Bernina 880 Owner's Manual

BERNINA 880

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Introduction

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Dear BERNINA Customer

Congratulations! You have decided on BERNINA and therefore on a product which will delight you for years. For more than 100 years our family company has attached greatest importance to satisfied customers. As for me, it is a matter of personal concern to offer you Swiss development and precision at the height of perfection, futureorientated sewing technology and a comprehensive customer service.

The BERNINA 880 is our top model - and during its development not only was focus placed on technique and ease of use but also the design of the product was well considered. After all we sell our products to creative people like you, who do not only appreciate high quality but also form and design. By means of the BERNINA sewing and embroidery system, sewing and embroidering becomes faster, more intelligent, more constant, more creative and is even more fun.

Enjoy creative sewing, embroidering and quilting on your new BERNINA 880 and keep informed about the various accessories at www.bernina.com. On our homepage you will also find a lot of inspiring sewing instructions, to be downloaded for free.

Our highly trained BERNINA dealers will provide you with more information on service and maintenance offers.

I wish you lots of pleasure and many creative hours with your new BERNINA.

H.P. Ueltschi Owner BERNINA International AG CH-8266 Steckborn www.bernina.com

1st Edition

Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all the instructions before using this sewing-/embroidery computer.

When the sewing-/embroidery computer is not in use, it should be disconnected from the electricity supply by removing the plug from the outlet.

DANGER!

To reduce the risk of electrical shock:

1. The sewing-/embroidery computer should never be left unattended when plugged in.

2. Always unplug this sewing-/embroidery computer from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

3. LED Radiation – Do not view directly with optical instruments. Class 1M LED product.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:

1. Use this sewing-/embroidery computer only for purposes as described in this manual. Use only attachments, accessories and parts recommended by the manufacturer.

2. Do not allow this sewing-/embroidery computer to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing-/embroidery computer is used by or near children and infirm persons. The sewing-/embroidery computer is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the sewing-/embroidery computer by a person responsible for their safety. To ensure children do not play with

the sewing-/embroidery computer they must be supervised.

3. Never operate this sewing-/embroidery computer if:

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it has a damaged cord or plug,

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it is not working properly,

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it has been dropped or damaged,

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it has fallen into water Return the sewing-/embroidery computer to your local authorized BERNINA dealer for examination or repair.

4. Never operate the sewing-/embroidery computer with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing-/ embroidery computer free from the accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.

5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing needle.

6. Never insert any objects into any openings on the sewing-/embroidery computer.

7. Do not use the sewing-/embroidery computer outdoors.

8. Do not operate the sewing-/embroidery computer where aerosol products (sprays) or oxygen are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

9. Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching. This may deflect the needle, causing it to break.

10. Do not use bent needles.

11. Always use the original BERNINA stitch plate.

The wrong stitch plate can cause needle breakage.

12. To disconnect, turn power switch to «0» (off), then remove the plug from the outlet. Do not unplug by pulling the cord, instead grasp the plug to pull it from the outlet.

13. Turn power switch to «0» (off) when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as changing the needle or the presser foot, etc.

14. Always unplug the sewing-/embroidery computer from the electrical outlet when carrying out cleaning or maintenance work or any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual.

15. This sewing-/embroidery computer is provided with double insulation (except USA and Canada). Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for servicing of doubleinsulated products.

Safety Instructions

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SERVICING DOUBLEINSULATED PRODUCTS

In a double-insulated product two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a doubleinsulated product, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to the original parts in the product. A double-insulated product is marked with the words: «DOUBLE INSULATION» or «DOUBLE INSULATED».

The symbol product.

may also be marked on the

DISCLAIMER

No liability will be assumed for any possible damage which arises from misuse of this sewing-/ embroidery computer. This sewing-/embroidery computer is intended for household use only. This sewing-/embroidery computer meets the European Standard 2004/108/EC concerning the electromagnetic tolerance.

Environmental Protection

BERNINA is committed to the protection of the environment. We strive to minimize the environmental impact of our products by continuously improving product design and our technology of manufacturing.

When your sewing computer won't be used anymore, dispose this product in an environmentally responsible way according to the national directive. Do not throw away this product with your household waste. In case of doubt, please contact your BERNINA dealer.

If the sewing computer is stored in a cold room, it should be brought to a warm room about one hour before use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Please find the latest version of your instruction manual at www.bernina.com

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Contents

Contents Sewing

Important Safety Instructions 2

Environmental Protection 3

Key to Signs 10

Breadcrumb navigation 10

Accessory Sewing 11

Standard Accessories 11

Presser feet 12

Accessory box free standing 13

Bobbin 13

Overview sewing computer 14

Front view 14

Detail view 14

Important Sewing information 16

Thread 16

Needle, thread and fabric 16

Needles, threads 17

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Correct needle/Thread combination 17

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Too thin thread or too thick needle 17

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Too thick thread or too thin needle 17

Overview needles 18

Sewing preparation 19

Battery 19

Power Switch/Power Cable 19

Magnetic holder for Touchscreen pen 19

Foot control 20

Slide-on table 20

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Seam guide 20

Presser foot lifter 21

Pivotable Triple Spool Holder 21

Winding the Bobbin 22

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Preparation 22

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Winding the Bobbin 22

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Manual mode 22

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Interrupting the winding process 22

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Continuing the winding process 22

Removing the Bobbin 23

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Removing the Bobbin 23

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Inserting the Bobbin 23

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Threading lower thread 23

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Thread cutter lower thread 23

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Check the threading path 23

Threading the Upper Thread 24

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Automatic 24

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Manual 24

Changing the needle 25

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Removing the needle 25

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Inserting the needle 25

Threading Double/Triple Needle 26

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Threading Double Needle 26

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Working with the Double needle 26

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Triple Needle 26

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Changing the thread 26

Changing the presser foot 27

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Removing the presser foot 27

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Attaching the presser foot 27

Stitch plate 27

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Marks on the stitch plate 27

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Removing the Stitch Plate 27

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Replacing the Stitch Plate 27

Thread-Guide-and-Lubricating Unit 28

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As a thread-guide eyelet (Fig. 1) 28

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As a thread lubricator (Fig. 2) 28

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Assembly 28

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Various Options of Application 29

Radial Thread Guide 29

Upper thread tension 30

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Altering upper thread tension 30

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Saving the upper thread tension 30

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Back to basic settings 30

Lower Thread Tension 31

Security Program 32

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Display 32

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Selecting the needle 32

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Selecting the stitch plate 32

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Saving 32

Needle Chart 32

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Selecting needle 32

Selecting a Presser Foot 33

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Display 33

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Optional presser feet 33

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Saving 33

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Return to basic settings 33

Altering presser foot pressure 34

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When sewing thick material, e.g. quilting 34

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Saving presser foot pressure 34

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Resetting the basic setting 34

Feed dog position 34

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Feed dog position down 34

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Feed dog position up 34

Bobbin filling 34

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Amount of remaining thread 34

Alarm 35

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Setting the time of the alarm 35

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Individual alarm message 35

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Deleting an alarm message 35

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Corrections 35

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Alarm Display 35

Feed dog and Fabric feed 36

Functions 38

Overview «Function»-buttons 38

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«Start/Stop/hover»-button 38

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«Quick reverse»/ «Permanent reverse sewing»-button 38

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Slide speed control 38

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«Automatic threader»-button 38

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Programmable «Pattern end-/Securing»-button 38

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«Needle stop»-button 39

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«Automatic Securing Program»-button 39

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«Presser foot position»-button 39

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«Automatic thread cutter»-button 39

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Stitch width and Stitch length Knobs (Multifunction) 39

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«Needle position»-buttons 39

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Needle stop position up and «Quick reverse»-button 39

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Needle stop position down and «Quick reverse»-button 39

Display 40

Overview Main Display 40

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System settings 40

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External Functions/Views 40

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Menu Selection 40

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Selection 41

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Stitch Pattern Area 41

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Stitch Pattern Display 41

Functions - Display 42

Sewing Functions Overview 42

Scrolling Functions 42

General Functions 42

Overview Functions Buttonholes 46

Overview Functions Alphabets 47

Overview Functions Combi mode 48

Setup-Program 52

Overview «Setup»-Display 52

Sewing settings 53

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Altering Upper thread tension 53

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Sewing speed control 53

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Securing stitches on/off 53

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Programming «Function»-buttons/«Function»-icon 54

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Automatic securing program 54

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Automatic thread cutter 54

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Raising the presser foot 54

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Programming «Securing»-button 54

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Hover position of the presser foot 54

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Automatic thread cutter and securing stitches 55

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Programming «Quick reverse»-button 55

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Presser foot position with needle stop down 55

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Programming the foot control 56

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Programming securing stitches 56

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Automatic thread cutter 56

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Raising the presser foot 56

Embroidery settings 57

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Calibrating the hoop 57

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Fabric Thickness 58

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Activating or deactiving securing stitches 58

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Automatic cut 58

Personal settings 59

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Welcome text 59

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Deleting Welcome text 59

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Corrections 59

Monitoring 59

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Upper-/Lower thread indicator/Thread knots 59

Altering the acoustic signals 60

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Selecting Stitch Pattern/Function/BSR 60

Sewing computer settings 60

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Language selection 60

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Display settings 61

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Display Calibration 61

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Basic setting 62

Cleaning/Update 63

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Calibrating Buttonhole foot No. 3A 63

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Updating the sewing-/embroidery computer 63

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Cleaning the thread clamp/Thread catcher 64

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Cleaning the thread catcher 64

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Lubricating the sewing-/embroidery computer 65

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Packing position 65

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Setting the clock 65

Information 66

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Version 66

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Dealer details 66

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Service data 66

Tutorial 67

Overview Tutorial 67

Creative Consultant 68

Overview Creative Consultant 68

Overview Sewing techniques/Recommendations 68

Leaving the Creative consultant 68

Help Program 69

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Stitch patterns 69

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Functions 69

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Leaving the Help Program 69

Balance 70

Practical and decorative stitches, alphabets 70

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Practical and decorative stitches 70

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Corrections 70

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Sideways-motion patterns 70

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Vertical corrections 71

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Horizontal corrections 71

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Back to basic settings 71

BERNINA Dual Transport 71

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Balance BERNINA Dual Transport 71

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Back to basic setting 71

eco description 72

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Activating eco 72

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Deactivating eco 72

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Practical stitches 74

Overview Practical stitches 74

Selecting stitch pattern 76

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Direct-Option 1 76

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Direct-Option 2 76

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By stitch number 76

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Cancelling 76

Customizing stitch patterns individually 77

Temporary Altered Stitch Memory 77

Personal memory permanent 78

Altering stitch width and stitch length 79

Application Examples of Practical Stitches 80

Straight stitch 80

Triple Straight Stitch 80

Triple Zig-zag 81

Zipper 82

Manual darning 83

Automatic Darning 84

Reinforced darning, automatic 85

Reinforced Darning program 85

Finishing Edges 86

Double overlock 86

Topstitching edges 87

Blind Hems 88

Visible Hem 88

Securing Program 89

Basting Stitch 89

Flat joining seam 90

Height Compensation of uneven layers 91

Sewing Corners 91

Buttonholes 92

Overview Buttonholes 92

Important information 94

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Marking the length of manual buttonholes 94

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Marking the length of automatic buttonholes 94

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Marking the length of keyhole buttonholes 94

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Test sample 94

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Adjusting the bead width 94

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Altering the stitch length 94

Stabilizer 95

Cord 96

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Ideal cords 96

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Cord with the automatic Buttonhole foot No. 3A 96

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Cord with the Buttonhole foot No. 3C (optional accessory) 96

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Fixing the cord 96

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Cutting buttonholes open with the seam ripper 96

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Cutting open buttonholes with the buttonhole cutter (optional accessory) 96

Altering the balance 97

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Balance with direct entry length buttonholes 97

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Balance with direct entry length keyhole or round buttonholes 97

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Balance for manual keyhole or round buttonhole 97

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Balance for manual standard buttonhole 97

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Balance for stitch counter buttonhole 97

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Clear Balance 97

Programming buttonholes 98

Standard and stretch buttonhole with auto-length, automatically 98

Automatic with Direct Entry Length 99

Automatic with Button measuring 99

Automatic round and keyhole buttonhole 100

Heirloom Buttonhole 102

Stitch Counter Buttonhole 102

Buttonhole in Long Term Memory 103

7- or 5-step Buttonhole, manually 105

Button sew-on program 106

Eyelet Program 107

Decorative Stitches 108

Overview Decorative Stitches 108

Application 108

Tapering 109

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Altering angle 109

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Tapering Functions 110

Stitch Designer 112

Stitch designer functions 112

Creating or editing stitch design 114

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Opening the Stitch Designer 114

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Creating a stitch design using the guides 114

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Creating stitch designs using screen dots 114

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Free hand drawing 114

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Selecting and moving a single point 114

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Moving several stitches 115

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Inserting a point 115

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Duplicating 115

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Reversing the stitch sequence 115

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Sewing stitch designs 116

Application examples of Decorative stitches 117

Cross Stitch 117

Pintucks 118

Bobbin-Play Sewing 120

Quilt Stitches 121

Overview Quilt Stitches 121

Application examples of Quilt stitches 122

Handlook quilt stitch 122

Free-motion quilting 123

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BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator) 124

Quilting with BSR 124

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BSR-Function 124

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BSR function with straight stitch No. 1 124

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BSR function with zig-zag No. 2 124

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Two different BSR modes 124

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Preparation 125

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Remove presser foot sole 125

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Attaching the presser foot sole 125

Functions in the BSR mode 126

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Needle stop down (standard) 126

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Needle stop up 126

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Raising or lowering the needle 126

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Securing with «Start/Stop»-button (only Mode 1) 126

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Securing function (only Mode 2) 126

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Free motion quilting (only Mode 2) 126

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Free motion quilting without BSR activation 126

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Beeper (audio signal) activation/deactivation 127

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Selecting sound for BSR in the Setup Program 127

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Selecting sound for BSR in the «BSR»-Display 127

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Activating BSR Sewing Function 128

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Deactivating BSR Sewing Function by using «Start/Stop»-button 128

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BSR Function deactivation 128

BERNINA Dual Feed 130

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Presser Feet Selection 130

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Switching on BERNINA Dual Feed 130

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Switching off BERNINA Dual Feed 130

Fabrics 131

Alphabets 132

Overview Alphabets 132

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Lettering 132

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Perfect stitch formation 132

Combining characters 133

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Selecting the next letter 133

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Large view of the Display 133

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Corrections 133

Correcting the combination 134

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Inserting character 134

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Deleting Letters 134

Alphabet in combination with functions 134

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Selecting lower case letters 134

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Altering font size 134

Monograms 135

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Monogram Sizes 136

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Balance 136

Personal Program 137

Creating a personal Display 137

Preparing stitch patterns 137

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Programming/Saving first stitch pattern 137

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Programming/Saving second stitch pattern 138

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Stitch pattern selection in the Personal program 138

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Personal Display 138

Altering/Overwriting stitch patterns 139

Deleting stitch patterns 140

Combi Mode 141

Creating Stitch pattern combinations 141

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Programming and saving 141

Deleting Stitch patterns 142

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Deleting entire combination 142

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Deleting individual stitches 142

Overview Combination 142

Opening a saved combination 143

Correcting a stitch pattern combination 144

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Inserting a stitch pattern 144

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Altering stitch patterns 144

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Adjusting the length within the combination 144

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Adjusting the width within the combination 145

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Mirroring complete combinations 145

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Combination subdivider 1 145

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Combination Subdivider 2 145

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Moving individual stitch patterns in a combination 146

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Moving multiple stitch patterns in a combination 146

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Sewing individual stitch patterns of a combination in any direction 146

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Sewing the complete combination in any direction 146

Stitch pattern combination 147

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Overwriting 147

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Deleting 147

History 148

Contents Embroidery

Accessory Embroidery 149

Standard Accessory 149

Embroidery module 150

Detail view 150

Important Embroidery information 151

Embroidery threads 151

Lower threads 151

Choosing the embroidery motif 152

Embroidery test 152

Scaling/Sizing motifs 152

Different stitch types 153

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Underlay stitches 153

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Satin stitch 153

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Step stitch 153

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Connecting stitches 153

Preparing for embroidery 154

Attaching the Module 154

Embroidery foot/Embroidery needle 155

Straight-/CutWork stitch plate 155

Threading lower thread 155

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Checking the thread position 155

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Embroidery hoop 156

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Center determination 156

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Using the embroidery hoop 156

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Embroidery template 156

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Hooping the material 156

Stabilizer 157

Stabilizers 157

Adhesive Spray 157

Iron-on interfacing 158

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Paper-backed adhesive stabilizer 158

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Water soluble stabilizer 158

Functions 159

Overview «Function»-buttons embroidery computer 159

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«Start/Stop/hover»-button 159

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«Automatic thread cutter»-button 159

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«Presser foot position»-button 159

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«Automatic threading»-button 159

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Slide speed control 159

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Stitch width and stitch length knob 159

Overview Display 160

Entry to Embroidery mode 160

Embroidery Alphabet 161

BERNINA Embroidery motifs 162

BERNINA Stitch patterns 162

My Design 162

Embroidery motif from USB stick 163

«Edit»-Display 164

Overview «Edit»-Display 166

Scrolling Functions 166

General Functions 166

Overview Embroidery menu 170

Overview Selection menu 171

Overview Color Display 172

Rescale motif width and height 175

Rescale the motif proportionally 176

Mirror motifs 176

Select hoop 177

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Motif Center 177

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Grid 177

Absolute Embroidery check 178

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Checking the motif size 178

Zoom 179

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Moving the motif 179

Motif size and embroidery time 179

Endless Embroidery 180

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Increase/decrease number of motifs 180

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Increase/decrease spacing 180

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Fit to hoop 180

Shape designer 182

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Selecting the array 182

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Increasing/reducing the number of motifs 182

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Altering the size of the array shape 182

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Rotating the motifs 183

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Mirroring motifs 183

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Embroidering the motifs 183

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Closing the «Shape designer»-Display 183

Combinations 184

Creating combinations 184

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Adding a motif 184

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Duplicating a motif 184

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Duplicating a combination 184

Lettering 185

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Combining 185

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Positioning 185

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Further text lines 185

Lettering and Embroidery motifs 186

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Combining 186

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Adjusting text to motif 186

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Lettering Manipulation 186

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Deleting stitch patterns/individual characters/text 186

Motifs 173

Selecting a motif 173

Alphabets 173

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Selecting alphabet 173

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Entering/Correcting lettering 173

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Deleting lettering 173

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Corrections 173

BERNINA embroidery motifs 174

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Motif Overview 174

Stitch patterns 174

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Stitch pattern overview 174

My Design 174

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Motif Overview 174

Motifs in combination with functions 175

Moving the motif 175

Rotating the motif 175

Change stitch type 187

Fill stitch types 188

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Changing stitch type 188

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Altering stitch density 188

Motif colors 189

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Reallocating motif colors 189

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Changing the colors of the motif via the color wheel 189

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Adjusting the brightness of the colors 190

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Changing the thread brand 190

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Embroidering the motif by color 191

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Reducing color changes 191

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Embroidering motifs in one color 191

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Embroidering lettering in multi colors 191

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Embroidering lettering in one color 191

Basting 192

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Deactivating basting 192

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Saving the motif 194

Memory Embroidery computer 194

USB stick 194

Overwriting motifs 195

Deleting saved single motif 196

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Cancelling delete 196

Deleting all saved motifs 197

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Cancelling delete 197

Starting to embroider 198

Select hoop 198

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Attaching the embroidery hoop 198

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Attaching the hoop to the embroidery arm 198

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Removing the hoop 198

Embroidery menu 199

Embroidering using the «Start/Stop»-button 199

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Interrupting the process 199

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Completing the color 199

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Color change 199

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«Embroidery»-Display 199

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Embroidery speed 199

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End of embroidery 200

Embroidering via foot control 200

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Interrupting the process 200

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Completing the color 200

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Color change 200

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«Embroidery»-Display 200

Monograms 241

DesignWorks designs 243

BC Embellishment 244

BC Quilting 246

BC Borders 248

BC Flowers 250

BC Seasons 252

BC Children 253

BC Hobby 255

BC Animals 256

BC Flowers Outline 257

BC Switzerland 258

Alphabets 260

Index 262

Thread breakage when embroidering 201

Upper or lower thread breaks 201

Embroidery sequence control when thread breaks 201

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Returning to original position 201

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Resuming embroidery 201

Cleaning 202

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Exchanging the battery 203

Troubleshooting 204

Overview Stitch patterns 213

Practical stitches 213

Buttonholes 213

Decorative stitches 213

Quilt stitches 217

Alphabets 219

Overview Motifs 228

Diane Gaudynski 228

Exotic Rainforest 230

Floral Etchings 233

Projects 235

Shaping designs 237

Key to Signs

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Key to Signs

DANGER!

Very important! Risk of injury!

ATTENTION!

Very important! Risk of damage!

Tips!

Breadcrumb navigation

1 Setup program is selected 2 Sewing settings are selected 3 Programming «Function»-button/«Function»-icon is selected 4 Programming hovering position of the presser foot is selected

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having selected the corresponding icon (as for this example 1-3) the desired display opens

For technical and product improvement reasons, the sewing computer's features, parts and accessory are subject to unannounced changes and alterations at any time. The accessory included can differ from country to country.

Accessory Sewing

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Standard Accessories

Accessory

1 Presser foot lifter 2 Foot control 3 Soft Cover with pocket 4 Accessory box 5 Power cable 6 Seam guide for slide-on table 7 Slide-on table

8 7 bobbins (one of them in the sewing computer) 9 Adjustable guides 10 Wire threader for threading cording for bobbin

play

11 Tweezers 12 2 nets 13 Cording attachment 14 Small screwdriver, gray 15 Magnifying glass adapter 16 Touchscreen pen 17 Seam ripper

18 Lint brush

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19 Multifunction tool 20 Manual threader

21 Spool disc small 22 Holder for king-size spools, cone holder 23 Height compensating tool 24 Needle pack 130/705H 25 Lubricator 26 Monitoring mirror 27 USB stick 28 Hook cleaning tool

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Presser feet

2 31 4

1 No. 1C Reverse pattern foot 2 No. 1D Reverse pattern foot 3 No. 2A Overlock foot 4 No. 3A Automatic buttonhole foot

with slide

5 No. 3C Buttonhole foot 6 No. 4D Zipper foot 7 No. 5 Blind stitch foot 8 No. 18 Button sew-on foot

10 11

9 No. 20C Open embroidery foot 10 No. 40C Sideways motion foot 11 No. 42 BSR foot

12 No. 26 Embroidery foot

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Accessory box free standing

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Accessory

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on the back of the box, pull both extensions out until they click into place

Lay-out

The box is equipped as standard with one large 1 and one small 2 drawer as well as a compartment for bobbin holders 5 and presser feet 7.

⦁

to remove a bobbin, press the compartment holder 6 lightly

⦁

buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A can be stored in the left compartment 4

⦁

store the needle package in the special compartment 3

Storage example

Bobbin

ATTENTION!

Treat the bobbins with care. Keep the white sensor surfaces free of scratches or stains to ensure correct functioning of the lower thread indicator. Store the bobbins in the respective compartment of the accessories box.

The bobbin of the B 880, exclusive to BERNINA, supplies up to 40% more lower thread. If the bobbin is not inserted correctly, an error message is displayed.

You can preselect a bobbin fill of 25%, 50% or 100%.

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Overview sewing computer

Front view

10 9

1314

Detail view

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1 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Special-accessories port 4 Presser foot 5 LED-Sewing light 6 Needle clamp 7 «Quick reverse»-button 8 «Start/Stop/hover»-button 9 «Automatic thread cutter»-

button

10 «Presser foot lift»-button 11 «Securing»-button 12 «Needle stop up/down»-

button

13 «Pattern end»-button 14 «Automatic needle

threader»-button

15 Slide speed control 16 Display 17 Carrying handle 18 «Sewing support»-buttons

⦁

«Home»-button

⦁

«Setup»-button

⦁

«Tutorial»-button

⦁

«Creative Consultant»button

⦁

«Help»-button

⦁

«eco»-button

⦁

«clr»-button (clear)

19 Stitch width knob 20 Stitch length knob

21 «Needle position»-buttons 22 Bobbin winder 23 Thread cutter for bobbin

winder

24 Threading slit 25 Bobbin pre-tension 26 Triple spool pin 27 Telescope 28 Handwheel 29 USB-connection 30 PC-connection 31 Foot control socket 32 Power switch On «I»/

Off «0»

33 Power plug socket 34 Air vents 35 Connection for Magnifying

glass (optional accessory)

36 Thread cutter on the

headframe

37 Special-accessories port 38 BSR-connection 39 BERNINA Dual Feed 40 Darning hoop connection 41 Slide-on table socket 42 Free Hand System

connection

USA/Canada only: The sewing computer has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way!

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Important Sewing information

Thread

Be sure to select the appropriate thread type and weight for the fabric. For a perfect sewing result, thread and fabric quality play an important role. It is recommended to use quality brands.

Cotton threads

 cotton threads have the advantage of being a natural fiber and therefore

are especially suitable for sewing cotton fabrics

 if cotton thread is mercerized, it has a slight sheen that is not lost with

washing

Polyester threads

 polyester threads have a high tensile strength and are particularly colorfast  polyester threads are more flexible and are recommended where a strong

and elastic seam is required

Rayon threads

 rayon threads are made of natural fibers and have a brilliant sheen  rayon threads are suitable for decorative stitches and achieve a more

beautiful effect

Needle, thread and fabric

ATTENTION!

Check the needle condition. As a guide: Replace the needle before starting a new sewing project. A defective needle does not only damage the sewing project but also the sewing computer.

Care must be taken when choosing needle and thread.

The correct needle size depends on the selected thread and fabric. The fabric weight and type determine the thread weight, needle size and point form.

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Important Sewing information

Correct needle/Thread combination

To sew optimally, the thread should travel smoothly down the long groove on the front of the needle.

Too thin thread or too thick needle

The thread has too much clearance in the long groove. Skipped stitches and damage to the thread can occur.

Too thick thread or too thin needle

The thread rubs on the edges of the long groove and can get jammed. This can result in thread breakage.

Guidelines

Material and thread Needle size

Light weight materials: Fine thread (darning thread, embroidery thread) 70-75

Medium weight materials: Sewing thread 80-90

Heavy weight materials: Sewing thread (quilting thread, topstitching) 100, 110, 120

130/705 H-S/70

1 130 Shank length 2 705 Flat shank 3 H Needle scarf 4 S Needle point (here e.g. medium ball point) 5 70 Needle size (shank diameter)

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Overview needles

Universal

130/705 H/60-100

Normal point, slightly rounded

For nearly all natural and synthetic fabrics (woven and knitted)

Jersey/Stretch

130/705 H-S, H-SES, H-SUK/70-90

Ball point

Jersey, knit and stretch material

Leather

130/705 H-LL, H-LR/90-100

With cutting point

All types of leather, synthetic leather, plastic, sheeting

Jeans

130/705 H-J/80-110

Metafil

130/705 H-MET/75-80 or H-SUK/90-100

Large eye

Sewing with metallic threads

Cordonnet (Topstitching)

130/705 H-N/80-100

Small ball point, long eye

Topstitching with thick thread

Wing needle (Hemstitch needle)

130/705 HO/100-120

Wide needle (wing)

Hemstitching

Double wing needle

130/705 H-ZWI-HO/100

Very fine sharp point

Heavy weight fabrics such as denim, canvas, overalls

Microtex

130/705 H-M/60-90

Especially fine sharp point

Mircro fiber fabrics and silk

Quilting

130/705 H-Q/75-90

Fine sharp point

Straight and topstitching

Embroidery

130/705 H-SUK/70-90

For special effects with hemstitch embroidery

Double needle

130/705 H-ZWI/70-100

Needle distance:

1.0/1.6/2.0/2.5/3.0/4.0/6.0/8.0

Visible hems in stretch fabrics, pintucks, decorative sewing

Triple needle

130/705 H-DRI/80

Needle distance: 3.0

Visible hems in stretch fabrics; Decorative sewing

Large eye, slight ball point

Embroidery on all natural and synthetic fabrics

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Battery

Power Switch/Power Cable

Sewing preparation

⦁

please remove the protective sticker of the battery before taking the sewing computer in use

1 Power Switch The sewing computer is switched on («I») and off («0») with the power switch.

1 2

Magnetic holder for Touchscreen pen

I the sewing computer is switched on 0 the sewing computer is switched off

2 Power plug socket 3 Foot control socket 4 PC-connection 5 USB-connection

The Touchscreen pen can be stored easily and securely at the two magnets 1.

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Foot control

6 5

Connecting the foot control

⦁

unwind the cable

⦁

plug the cable in the outlet 1

⦁

unwind the cable to the desired length and slip into 4 or 5

Sewing speed control Control the sewing speed by pressing the foot control 2.

Raising or lowering the needle

⦁

sink the heel back 3 on the foot control

►

the needle adjusts the position up/down

In the Setup-Program additional functions for the «back heel kicking» can be programmed.

Removing the foot control

⦁

wind the cable around the reel

⦁

plug cable into 6

Slide-on table

USA/Canada only: Use only foot controller type LV-1 with sewing computer B 880.

The slide-on table increases sewing surface.

Attaching the slide-on table

⦁

turn the handwheel or press the «Needle stop up/down»-button (see page 15)

►

needle is raised

⦁

press «Presser Foot lift»-button

►

presser foot is raised

⦁

slide table to the right, over the free arm until it engages

ATTENTION!

Remove the slide-on table only when bobbin cover is closed.

Removing the slide-on table

⦁

raise the needle and presser foot

⦁

press button 1 down

⦁

pull slide-on table to the left

Seam guide

⦁

press the release button and insert into the groove (underside of table) from left or right

Can be moved over the entire table length.

Presser foot lifter

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Sewing preparation

Raising or lowering presser foot via FHS.

Pivotable Triple Spool Holder

Attaching the Free Hand System

⦁

insert into the opening 1

Raising and lowering the presser foot

⦁

with your knee, push lever to the right

⦁

you should be able to operate the FHS with your knee in your normal sitting position

►

the presser foot is raised; the feed dog is lowered simultaneously. The thread tension is released

►

the feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn

Your dealer can adjust the FHS if necessary.

⦁

remove spool-pin cover vertically upwards

⦁

pull up the telescopic rod and ensure that all the parts snap into place

⦁

swing spool pin to the right until it is engaged

►

this ensures a good overall view and access to the spool pins

►

eyelet 1 is used when winding a bobbin

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Winding the Bobbin

Preparation

⦁

turn power switch on (to «I»)

⦁

place empty bobbin on Pin 1, white mark in front

►

the bobbin winding screen appears

►

the amount of bobbin fill is recognized by the system and displayed by a bar above the selectable bobbin fill

⦁

place thread spool on the front spool pin 2 and thread the respective guides 3 on the telescope

Winding the Bobbin

⦁

hold thread with both hands, guide the thread in the thread guide on the swivel plate 4 in the direction of the arrows and around the bobbin pretension 5

⦁

wind the thread one to two times around the empty bobbin 6 following the direction of the arrows and pull any excess thread in the direction of the arrows, cut off on the thread cutter 7

⦁

select the bobbin filling, standard = 100%

⦁

touch the green «Start»-icon 8

⦁

adjust the winding speed via the «+»- or «-»-icon or the stitch width or stitch length knob

►

winding process stops as soon as the selected fill percentage is reached

⦁

remove the bobbin and pull the thread over the thread cutter

►

the screen is closed

⦁

touch the «i»-icon in the bobbin winder Display

►

an animation how to wind the lower thread appears

Manual mode

⦁

touch the «man»-icon

►

the winder will run as long as the «Start»-icon is pressed

Interrupting the winding process

⦁

the winding process can be interrupted while winding by touching the «Start»-icon 8 and the Display can be closed by touching the «Close»-icon top right

Continuing the winding process

⦁

touch the «bobbin»-icon 9

►

the winding Display opens

⦁

touch «Start» to start winding process

►

the winding process is continued

It is possible to wind the bobbin while embroidering. We recommend, however, to reduce the winding speed.

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Sewing preparation

ATTENTION!

Only remove the bobbin if the hook is at the end position (threading position).

Removing the Bobbin

⦁

open bobbin cover

►

the hook system swings to the front

⦁

push the latch in the center of the bobbin to the left

⦁

the bobbin pops out and can be removed

Inserting the Bobbin

⦁

with bobbin markings facing the front, place the bobbin into the hook and push until it clicks into place

Threading lower thread

⦁

pull the thread to the right into slit 1 then left under the spring

Thread cutter lower thread

⦁

pull thread over thread cutter 2 and cut

Check the threading path

⦁

after threading the hook, hold the mirror under the swung-out hook unit as shown in the pictures below

►

position of bobbin thread when threaded for sewing

⦁

close the bobbin cover slowly

►

the hook swings back to the rear

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Threading the Upper Thread

ATTENTION!

Do not start the threaded sewing-/embroidery computer if there is no fabric on the stitch plate. The sewing-/embroidery computer must be switched ON for threading.

Automatic

⦁

place thread spool on the rear or center spool pin 1

⦁

thread the corresponding guide 2 on the telescopic rod

⦁

hold with both hands and guide into the threading opening 3 of the sewing computer until ...

⦁

... taking it up to the thread guide in the needle clamp 4

⦁

then lead it to the left into the thread clamp 5 and pull it over the thread cutter 6 from the back to the front

⦁

touch the «Automatic threader»-button

►

this will be indicated by a message and shown in an animation

►

during threading the «Start/Stop/hover»-button is illuminated red

►

if the thread has not been threaded correctly, an error message appears

⦁

close the message with and start again

►

if the thread has been threaded correctly the «Start/Stop/hover»-button is illuminated green

Manual

⦁

follow the five first steps as described above

⦁

touch the «Manual threading»-icon in the Display

⦁

touch the «Automatic threading»-button, then thread the needle by hand

 when using unruly threads, slip the net over the upper thread

spool  large net for large spools, small net for small spools  this prevents the upper thread from slipping and gives an even

thread feed  place the thread(s) under the presser foot and to the back before

starting to sew

Changing the needle

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Removing the needle

⦁

raise the needle

⦁

remove or lower presser foot (see page 27, 39)

⦁

turn power switch to «0» (off)

⦁

loosen the needle clamp screw 1 using the gray screwdriver

⦁

pull the needle down to remove

Inserting the needle

⦁

flat side of needle to the back

⦁

insert the needle with the mulitfunction tool as far as it will go

⦁

tighten needle clamp 1 using the gray screwdriver

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Threading Double/Triple Needle

Threading Double Needle

⦁

touch the «Security Program»-icon

⦁

touch the corresponding needle icon in the «Security Program»-Display

⦁

close the «Security Program»-Display

⦁

place a thread spool on the center spool pin and one on the rear spool pin and thread the corresponding guides on the telescopic rod

⦁

insert the two threads together into the threading slit, guiding the thread of the rear spool pin behind the thread-tension disc 1 while guiding the thread of the center spool pin in front of the tension disc 1. Then guide the two threads through the thread guide at the needle clamp

⦁

touch the «Manual Threading»-icon in the threading animation Display. Next touch the illuminated automatic threading button

⦁

using the manual threader in your accessory kit, manually thread the left needle and then the right needle

Working with the Double needle

To achieve the best sewing quality: Upper threads must be guided separately into the thread guide of the needle clamp.

⦁

at that point, thread the first thread behind the wire as usual (red arrow), thread the second thread in front of the wire (picture 2)

⦁

the recommended optimal speed for Double Needles ranges from about 350-500 stitches per minute. Set the slide speed control as shown below (picture 3)

⦁

make sure that the threads are not twisted after the thread take-up lever. For a better sight the cover can be removed

As a general guideline:

⦁

replace the needle before starting a new sewing project Needles are wearing parts and by frequent use they change their features. Even after 1.5 hours of useage first abrasions are recognizable. After about 8 hours, increases in thread breakage, loops and poor stitch formation may occur.

Triple Needle

⦁

touch the «Security Program»-icon

⦁

touch the icon of the triple needle in the «Security Program»-Display

⦁

place a thread spool on each spool pin and thread the respective guides on

the telescopic rod

⦁

thread as usual, guiding the thread from the rear and center spool pin in the

threading slit to the rear of thread tension disc 1 and the thread from the

front spool pin in front of the tension disc

Changing the thread

⦁

cut the spool thread before the pre-tension and pull out of the sewing

computer in front of near the needle

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Stitch plate

Sewing preparation

Removing the presser foot

⦁

raise the needle and presser foot

⦁

turn power switch to «0» (off)

⦁

raise the clamping lever 1

⦁

remove the presser foot

Attaching the presser foot

⦁

guide the presser foot upwards over the cone

⦁

press the clamping lever 1 down

Marks on the stitch plate

 the stitch plate is marked with vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines in mm

and inches

 the lines help to guide the fabric for sewing seams and precise topstitching,

etc.

 the horizontal markings are helpful for sewing corners and buttonholes, etc.  the diagonal markings are useful for quilting  needle insertion point is position «0» (center needle position)  the vertical measurements correspond to the distance between the needle

and the line

 measurements are marked to the right and to the left of center needle

position

9 mm

5.5 mm (optional accessory)

Removing the Stitch Plate

⦁

raise the presser foot and needle

⦁

turn power switch to «0» (off)

⦁

press the stitch plate down at the right back corner 1 until it flips up

►

remove stitch plate

Replacing the Stitch Plate

⦁

place the stitch plate over the opening 2 and press down until it clicks into

place

Exchanging the Stitch Plate

Whenever the stitch plate is exchanged, it is imperative to adjust the settings in Security Program accordingly, see page 32.

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Thread-Guide-and-Lubricating Unit

ATTENTION!

The silicone fluid must ONLY be used for thread lubrication. Never use it to lubricate the hook system!

As a thread-guide eyelet (Fig. 1)

Use the unit without lubricator for a controlled guiding of the thread into the pretensioner, e.g. when using lively thread types.

As a thread lubricator (Fig. 2)

Using the lubricator is advisable when using e.g. threads with high function values, metallic threads, loosely twisted thread types etc. The silicone fluid improves the threads‘ gliding properties considerably and therefore helps to produce flawless stitching results.

Assembly

⦁

insert the unit into the spool-holder cover fixture and push down entirely

(Fig. 1)

⦁

insert the lubricator into the holder on the left side of the unit, taking care to

place the lubricator in such way that the openings for the thread are in line

with the thread flow or thread direction (Fig. 2)

⦁

moisten the felt, add a few drops of silicone fluid

⦁

place the thread spool onto the middle or rear spool pin as usual. Then

guide the thread through the respective eyelet of the telescopic rod and the

eyelet of the thread-guide-and-lubricating unit

⦁

hold the thread with both hands, pull it in to the slit of the felt, pulling it

down as far as it goes so that it‘ll stay in the felt during machine operation

(Fig. 3)

⦁

continue and complete threading the sewing computer as normal

⦁

take care that the felt remains moistened. It mustn‘t dry out. Apply some

drops of silicone fluid once in a while to keep it moist

During the initial threading of the sewing computer and when the radial thread release is used it is advisable to pull an extra inch of thread from the spool before the threader button is pushed (Fig. 4).

When using the Thread-Guide-and-Lubrification Unit and depending on the type of thread used it might be necessary to reduce the upper-thread tension slightly to achieve perfect stitching results.

⦁

to remove the Thread-Guide-and-Lubrification Unit, push the entire unit up

⦁

Reattach the Thread-Guide-and-Lubrification Unit. Thread the sewing

computer as usual, including the eyelet of the unit (Fig. 2).

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ATTENTION!

It is absolutely essential to use the correct foam disc under the thread spool.

Various Options of Application

 Vertical thread unwinding (with or without lubricator) from normal spool pin

or optional multiple spool holder (Fig. 5-7)

Radial Thread Guide

 Radial thread unwinding (with or without lubricator) (Fig. 8)  during the initial threading of the sewing computer and when the radial

thread release is used it is advisable to pull an extra inch of thread from the

spool before the threader button is pushed (Fig. 9)

How to use the thread guide:

it is preferable to replace the standard foam disc with the foam rotary disc (with white plastic inner part) on the rear spool pin.

Application

The extra thread guide ensures the consistent thread release, when using threads i.e. metallic, lively or evenly wound thread spools.

 place thread spool on spool pin and guide thread through thread guide.

Then run thread via middle eyelet of telescopic rod. Continue threading the

sewing computer as normal

 during the initial threading of the sewing computer and when the radial

thread release is used it is advisable to pull an extra inch of thread from the

spool before the threader button is pushed

Any of the two spool pins (see arrow markings) can be used. However, it is best to use the rear pin due to its more favorable unwinding angle. Refrain from using the pin of the winder.

In order to achieve perfect stitching results, it might be necessary to reduce the upper-thread tension slightly when using the radial thread unwinding and depending on the thread used.

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