Bernina Bernette Series User Manual

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Workbook 4—Embroidery Basics
5 Series
bernettes
The information in this workbook
applies to current BERNINA and
bernette sewing and embroidery
machines. Some exercises apply
only to certain models equipped
with the feature being highlighted.
7 Series
Embroidery Machine Basics
8 Series
Table of Contents
Introduction ······················································································· 3
Machine / Module Setup ······································································· 4
Preparing to Embroider ········································································ 6
Needle and Thread ············································································ 7
Stabilizers ························································································· 8
Hoops ······························································································ 9
Hooping ··························································································· 11
Hoop Calibration················································································· 12
Accessing Designs ·············································································· 13
Trace/Check ······················································································ 15
Virtual Positioning / Absolute Check ························································ 16
Motif Center ······················································································ 17
Basting Boxes ···················································································· 18
Customizing Designs ·········································································· 19
Stitching a Design ··············································································· 20
Embroidery Sequence Control ······························································· 22
Moving, Rotating, and Duplicating ·························································· 24
Rescale and Mirror Image ····································································· 27
Saving & Deleting Designs ···································································· 30
Lettering ··························································································· 32
Changing Letter Height ········································································ 35
Changing Letter Spacing ······································································ 37
Stitch Density ···················································································· 38
Letter Manipulation / Word Art ······························································· 39
Endless Embroidery ············································································ 40
Importing Stitches ··············································································· 41
Shape Designer ················································································· 42
Re-assigning Thread Color ··································································· 44
Color Wheel ······················································································ 45
Embroidery Function Charts ·································································· 48

Bernina Bernette Series Specifications

General

Stitch Patterns	Varies by model
Buttonhole Styles	Varies by model
Sewing Speed	Varies by model
Needle Positions	Varies by model
Free Arm	Yes
Stitch Count	Varies by model
Maximum Stitch Width	Varies by model
Maximum Stitch Length	Varies by model
Needle Threader	Varies by model
Stitches	Varies by model
Built-in Stitches	Varies by model
Automatic Features	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model
Dimensions	Varies by model
Display	Varies by model
Model	Bernette Series
Presser Feet	Varies by model
Speed Control	Varies by model
Warranty	Varies by model
Feed Dogs	Adjustable