Bernina 790 PLUS

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Table of Contents4
Important Safety Instructions9
Important Information11
My BERNINA13
Introduction13
BERNINA Quality Control13
Welcome to the World of BERNINA13
Overview Machine15
Overview Front Controls15
Overview Front16
Overview Sideways17
Overview - Back Panel18
Supplied Accessories18
Overview Accessories Machine19
Overview Presser Feet21
Accessory Box23
Overview User Interface24
Overview Functions/Visual Information24
Overview System Settings24
Overview Selection Menu Sewing24
Software Operation25
Needle, Thread, Fabric27
Overview Needles27
Example for Needle Description30
Thread Selection30
Needle/Thread Combination30
Sewing Preparation31
Before Using the Machine for the First Time31
Accessories Box31
Accessory Box Free Standing31
Storing Accessory31
Connection and Switching on32
Connecting the Foot Control32
Connecting the Machine32
Attaching the Knee Lifter of the Free Hand System33
Fixing the Touch Screen Pen33
Switching the Machine on33
Foot Control33
Regulating the Speed Via the Foot Control33
Activate/Deactivate Additional Function34
Spool Pin34
Swiveling Spool Pin34
Horizontal Spool Pin35
Feed Dog36
Adjusting the Feed Dog36
Slide-On Table36
Using the Slide-On Table36
Using the Seam Guide36
Presser Foot37
Adjusting the Presser Foot Position Via the Knee Lifter of the Free Hand System37
Adjusting the Presser Foot Position Via the Button "Presser Foot Up/Down37
Changing the Presser Foot37
Selecting the Presser Foot in the User Interface37
Setting the Presser Foot Pressure38
Adjusting the Feed Dog38
Needle and Stitch Plate38
Changing the Needle38
Selecting the Needle in the User Interface39
Selecting Needle Type and Needle Size39
Adjusting the Needle Position Up/Down40
Adjusting the Needle Position Left/Right40
Needle Stop Up/Down (Permanent)40
Changing the Stitch Plate40
Selecting the Stitch Plate in the User Interface41
Threading41
Threading the Upper Thread41
Threading the Twin Needle44
Threading the Triple Needle44
Winding the Bobbin Thread45
Threading the Bobbin Thread46
Indicating Fill Level of Bobbin Thread48
Setup Program49
Sewing Settings49
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension49
Adjusting the Maximum Sewing Speed49
Programming Securing Stitches49
Adjusting the Hovering Height of the Presser Foot49
Programming the Button "Pattern End50
Programming the Button "Thread Cutter50
Adjusting the Presser Foot Position with Needle Stop down50
Programming the Button "Quick Reverse51
Programming the Button "Securing51
Programming the Foot Control51
Embroidery Settings52
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension52
Adjusting the Maximum Embroidering Speed52
Centering or Opening Embroidery Motifs in the Original Position52
Calibrating the Embroidery Hoop53
Entering the Fabric Thickness53
Activating/Deactivating the Function Thread Away54
Programming the Securing Stitches54
Adjusting the Thread Cut54
Changing the Measuring Unit55
Selecting Personal Settings56
Monitoring Functions56
Activating the Upper Thread Indicator56
Activating the Bobbin Thread Indicator56
Activating the Audio Signals56
Machine Settings57
Selecting a Language57
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display57
Adjusting the Sewing Light57
Calibrating the Display57
Back to Basic Setting58
Deleting User Data58
Deleting Motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick58
Calibrating the Buttonhole Foot #3A59
Packing the Embroidery Module59
Reviewing the Total Number of Stitches59
Registering Details of the Dealer60
Saving Service Data60
System Settings61
Calling up the Tutorial61
Calling up the Creative Consultant61
Calling up the Embroidery Consultant61
Calling up the Help61
Using Eco Mode61
Cancelling any Alterations with "Clr61
Creative Sewing62
Overview Selection Menu Sewing62
Selecting a Stitch Pattern62
BERNINA Dual Feed62
Switching On/Off the BERNINA Dual Feed63
Regulating the Speed63
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension64
Editing Stitch Patterns64
Changing the Stitch Width64
Changing the Stitch Length65
Correcting the Balance65
Programming Pattern Repeat65
Programming Long Stitch66
Mirror Image of Stitch Patterns66
Edit Stitch Pattern Length66
Programming the Stitch Counter Function66
Quick Reverse66
Permanent Quick Reverse66
Backstepping67
Changing the Sewing Direction67
Combining Stitch Patterns67
Overview Combi Mode67
Overview Combi Mode Extended68
Creating Stitch Pattern Combinations68
Saving a Stitch Pattern Combination68
Loading a Stitch Pattern Combination68
Overwriting a Stitch Pattern Combination69
Deleting a Stitch Pattern Combination69
Editing the View of the Stitch Pattern Combination69
Editing a Single Stitch Pattern70
Deleting a Single Stitch Pattern70
Adding a Single Stitch Pattern70
Relocating a Single Stitch Pattern71
Adapting the Stitch Pattern Length and Stitch Pattern Width71
Mirroring a Stitch Pattern Combination72
Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 172
Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 273
Securing a Stitch Pattern Combination73
Relocating Several Stitch Patterns73
Programming Pattern Repeat73
Changing the Sewing Direction of a Stitch Pattern74
Changing the Sewing Direction of a Stitch Pattern Combination74
Administering Stitch Patterns74
Saving Settings of Stitch Patterns74
Calling up the Previously Sewn Stitch Patterns74
Saving Stitch Patterns in Personal Memory75
Overwriting Stitch Patterns from the Personal Memory75
Loading Stitch Patterns from the Personal Memory75
Deleting Stitch Patterns from the Personal Memory75
Saving Stitch Patterns on the BERNINA USB Stick75
Uploading a Stitch Pattern from the BERNINA USB Stick76
Deleting Stitch Patterns from the BERNINA USB Stick76
Stitch Designer77
Overview Stitch Designer77
Creating Your Own Stitch Pattern77
Editing the View78
Inserting Points78
Relocating the Points78
Duplicating Points78
Deleting Points79
Activating the Triple Stitch79
Mirror Image of Stitch Patterns79
Reversing the Stitch Sequence80
Designing a Stitch Pattern from Scratch80
Determining the Stitch Pattern Width80
Securing Stitches80
Securing a Seam with the Button "Securing80
Securing with the Button "Pattern End80
Height Compensation of Uneven Layers80
Sewing Corners81
Practical Stitches82
Overview Practical Stitches82
Sewing Straight Stitch84
Securing with the Automatic Securing Program85
Sewing in the Zipper85
Sewing both Sides of the Zipper from Bottom to Top86
Sewing Triple Straight Stitch87
Sewing Triple Zigzag87
Manual Darning88
Automatic Darning89
Reinforced Darning, Automatic90
Reinforced Darning91
Finishing Edges91
Sewing Double Overlock92
Narrow Edgestitching92
Wide Edgestitching92
Edgestitching Using the Seam Guide93
Sewing Hem Edges93
Sewing Blind Hems94
Sewing Visible Hems95
Sewing Flat Joining Seams95
Sewing Basting Stitches96
Decorative Stitches97
Overview Decorative Stitches97
Bobbin-Play98
Altering the Stitch Density99
Tapering99
Overview Tapering99
Altering Points of a Stitch Pattern100
Sewing Tapering100
Sewing Tapering Automatically101
Sewing Cross Stitches101
Pintucks102
Overview Pintuck Feet102
Working with Cord103
Sewing Pintucks104
Alphabets and Monograms105
Overview Alphabets105
Creating Lettering105
Altering Font Size106
Altering Size of Monogram106
Buttonholes107
Overview Buttonholes107
Making Use of the Height Compensation Tool108
Using the Compensation Plate108
Marking Buttonholes109
Cord110
Using Cord with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A110
Using Cord with the Buttonhole Foot #3C111
Sewing a Test Sample112
Determining the Buttonhole Slit Width112
Determining the Buttonhole Length with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A112
Determining the Buttonhole Length with Buttonhole Foot #3C113
Sewing a Buttonhole Automatically114
Programming the Heirloom Buttonhole114
Sewing the Manual 7-Step Buttonhole115
Sewing the Manual 5-Step Buttonhole115
Cutting the Buttonhole Open with the Seam Ripper116
Cutting Open Buttonholes with the Buttonhole Cutter (Optional Accessory)117
Sewing on a Button117
Sewing Eyelets118
Quilting119
Overview Quilt Stitches119
Quilting, Securing Program120
Sewing Handlook Quilt Stitches120
Guiding the Quilt Work Freely121
BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)122
BSR Mode 1122
BSR Mode 2122
BSR Function with Straight Stitch No. 1122
BSR Function with Zigzag No. 2122
Sewing Preparations for Quilting122
Attach the BSR Presser Foot122
Changing the Presser Foot123
Using the BSR Mode123
Securing Stitches124
Securing in BSR1 Mode with the Button "Start/Stop124
Securing in BSR2 Mode124
My BERNINA Embroidery125
Overview Embroidery Module125
Supplied Accessories Embroidery Module126
Overview Accessory Embroidery Module126
Overview User Interface127
Overview Functions/Visual Information127
Overview System Settings127
Overview Selection Menu Embroidery127
Important Embroidery Information128
Upper Thread128
Bobbin Thread128
Selecting the Embroidery File Format128
Embroidery Test129
The Size of the Embroidery Design129
Embroidering Designs by Third-Party Providers129
Underlay Stitches129
Satin or Leaf Stich129
Step Stitch130
Connecting Stitches130
Embroidery Preparation131
Attaching the Module131
Preparing the Machine131
Lowering the Feed Dog131
Selecting the Embroidery Motif132
Embroidery Foot132
Attaching the Embroidery Foot132
Selecting the Stitch Plate in the User Interface132
Needle and Stitch Plate133
Inserting the Embroidery Needle133
Selecting the Embroidery Needle in the User Interface133
Selecting Needle Type and Needle Size134
Attaching the Stitch Plate134
Selecting the Stitch Plate in the User Interface135
Thread-Up Command135
Embroidery Hoops135
Overview Embroidery Hoop Selection135
Selecting the Embroidery Hoop135
Tear-Away Stabilizers136
Cut-Away Stabilizers136
Using Adhesive Spray136
Using Spray Starch136
Using Iron-On Interfacing136
Using Paper-Backed Adhesive Stabilizer136
Using Water-Soluble Stabilizer137
Preparing the Embroidery Hoop137
Attaching the Hoop138
Overview Embroidery Functions138
Centering the Needle to the Embroidery Hoop138
Move Hoop to the Back139
Moving the Module for the Sewing Mode139
Grid On/Off139
Locating the Center of the Embroidery Design139
Virtual Positioning of the Embroidery Hoop139
Setup Program141
Adjusting the Embroidery Settings in the Setup Program141
Creative Embroidering142
Overview Embroidering142
Selecting and Changing the Embroidery Design142
Checking the Embroidery Time and the Embroidery Design Size142
Regulating the Speed142
Editing the Embroidery Design143
Overview Editing Embroidery Motif143
Scaling up the Embroidery Design View143
Downsizing the Embroidery Design143
Moving the Embroidery Design View143
Moving the Embroidery Design in Enlarged View144
Moving the Embroidery Design144
Rotating the Embroidery Design144
Altering the Embroidery Design Size Proportionally145
Altering the Embroidery Design Size Disproportionally145
Mirroring Embroidery Designs146
Changing the Stitch Type146
Altering the Stitch Density146
Checking the Size and the Position of the Embroidery Design147
Endless Embroidery147
Duplicating the Embroidery Design149
Deleting an Embroidery Design149
Changing the Sequence Within an Embroidery Motif Combination150
Undoing Entries150
Grouping Embroidery Motifs150
Pinpoint Placement151
Positioning of Grid Points151
Free Point Positioning152
Combining Embroidery Designs153
Deleting a Single Embroidery Design153
Duplicating the Embroidery Motif153
Duplicating a Combination154
Creating Lettering154
Overview Embroidery Alphabets154
Creating Lettering156
Editing the Lettering156
Changing the Colors of the Embroidery Design157
Overview Changing the Color157
Changing the Colors157
Altering the Colors Via the Color Wheel157
Changing the Thread Brand158
Embroidering the Embroidery Design159
Overview Embroidery Menu159
Adding Basting Stitches159
Moving the Hoop159
Embroidery Sequence Control When Thread Breaks159
Cutting Connecting Stitches160
Reducing Color Changes160
Multi-Colored Embroidery Design On/Off160
Endless Embroidery160
Color Indication161
Freearm Embroidery161
Administering Embroidery Designs162
Saving Embroidery Designs in the Personal Memory162
Saving the Embroidery Design on the BERNINA USB Stick163
Overwriting the Embroidery Design in the Personal Memory163
Overwriting the Embroidery Design on the BERNINA USB Stick163
Importing Stitch Patterns163
Loading an Embroidery Design from the Personal Memory164
Loading an Embroidery Design from the BERNINA USB Stick164
Deleting an Embroidery Design from the Personal Memory164
Deleting an Embroidery Design from the BERNINA USB Stick164
Embroidery166
Embroidering Via the Button "Start/Stop166
Increasing the Embroidery Speed166
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension166
Embroidering Via the Foot Control167
Care and Maintenance168
Firmware168
Checking the Firmware Version168
Updating Firmware168
Recovering Saved Data168
Machine169
Cleaning the Display169
Cleaning the Feed Dog169
Cleaning the Hook170
Lubricating the Hook170
Cleaning the Thread Catcher172
Errors and Faults173
Error Messages173
Troubleshooting178
Storage and Disposal181
Storing the Machine181
Dispose of the Machine181
Technical Data182
Overview Stitch Patterns183
Practical Stitches183
Buttonholes183
Decorative Stitches183
Quilt Stitches187
Overview Embroidery Desings187
Editing the Embroidery Design187
Embellishment187
Quilt Motifs190
Borders and Lace192
Children195
Flowers197
Seasons199
Asia201
Sport202
Monograms in Pink204
Monograms in Blue206
Animals208
Designworks209
Projects210
Charming Monograms211
Homedeco213
Index216

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