Bernina 790 PRO

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Illustration Number Name Purpose Example

#8D Jeans Foot For sewing with Dual

Feed.

To sew denim.

#20C Open Embroidery Foot For sewing

applications and

decorative patterns.

#40C Sideways-Motion Foot For sewing sideways

motion patterns.

#42 BERNINA Stitch

Regulator (BSR)

Free-motion quilting

with regular stitch

length.

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Table of Contents4
Important Safety Instructions10
Important Information13
My BERNINA15
Introduction15
BERNINA Quality Control15
Welcome to the World of BERNINA15
Overview Machine17
Overview Front Controls17
Overview Front18
Overview Sideways19
Overview - Back Panel20
Supplied Accessories21
Overview Accessories Machine21
Overview Presser Feet23
Accessory Box25
Overview User Interface26
Overview Functions/Visual Information26
Overview System Settings26
Overview Selection Menu Sewing27
Software Operation27
Needle, Thread, Fabric29
Overview Needles29
Example for Needle Description32
Thread Selection33
Needle/Thread Combination33
Sewing Preparation34
Before Using the Machine for the First Time34
Accessories Box34
Accessory Box Free Standing34
Storing Accessory34
Connection and Switching on35
Connecting the Foot Control35
Connecting the Machine35
Attaching the Knee Lifter of the Free Hand System36
Fixing the Touch Screen Pen36
Switching the Machine on36
Foot Control37
Regulating the Speed Via the Foot Control37
Activate/Deactivate Additional Function37
Spool Pin37
Swiveling Spool Pin37
Horizontal Spool Pin38
Feed Dog39
Adjusting the Feed Dog39
Slide-On Table39
Using the Slide-On Table39
Using the Seam Guide40
Presser Foot40
Adjusting the Presser Foot Position Via the Knee Lifter of the Free Hand System40
Adjusting the Presser Foot Position Via the Button "Presser Foot Up/Down40
Changing the Presser Foot40
Selecting the Presser Foot in the User Interface41
Setting the Presser Foot Pressure41
Adjusting the Feed Dog41
Needle and Stitch Plate42
Changing the Needle42
Selecting the Needle in the User Interface42
Remembering Needle Type and Needle Size42
Adjusting the Needle Position Up/Down43
Adjusting the Needle Position Left/Right43
Needle Stop Up/Down (Permanent)43
Changing the Stitch Plate44
Selecting the Stitch Plate in the User Interface44
Switching the Laser On/Off44
Threading45
Threading the Upper Thread45
Threading the Twin Needle46
Threading the Triple Needle46
Winding the Bobbin Thread47
Threading the Bobbin Thread48
Indicating Fill Level of Bobbin Thread50
Setup Program51
Sewing Settings51
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension51
Adjusting the Maximum Sewing Speed51
Programming Securing Stitches51
Adjusting the Hovering Height of the Presser Foot51
Programming the Button "Thread Cutter52
Programming the Button "Quick Reverse52
Programming the Button "Securing52
Adjusting the Presser Foot Position with Needle Stop down53
Programming the Button "Pattern End53
Programming the Foot Control53
Embroidery Settings54
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension54
Adjusting the Maximum Embroidering Speed54
Adjusting the Thread Cut54
Activating/Deactivating the Function Thread Away55
Calibrating the Embroidery Hoop56
Setting the Stitch Length56
Changing the Measuring Unit56
Enter the Fabric Thickness57
Programming the Securing Stitches57
Centering or Opening Embroidery Designs in the Original Position57
Selecting Personal Settings58
Monitoring Functions58
Activating the Upper Thread Indicator58
Activating the Bobbin Thread Indicator58
Activating the Audio Signals58
Machine Settings59
Selecting a Language59
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display59
Adjusting the Sewing Light59
Calibrating the Display60
Back to Basic Setting60
Deleting User Data60
Deleting Designs on the BERNINA USB Stick61
Calibrating the Buttonhole Foot #3A61
Packing the Embroidery Module61
Reviewing the Total Number of Stitches61
Registering Details of the Dealer62
Saving Service Data62
Display Machine ID62
Displaying the Machine Name63
Setting the Wifi Connection63
System Settings64
Calling up the Tutorial64
Calling up the Creative Consultant64
Calling up the Embroidery Consultant64
Calling up the Help64
Using Eco Mode64
Cancelling any Alterations with "Clr64
Creative Sewing65
Overview Selection Menu Sewing65
Selecting a Stitch Pattern65
BERNINA Dual Feed65
Switching On/Off the BERNINA Dual Feed66
Regulating the Speed66
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension67
Editing Stitch Patterns67
Changing the Stitch Width67
Changing the Stitch Length68
Correcting the Balance68
Programming Pattern Repeat68
Programming Long Stitch69
Mirror Image of Stitch Patterns69
Edit Stitch Pattern Length69
Programming the Stitch Counter Function69
Sewing Stitch Patterns Using the Triple Stitch70
Quick Reverse70
Permanent Quick Reverse70
Backstepping70
Changing the Sewing Direction70
Combining Stitch Patterns71
Overview Combi Mode71
Overview Combi Mode Extended71
Creating Stitch Pattern Combinations71
Saving a Stitch Pattern Combination72
Loading a Stitch Pattern Combination72
Overwriting a Stitch Pattern Combination72
Deleting a Stitch Pattern Combination72
Editing the View of the Stitch Pattern Combination73
Editing a Single Stitch Pattern73
Deleting a Single Stitch Pattern73
Adding a Single Stitch Pattern74
Relocating a Single Stitch Pattern74
Adapting the Stitch Pattern Length and Stitch Pattern Width74
Mirroring a Stitch Pattern Combination75
Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 176
Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 276
Securing a Stitch Pattern Combination76
Relocating Several Stitch Patterns76
Programming Pattern Repeat77
Changing the Sewing Direction of a Stitch Pattern77
Changing the Sewing Direction of a Stitch Pattern Combination77
Administering Stitch Patterns77
Saving Settings of Stitch Patterns77
Calling up the Previously Sewn Stitch Patterns78
Saving Stitch Patterns in Personal Memory78
Overwriting Stitch Patterns from the Personal Memory78
Loading Stitch Patterns from the Personal Memory78
Deleting Stitch Patterns from the Personal Memory78
Saving Stitch Patterns on the BERNINA USB Stick79
Uploading a Stitch Pattern from the BERNINA USB Stick79
Deleting Stitch Patterns from the BERNINA USB Stick79
Stitch Designer80
Overview Stitch Designer80
Creating Your Own Stitch Pattern80
Editing the View81
Inserting Points81
Relocating the Points81
Duplicating Points81
Deleting Points82
Activating the Triple Stitch82
Mirror Image of Stitch Patterns82
Reversing the Stitch Sequence83
Designing a Stitch Pattern from Scratch83
Determining the Stitch Pattern Width83
Securing Stitches83
Securing a Seam with the Button "Securing83
Securing with the Button "Pattern End83
Height Compensation of Uneven Layers84
Sewing Corners84
Practical Stitches85
Overview Practical Stitches85
Sewing Straight Stitch88
Securing with the Automatic Securing Program88
Sewing in the Zipper89
Sewing both Sides of the Zipper from Bottom to Top90
Sewing Triple Straight Stitch90
Sewing Triple Zigzag91
Manual Darning91
Automatic Darning93
Reinforced Darning, Automatic94
Reinforced Darning94
Finishing Edges95
Sewing Double Overlock95
Narrow Edgestitching96
Wide Edgestitching96
Edgestitching Using the Seam Guide96
Sewing Hem Edges97
Sewing Blind Hems97
Sewing Visible Hems98
Sewing Flat Joining Seams99
Sewing Basting Stitches99
Decorative Stitches100
Overview Decorative Stitches100
Bobbin-Play101
Altering the Stitch Density102
Tapering103
Overview Tapering103
Altering Points of a Stitch Pattern103
Sewing Tapering104
Sewing Tapering Automatically104
Sewing Cross Stitches105
Pintucks105
Overview Pintuck Feet106
Working with Cord106
Sewing Pintucks107
Alphabets and Monograms108
Overview Alphabets108
Creating Lettering109
Altering Font Size109
Altering Size of Monogram110
Buttonholes111
Overview Buttonholes111
Making Use of the Height Compensation Tool112
Using the Compensation Plate113
Marking Buttonholes113
Cord114
Using Cord with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A114
Using Cord with the Buttonhole Foot #3C115
Sewing a Test Sample116
Determining the Buttonhole Slit Width116
Determining the Buttonhole Length with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A117
Determining the Buttonhole Length with Buttonhole Foot #3C117
Sewing a Buttonhole Automatically118
Programming the Heirloom Buttonhole118
Sewing the Manual 7-Step Buttonhole119
Sewing the Manual 5-Step Buttonhole119
Cutting the Buttonhole Open with the Seam Ripper120
Cutting Open Buttonholes with the Buttonhole Cutter (Optional Accessory)121
Sewing on a Button121
Sewing Eyelets122
Quilting123
Overview Quilt Stitches123
Quilting, Securing Program124
Sewing Handlook Quilt Stitches124
Guiding the Quilt Work Freely125
BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR)126
BSR Mode 1126
BSR Mode 2126
BSR Mode 3126
BSR Function with Straight Stitch No. 1126
BSR Function with Zigzag No. 2126
Sewing Preparations for Quilting126
Attach the BSR Presser Foot126
Changing the Presser Foot127
Using the BSR Mode127
Securing Stitches128
Securing in BSR1 Mode with the Button "Start/Stop128
Securing in BSR2 Mode128
Using the Kickstart Function128
My BERNINA Embroidery130
Overview Embroidery Module130
Supplied Accessories Embroidery Module130
Overview Accessory Embroidery Module130
Overview User Interface131
Overview Functions/Visual Information131
Overview System Settings132
Overview Selection Menu Embroidery132
Important Embroidery Information132
Upper Thread132
Bobbin Thread133
Selecting the Embroidery File Format133
Embroidery Test133
The Size of the Embroidery Design133
Embroidering Designs by Third-Party Providers134
Underlay Stitches134
Satin or Leaf Stich134
Step Stitch135
Connecting Stitches135
Embroidery Preparation136
Attaching the Module136
Preparing the Machine136
Lowering the Feed Dog136
Selecting the Embroidery Design137
Embroidery Foot137
Attaching the Embroidery Foot137
Selecting the Stitch Plate in the User Interface137
Needle and Stitch Plate138
Inserting the Embroidery Needle138
Selecting the Embroidery Needle in the User Interface138
Remembering Needle Type and Needle Size139
Attaching the Stitch Plate139
Selecting the Stitch Plate in the User Interface140
Thread-Up Command140
Switching the Laser On/Off140
Embroidery Hoops141
Overview Embroidery Hoop Selection141
Selecting the Embroidery Hoop141
Tear-Away Stabilizers141
Cut-Away Stabilizers141
Using Adhesive Spray141
Using Spray Starch142
Using Iron-On Interfacing142
Using Paper-Backed Adhesive Stabilizer142
Using Water-Soluble Stabilizer142
Preparing the Embroidery Hoop142
Attaching the Hoop143
Overview Embroidery Functions144
Centering the Needle to the Embroidery Hoop144
Move Hoop to the Back144
Moving the Module for the Sewing Mode144
Grid On/Off144
Locating the Center of the Embroidery Design144
Virtual Positioning of the Embroidery Hoop145
Setup Program146
Adjusting the Embroidery Settings in the Setup Program146
Creative Embroidering147
Overview Embroidering147
Selecting and Changing the Embroidery Design147
Checking the Embroidery Time and the Embroidery Design Size147
Regulating the Speed147
Editing the Embroidery Design148
Overview Editing Embroidery Motif148
Scaling up the Embroidery Design View148
Downsizing the Embroidery Design148
Moving the Embroidery Design View149
Moving the Embroidery Design in Enlarged View149
Moving the Embroidery Design149
Rotating the Embroidery Design150
Altering the Embroidery Design Size Proportionally150
Altering the Embroidery Design Size Disproportionally150
Mirroring Embroidery Designs151
Changing the Stitch Type151
Altering the Stitch Density152
Checking the Size and the Position of the Embroidery Design152
Endless Embroidery153
Duplicating the Embroidery Design154
Arranging Embroidery Designs155
Deleting an Embroidery Design155
Undoing Entries156
Pinpoint Placement156
Positioning the Embroidery Design with the Help of 2 Grid Points156
Positioning the Embroidery Design by Means of 2 Freely Positioned Points157
Placing an Embroidery Design into a Square in a Deformed Shape158
Positioning the Embroidery Design Proportionally in a Square159
Combining Embroidery Designs159
Deleting a Single Embroidery Design160
Duplicating the Embroidery Design160
Duplicating a Combination161
Grouping Embroidery Designs161
Align the Embroidery Design162
Changing the Sequence Within an Embroidery Design Combination163
Creating Lettering163
Overview Embroidery Alphabets163
Creating Lettering164
Editing a Single-Line Lettering165
Editing Multi-Line Lettering165
Changing the Colors of the Embroidery Design166
Overview Changing the Color166
Changing the Colors166
Altering the Colors Via the Color Wheel166
Changing the Thread Brand167
Embroidering the Embroidery Design168
Overview Selection Menu Embroidering168
Adding Basting Stitches168
Moving the Hoop168
Embroidery Sequence Control When Thread Breaks168
Activating Quilting Settings169
Reducing Color Changes169
Multi-Colored Embroidery Design On/Off169
Endless Embroidery169
Color Indication170
Freearm Embroidery171
Administering Embroidery Designs171
Saving Embroidery Designs in the Personal Memory172
Saving the Embroidery Design on the BERNINA USB Stick172
Overwriting the Embroidery Design in the Personal Memory172
Overwriting the Embroidery Design on the BERNINA USB Stick172
Importing Stitch Patterns173
Loading an Embroidery Design from the Personal Memory173
Loading an Embroidery Design from the BERNINA USB Stick173
Deleting an Embroidery Design from the Personal Memory174
Deleting an Embroidery Design from the BERNINA USB Stick174
Embroidery175
Embroidering Via the Button "Start/Stop175
Increasing the Embroidery Speed175
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension175
Embroidering Via the Foot Control176
Care and Maintenance177
Firmware177
Checking the Firmware Version177
Updating Firmware177
Recovering Saved Data177
Machine178
Cleaning the Display178
Cleaning the Feed Dog178
Cleaning the Hook179
Lubricating the Hook179
Cleaning the Thread Catcher181
Clean the Needle Threader181
Errors and Faults182
Error Messages182
Troubleshooting187
Storage and Disposal191
Storing the Machine191
Dispose of the Machine191
Technical Data192
Overview Stitch Patterns193
Practical Stitches193
Buttonholes193
Decorative Stitches193
Quilt Stitches198
Overview Embroidery Desings198
Editing the Embroidery Design198
Projects199
Quilt Designs201
Embellishment207
Flowers211
Children214
Animals218
Borders and Lace221
Mini223
Sayings225
Sport and Hobbies228
Hoop229
Seasons231
Charming Monograms235
Modern Monograms238
Letters241
Designworks246

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