Embroidery
10 General Embroidery Information 77
Embroidery File Format
Your machine can read embroidery designs that have
been created using the BERNINA Embroidery Software
and exported as EXP files. When they are exported, a
BMP file and an INF file are created alongside the actual
embroidery file. The BMP file provides a preview of the
embroidery design and the INF file provides the infor-
mation on the thread colors. If the INF file is missing,
the embroidery design cannot be displayed in the
correct thread colors and will instead be displayed in
default colors. You can set the colors manually in the
editing functions.
The built-in embroidery alphabets are a unique format
to this machine. Once saved they are converted to an
EXP format. Some editing functions are then no longer
available.
In addition to the BERNINA embroidery file format, your
machine can also read the following embroidery file
formats: BQM, HQF, PAT, PLI, QLI, TAP, SEW, PES, PEC,
XXX, PCS, JEF and DST.
BERNINA International AG cannot guarantee that
embroidery designs that have not been created or
converted using the BERNINA Embroidery Software will
be correctly read and embroidered.
Design Size
You can increase or decrease the size of embroidery
designs by up to 20% without loss of quality on the
machine or on a PC using the BERNINA Embroidery
Software. Embroidery Lettering can be resized greater
than 20% and stitches are recalculated.
Customizable Quilt Designs (BQM, HQF, PAT, PLI, QLI,
TAP) are vector-based embroidery designs. You can
adjust the size of such quilt designs in almost any way.
The stitch length set in the embroidery settings remains
when the pattern size is adjusted.
Upper Thread
Select high-quality embroidery threads for the upper
thread, as these have an even thickness and are less
prone to breaking. Embroidery created with glossy, fine
embroidery thread is particularly beautiful. Thread
manufacturers offer a comprehensive range of thread
types and colors.
n Polyester with a sheen is durable, break-resistant
and colorfast. Polyester with a sheen is suitable for
all types of embroidery.
n Rayon is a fine, silk-like fiber with a glossy effect.
Rayon is suitable for fine embroidery that is not
subject to heavy stress.
n Metallic thread is a glossy thread available in fine to
medium thicknesses, and is suitable for special
effects in embroidery.
When using metallic threads, switch off the
automatic thread cutter and reduce the embroidery
speed and upper thread tension.
To reduce thread breakage, you can use the Thread
Lubrication Unit.
Bobbin Thread
Special bobbin thread for embroidery is usually only
available as black or white thread. If both sides of the
embroidery will be visible, you can also use the upper
thread in the same color or another normal embroidery
thread as the bobbin thread.
n Embroidery bobbin thread is an especially soft and
light polyester thread which is suited to be used as
bobbin thread. This special bobbin thread ensures a
steady thread tension and an optimal intertwining
of the upper and bobbin thread.
Stabilizers
Use a stabilizer to stabilize the fabric during stitching.
Light weight and knit fabrics are difficult to hoop and
tend to deform. A stabilizer prevents the fabric moving
or puckering during stitching.
There are various types of stabilizers for various appli-
cations.
Stabilizer Scope of Application Fabric/Application
Cut-away Stabilizer Necessary: Knit fabrics
Possible: Woven fabrics
n Jersey, sweater, knitwear, stretch fleece
n Embroidery designs with high stitch density
Tear-away Stabilizer Woven fabrics n Denim, cotton, linen, felt, wool, silk
Water-soluble Stabilizer Washable fabrics
Projects where there must
not be any visible stabilizer
residue
n Organza, net, chiffon
n Freestanding embroidery
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