 3 In...

Page 160: ...Stitch decorative stitches as indicated Needle Position center Memory Sub Divider 1 Sampler Instructions for sewing this sample are on pages 161 163 Combine the following stitches in Combi Mode stitc...

Page 161: ...ion Activate Pattern Begin and Pattern Repeat 2x Sew the artista will automatically stop after the second repeat Note When Sub Divider 1 is used the artista will stitch multiples of ONLY the selected...

Page 162: ...of the second tulip in the second section of the stitch combination Notice that every stitch in the combination is numbered Select the 9th stitch tulip When the stitch is selected the Preview screen a...

Page 163: ...BERNINA BERNINA bernette Sewing Machines MASTERING YOUR BERNINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 163 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Memory Sub Di...

Page 164: ...g Light artista 730 only turn sewing light off on Sewing Settings Motor Speed adjust the overall sewing speed of your sewing system Note the artista has a separate motor speed screen for embroidery to...

Page 165: ...signals for each function Select Stitch Select Function Upper Thread Control Lower Thread Control artista 640 730 only Feed Dog Position Presser Foot Position Bobbin Winder Embroidery Finished Thread...

Page 166: ...l with instructions for a variety of sewing and embroidery topics Press the external T button Select the desired category from those listed Threading Sewing Techniques Buttonholes Peripherals Embroide...

Page 167: ...ight fabrics Select the desired sewing technique Seaming Overcasting Edgestitching Blindhem Buttonhole Zipper Invisible Zipper Decorative Work Machine Quilting Freemotion Work Applique Sideways Motion...

Page 168: ...6 Product Reference List Stitch Manipulations Feet ures Volumes 1 2 and 3 BERNINA Buttonhole Foot with Slide 3A C BERNINA Open Embroidery Foot 20 or BERNINA Open Embroidery Foot 20C BERNINA Clear Foot...

Page 169: ...Directional Stitching 1 4 Directional Stitching 2 Directional Stitching 3 Freeform Directional Stitching 4 All Over Directional Stitching 5 Trailing Tulip Vines 6 Monogram 7 Scalloped Edge 8 Stacked...

Page 170: ...select the forward down direction Activate the Needle Down function Position the presser foot on the drawn line at the right side of the patch aligning the center mark on the foot with the line and p...

Page 171: ...ERNINA BERNINA bernette Sewing Machines MASTERING YOUR BERNINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 171 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers 4 Directional...

Page 172: ...ion center Mark the center of the square of fabric Place stabilizer behind fabric bonding with a light application of HRFive adhesive Press the decorative stitch menu icon at the right side of the scr...

Page 173: ...RNINA BERNINA bernette Sewing Machines MASTERING YOUR BERNINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 173 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers 16 Directional...

Page 174: ...0 weight cotton embroidery Presser Foot Sideways Motion Foot 40C Stitch directional straight stitch directional zigzag stitch Needle Position center Select directional straight stitch 39 then choose a...

Page 175: ...NA BERNINA bernette Sewing Machines MASTERING YOUR BERNINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 175 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Free Form Directio...

Page 176: ...ing with a light application of HRFive temporary adhesive Fold fabric stabilizer in half to 4 x 12 Mark a large shape on the fabric as a reference guide Program the following stitches in Combi Mode 21...

Page 177: ...NA BERNINA bernette Sewing Machines MASTERING YOUR BERNINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 177 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers All Over Direction...

Page 178: ...fabric as a reference guide Program the following stitches in Combi Mode stitch 137 Up Down Mirror Image stitch 145 stitch 39 direction 6 1x stitch 145 Up Down Mirror Image stitch 137 stitch 39 direc...

Page 179: ...BERNINA BERNINA bernette Sewing Machines MASTERING YOUR BERNINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 179 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Trailing Tuli...

Page 180: ...the Monogram Sample In what compass direction will the artista need to sew to move from the last stitch in the B to the first stitch in the K Try this without looking at the Monogram and Compass temp...

Page 181: ...Your BERNINA BERNINA bernette Sewing Machines MASTERING YOUR BERNINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 181 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Monogra...

Page 182: ...ter Affix the stabilizer to the back of the fabric with a light application of HRFive spray adhesive Fold in half to 4 x 12 Select Combi Mode Program the following stitch combination stitch 507 two ti...

Page 183: ...ur BERNINA BERNINA bernette Sewing Machines MASTERING YOUR BERNINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 183 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Scalloped...

Page 184: ...line Program the following stitches in Combi Mode stitch 507 3x touch Pattern Begin the cursor moves between the first and second scallops stitch 39 direction 2 3x between the first and second scallop...

Page 185: ...BERNINA BERNINA bernette Sewing Machines MASTERING YOUR BERNINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 185 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Stacked Scall...

Page 186: ...side of the batting in the same manner to create a quilt sandwich Select Combi Mode Program the following stitch combination stitch 39 direction 8 1x stitch 39 direction 4 2x stitch 39 direction 8 3x...

Page 187: ...BERNINA BERNINA bernette Sewing Machines MASTERING YOUR BERNINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 187 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Directional Q...

Page 188: ...Program the following combination of stitches stitch 654 stitch length 2mm stitch 651 stitch 654 SL 2 Up Down Mirror Image Sub Divider 2 stitch 39 direction 4 3x Sub Divider 2 stitch 431 Sub Divider...

Page 189: ...BERNINA BERNINA bernette Sewing Machines MASTERING YOUR BERNINA bernette SEWING MACHINE 8 05 189 2005 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Directional...

Page 190: ...1 2 and 3 Sideways Motion Foot 40C Embroidery Foot 6 Clear Embroidery Foot 39 BERNINA Iron Thread Mettler 30 weight Cotton Embroidery Needles Embroidery Microtex Sharp Stabilizers OESD Heavyweight Te...

Page 191: ...HINE 1 06 191 2006 BERNINA of America Inc Permission to copy granted only to Authorized BERNINA Dealers Practical Stitch Chart Selected Decorative Quilting Stitches Chart Selected Functions Features F...

Page 192: ...ging Stretch Overlock Towelling Jersey Stitch Universal Stitch Sewn Out Zigzag Lycra Stitch Stretch Stitch Reinforced Overlock Knit Overlock Basting Stitch 1 2 3 4 5 324 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1...

Page 193: ...Heirloom Narrow BH Stretch Buttonhole Round Buttonhole 1 Round Buttonhole 2 Keyhole Buttonhole 1 Keyhole Buttonhole 2 Keyhole Buttonhole 3 Straight Stitch BH Hand look Buttonhole Button Sew On Narrow...

Page 194: ...DirectionalStraightSt Directional Zigzag Turtle Swoosh Leaves Bow 712 413 332 719 329 330 701 711 416 401 328 331 101 327 702 39 40 907 414 717 85 55 44 41 42 76 84 58 49 40 43 27 39 77 56 88 712 413...

Page 195: ...on Motor Speeds Memory Personal Program Favorite Function Alphabets Monograms Auto Thread Cutter Stitch Selection 0 9 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Yes Yes Yes 6 A a 3...

Page 196: ...anual Alphabet Functions Alphabet Size size 1 active Upper case Lower case External Buttons Needle Position Buttons 1 Needle Stop Up Down 2 Pattern End 3 Slide Speed Control 4 Stop Start Button 5 Secu...

Page 197: ...t Left Mirror Image Up Down Mirror Image Tension Balance Security Program Continuous Reverse Securing Function Pattern Repeat 1 9x Stitch Selection by Number Buttonhole Functions Recording Length On S...

Page 198: ...on Balance Security Program Continuous Reverse Securing Function Pattern Repeat 1 9x Motor Speed Stitch Selection by Number artista 730 Functions Buttonhole Functions Recording Length On Screen Measur...

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