Bernina 500 - Connecting Stitches

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My BERNINA

Connecting stitches

Long stitches which are used to get from one part of the motif to the next. Before and after the connecting

stitch securing stitches are sewn. Connecting stitches are trimmed.

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Table of Contents4
Important Safety Instructions7
Important Information9
My BERNINA11
Introduction11
Welcome to the World of BERNINA11
Overview Machine13
Overview Front Controls13
Overview Front14
Overview Sideways15
Overview Back16
Overview Embroidery Module17
Supplied Accessories17
Overview Accessories Machine17
Use of the Power Cable (Only Usa/Canada)18
Foot Control (Only Usa/Canada) (Optional Accessory)18
Accessory Box19
Overview Accessory Embroidery Module19
Overview User Interface20
Overview Functions/Visual Information20
Overview System Settings21
Overview Selection Menu Embroidery21
Overview Icons21
Needle, Thread, Fabric22
Overview Needles23
Example for Needle Description23
Needle/Thread Combination24
Upper Thread24
Bobbin Thread25
Important Embroidery Information25
Selecting the Embroidery File Format25
Embroidery Test25
The Size of the Embroidery Motif25
Embroidering Motifs by Third-Party Providers25
Underlay Stitches26
Satin or Leaf Stich26
Step Stitch26
Connecting Stitches27
Embroidery Preparation28
Accessory Box28
Removing and Attaching the Accessory Box28
Storing Accessories28
Connection and Switching on29
Connecting the Foot Control (Optional Accessory)29
Connecting the Machine29
Fixing the Touchscreen Pen29
Switching the Machine on30
Switching on the Sewing Light30
Foot Control (Optional Accessory)30
Regulating the Speed Via the Foot Control30
Raising/Lowering the Needle31
Spool Pin31
Retractable Spool Pin31
Horizontal Spool Pin32
Free Arm32
Embroidery Foot33
Attaching the Embroidery Foot33
Selecting the Embroidery Foot in the User Interface33
Needle and Stitch Plate34
Inserting the Embroidery Needle34
Selecting the Embroidery Needle in the User Interface35
Selecting the Needle Type and the Needle Size35
Adjusting the Needle Position Up/Down35
Attaching the Stitch Plate36
Selecting the Stitch Plate in the User Interface36
Threading37
Threading the Upper Thread37
Winding the Bobbin Thread39
Threading the Bobbin Thread40
Thread-Up Command42
Indicating Fill Level of Bobbin Thread42
Attaching the Module43
Removing the Embroidery Module43
Selecting the Embroidery Motif43
Embroidery Hoop44
Overview Embroidery Hoop Selection44
Selecting the Embroidery Hoop44
Tear-Away Stabilizers44
Cut-Away Stabilizers45
Using Adhesive Spray45
Using Spray Starch45
Using Iron-On Interfacing45
Using Paper-Backed Adhesive Stabilizer45
Using Water-Soluble Stabilizer45
Preparing the Embroidery Hoop46
Attaching the Hoop47
Overview Embroidery Functions47
Center the Needle to the Embroidery Hoop47
Moving the Hoop to the Back48
Moving the Embroidery Arm to the Left48
Grid On/Off48
Locating the Center of the Embroidery Motif48
Virtual Positioning of the Embroidery Hoop49
Setup Program50
Embroidery Settings50
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension50
Adjusting the Maximum Embroidering Speed50
Setting the Embroidery Motif Position When Opening50
Calibrating the Hoop51
Entering the Fabric Thickness52
Function Thread Away On/Off52
Programming Securing Stitches (Smart Secure)52
Adjusting the Thread Cut53
Changing the Measuring Unit54
Selecting Personal Settings55
Monitoring Functions55
Activating the Upper Thread Indicator55
Activating the Bobbin Thread Indicator56
Activating the Audio Signals56
Machine Settings57
Selecting a Language57
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display57
Adjusting the Sewing Light57
Checking the Firmware Version58
Reviewing the Total Number of Stitches58
Registering Details of the Dealer59
Saving Service Data59
Back to Basic Setting60
Deleting User Data60
Deleting Motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick61
Updating the Machine Firmware61
Recovering Saved Data62
Cleaning the Thread Catcher63
Lubricating the Machine63
Packing the Embroidery Module64
System Settings65
Calling up the Tutorial65
Calling up the Embroidery Consultant65
Using Eco Mode65
Calling up the Help65
Cancelling any Alterations with "Clr66
Creative Embroidering67
Overview Embroidering67
Selecting and Changing the Embroidery Motif67
Checking the Embroidery Time and the Embroidery Motif Size67
Regulating the Speed67
Editing the Embroidery Motif68
Overview Editing Embroidery Motif68
Scaling up the Embroidery Motif View68
Downsizing the Embroidery Motif View68
Moving the Embroidery Motif View69
Moving the Embroidery Motif in Enlarged View69
Moving the Embroidery Motif69
Rotating Motif70
Altering the Embroidery Motif Size Proportionally70
Altering the Embroidery Motif Size Disproportionally71
Mirroring Embroidery Motifs71
Bending the Text71
Changing the Stitch Type72
Altering the Stitch Density72
Checking the Embroidery Motif Size and Position73
Endless Embroidery74
Duplicating the Embroidery Motif75
Deleting an Embroidery Motif76
Changing the Sequence Within an Embroidery Motif Combination76
Undoing Entries76
Grouping Embroidery Motifs77
Pinpoint Placement78
Positioning of Grid Points78
Free Point Positioning79
Combining Embroidery Motifs80
Deleting a Single Embroidery Motif80
Duplicating a Combination81
Creating Lettering82
Overview Embroidery Alphabets82
Creating Words/Sentences82
Editing Words/Sentences83
Changing the Colors of the Embroidery Motif84
Overview Changing the Color84
Changing the Colors84
Altering the Colors Via the Color Wheel85
Changing the Thread Brand86
Embroidering the Embroidery Motif86
Overview Embroidery Menu86
Adding Basting Stitches86
Moving the Hoop87
Embroidery Sequence Control When Thread Breaks87
Cutting Connecting Stitches87
Reducing Color Changes87
Multi-Colored Embroidery Motif On/Off88
Endless Embroidery88
Color Indication89
Free Arm Embroidering89
Administering Embroidery Motifs90
Saving Embroidery Motifs in the Personal Memory90
Saving the Embroidery Motif on the BERNINA USB Stick91
Overwriting the Embroidery Motif in the Personal Memory91
Overwriting the Embroidery Motif on the BERNINA USB Stick91
Loading an Embroidery Motif from the Personal Memory92
Loading an Embroidery Motif from the BERNINA USB Stick92
Deleting an Embroidery Motif from the Personal Memory92
Deleting an Embroidery Motif from the BERNINA USB Stick92
Embroidery93
Embroidering Via the Button "Start/Stop93
Increasing the Embroidery Speed93
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension93
Embroidering Via the Foot Control (Optional Accessory)94
Appendix95
Maintencance and Cleaning95
Cleaning the Display95
Removing Thread Remnants under the Stitch Plate95
Cleaning the Hook95
Lubricating the Hook96
Troubleshooting98
Error Messages100
Storage and Disposal104
Storing the Machine104
Dispose of the Machine104
Technical Data105
Overview Stitch Patterns106
Overview Embroidery Motifs106
Editing Embroidery Motifs106
Projects106
Quilt Motifs107
Ornaments116
Children123
Frames and Borders129
Seasons131
Borders and Lace137
Sports and Hobby142
Animals146
Flowers147
Designs with Special Effects152
Index157

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