Bernina Artista 185 User Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Safety Instructions
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When using an electrical machine, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including the
following.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
When the machine is not in use, it should be disconnected
from the electricity supply by removing the plug from the
outlet.
DANGER
To r educe the risk of electric shock:
1. A machine should never be left unattended when
plugged in.
2. Always unplug this machine from the electric outlet
immediately after using and before cleaning.
WARNING
To r educe the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to
persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary when this machine is used by or near
children and infirm persons.
2. Use machine only for its intended use as described
in this manual. Use only attachments recommended
by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may
deflect the needle, causing it to break.
9. Turn power switch to “0” when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading or
changing the needle, threading the bobbin or
changing the presser foot.
10. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating or when
making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this instruction manual.
11. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
12. Do not use outdoors.
13. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are
being used or where oxygen is being administered.
14. Before disconnecting,turn all controls to the off(“0”)
position then remove the plug from the outlet.
15. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord but grasp the
plug before pulling.
16. No responsibility will be taken for any possible
damage as the result of misuse of the machine.
17. This machine is provided with double insulation.
Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions
for Servicing of double-insulated machines.
3. Never operate this machine if
· it has a damaged cord or plug
· it is not working properly
· it has been dropped or damaged
· it has fallen into water
Return the machine to the nearest authorized
BERNINA dealer or service center for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the machine with any air openings
blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing
machine and foot control free from accumulation
of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care
is required around the sewing needle.
6. Always use the BERNINA original stitch plate. The
wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
7. Do not use bent needles.
SERVICING DOUBLEINSULATED PRODUCTS
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation
are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means
is provided on a double-insulated 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 only be done by
qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a
double-insulated product must be identical to those
parts in the product. A double insulated product is marked with the words “DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE
INSULATED”.
The symbol may also be marked on the product.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS!
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.
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“Welcome to
Choosing a BERNINA “Sewing and Embroidery System” is a decision which
will have a positive impact on your sewing for years to come.
Customer satisfaction has been the driving force of our family company for over
100 years and I intend to continue that tradition of delivering superb Swiss
quality, future-orientated sewing technology and unrivaled customer service.
The new BERNINA family of creative sewing machines gives you the unique
opportunity to select what you need to satisfy your sewing needs and
requirements.
the BERNINA
family!”
H.P. Ueltschi
BERNINA Sewing Machine
Company
As the name suggests, the “artista” range of computer sewing is pure artistry.
These machines provide unlimited scope for total sewing pleasure. They inspire
creativity and allow you to translate your ideas into practical sewing of the finest
quality.
In addition, a wide range of sewing accessories, together with sewing publications
full of practical and creative ideas, add to the joy of sewing the BERNINA way.
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you into the BERNINA family.
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Fritz Gegauf Ltd · BERNINA Sewing Machines · CH-8266 Steckborn/Switzerland
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Safety Instructions
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Forward
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Details of the machine
Contents 3
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55–57
Setting up the machine
Stitch Summary
Presser feet
Practical stitches/buttonholes
General instructions
Functions
Messages
Buttonholes
Alphabets/numbers
Memory
Quilt stitches/16-directional sewing/4-directional sewing
Sideways motion stitches – “Outline Designs”
Balance
Help
TTC (Thread tension/Tutorial/Creative Consultant)
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59–72
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73–75
76–78
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81–82
83–84
smart function
Setup program
eco (ecological) function
Special accessories
Needles, Thread, Fabric Feed
Cleaning and maintenance
Troubleshooting
Glossary of terms
Index
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Details of the machine
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Front view
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Back view
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View from the left side
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Bobbin cover
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Stitch plate
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Attachment base for special accessories
4
Darning ring connection
5
Presser foot
6
Needle clamp
7
Thread guide
8
Needle threader
9
Thread take-up cover
10
Thread path
11
Thread take-up
12
Bobbin pre-tension
13
Quick reverse button
14
F (Favorite Function) button
15
Automatic thread cutter
16
Screen
17
Bobbin winder with on/off switch and
thread cutter
18
Practical stitch button
19
Buttonhole button
20
Decorative stitch button
21
Alphabet button
22
External embroidery button
23
Quilt stitches/Directional sewing button
24
clr (Clear) button
25
mem (Memory) button
26
Needle stop up/down
27
“?” (Help) button
28
TTC (Thread Tension/Tutorial/ Creative
Consultant) button
29
Stitch width knob
30
Stitch length knob
31
Needle position
32
smart button
33
setup button
34
eco (Ecology) button
35
Free Hand System connection
36
Presser foot lifter (manual)
37
Carrying handle
38
Spool pins
39
Sewing table socket
40
Thread cutter
41
Presser foot pressure dial
42
Handwheel
43
Power switch on/off
44
Power plug socket
45
Drop feed-dog
46
Foot control socket
47
Embroidery module (special accessory)
connection
48
PC serial port
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Lens holder
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CFL-Sewing light
5Details of the machine
View from the right side
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Setting up the machine6
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Carrying case
Carrying case
·protects from dust and dirt
· compartment for accessories
Accessories
· foot control
·instruction manual
· power cable
· warranty card
· FHS presser foot lifter (Free Hand System)
· seam guide for sewing table
· sewing table (attached)
· to remove the sewing table, lift slightly and remove.
To r emove the case
· grasp both sides
· pull up vertically
Accessory box
A
Storing Accessories
· set up the free standing accessory box by pulling both extensions out
until they click into place
The accessory box is equipped with one small and one large drawer
each as well as two compartments for bobbins, two compartments for
coded presser feet and one compartment for non-coded presser feet.
The compartments can be stored in the box (additional
compartments and drawers are available as optional extras).
· insert the bobbins into the compartments provided
· to remove a bobbin, press the compartment holder A lightly
· hang presser feet in the compartments provided
· store the remaining accessories as shown in the picture
Suitcase System (special accessory)
The suitcase system is specially built for your sewing and embroidery
computer and has integrated wheels. This allows your system to be
transported easily and elegantly.
Standard Accessories
(can vary from country to country)
· four bobbins
(+ one in bobbin case)
· selection of 130/705 H needles
· seam ripper
· small screwdriver
· angular Torx key
· lint brush
· seam guide
· foam pad
· Reverse pattern foot No. 1C
· Overlock foot No. 2A
· Buttonhole foot with code No. 3C
· Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A
· Zipper foot No. 4
· Blind stitch foot No. 5
· Jeans foot No. 8
· Button sew-on foot No. 18
· Open embroidery foot No. 20C
· Sideways motion foot No. 40C
· Compensation plate for sewing buttonholes
· height compensating tool
· vertical spool holder pin
· three spool discs
· oiler
·artista data transfer CD-Rom
· CPS Installations CD-Rom
Important:
(USA/Canada only!) Use only foot
controller type LV1/LV2 with sewing machine
models 185.
Power cable
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C
Foot control
7Setting up the machine
Power cable
· the power cable is stored in the case
· plug A into machine
· plug B into electrical outlet
Foot control cable
· plug C into machine
A
B
Sewing speed
· control the sewing speed
by depressing the foot
control with your toe
· raise or lower the needle
by tapping on the foot
control with your heel
Use only foot controller
type LV1/LV2 for sewing
machine model 185
(USA/Canada only)
C
Important! (USA/Canada only)
This sewing machine has a polarized plug
(one blade wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug
is intended to fit only one way into a
polarized outlet. 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.
Cable tidy
A
B
· wind the cable round the
spool
· insert the plug into A
When sewing
· unwind the cable to the
desired length and slip
into B or C
Power switch
Sewing table
FHS (Free Hand System) presser foot lifter
Power switch
The power switch is on the
handwheel side of the machine
1 the machine is switched on
0 the machine is switched off
The sewing light is switched on
and off within the Setup
program.
Larger sewing surface
· the sewing table
increases the sewing
surface
·free arm for larger
tubular items such as
pant legs and waistbands
Raising and lowering the
presser foot
· the freehand system
raises and lowers the
presser foot
· push to the right with
your knee
· the presser foot is raised
and the feed-dogs are
lowered and the needle
thread tension is released
simultaneously
· the feed-dogs come up
To attach
· push over the free arm
and press firmly so that it
engages on the fixing lug
(needle and presser foot
fully raised)
To r emove
· pull to the left
·remove by pulling it
completely from the
free arm
automatically as soon as
the first stitch is sewn
Attaching the presser foot
lifter
· the freehand system is
stored in the case.
· insert the freehand
system into the opening
in the base plate
· you should be able to
Refer to the safety
instructions!
Seam guide
· insert into the groove
(underside of table) from
the right
· it can be freely adjusted
over the whole width of
the table
Scale
· number “0” corresponds
to the center needle
position
operate the lifter in your
normal sitting position.
Note:
Your dealer can adjust the
position if necessary
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Winding the bobbin
Winding the bobbin
· turn power switch on
· place empty bobbin on
spindle
Bobbin case
To r emove
· raise the needle
· turn power switch to “0”
· open the bobbin cover
· grasp the latch of the
bobbin case
·remove case
Threading the bobbin
· following the direction of the arrow take thread through
the rear guide and round the pre-tension stud
· wrap the thread around the inner bobbin two or
three times and cut off any excess thread on the thread
cutter
·press the engaging lever against the bobbin
·press the foot control
the motor stops automatically when the bobbin is full
·remove the bobbin
A
To insert
· hold the bobbin case
latch
· the opening on the case
should be at the top
· insert so that it engages
· close the bobbin cover
Bobbin thread cutter
· insert the bobbin case
· take thread over cutter (A)
· cut thread
Note:
For normal sewing, the
bobbin thread does not
have to be brought up as
the loose end is just the
right length to start sewing.
Thread cutter
· cut the thread on the
thread cutter
Warning:
If your sewing computer is
equipped with an embroidery
bobbin case, thread the bobbin thread in the guide spring
only when the embroidery
module (optional accessory)
is in use.
Refer to the safety
instructions!
Inserting the bobbin
Insert the bobbin so that
the thread runs clockwise.
Pull the thread counterclockwise into the slot.
Pull the thread to the left
under the spring until it
lies in the T-shaped slit at
the end of the spring.
The bobbin must turn
clockwise when the thread
is pulled.
Changing the needle
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Removing the needle
· raise the needle
· turn power switch to “0”
· lower the presser foot
· loosen the needle clamp
· pull the needle down to remove
Inserting the needle
· loosen the needle clamp, if needed
· flat side of needle to the back
· insert the needle as far as it will go
· tighten the needle clamp
Refer to the safety
instructions!
Changing the presser foot
Changing the presser foot
· raise the needle and
presser foot
· turn power switch to 0
Raising the lever
· raise the clamping lever
·remove the presser foot
Vertical Spool Pin
Attaching the presser foot
· guide the foot upwards
over the cone
·press the clamping lever
down
Vertical spool pin
· the supplementary spool pin (vertical) is stored in the
accessory box
· insert the pin from right to left in the opening
· to remove, pull to the right at the base of the spool pin
· essential sewing aid when using more than one thread,
i.e. double needle, etc. or for stacked thread spools
Refer to the safety
instructions!
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Threading the upper thread
A
C
Attaching the thread spool
· raise the needle and presser foot
· turn the power switch to «0» (off)
· attach the foam pad
· place spool on pin (spool turns clockwise)
· attach the appropriate spool disc - diameter of spool
disc is disc size. There must be no clearance between
the disc and the spool
· take thread through rear guide A
· then into slit of upper thread tension
Down
· pull thread down to the right of the take-up cover to B
Up
· take thread up to the left of the cover to C in the
direction of the arrow, placing it in the take-up lever
Down
· take thread down and through guides D and E
B
D
E
Needle Threader
Thread in hook
· lower the presser foot
· lay the thread behind
hook B and hold lightly
A
B
Lever down
·press lever A down and
simultaneously guide the
thread around hook B to
the right to the needle
Refer to the safety instructions!
Thread in front of needle
· put the thread from the
front into the guide until
it catches in the hook
Release the lever and
thread
· let go of lever A and
thread
Bringing up the lower thread
Bringing up the lower thread
· if bobbin thread is cut on the cutter
(page 8), there is no need to bring it up
· hold the upper thread
· sew one stitch
· pull the upper thread to bring the lower
thread up through the stitch plate hole
· take both threads through the slit on the
presser foot to the back
· pull threads over the cutter
Note:
The bobbin thread must be brought up
through the stitch plate for certain types
of work. The length of thread is sufficient
for most normal work if the lower thread
cutter has been used.
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Threading the double needle
Threading the first thread
· place thread spool on horizontal spool pin
· thread by guiding the thread to the front in the slit and past
the tension disc A on the right side
A
· thread sewing computer as usual, but at thread guide B
guide the thread through on the right side and thread the
right needle
Threading the second thread
· place thread spool on the vertical spool pin
· thread by guiding the thread to the front in the slit and past
the tension disc A on the left side
· guide thread on the left side of the thread guide B and
thread the left needle
· threads must not be twisted together
Note:
When using the supplementary spool pin (vertical) always
B
attach the foam pad (prevents the thread from getting
caught on the spool pin)
Note:
Use of the Supplementary thread
guide (special accessories), helps
threads on the Vertical spool pin to
wind off better without failing and
slipping down the spool.
Threading the triple needle
A
· two thread spools and one full bobbin are needed
· place one thread spool on horizontal spool pin
· place second thread spool and the lower thread spool, separated by a spool disc, on additional spool pin (both spools
have to turn in the same direction)
· thread as usual by guiding two threads on the left side of
the tension disc A and the thread guide B and one thread on
the right side of disc
Multiple spool holder (Optional accessory)
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Setting up the machine
Thread cutter
Stitch Plate
Thread cutter on head frame
· pull both threads from front to back over
the cutter.
·the threads release as soon as the first
stitch is sewn
A
9 mm Stitch plate 5,5 mm Stitch plate
Stitch plate markings
· the stitch plate is marked with
vertical lines in millimeters and
inches
· mm measurements are at the
front
· inch measurements are at the
back
· the measurements correspond to
the distance from the needle to
the line
Feed-dog
Button under the handwheel
Button flush with base plate = feed dogs
up, sewing position
· for all machine-fed sewing
Button depressed = feed dogs lowered,
darning position
· for free-hand sewing (darning, freehand embroidery, freehand quilting)
· for embroidery with the Embroidery
Module
A
(special accessory)
· needle insertion point is position 0
(center needle position)
· the mm/inch measurements are
marked to the right and left
· the lines help to guide the fabric for
sewing seams and for top stitching
· the horizontal markings are helpful
for sewing corners and buttonholes,
etc.
A
Straight stitch plate
(special accessory)
Removing the stitch plate
· turn power switch off («0»)
· raise the presser foot and needle
·press the stitch plate down at the
back right corner until it flips up
Replacing the stitch plate
· place the stitch plate over the opening A and press down until it clicks
into place
Presser foot pressure
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Setting up the machine
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Dial on head frame
· the presser foot pressure
dial is on the left of the
head frame
Standard pressure
· for all normal sewing
Reduced pressure
· for jerseys and loose
knits, quilting
·prevents fabric stretching
· adjust pressure so that
the fabric still feeds
correctly
Increased pressure
· for sheer, slippery
lightweight fabrics,
quilting
· improves fabric feed and
prevents puckering
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Practical stitches Buttonholes
9 mm/40 mm decorative stitches
Quilt stitches
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16-directional sewing 4-directional sewing
Alphabets
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Presser Feet
3A
8
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Note: The letter “C” after a foot number indicates the
foot is coded or equipped with a sensor for 9mm
stitching. When a stitch is selected with a coded foot
attached to the machine, the preprogrammed width is
2A
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9 mm, rather than 5.5 mm. This letter does not always
appear on the foot and in some cases does not appear
on the screen in the presser foot indicator.
1C
Reverse Pattern Foot
Practical and decorative
stitches
4
4
Zipper foot
Sewing in zippers
2A
Overlock Foot
Overlock seams,
oversewing seam edges
5
5
Blind stitch foot
Blind hems
Edge stitching
3C
Buttonhole Foot
Buttonholes
8
Jeans foot
Straight stitching in thick,
firm fabrics
3A
Automatic Buttonhole Foot
Buttonholes in flat
materials
Darning program
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Button sew-on foot
Sewing on buttons, hooks
and eyes
20C
Open Embroidery foot
Embroidery, applique,
satin stitch seams, monograms
BERNINA Specialty Presser Feet
The standard selection of presser feet covers most normal sewing requirements but we recommend the use of BERNINA
specialty presser feet for specific sewing tasks such as quilting, heirloom sewing, home decorating, tailoring, etc.
They are available from your BERNINA dealer.
40C
Sideways motion foot
with code
For all sideways motion
stitches
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Practical stitches
1 Straight stitch
All non-stretch fabrics. All straight
stitch work.
11 Super stretch
Open seam in all super-stretch fabrics,
such as Lycra.
2 Zig-zag
Most fabric types. All simple zig-zag
applications such as oversewing fine
fabrics, attaching elastic, lace and
appliqué.
3Vari-overlock
Primarily for fine jerseys, stretch
overlock seams and hems.
4 Running stitch
Most types of fabric. Mending,
patching, reinforcing seams.
5 Securing stitch
All types of fabric. Secures the
beginning and end of seams sewn
with straight stitch.
6Triple straight stitch
Reinforced seams in tough, heavy
fabrics.
12 Gathering stitch
Most types of fabric. Gathering with
shirring elastic. Butted seams (edge to
edge).
13 Stretch overlock
Medium weight knits, toweling and
firm wovens. Overlock seams, flat
joining seams.
14 Jersey stitch
Natural, blended or synthetic fabrics
and delicate knits. Visible seams and
hems. Mending jersey/interlock.
15 Universal stitch
Firm fabrics such as felt and leather.
Flat joining seams, visible seams,
attaching elastic, decorative seams.
16 Sewn-out zig-zag
Oversewing woven fabrics, reinforcing
edges, attaching elastic, decorative
seaming.
7Triple zig-zag
Reinforced seams in firm fabrics, visible
hems and seams, decorative stitching,
couching.
8 Honeycomb stitch
Most types of interlock and smooth
fabrics. Visible seams and hems.
9 Blindstitch
Most types of fabric. Blind hems, shell
edging on soft jerseys and fine fabrics,
decorative seams.
10 Double overlock
All types of knit. Sews and finishes the
edges in one operation.
17 Lycra stitch
All two-way stretch fabrics, flat joining
seams and hems, reinforced seaming
on underwear.
18 Stretch stitch
All stretch fabrics, open seam in
sportswear.
19 Reinforced overlock
Medium to heavy weight knits and
toweling, overlock seams, flat joining
seams.
20 Knit overlock
All knits, machine or handmade. Sews
and finishes edges in one operation.
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21 Basting
Basting seams, hems, etc.
22 Simple darning program
Automatic darning in fine and medium
weight fabrics.
23 Reinforced darning program
Automatic darning in heavy weight
fabrics.
Buttonholes
51 Standard buttonhole
Fine to medium weight fabrics.
Blouses, shirts, trousers, bedding, etc.
24 Bar tack program
Reinforcing pocket edges, belt loops
etc.
25 Bar tack program
Reinforcing pocket edges, belt loops
etc.
26 Fly stitch large
Medium- to heavyweight fabrics, reinforcing pocket edges, zippers and
openings
For specific instructions on using various
practical stitches, refer to the artista 185
Sewing Manual, pages 2–20.
58 Keyhole buttonhole with
horizontal bartack
For firm, non stretch fabrics. Jackets,
coats, leisure wear.
52 Narrow buttonhole (heirloom sewing)
Fine to medium weight fabrics.
Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers,
children’s and baby clothes, dolls’
clothes and heirloom.
53 Stretch buttonhole
All stretch fabrics made from cotton,
wool, silk, and synthetic fibers.
54 Round buttonhole with normal bartack
For medium to heavy weight fabrics of
all types. Clothing, jackets, coats,
rainwear.
55 Round buttonhole
with horizontal bartack
For medium to heavy weight fabrics of
all types. Clothes, jackets, coats, rainwear.
56 Keyhole buttonhole with
normal bartack
Heavy weight, non-stretch fabrics.
Jackets, coats, trousers, leisure wear.
59 Straight stitch buttonhole
For reinforcing satin stitched
buttonholes, making bound
buttonholes, and stitching buttonholes
in leather or imitation suede.
60 Button sew-on program
For buttons with 2 and 4 holes.
61 Narrow zig-zag eyelet
Opening for cords and narrow ribbons/bands, decorative work.
62 Straight stitch eyelet
Opening for cords and narrow ribbons.
63 Hand-look buttonhole
Light- to mediumweight woven fabrics.
Blouses, dresses, leisure wear, bedding
57 Keyhole buttonhole with
pointed bartack
For non-stretch firm fabrics. Jackets,
coats, leisure wear.
For more information on stitching various
types buttonholes, refer to the artista 185
Sewing Manual, pages 21–30.
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Screen
The artista is operated with a combination of external buttons and
knobs and a touch screen.
Switch machine on
· power switch to “1”
Welcome screen
· welcome
· appears for approximately 3 seconds
· can be disabled in the Setup program
B
A
CD
E
G
JK
Practical stitch screen
F
· the practical stitch screen appears
immediately after the welcome
· screen shows:
H
A–presser foot indicator
B–needle stop position
C–assigned Favorite Function
button
D–selected stitch and number
E–stitch width (basic setting
I
always visible)
F–needle position
(11 possibilities)
G– up/down scroll arrows
H–stitch length (basic setting
always visible)
I–scroll arrow for functions
J–stitch selection by number
(selected stitch is highlighted)
K–functions
On-screen stitch selection/stitch display/functions
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Stitch Selection
· touch the stitch of your choice
· the stitch is highlighted
· every stitch is displayed with its
number
Altering the stitch width
Altering the stitch width
· turn the upper knob
· turn the upper knob
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· altered width is shown on the stitch
width bar
· the basic setting will still be visible
(shown at 3 mm)
· stitch width can be altered from
0 mm to 9 mm when using coded
feet
· stitch width bar automatically
shows 0–9 when using coded feet
Altering the stitch length
· turn the lower knob
· altered length is shown on the
stitch length bar
· the basic setting will still be visible
(shown at 3 mm)
· stitch length can be altered from
0 mm to 5 mm on most stitches
Display of selected stitch
·a graphic of the selected stitch is
visible in the center of the upper
portion of the screen
· stitch width can be altered from
0 mm to 5.5 mm when using noncoded feet
· stitch width bar automatically
shows 0–5 when using non-coded
feet
· the stitch number is displayed to
the top left of the stitch graphic in
the center of the upper portion of
the screen
Altering the needle position
·press the right or left needle
position button
· each press moves the needle one
position to the right or left
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Presser foot indicator
· the recommended presser foot is
displayed by number
Return to basic settings
·press the external clr button
· the stitch will revert to its basic settings
Stitch selection
Needle stop adjustment
·press the needle stop button
·arrow points down
· the machine always stops with the
needle down
Functions
· touch the function of your choice
· the selected function is highlighted
(a number of different functions
can be selected simultaneously)
· touch the function toolbar arrow to
scroll more functions
· activate another function if desired
Stitches can be selected using one of
the two methods listed below.
Direct selection by scrolling up/down
· touch the arrow (down)
· scroll the screen to view all stitches
· the top row disappears
· the next two rows move up
·a new row appears at the bottom
· touch the arrow (up)
· the first row of stitches appears
again
·press needle stop button again –
needle stop reverts to up (arrow
points up)
· touch the toolbar arrow to scroll
again
· the toolbar can be customized in
the Setup program
· For more information on functions,
see pages 24–31
· the scroll function (up/down) is
used to find and view all the
machine’s stitches
· use when a visual search for a
particular stitch is needed
· when the desired stitch is located,
touch it to select
Select a stitch by number
· touch the function “0–9”
· the screen changes to stitch
numbers
· touch numbers to select the stitch
of your choice
· the number of the selected stitch
appears in the top row
Correct
· to correct mistakes or deselect,
touch del (top right)
· the cursor moves to the left and
deletes the number
· select new number
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Simple menu selection
Practical Stitches Buttonholes
Decorative Stitches Quilt/Directional
Alphabets Embroidery
Confirm and go to next screen
· touch OK to confirm
· the screen displays the selected
stitch
· the selected stitch is active
(highlighted)
Stitches
Back to previous screen
· touch esc
· the previous screen appears
· if the selection was not confirmed
by touching OK, the stitch selected
by number will be ignored
Note
If an unavailable number is
entered, the screen will not react.
External menu buttons
·press a button to select the desired
menu
· the first stitch, stitch program, or
stitch summary appears on the
screen
Practical stitch button
· the practical stitch menu appears
· the straight stitch at the top left is
active (highlighted)
· 15 practical stitches appear on the
screen
· use arrows to scroll for viewing
additional stitches
Buttonhole button
· the buttonhole menu appears,
including the eyelet and button
sew-on programs
Decorative stitch button
· the decorative stitch menu appears
· pattern types and sizes can be
selected including 9mm decorative
stitches and sideways motion
stitches (indicated with a cross
symbol)
· touch to select the desired stitch
group
· the selected stitch group appears
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Alphabet button
· the alphabet menu appears
· touch to select the alphabet of
your choice
External function buttons
clr (Clear)
·press the clr button
· stitch length, width, needle position, tension and balance will be
returned to basic settings
· most functions will be deleted (see
individual functions)
mem (Memory)
·press the mem button
· memory is open and appears on the
screen
· the memory bar replaces the third
row of stitches on the screen
·press mem button again to close
· for more information on using the
memory, see pages 42–47
Quilt stitches/Directional sewing
button
· the menu of the 3 categories
appears:
· quilt stitches
· 16-directional sewing
· 4-directional sewing
· touch to select the category of
your choice
· the menu of all stitches in that
category appears
Setup button
·press the external Setup button
· menu appears
· use Setup to customize your
machine’s settings
· stitches and functions can be
combined to form a customized
menu (Personal program)
· customized menu (Personal
program) can be saved
quilt stitches
16 directions
4 directions
· saved customized menu (Personal
program) can be opened at any
time
· customized settings can be cancelled at any time
Smart button
·press the Smart button
· the stitch is saved with all
adjustments to width/length, needle position, tension and balance
· select a new stitch, e.g. buttonholes
·press the Smart button to return to
the previous screen with saved
settings
· use the Smart button to toggle
between stitches as you work
Setup
·press Setup
· menu appears
· use Setup to customize your
machine’s settings
· stitches and functions can be
combined to form a customized
menu (Personal program)
· customized menu (Personal
program) can be saved
· saved customized menu (Personal
program) can be opened at any
time
· customized settings can be
cancelled at any time
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Needle stop
· the default setting of the needle
stop is the “up” position
·press the needle stop button
· the on-screen arrow will now point
down
· the machine will now always stop
with needle down
·press the needle stop button again
to revert to needle stop up
“?” (Help)
·press the Help button
· touch a stitch or function
·a description of the selected stitch
or function appears
TTC (Thread tension/Tutorial/Creative
Consultant)
·press the button
· three menus appear on the screen
· Thread tension
· Tutorial (brief operating
instructions)
· Creative Consultant (advice on
fabric,needle,techniques, and
thread tension)
· touch to select the desired menu
· the information selected is activated and the appropriate screen will
appear
Needle position
·press the left or right needle
position button
· the needle moves to the right or
left as selected
· total of 11 needle positions:
5 left, 5 right, and center
Automatic thread cutter
·press the external button
· the upper and bobbin thread are cut
automatically
eco (ecology) button
·press the eco button
· energy use by the machine is cut by
50%
· particularly useful for long
interruptions in work
· all settings remain active; foot
control is inactive
· screen saver is activated
·press the eco button again to
restore the sewing machine to
normal function
Quick reverse button (above needle)
·press the quick reverse button
· secure the seam beginning and end
– sews in reverse as long as button
is depressed
· used to program buttonhole length
· used to program darning length
· used to switch to straight stitch
securing program (Stitch no. 5)
· used to start/stop stitching with the
embroidery module (special
accessory)
F (Favorite function) button
(above needle)
· this button can be individually
programmed in Setup with a
function of your choice
· selected function can be cancelled
and reprogrammed at any time with
another function
· personal program can be programmed into “F” button
· for more information on the
Favorite function button, see
page 63
On-screen functions
Fields are highlighted when functions are activated.
Activated functions can be cancelled individually by
pressing a second time.
All selected functions can be cancelled simultaneously by
pressing the external clr button.
Exceptions:
Needle stop Motor speed Double needle limitation
These functions must always be cancelled individually.
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General functions
The following functions are found on various screens and
programs of the artista sewing machine. They are
consistently used in the same manner for specific tasks
when accessing and moving between different programs.
Scroll up
· touch one or more times
· screen scrolls up to show more
options
· touch the symbol continuously to
scroll quickly
Scroll down
· touch one or more times
· screen scrolls down to show more
options
· touch the symbol continuously to
scroll quickly
Function toolbar
The following functions are available on the artista
sewing machines. Any function which can be used in the
selected program will appear on the screen in the bottom row. If there are more than eight (or four memory
functions), the remaining ones will be hidden and can be
accessed by using the arrow in the lower right corner to
scroll. When a hidden function is active, the arrow will
flash.
Closing special applications
· touch esc
· the special application closes
·returns to previous screen
OK
· touch to confirm and activate
adjustment/selection, e.g. thread
tension change
·programmed adjustment/selection
is ready to sew
Pattern end
·touch symbol
· sewing computer stops at the end of
the active single pattern or the active
pattern within a combination
Complete function toolbar as it
appears in the practical stitch program.
Hidden functions that can be
accessed by scrolling with the arrow.
Note:
The scroll arrow and the 0–9 (stitch selection by number)
will remain on the screen for easy access and will never be
hidden. A total of eight functions (or four memory
functions) will show on-screen.
Pattern begin
· touch symbol
· the needle moves to the beginning
of a stitch or stitch combination
· field is highlighted but reverts to
normal after 2 seconds or after
beginning to sew
· if selecting Pattern begin for a
memory combination, the cursor
will appear to the right of the first
stitch on-screen
Applications:
· embroidery, buttonholes, working
in memory
Securing
· touch symbol
· individual stitches will be secured
at the beginning and end with
4 stitches
· securing in memory: stitch and
letter combinations will be secured
at the beginning and end
Applications:
· sewing individual decorative
stitches
· sewing individual letters
· sewing stitch combinations and
words
Motor speed 1⁄4, 1⁄2, 3⁄4, 4⁄
· touch symbol one or more times to
select speed
· selected speed is displayed
·reduces or increases the motor
speed
· will sew the selected maximum
speed with the foot control fully
depressed
Applications:
· adjust speed for decorative sewing
machine work such as freehand
embroidery or freehand quilting
and when more control is desired
for the sewing task
· when children are sewing
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Long stitch
· touch symbol
· machine sews every second stitch
(max. stitch length 10 mm)
· can be activated for all practical,
decorative, and directional stitches
except buttonholes and sideways
motion stitches
· functions and stitches can be
combined
· can be saved in memory
· does not operate with the embroidery module (special accessory)
Applications:
· combine with straight stitch to
baste
· combine with triple straight stitch
for topstitching
Stitch selection by number
· touch number symbol
· select stitch by touching the
appropriate number combination
Applications:
· quick selection of individual stitches
· quick selection of sitches for
memory combinations
Pattern repeat 1–9 x
· touch symbol one or more times to
select number required
·1 = machine stops at the end of an
individual stitch or stitch combination
· 2–9 = machine stops at the end of a
stitch or stitch combination after
the number of repeats selected
Applications:
· sewing individual motifs
· combine with practical stitches and
4-directional sewing
· Sews memory contents the
specified number of times
Mirror image – right/left
· touch symbol
· machine sews selected the stitch in
mirror image (right/left –
determined by the sewing direction)
· can be saved in memory
Applications:
· decorative stitching
· pattern combinations in memory
Scroll
· touch one or more times to view
more functions
Applications:
· view all available functions
· combine functions with stitches for
individual motifs or in memory navigation through memory
Mirror image – up/down
· touch symbol
· machine sews selected stitch in
mirror image (up/down –
determined by the sewing direction)
· can be saved in memory
Applications:
· decorative stitching
· pattern combinations in memory
Pattern extend 2–5x
· touch one or more times
· the numbers 2–5 appear depending
on the type of stitch selected
· the length of selected stitch will be
increased by 2–5 times
· lengthened stitches can be
programmed in memory
Continuous reverse sewing
· touch symbol
· sews the selected stitch in reverse
Application:
· darning with straight or running
stitch
· decorative stitching on sleeves or
trouser legs
· quilting
Half pattern
· touch symbol
· machine automatically stops at the
halfway point of the stitch pattern
· when stitching is resumed, the
pattern is completed and the first
half of the next pattern is stitched
before the machine automatically
stops again
· use Single pattern to stop at the
end of the second half of the stitch
pattern
Application:
· turning corners
· altering decorative stitches for a
new look
Applications:
· lengthen existing patterns without
affecting the stitch density
· Function can be combined with
stitches and saved in memory
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Double needle limitation
· touch one or more times to select
number from 2 to 8
· the numbers represent the distance
between the needles in mm
· the stitch width will be limited
automatically
· this prevents the needles from hitting the presser foot or stitch plate,
avoiding needle breakage
· can be saved in memory
Applications:
· sewing pintucks
· hemming knits
· decorative stitching
Clear All
· clears all settings that were changed except those
that were changed using the Setup program
·returns to default settings
· Settings affected:
Continuous Reverse
Long Stitch
Pattern End
Securing Function
Mirror Image – up/down
Mirror Image – left/right
Pattern Extend
Balance
Stitch Length
Stitch Width
Needle Position
Half Pattern
Double Needle Limitation
Hemstitch Needle Limitation
Needle Stop Position
Motor Speed
Alphabet Size
Monogram Size
Stored Buttonholes
Tension Function
Balance
· touch symbol to open balance screen
· correct forwards and reverse stitches
· correct sideways motion stitches
Applications:
· adapting practical and decorative
stitches to various types of
fabrics
· altering decorative stitches for a new
look
· adapting buttonholes to different
fabrics
· adapting sideways motion stitches to
different fabrics
Note:
There are two additional functions,
Tension and Hemstitch Needle
Limitation, available for placement on
the function toolbar (see Functions in
Setup, page 28). These can be placed
on the toolbar using the Setup program (see page 63).
Functions in Setup
The functions below are available in the Setup program
of the artista sewing machine. They are sewing functions
used from the sewing screens; however, they will not
Personal program
· touch symbol
· personal screen appears
Applications:
· quick method to open personal
program
Tension
· will not show up on the function toolbar unless it is
inserted by the user
· can be installed in the Setup program
· touch symbol to access tension screen
· tension changes affect the selected stitch only
· visual change of setting appears on the tension screen
· default setting shown by a fine line
·touch reset to return to basic settings (factory setting or
values selected in Setup)
show up on the toolbar at the lower edge of the screen
unless specifically placed there. For more information,
see pages 62–63.
Hemstitch (wing) needle limitation
· will not show up on the function
toolbar unless it is inserted by the
user
· can be installed in the Setup
program
· the stitch width is limited automatically
· needle position is limited to center
·prevents the needle from hitting
the presser foot or stitch plate,
avoiding needle breakage
Application:
· hemstitching
· decorative stitching
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The following functions become available along the
lower portion of the screen when the external memory
button is pressed to access the memory feature.
Check
· touch symbol
· memory contents are displayed
Application:
· check and correct memory contents
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Select memory
· the opened memory bank is
displayed with its number
· touch check to display the contents
of the memory bank
· touch esc to close the memory bank
· leave memory: press external mem
button
Applications:
· working in memory
· saving stitch combinations
Delete
· touch symbol
· delete individual stitches or letters
to the left of the cursor
· delete stitch combinations
Applications:
· corrections in memory
· delete complete memories
Scroll left
· touch symbol once or several times
· memory contents are scrolled
backward
Scroll right
· touch symbol once or several times
· memory contents are scrolled
forward
Functions in Editing
The following functions become available in the center
of the screen when the edit function is selected. All functions on the toolbar (except del) will become inactive
Store
· touch symbol
· saves individual stitches, stitch
combinations and letters
Application:
· saving programs
Edit memory contents
· touch symbol
· scroll through the memory bank
and select stitch to edit
· choose from a variety of functions
to change, including, Stitch length,
Stitch width, Neddle position,
Motor speed, Long stitch, Tension,
Mirror images, Pattern Extend, and
Balance
· choose to add the Securing function within a combiantion or add a
Sub-divider to the memory bank
Application:
· correcting, changing memory
contents
when the edit function is selected and will reactivate
when the edit function is closed.
Motor speed
· touch symbol one or more times to
select speed
· selected speed is displayed
· full speed is 900 stitches per minute
(unless the basic setting has been
changed in the Setup program)
·reduces or increases the sewing
Securing function
· touch symbol
· can be inserted between stitches in
1
speed
/4at a time (1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4)
the memory
Tension
· touch symbol to access tension
screen
· tension changes affect the selected
stitch only
· visual change of setting on tension
screen
· default setting shown by a fine line
·touch reset to return to basic
settings (factory setting or values
selected in Setup)
Mirror image – right/left
· touch symbol
· machine sews selected stitch flipped
right to left
· alteration of selected stitch is
shown on-screen
Mirror image – up/down
· touch symbol
·machine sews selected stitch flipped
up/down
· alteration of selected stitch is
shown on-screen
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Memory sub-divider
· touch symbol
· the memory has up to 255 sections
or banks
· each bank can be subdivided as
desired
· total memory (all banks together)
holds 1023 stitches
Pattern Extend 2–5x
· touch one or more times
· the numbers 2–5 appear
depending on the type of stitch
selected
· the length of selected stitch will be
increased by 2–5 times
· the stitch density is not affected
· lengthened stitches can be
programmed in memory
Balance
· touch symbol to open balance
screen
· correct forwards and reverse
stitches
· correct sideways motion stitches
Long stitch
· touch symbol
· machine sews every second stitch
(max. stitch length 10 mm)
Letter size
· touch one or more times
· one half of field is highlighted
· the gray section visually indicates
the letter size: large (9 mm) or
small (6 mm)
Monogram sizes
· appears in editing in place of Letter
Size function when a monogram is
selected
· when monograms are selected,
size 1 = 30 mm is automatically
activated
· touch symbol – the middle field is
activated (2 = 20 mm)
· touch symbol again – the right
field is activated (3 = 15 mm)
Buttonhole program functions
The functions below appear on the function toolbar at
the lower edge of the screen when any buttonhole
(stitches 51–63) is selected.
Buttonhole length – direct length
entry
· touch symbol to open number
screen
· enter button size (diameter +
thickness) in mm
Application:
· use this method if you know the
size of your button
Buttonhole length – on screen measurement
· touch symbol to open measuring
screen
· hold button to bottom lower left
corner of screen and use the stitch
width knob to measure it
· buttonhole length will be
programmed with 2 mm added
automatically
Application:
· simple method to determine
buttonhole size
Manual buttonhole
· touch symbol
· follow procedure (4–6 steps,
depending on buttonhole type)
Application:
· for individual manually sewn
buttonholes
· to repair existing buttonholes
Stitch counter buttonhole
· select buttonhole
· touch symbol
· stitch counter buttonhole will be
activated
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