Bernina Kaffe 770 QE PLUS - Connecting Stitches

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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 Instructions9
Important Information12
My BERNINA14
Introduction14
BERNINA Quality Control14
Welcome to the World of BERNINA14
Overview Machine16
Overview Front Controls16
Overview Front17
Overview Sideways18
Overview - Back Panel19
Supplied Accessories20
Overview Accessories Machine20
Overview Presser Feet22
Accessory Box24
Overview User Interface25
Overview Functions/Visual Information25
Overview System Settings25
Overview Selection Menu Sewing26
Software Operation26
Needle, Thread, Fabric28
Overview Needles28
Example for Needle Description30
Thread Selection30
Needle/Thread Combination31
Sewing Preparation32
Before Using the Machine for the First Time32
Accessory Box32
Accessory Box Free Standing32
Storing Accessory32
Connection and Switching on33
Connecting the Foot Control33
Connecting the Machine33
Attaching the Knee Lifter of the Free Hand System34
Fixing the Touchscreen Pen34
Switching the Machine on35
Foot Control35
Regulating the Speed Via the Foot Control35
Activate/Deactivate Additional Function35
Spool Pin36
Swiveling Spool Pin36
Horizontal Spool Pin36
Free Arm37
Feed Dog37
Adjusting the Feed Dog37
Slide-On Table38
Using the Slide-On Table38
Presser Foot38
Adjusting the Presser Foot Position Via the Knee Lifter of the Free Hand System38
Adjusting the Presser Foot Position Via the Button "Presser Foot Up/Down38
Changing the Presser Foot38
Selecting the Presser Foot in the User Interface39
Adjusting the Presser Foot Pressure40
Needle and Stitch Plate40
Changing the Needle40
Selecting the Needle in the User Interface41
Selecting Needle Type and Needle Size41
Adjusting the Needle Position Up/Down41
Adjusting the Needle Position Left/Right42
Needle Stop Up/Down (Permanent)42
Changing the Stitch Plate42
Selecting the Stitch Plate in the User Interface43
Threading43
Threading the Upper Thread43
Threading the Double Needle46
Threading the Triple Needle47
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 the Securing Stitches51
Adjusting the Hovering Height of the Presser Foot51
Programming the Button "Pattern End52
Programming the Button "Thread Cutter53
Adjusting the Presser Foot Position with Needle Stop down53
Programming the Button "Quick Reverse54
Programming the Button "Securing54
Programming the Foot Control54
Embroidery Settings55
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension55
Adjusting the Maximum Embroidering Speed56
Centering or Opening Embroidery Motifs in the Original Position56
Calibrating the Embroidery Hoop56
Entering the Fabric Thickness57
Activating/Deactivating the Function Thread Away57
Programming the Securing Stitches58
Adjusting the Thread Cut58
Changing the Measuring Unit59
Selecting Personal Settings59
Monitoring Functions60
Activating the Upper Thread Indicator60
Activating the Bobbin Thread Indicator60
Activating the Audio Signals60
Machine Settings61
Selecting a Language61
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display61
Adjusting the Sewing Light61
Calibrating the Display62
Back to Default Setting62
Deleting User Data62
Deleting Motifs on the BERNINA USB Stick63
Calibrating the Buttonhole Foot #3A63
Packing the Embroidery Module64
Reviewing the Total Number of Stitches64
Registering Details of the Dealer64
Saving Service Data65
Display Machine ID65
System Settings67
Calling up the Tutorial67
Calling up the Creative Consultant67
Calling up the Help67
Using Eco Mode67
Cancelling any Alterations with "Clr67
Creative Sewing68
Overview Selection Menu Sewing68
Selecting a Stitch Pattern68
BERNINA Dual Feed68
Application of the BERNINA Dual Feed69
Regulating the Speed70
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension70
Editing Stitch Patterns71
Changing the Stitch Width71
Changing the Stitch Length71
Correcting the Balance72
Programming Pattern Repeat72
Programming Long Stitch72
Mirror Image of Stitch Patterns73
Editing Stitch Pattern Length73
Programming the Stitch Counter Function73
Sewing Stitch Patterns Using the Triple Stitch73
Quick Reverse74
Permanent Quick Reverse74
Backstepping74
Combining Stitch Patterns74
Overview Combi Mode74
Creating Stitch Pattern Combinations75
Saving a Stitch Pattern Combination75
Loading a Stitch Pattern Combination75
Overwriting a Stitch Pattern Combination75
Deleting a Stitch Pattern Combination76
Editing a Single Stitch Pattern76
Deleting a Single Stitch Pattern76
Adding a Single Stitch Pattern77
Adapting the Stitch Pattern Length and Stitch Pattern Width77
Mirroring a Stitch Pattern Combination78
Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 178
Stitch Pattern Combination Subdivider 279
Securing a Stitch Pattern Combination79
Programming Pattern Repeat79
Administering Stitch Patterns80
Saving Settings of Stitch Patterns80
Calling up the Previously Sewn Stitch Patterns80
Saving Stitch Patterns in Personal Memory80
Overwriting Stitch Patterns from the Personal Memory80
Loading Stitch Patterns from the Personal Memory81
Deleting Stitch Patterns from the Personal Memory81
Saving Stitch Patterns on the BERNINA USB Stick81
Uploading a Stitch Pattern from the BERNINA USB Stick81
Deleting Stitch Patterns from the BERNINA USB Stick82
Securing82
Securing with the Button "Pattern End82
Securing Via the Icon "Securing82
Height Compensation of Uneven Layers83
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 Stitch91
Sewing Triple Zigzag91
Manual Darning92
Automatic Darning94
Reinforced Darning, Automatic94
Finishing Edges95
Sewing Double Overlock96
Narrow Edgestitching96
Wide Edgestitching96
Edgestitching Using the Seam Guide97
Sewing Hem Edges97
Sewing Blind Hems98
Sewing Visible Hems99
Sewing Flat Joining Seams100
Sewing Basting Stitches100
Decorative Stitches101
Overview Decorative Stitches101
Bobbin-Play102
Altering the Stitch Density103
Sewing Cross Stitches103
Pintucks104
Overview Pintuck Feet104
Working with Cord105
Sewing Pintucks106
Alphabets107
Overview Alphabet107
Creating Lettering108
Altering Font Size109
Buttonholes110
Overview Buttonholes110
Making Use of the Height Compensation Tool112
Using the Compensation Plate112
Marking Buttonholes113
Cord114
Using Cord with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A114
Using Cord with the Buttonhole Foot #3115
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 Buttonhole119
Sewing the Manual 7-Step Buttonhole with the Buttonhole Foot #3C119
Sewing the Manual 5-Step Buttonhole with the Buttonhole Foot #3C120
Cutting the Buttonhole Open with the Seam Ripper121
Cutting Open Buttonholes with the Buttonhole Cutter (Optional Accessory)121
Sewing on Buttons121
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 Foot Sole127
Using the BSR Mode128
Securing128
Securing in BSR1 Mode with the Button "Start/Stop128
Securing in BSR2 Mode129
Using the Kickstart Function129
My BERNINA Embroidery130
Overview Embroidery Module130
Supplied Accessories Embroidery Module130
Overview Accessory Embroidery Module130
Overview User Interface132
Overview Functions/Visual Information132
Overview System Settings132
Overview Selection Menu Embroidery133
Important Embroidery Information133
Upper Thread133
Bobbin Thread134
Choosing the Embroidery Motif134
Selecting the Embroidery File Format134
Embroidery Test134
The Size of the Embroidery Motif134
Embroidering Motifs by Third-Party Providers134
Underlay Stitches135
Satin or Leaf Stitch135
Step Stitch135
Connecting Stitches136
Embroidering Preparation137
Attaching the Module137
Preparing the Machine138
Lowering the Feed Dog138
Selecting an Embroidery Motif138
Embroidery Foot138
Attaching the Embroidery Foot138
Selecting the Presser Foot in the User Interface139
Needle and Stitch Plate139
Inserting the Embroidery Needle139
Selecting the Embroidery Needle in the User Interface140
Selecting Needle Type and Needle Size140
Attaching the Stitch Plate141
Selecting the Stitch Plate in the User Interface142
Thread-Up Command142
Embroidery Hoop142
Overview Embroidery Hoop Selection142
Selecting the Embroidery Hoop142
Tear-Away Stabilizers143
Cut-Away Stabilizers143
Using Adhesive Spray143
Using Spray Starch143
Using Iron-On Interfacing143
Using Paper-Backed Adhesive Stabilizer144
Using Water-Soluble Stabilizer144
Preparing the Embroidery Hoop144
Attaching the Hoop145
Overview Embroidery Functions146
Center the Needle to the Embroidery Hoop146
Moving the Hoop to the Back146
Moving the Module for the Sewing Mode146
Grid On/Off147
Locating the Center of the Embroidery Motif147
Virtual Positioning of the Embroidery Hoop147
Setup Program148
Adjusting the Embroidery Settings in the Setup Program148
Creative Embroidering149
Overview Embroidering149
Selecting and Changing the Embroidery Motif149
Checking the Embroidery Time and the Embroidery Motif Size149
Regulating the Speed149
Editing the Embroidery Motif150
Overview Editing Embroidery Motif150
Scaling up the Embroidery Motif View150
Downsizing the Embroidery Motif View150
Moving the Embroidery Motif View151
Moving the Embroidery Motif in Enlarged View151
Moving the Embroidery Motif151
Rotating Motif152
Altering the Embroidery Motif Size Proportionally152
Altering the Embroidery Motif Size Disproportionally153
Mirroring Embroidery Motifs153
Bending the Text153
Changing the Stitch Type154
Altering the Stitch Density154
Checking the Size and the Position of the Embroidery Motif155
Deleting an Embroidery Motif155
Changing the Sequence Within an Embroidery Motif Combination155
Grouping Embroidery Motifs156
Pinpoint Placement157
Positioning of Grid Points157
Free Point Positioning158
Combining Embroidery Motifs159
Deleting a Single Embroidery Motif160
Duplicating the Embroidery Motif160
Duplicating a Combination160
Creating Lettering161
Overview Embroidery Alphabets161
Creating Words/Sentences161
Editing Words/Sentences162
Changing the Colors of the Embroidery Motif163
Overview Changing the Color163
Changing the Colors164
Changing the Thread Brand164
Embroidering the Embroidery Motif164
Overview Embroidery Menu164
Adding Basting Stitches164
Moving the Hoop165
Embroidery Sequence Control When Thread Breaks165
Cutting Connecting Stitches165
Reducing Color Changes166
Multi-Colored Embroidery Motif On/Off166
Color Indication166
Freearm Embroidery166
Administering Embroidery Motifs167
Saving Embroidery Motifs in the Personal Memory167
Saving the Embroidery Motif on the BERNINA USB Stick168
Overwriting the Embroidery Motif in the Personal Memory168
Overwriting the Embroidery Motif on the BERNINA USB Stick168
Importing Stitch Patterns168
Loading an Embroidery Motif from the Personal Memory169
Loading an Embroidery Motif from the BERNINA USB Stick169
Deleting an Embroidery Motif from the Personal Memory169
Deleting an Embroidery Motif from the BERNINA USB Stick170
Embroidery171
Embroidering Via the Button "Start/Stop171
Increasing the Embroidery Speed171
Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension171
Embroidering Via the Foot Control172
Care and Maintenance173
Firmware173
Checking the Firmware Version173
Updating Firmware173
Recovering Saved Data174
Machine174
Cleaning the Display174
Cleaning the Feed Dog174
Cleaning the Hook175
Lubricating the Hook176
Cleaning the Thread Catcher178
Errors and Faults179
Error Messages179
Troubleshooting183
Storage and Disposal187
Storing the Machine187
Dispose of the Machine187
Technical Data188
Overview Stitch Patterns189
Practical Stitches189
Buttonholes189
Decorative Stitches189
Quilt Stitches193
Overview Embroidery Motifs193
Editing Embroidery Motifs193
Quilt Motifs194
Quilting in the Hoop200
Projects202
Children203
Animals206
Borders207
Sport and Hobbies209
Embellishment210
Borders and Lace213
Seasons216
Flowers219
Designworks221
Kaffe Fassett Stitches224
Index232

Bernina Kaffe 770 QE PLUS - Connecting Stitches

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