Embroidery Machine Basics

For all current BERNINA and Deco models

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 Table of Contents

Introduction ························································································ 3
Machine / Module Setup ········································································ 4
Preparing to Embroider ········································································· 5
Needle and Thread ·············································································· 6
Stabilizers ·························································································· 7
BERNINA & Deco Hoops ······································································· 8
Hooping ···························································································· 10
Hoop Adjustment ················································································· 11
Accessing Designs ··············································································· 12
Trace/Check ······················································································· 14
Virtual Positioning / Absolute Check ························································· 15
Motif Center / Basting Boxes ·································································· 16
Customizing Designs ··········································································· 17
Stitching a Design ················································································ 18
Embroidery Sequence Control ································································ 20
Moving, Rotating, and Duplicating ··························································· 22
Rescale and Mirror Image ······································································ 24
Saving & Deleting Designs ····································································· 26
Lettering ···························································································· 28
Changing Letter Height ········································································· 30
Changing Letter Spacing ······································································· 32
Stitch Density ······················································································ 34
Letter Manipulation / Word Art ································································ 35
Importing Stitches ················································································ 36
Endless Embroidery ············································································· 38
Embroidery Function Charts ··································································· 40

Embroidery Machine Basics

580 7 Series
The information in this workbook
applies to all current BERNINA
embroidery modules & machines.
Note: Some exercises apply only
830 to certain models equipped with
Deco 340 the feature being highlighted.

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 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a BERNINA embroidery machine

and/or module! This workbook is designed to be used in conjunction with
the My BERNINA Classes offered at your BERNINA store, and contains
a series of exercises intended to familiarize you with the features of your
new BERNINA embroidery machine. In addition, you will learn about
needles, threads, stabilizers, embroidery hoops and accessories, all of
which will increase your knowledge of sewing and assist you in achieving
success in all of your embroidery endeavors.

Once you have completed the exercises designated for your BERNINA machine, keep this work-
book as a reference tool as you use your machine and explore the creative possibilities it affords.

BERNINA of America, Inc. strives to provide its customers not just with quality sewing machines,
but with informative publications and classes. You’ll find additional information on the BERNINA of
America website –www.berninausa.com – offering free projects and embroidery designs, inspira-
tional stories, and interviews with creative stitchers.

Learn to use your BERNINA embroidery machine to its full extent and enjoy being creative with fab-
ric and thread!

For more ideas and information about using your

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 Machine/Module Set-up

Deco 340 Tips

deco 340 Embroidery Machine
• Turn the machine OFF; insert the machine plug into • Always provide sufficient clearance
the machine. Note: The symbol “0” indicates the “off’” for the embroidery carriage behind
position of the switch. your machine before starting to stitch.
• Connect the machine to a power outlet and turn it on. • Do not force to move the carriage by
Note: After turning on the power, it takes about six hand.
seconds for the machine to boot up and the pattern
selection window to be displayed on the touch screen. • Return the carriage to the idle position.
before turning the power off.

BERNINA 450 & 580 Embroidery Module

• Module Connection Cable BERNINA 450 & 580 Tips
- Stored on the bottom back edge of the module • When connecting the embroidery
- Make sure the FLAT side of the cable plug is to module, make sure that the machine
the FRONT and module are on a flat and even
• Attaching the Module Surface.
- Place the machine on a flat surface (such as a • Make sure that there is enough space
table or countertop) around the sewing computer and
- Place the module on the machine behind the embroidery module to allow the
free arm unimpeded movement of the
- Slide module on from left until lugs engage in embroidery arm.
base plate • Always separate the module and
• Removing Module sewing computer for transporting—
- Remove cable plug never transport them as a single unit.
from sewing/embroidery
computer
- Lift module slightly
(do NOT use the
embroidery arm to lift
the module!); slide the
module to the left

BERNINA 750, 780, & 830 Embroidery Module Set Up BERNINA 750, 780, & 830 Tips
• Attaching the Module • The slide-on table must not be attached
- Place the machine on a flat surface (such as a while the embroidery module is being
table or countertop) sturdy enough to support the attached or removed.
weight of the machine without sagging
• Make sure that there is enough space
- Slide the module at an angle from left to right to
around the sewing computer and
Attach.
embroidery module to allow the
• Removing Module
unimpeded movement of the
- Detach by lifting
embroidery arm.
left end & sliding
to the left. • Always separate the sewing computer
and the embroidery module from one
another before transporting – do not
transport as a single unit.

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 Preparing to Embroider

Preparing to Embroider
• Presser Foot (BERNINA 830, 780, 750 QEE, 580 & 450E)
- Attach Embroidery Foot #26 to the machine
• Needles
- Use the proper needle for the thread and fabric being used; insert new needle for each project
- Needle should be in the highest position when attaching the hoop to prevent snagging fabric
and/or bending needle
• Straight Stitch Plate (optional accessory for BERNINA 780, 750 QE, & 450E)
- Reduces flagging of fabric, resulting in improved stitching
• Bobbin—threaded for increased tension:
- B580E: Use the Embroidery (gold latch) Bobbin Case threading the “pigtail”
pigtail

- BERNINA 780, 750 QEE: The bobbin case is threaded the same way for embroidery as for sewing.

- BERNINA 830: Pull the bobbin thread clockwise, guiding it into the slit on the right hand side of the
hook area as shown (1). Then up (2) and down the curve of the retaining finger (3). Bring the thread
back to the left, pull the thread until the bobbin makes 2 revolutions, then cut thread on cutter (4).

1 2 3 4

Threading
• Begin the threading process with the presser in the up position; this releases the tension; during the
threading process the 830 and 7-series will lower the foot when necessary
• Thread using either the horizontal or vertical spool pin with the foam pad attached
- Horizontal spool pin is for use with cross-wound threads
- match spool cap size to end of spool
- smallest spool cap fits into the end of large cones/spools
- such as Isacord embroidery thread
- Vertical spool pin is for use with stacked threads and should
use the foam under the spool to avoid extra tension on the
thread
- also for some decorative and metallic threads
- use supplemental thread guide as needed on the 450E to
- control temperamental threads
• Use a thread net to prevent thread from forming loops which
might interfere with consistent feeding
• Multiple Spool Holder (optional; available for deco, 450E)
- attaches to the back of the machine
- holds up to 13 thread spools

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 Needle and Thread

Embroidery Thread
Most designs are digitized for 40 weight rayon or polyester thread,
which are the most commonly used types by machine embroiderers.
Both have a beautiful rich look; both are widely available. Polyester
is stronger, more colorfast, and more abrasion resistant making it
especially good for embroidering children’s clothing. Polyester is also
usually more economical than rayon.
Select high-quality embroidery thread because bargain brands may cause excessive thread breakage while
stitching and may produce undesirable final results. Specialty threads such as metallics, acrylics, and silk may
also be used but are often employed as accents rather than for full designs.

Bobbin Thread
Using a lightweight fine thread that will help avoid thread build-up on the wrong
side of your project, keeping the design supple and avoiding a thick, hard result.
Bobbin thread is designed to be strong so it will stand up to the high-speed
stitching of high-quality embroidery machines. They are usually more economical
than embroidery thread and will save time in thread changes if you use the same
neutral-colored bobbin thread for all needle thread changes. Most thread
companies offer a bobbin thread, sometimes in a wide array of colors. Because bobbin threads are so fine,
your bobbin will hold more so you will be changing the bobbin less frequently than with a heavier thread.

Embroidery Needles

Not all needles are appropriate for use in embroidery machines. As with
all sewing projects, needle choice is determined by the fabric, thread,
and application. For most embroidery, an Embroidery needle is the best
choice. They are designed to withstand the faster speed of embroidery
machines as well as the wear and tear of stitching through dense designs.
Occasionally, other needles may be recommended for specially digitized
techniques, such as a Wing needle for heirloom embroidery.
The size of the needle depends on the fabric you are using. As with any sewing you do, heavier fabric
requires a larger needle (higher number ) and finer fabrics use a smaller needle (lower number). Note:
If stitching a dense design, use a small needle so it will slide into the stitches. You also want to select
a point that relates to your fabric. For example, use a Universal for most fabrics, Ballpoint for knits, etc.
Ballpoint needles (designated by SUK) have also shown to have positive results when embroidering with
metallic thread. Due to the wiry nature and memory of this type of thread, a traditional embroidery needle
with a sharp point can cut the thread, causing breakage. Ballpoint needles are blunt enough to avoid this.
Titanium-coated Embroidery needles are a great choice because they last 3 times longer than regular
embroidery needles. They work well for almost any type of embroidery and are especially useful when
using an adhesive-coated stabilizer. The coating on the needle helps it move in and out of the stabilizer,
resisting any adhesive residue. Titanium needles are often gold-colored and should be changed after
90,000 stitches.
Change your embroidery needle every 2-3 hours or about every 30,000 stitches. This may seem frequent
but remember how fast your embroidery machine runs and how many times that needle has to go through
the fabric and through layers of stitches and stabilizer compared to regular sewing.

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 Stabilizers

Used extensively in machine embroidery, stabilizers are also

useful when sewing decorative stitches across the surface of fabric. Tips
Adding stabilizer to fabric (usually on the wrong side), provides
a foundation that will support the stitching. Without the stabilizer, General Guidelines: Use Cutaway
there will often be puckering of fabric and tunneling of stitches, for knit fabrics and Tearaway for
ruining the beautiful look of embellishment you desire. While wovens.
there are dozens of stabilizers on the market, there are
Wash-away is great for free-standing
classified by how they are removed from the fabric after stitching: lace and when you want no stabilizer
to remain in the project (fabric must
Tear-Away Stabilizer be able to be moistened).
• Most commonly used type of stabilizer, designed to provide
temporary support of stitching. Multiple lightweight layers of tear-
• Placed on the wrong side of the project and carefully pulled away may be preferable to one
away once stitching is complete. heavy layer, as they are easier to
remove.
• Usually available in three weights – heavy, medium, and light.
• Stabil-Stick is a tear-away with a peel-away backing that Use PolyMesh behind lightweight
exposes a sticky adhesive. or light-colored fabrics as it is
• Hydro-Stick is an adhesive tear-away with a water-activated designed to minimize “show-through”.
adhesive on one side that provides a secure bond and a high
Keep a minimum of one roll or
degree of stabilization for very dense and/or intricate designs.
package of each of the three types
• Available in white and black. so you’ll be ready for almost any
• Available in several sizes; use one that fits the selected hoop size. stitching situation.

Cut-Away Stabilizer
• Most widely used stabilizer in the commercial embroidery market.
• Does not break down under dense stitching, due to the high fiber
– rather than paper – content.
• Excess stabilizer is trimmed away after stitching (leave about ¼”
of stabilizer around the edges).
• Remaining stabilizer continues to support stitches throughout life
of garment/project.
• Stabil-Stick is available as a cut-away stabilizer
• Available in fusible and non-fusible versions.
• Available in white, black, and beige.
• Available in several sizes; use one that fits the selected hoop size.

Water-Soluble Stabilizer
• Used for backing and topping, in single or multiple layers..
• Excellent for decorative stitching and cutwork as there are no
remnants of stabilizer left after removal (it dissolves).
• As a topping, it keeps stitches from being lost in heavily napped
fabrics such as velvet and corduroy.
• Aqua Mesh Plus is an adhesive water-soluble stabilizer.

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 BERNINA Hoops

450E Hoops
Standard: Large Oval hoop
Optional: Small & Medium hoops; Freearm Adapter; Mega Hoop
BERNINA 580 E Hoops
Standard: Large Oval & Medium hoops
Optional: Small & Mega hoops; Freearm Adapter
BERININA 750E and 780
Small, Medium, Large Oval hoop
Optional: Mega Hoop & Jumbo hoop (partial use)

Small Hoop (72mm x 50mm) BERNINA 830 Hoops

(approximately 2.7” x 2”) Standard: Small, Medium, & Large Oval hoop
Optional: Mega & Jumbo hoops

Note: All hoops come with template for centering designs on

projects.

Medium Hoop (100mm x 130mm)

(approximately 3.9” x 5.1”)

Mega Hoop (150mm x 400mm)

(approximately 5.9” x 15.7”)

Large Hoop (155mm x 200mm)

(approximately 6.1” x 7.8”)

Jumbo Hoop
(approximately 16.5” x 10.5”)

Large Oval Hoop (145mm x 255mm)

(approximately 5.7” x 10”)

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 Deco Hoops

Attaching and Removing Deco Hoops

• Fit the pins into the carriage holes
• Turn the attaching knob clockwise so it is
parallel with the hoop

Medium hoop A
110mm x 126mm (4¼” x 5”)

Attaching and Removing BERNINA Hoops

• When attaching hoops, seat the frame securely.
• Release the clamp completely before removing
the frame from the machine
Large Hoop B
140mm x 200mm (5½“ x 8”)

Deco 340 Hoops

Standard: Medium and Large hoops
Optional: Small Free-Arm and Round hoops

Round hoop F
Free-arm C
50mm x 50mm (2” x 2”)

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 Hooping

Hooping
• Find the center of the fabric; mark the center
• Separate the embroidery hoop sections
- Loosen the screw or knob. It should be loose
enough that fabric and stabilizer both will
EASILY fit into the hoop
• Secure fabric/stabilizer in the hoop
- Lay the outer hoop on a HARD, FLAT surface
- (deco 340 only: Place so the clamp lies off the
edge of the surface and the hoop lies flat.)
- Secure stabilizer to the back of the fabric by lightly
spraying stabilizer with temporary adhesive spray
- Place fabric and stabilizer on a firm surface
Loosen screw or knob; lay hoop on flat surface
- Position template inside the inner hoop
- Position inner hoop on fabric, aligning markings
- Grasping both inner hoop and fabric/stabilizer,
insert them into the outer hoop, making sure
that the arrows align at the edges of both the
inner and outer hoops
- DO NOT DISTORT THE FABRIC when tightening
the screw on the hoop
- Hooped fabric should be taut, but not stretched or
distorted
- Place template into hoop to ensure that the design is
centered in the hoop
- Remove template before stitching. Note: There are
finger holes to facilitate easy removal of the small and
medium hoop templates; special attachment clips are
Included with the Large Oval, Mega, and Jumbo hoop
templates to facilitate easy removal.
Lay fabric on outer hoop; position inner
hoop on fabric and push into place Hooping Tip
For easier hooping of the layers, adhere the
stabilizer to the fabric using a temporary spray
adhesive. Great for basting or holding layers of
fabric and/or batting together. Can be used as
a repositionable spray, allowing items to stay
sticky but be repositioned on other surfaces.
Works well for securing “hard-to-hoop” items
such as collars and cuffs to hooped stabilizer
for embroidering. Note: For best results, spray
the stabilizer or batting, not the fabric.
Place template in hoop to
ensure the design is centered

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 Hoop Adjustment

Adjusting the Hoop Reference Position

This process calibrates the needle to the center of the hoop. You should calibrate the hoop before the first
use and periodically if the alignment of the needle to the center of the hoop seems to be off. On the aurora, 5
Series, and artista machines, It is only necessary to calibrate one hoop, as the adjustment applies to all hoop
sizes. For the 830, each hoop should be selected and calibrated separately.
450 E
This process is only necessary if the hoop center does not correspond with the indicated hoop center of the
EC on PC display.
• Place template in hoop; select the attached hoop. Use arrow keys on keyboard to place center of template
exactly under the needle point; press the Shift key (keep depressed)
• Using the mouse, click on the icon that appears on the screen next to the Position Hoop icon; adjustment
will be saved

BERNINA 580, 750 QEE, & 780

• Touch External Setup button
• Select Embroidery Setting option
• Select Calibrating Embroidery Hoop icon and desired hoop
• Place embroidery template into the large oval embroidery hoop
• Start the adjustment by pressing the green check; the hoop is checked and the needle positioned to
the center.
• If the needle is not positioned exactly in the center of the template, use the arrow icons to move the
needle to center of the template
• Confirm with the green check; the adjustment is saved

BERNINA 580 BERNINA 780

BERNINA 830
• Select the required hoop and follow the instructions
on the screen
• Touch the external Setup button
• Place embroidery template into the embroidery hoop
• The hoop position is detected & the needle positioned
in the center
• If the needle is not positioned exactly in the center
of the embroidery template, use the arrow icons to
position it accurately BERNINA 830
• Touch until the selection menu appears; adjustment is saved

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 Accessing Designs

Deco 340
100 Built-in Designs plus
Personal Designs stored in
Pattern Selection the internal memory
window comes
up automatically Lettering—Choice of 3 fonts,
when machine is 2– and 3-letter monograms
turned on.
Design Cards

USB Stick

Toggle between built-in

designs and personal
saved designs

450E BERNINA 580E & 750 QEE

Alphabets/ Built-in Personally

Fonts Designs Saved
Designs

Designs are accessed through the computer using EC 580E: 100 built-in motifs and 7 alphabets
on PC (Embroidery Control on Personal Computer). 750 QEE: 70 built-in motifs and 4 alphabets

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 Accessing Designs

BERNINA 780 USB Stick

130 built-in motifs

and 12 alphabets

Alphabets/ Built-in Library Personally

Fonts Designs of all Saved
Sewing Designs
Stitches

USB Stick

BERNINA 830
150 built-in designs
and 18 alphabets

Alphabets/Fonts Built-in Designs Personally Saved Designs

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 Trace/Check

Deco 340—Trace
After adjusting the position, check the parameters of the of the
embroidery area by pressing the Trace key. The carriage will
trace the outline in a rectangle, circumscribing the selected
embroidery pattern without stitching. The carriage will return
to the starting position after tracing and the screen will return
to the previous display.

450E—Check
Click on the design and a frame appears around the design
on-screen with circles at the corners. Click on the circles in
a clockwise direction (you can also use the “F” keys on your
computer to move from corner to corner—F5, F6, F7, F8.
The hoop will move to each position to show you the motif
size. Resize or move the design as needed.

BERNINA 580 & 750 QEE—Check

Confirms stitching area of the selected motif. Select Hoop icon
and then touch Check. The hoop moves to lower left corner of
stitching area; touch OK to confirm. Hoop moves to lower right
corner; touch OK. Hoop moves to upper right corner; touch OK.
Hoop moves to upper left corner; touch OK.

780—Check
Confirms the stitching field of the motif. After the design
is selected, select “i” and select check. Select each
corner arrow to move the needle to trace around the
design in a box fashion. Provides a method to verify
placement of the embroidery motif on a project.

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 Virtual Positioning /Absolute Check

The goal of Absolute

Check is to check the
all points & boundaries
of the design so that
they embroider exactly
where you want. You
can also check the
location of any single
stitch in even the most
complex design.

Hoop fabric & stabilizer; attach hoop to machine.

BERNINA 830
Select the desired design and go to the Edit screen; select the
Virtual Positioning icon.
Select a reference point on the design by touching that point on
the screen of the machine. The embroidery hoop moves so that
the needle is positioned above the fabric, in the location that the selected design reference point will stitch.
Continue selecting points along edge or within design. To fine tune placement, use Move function.

BERNINA 780 & 750 QEE

The Virtual Positioning default setting is active, therefore, when the motif is on the embroidery edit screen,
reference points can be selected and checked for perfect placement.
BERNINA 580 E
Select desired design; touch Select Hoop icon. Select Virtual Positioning icon; touch Back Arrow.
Select a reference point on the design by touching that point on the screen of the machine. The embroidery hoop
moves so that the needle is positioned above the fabric, in the location that the selected design reference point
will stitch.
Continue selecting points along edge or within the design. To fine tune design placement, use the Move Function.
Note: The Motif Center (see page 16) must be deactivated to use Absolute Check.

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 Motif Center / Basting Boxes

Motif Center
BERNINA 830, 780, 750 QEE, & 580: Touch the Center icon. The exact motif center is displayed in the motif
and the embroidery hoop moves to place the needle exactly over the center of the motif. Touch the icon again
and the first stitch of the embroidery design is marked in the display again.

Center
BERNINA 780

Center

BERNINA 830 BERNINA 580

Basting Boxes
Pre-programmed basting outlines stitch
Basting is also a great way to along the inside of the hoop or around
check alignment of lettering a selected design. This serves as an
before stitching. additional anchoring to hold the fabric
and stabilizer together.
830 & 780 Basting Boxes
 From stitching screen, touch the
Basting Box icon: once to baste
around the perimeter of the de-
sign & twice to baste around the
inside of the attached hoop.

580 & 750 QEE Basting Boxes

 Touch Needle icon to go to the
stitching screen.
 Touch Hoop Select icon: once to
baste around the perimeter of the
design & twice to baste around in-
side of attached hoop.

Other Models
Basting files are available for the deco
and BERNINA model 450E at:
www.bernina.com.

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 Customizing Designs

Customize embroidery designs using functions found on your embroidery machine. Take an existing design
and make changes to suit your personal tastes, the sewing situation, or the demands of your current project.
With so many functions available on the various BERNINA embroidery machines, it is easy for anyone, no
matter what skill level, to adapt a design for embroidering on garments, craft projects, and items for your
home. Use the functions shown below to customize designs on your particular model of BERNINA embroi-
dery machine. Note: Specific exercises for customizing designs are found on pages 22-25.

Deco aurora BERNINA BERNINA BERNINA BERNINA

340 450E 580 750 QEE 780 830

Rotate EC on PC

Move

Mirror Image:
EC on PC
Right/Left
Mirror Image:
EC on PC
Up/Down
EC on PC
Duplicate --- ---

Resize/
EC on PC
Rescale

Resequence* --- --- ---

*When designs are duplicated, it causes duplicated color stops. After selecting the sew-out option, select the
Resequence Icon to group like color changes and consolidate the number of repeated color changes. The
Resequence function only groups colors if it does not interfere with the artistic order of color arrangement.

Single Color Embroidery

To stitch a multi-colored design in one color, set your machine to bypass color changes.

▪ Touch the single/Multi-color symbol BERNINA BERNINA

▪ If the symbol is active, the machine aurora 780 830 & 580 E
will not stop at the color changes and
the entire motif will be stitched in one
color.
▪ If the symbol is inactive, the machine
will stop at color changes for thread
changes.

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 Stitching A Design

Fabric Preparation
Deco 340
Hoop a piece of firm woven fabric backed with tear-away
stabilizer in the Large hoop.
450E, 5 Series, 7 Series, and 8 Series
Hoop a piece of firm woven fabric backed with tear-away
stabilizer in the Large Oval hoop.

deco 340
Select indicated motif. Stitch. Note: At
the end of each color, the machine
automatically stops and a message
appears reminding you to cut the
thread and rethread for the next color. deco 340: #64 - floral border
2-color design
When the motif is complete, a message 98mm x 34mm
appears indicating that the stitching is 10 minutes
finished. Press the carriage return key
after finishing the last section to return
the carriage to the stored position.

aurora 450E
Select and open indicated motif. Click on Write to
Machine icon. Select aurora 430/440 (stitch out
only); EC on PC opens. Note: Lower feed dog,
lift presser foot, and remove foot control.
Attach hoop. Click start button on EC on PC
screen. The hoop moves, then an animation
prompts you to lower the presser foot & press
the Start/Stop button on the machine.
Machine will sew a few stitches and stop. An aurora: Floral3.art
2-color design
animation appears, prompting you to trim thread
49mm x 98mm
tail. When first color is complete, animation will prompt you to change the thread color. 7 minutes
When embroidery is complete,  appears in lower left corner of EC on PC screen.

BERNINA 580 E
Select the sewing machine icon and motifs
(butterfly) folder #2 to access stored designs.
Select indicated design; Touch Needle icon >
OK to go to Embroidery Ready screen. Stitch.
Note: At the end of each color, thread is
automatically cut and a message appears 580 E: Folder 2: #3
reminding you to thread the next color. 2-color design
128mm x 92mm
When the motif is complete, a message will 9 minutes
appear indicating that the stitching is finished.

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 Stitching A Design

BERNINA 750E
Select the sewing machine
icon and motifs (butterfly)
folder to access the folders
of stored embroidery designs.

Select Folder 1 and design #7.

Folder 1, Design #7
Stitch the design. 2-color design
128mm x 92mm
9 minutes

BERNINA 780
Select the sewing machine
icon and motifs (butterfly)
folder to access the folders
of stored embroidery designs.
Folder 1, Design #3
Select Folder 1 and design #3. 3-color design
78mm x 78mm
Stitch the design. 9 minutes

BERNINA 830
Select the sewing machine
icon and the Built in Motifs
(butterfly) folder to access
the designs that come with
the machine.
Select design #23 and Touch
Green Check (OK) to go to
Embroidery Ready screen.
Stitch the design. Note: At the
end of each color, thread is BERNINA 830:
automatically cut; a message Design #23
appears reminding you to 2-color design
thread the next color. 73mm x 89mm
3 minutes
When the motif is complete, a message will appear indicating that the stitching is finished.
.

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 Embroidery Sequence Control

Deco 340 450E 580 &

750

deco 340
 The machine stops automatically if the upper thread runs out or breaks. The screen
shows information that the upper thread broke. Press next page key to continue.
 Raise the foot and remove the hoop; remove the excessive threads from back of the
project with scissors.
 Place the hoop back onto the machine; Replace upper thread spool if required and
thread upper thread
 The last screen reminds you to move back several stitches in your project before
continuing your work. The number of stitches required depends on how many you cut
out of your project. Press the Cancel key, then use the key in the Embroidery window to move the appropri-
ate number of stitches back.

aurora
 When the thread breaks, the machine stops; a blinking icon shows on the
machine screen. An animation indicates that the upper thread has broken.
 Click on the Move Hoop for Threading icon; re-thread machine.
 Click on the Sequence Control icon; click on the Return Arrow to the right of the
Sequence Control icon to return to the last stitch.
 Go back 5 stitches by clicking on the left arrow 5 times.
 Click Start button; an animation shows you can push Start button on machine.
 Push the Start button of the machine and continue stitching.
 Computer keys: arrow keys = stitch by stitch; Ctrl + arrow = 10 stitches; Page
Up/Dn = 100 stitches; click on Sequence Control icon to go to first stitch of design

BERNINA 580 & 750 QEE

Touch the Embroidery Sequence Control icon; motif
is enlarged for a better view of the exact place of the
thread breakage and an Information Area appears
Turn the stitch width knob counter clockwise (or
clockwise) to move the embroidery hoop backward
(or forward) in the embroidery sequence
Turn the stitch width knob to move the hoop stitch by
stitch. Turn the stitch length knob to move larger stitch
increments (53 stitches per each movement). The
number in the information area shows the number of
stitches in the embroidery sequence; use the 0-9 field
to go directly to a stitching position.
Touch Back icon to close display or begin stitching from
this screen
To resume stitching, press foot control or Start/Stop
button on head frame and the Embroidery screen
reappears.

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 Embroidery Sequence Control

780 830

BERNINA 780
 Touch the Embroidery Sequence Control icon; the motif is
enlarged for a better view of the exact place of the thread
breakage and an Information Area appears.
 Turn the stitch width knob counter clockwise (or clockwise)
to move the embroidery hoop backward (or forward) in the
embroidery sequence
 Turn the stitch width knob slowly to move the hoop stitch
by stitch
 Go back stitch by stitch to a position several stitches
before thread breakage occurred to resume stitching
 To resume stitching, press foot control or Quick Reverse
button on head frame and the Embroidery screen reappears

BERNINA 830
 Touch the Embroidery Sequence Control icon; the motif is
enlarged for a better view of the exact place of the thread
breakage and an Information Area appears.
 Turn the stitch width knob counter clockwise (or clockwise)
to move the embroidery hoop backward (or forward) in the
embroidery sequence.
 Turn the Stitch Width knob to advance and move the hoop
stitch by stitch.
 Turn the Stitch Length knob to advance and move the hoop
in stitch increments of about 50 stitches.
 The number in the information area shows the number of
stitches in the embroidery sequence; use the 0-9 field to
go directly to a stitching position.
 To resume stitching, press the Start/Stop button on head
frame and the Embroidery screen reappears and stitching
resumes in the desired location.

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 Moving, Rotating & Duplicating

Deco 340
The deco 340 rotates designs in clockwise increments of 45º (1x = 45º, 2x = 90º,
3x = 135º....); also rotates designs clockwise & counterclockwise, in 1º increments.
 Select indicated motif; select Editing tab.
 Use positioning arrows or touch screen to move the motif up and to the right.
 Select Pattern selection tab; select motif again.
 Touch Rotate 45º. Move design to right.
 Select Pattern selection tab; select motif again.
#64 - floral border
 Touch Rotate 45º two times. Move design to left and down.
 Hold the rotate key for more than one second, then use the plus and minus
keys to adjust the flowers as desired.

aurora 450E
Editor Lite software provides quick & easy rotation by 45º increments, free
rotation by clicking & dragging, and by specifying degree of rotation in the
Object Properties box.
 Select motif; copy; paste.
 Right click to open new design’s Object Properties > General.
 Type 22 in Rotation field; click OK. Move design up and to the right.
 Click Paste; while selected, rotate design 45º by left clicking Rotate
CCW/CW icon. Move up & to right.
 Click Paste; right click to open Object Properties > General.
 Type 77 in Rotation field; OK. Move up and to the right. My Designs >
 Paste again; left click 2x on Rotate CCW/CW icon. Move up & to right. BlackBorder2.art
 Save As rotation exercise.

5 Series: 580 E
The B580 E rotates design in 1° increments using stitch width knobs or in 90°
steps by touching the +90 rotate icon.
 Select New Motif. Folder #3 floral ‐ #1
 Select “I” or Edit icon; select the Move function
 Using the Stitch Length and Width knobs (or touch motif on screen) move
design to upper left of the hoop. Touch Back arrow
 Select duplicate > touch “I” on layer 2 > touch Move function > touch Center
 Touch Back > select Rotate > touch +90 icon one time > touch Back arrow >
select first motif on screen
 Select Duplicate again > touch “I” on layer 3 > Select Rotate. Touch +90 icon
two times > touch Back
 Select Move Function > Use Stitch Length and Width knobs to position
 Select each motif to fine tune the positioning as shown.
 Touch Back arrow.> Select Layer with All Motifs (no number)
Folder 3
Motif #1—floral
 Select “I” > Select Move function> Touch Center> Touch Back arrow two
times

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 Moving, Rotating & Duplicating

BERNINA 750 QEE

 Select Motif and rotate as desired; stitch out.
 Return to the embroidery screen and rotate the motif.
 Use Absolute Check/Virtual Positioning to guarantee accurate
placement for the next motif and embroider.
 Repeat these steps until the number of stitched motifs has been
achieved.
#54 - floral
BERNINA 780
 Select Motif—Folder 10, Design #6, floral branch
 Use the hoop selection icon and select the oval hoop
 Move Motif 1 (Drag and drop) to the upper left of the oval hoop
 Select “I” and duplicate
 Rotate second motif 56º using the stitch width knob
 Touch the “I” breadcrumb; select duplicate
 Rotate the third motif 75º and move into place
 Touch the “I” breadcrumb; select duplicate
 Rotate the fourth motif 63ºand move into place
TIP: Using the breadcrumb navigation will allow the information
menu to remain available (open) for functions on the information
screen during on-screen editing.
#14 - little wild rose
BERNINA 830
The BERNINA 830 rotates designs clockwise & counterclockwise in 90° steps by
selecting the Rotate icon or in 1º increments using the Stitch Width knob.
 Select motif #19, touch Hoop Select and select Oval.
 Select Move function, using Stitch Width and Length knobs, move design
to the upper left in the hoop or touch the motif on screen and move into position.
 Select Duplicate icon, select Rotate icon; use the Stitch Width knob to rotate 45º.
 Select the Move function; using Stitch Width and Length knobs, move design
below the first motif and slightly to the right or touch the motif on screen and move
into position. Use Stitch Width and Length knobs to fine tune the positioning.
 Select first motif by touching on screen or use Retrieve function to select #1 motif.
 Select Duplicate icon, select Rotate icon two times to rotate 90º.
 Select Move function; using Stitch Length and Width knobs, move design below
the first motif and slightly to the right or touch the motif on screen and move into
#19 - floral
position. Use Stitch Width and Length knobs to fine tune the positioning.
 Select first motif by touching on screen or use the Retrieve function to select #1 motif.
 Select Duplicate icon, select Rotate icon two times to rotate 135º.
 Select Move function; using Stitch Length and Width knobs, move design below first motif, slightly to the right
or touch motif on screen and move into position. Use Stitch Width and Length knobs to fine tune positioning.
 Use the Retrieve function to select desired motif and the Stitch Length and Width knobs to fine tune the
positioning to arrange the motifs as shown. Touch OK

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 Rescale & Mirror Image

deco 340
 Select the indicated motif; select the Editing tab.
 Resize motif to 90%; use positioning arrows to move the motif to the left.
 Select Pattern selection tab; select motif again. Resize motif to 90%.
 Touch the Right/Left Mirror Image icon; use arrows to move motif to the right.
 Select Pattern selection tab; select motif again.
 Touch the Up/Down Mirror Image icon. Resize motif to 90%.
 Use arrows to move motif to the left and up.
 Select Pattern selection tab; select motif again. Resize motif to 90%.
 Touch the Right/Left and Up/Down Mirror Image icons. #65 - evergreen corner
 Use arrows to move motif to the right and up, arranging the four motifs as shown.

450E
 Select the indicated motif.
 Left click on the Scale By 20% icon to scale the motif down 20%.
 Select Edit > Duplicate; there are now two motifs on screen.
 Click on Mirror Image Right/Left to mirror image motif.
 While duplicate is selected, use the left arrow keyboard key to move design to left.
Note: Use up or down arrows to move design along its vertical axis, and/or right
and left arrows to move design along its horizontal axis.

My Designs > floral8.art

BERNINA 580
 Select indicated motif
 Select Hoop icon and select Oval hoop, touch Back arrow
 Touch “i” or Edit
 Select Rescale > rescale to 90 % > select Back arrow
 Select Duplicate icon > there are now two motifs on screen
 Touch “i” on Layer 2 > Select Right/Left Mirror Image. The active motif is flipped.
 Select Move function.
 Select motif on screen and move so motifs are side by side.
 Use the Stitch Width and Length knobs to fine tune the position of motif.
 Touch Back arrow two times, Select the Layer with both motifs (no number)
 Touch “i” > Select Duplicate .There are now four motifs on the screen.
 Touch “i” on Layer 3 > Select Up/Down Mirror Image.
 Select Move function.
 Select motif on screen and move duplicated motifs above original motifs as shown.
 Use the Stitch Width and Length knobs to fine tune the position of motif. Folder 2 Motif #5
 Touch Back arrow two times and Select the Layer with All motifs (no number)
 Select “I” > Select Move function> Touch Center> Touch Back arrow two times
 Touch Needle icon > OK

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 Rescale & Mirror Image

BERNINA 750 QEE

 Select Motif and rescale as desired.
 Stitch the design.
 Return to the embroidery screen and mirror image the motif.
 Use Absolute Check/Virtual Positioning to guarantee accurate placement
for the next motif and embroider.
#54 - floral
BERNINA 780
 Select Motif—Folder 10, Design #9, floral spray
 Select Hoop Selection and the Oval Hoop; close
 Select “i” and proportional rescale 90%; move design left of center
 Select the “i” breadcrumb; select Duplicate
 Select Mirror Image Left/Right and move into place
 You may want to use Zoom (5 levels) for better visibility when
aligning designs; use the multi-function knobs to fine tune place-
ment; UnZoom
 Select the bottom-most layer to select all
 Select Duplicate
 Select Mirror Image top/bottom and move into place using the
multi-function knobs
 Touch the “i” breadcrumb; select the lowest layer to select all
 Select Move and select center to center the design in the hoop
Tip: Using the breadcrumb navigation will allow the information
menu to remain available (open) for functions in the information
screen during on-screen editing. #9 - floral spray

BERNINA 830
 Select indicated motif. Touch Hoop Select and select the Large Oval hoop.
 Using the Proportional Rescale icon, using Stitch Length and Width knobs,
rescale to 90%
 Select the Duplicate Motif symbol. There are now two motifs on the screen.
 Touch the Right/Left Mirror Image symbol. The active motif is flipped side to side.
 Select Move function; using Stitch Length and Width knobs or touching the motif
on screen, move design to the right of the first motif, arranging them side-by-side
as shown.
 Touch the Retrieve icon to select both motifs.
 With both motifs selected, touch the Duplicate Motif symbol. There are now four
motifs on the screen.
 With the last two motifs selected, touch the Up/Down Mirror Image.
 Select Move function; using Stitch Length and Width knobs or touching the motif
#32 - butterfly
group on screen, move designs into position above first set, arranging as shown.
 Touch the Retrieve icon to select all four motifs.
 Select Move function to center the selected motifs in the hoop.

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 Saving & Deleting Designs

After customizing an embroidery motif or creating a combination that you want to be able to quickly access
and use again, follow these steps.
deco 340 BERNINA 580, 750 QEE, and 780
Saving a Motif to Machine Saving a Motif
▪ Select Editing tab. ▪ Touch Selection icon and select Save icon. The
▪ Touch Save File Key. motif to be saved is displayed as New with a
▪ Touch File Name key to assign file name. yellow border around it.
▪ Key in file name. ▪ Touch the Selection icon and select the Save icon
▪ Touch OK; touch OK. on the left of the display. The design to be saved
appears with a yellow frame and the System
Saving to a Personal Design Card Memory Capacity (free capacity) is displayed in
▪ Select Editing; touch Save File. Percent (%) in a bar in top right corner of screen.
▪ Touch Built in/Card key to toggle to Personal ▪ Select the yellow-framed motif to save the motif to
Design Card. Embroidery Machine. The design is automatically
▪ Touch File Name key to assign file name. saved into the My Designs folder.
▪ Key in file name. ▪ After the motif is saved; the Edit screen appears
▪ Touch OK; touch OK. again. The My Designs folder is automatically
opened and the System Memory Capacity (free
Deleting a Motif capacity) is displayed in percent (%) in a bar in the
▪ Select Editing tab.
top right.
▪ Touch Delete key symbol (trash can).
▪ Select the motif to be saved; the Edit screen
Retrieving a Saved Motif appears again.
▪ Select Pattern selection tab.
▪ Select Open File key. Saving to a USB Stick
▪ Touch Built-in/Card key to toggle between built-in ▪ The motif to be saved is displayed with a yellow
motifs and motifs on the PDC. Use arrow keys to border around it.
select desired motif. ▪ Touch the Save icon on the left of the display.
▪ Touch OK. ▪ Insert the USB stick; touch USB Stick icon in the
Selection Menu. The USB Memory Capacity
aurora 450E (free capacity) is displayed in percent (%) in a bar
Saving a Motif in the top right.
▪ Select File > Save As. ▪ Select the motif to be saved; the embroidery motif
▪ Save in desired location (My Designs folder or other is saved on the USB stick.
location). Note: Motifs are accessed through the
Deleting a Motif
Editor Lite software on your PC.
▪ In the Selection Menu touch the Delete icon (trash
Deleting a Motif can) and select the USB Stick icon (USB Stick is
▪ Select Editing tab. inserted) or Embroidery Computer and the My
▪ Touch Delete key symbol (trash can). Designs folder.
▪ Select the motif to be deleted in the opened screen
Retrieving a Saved Motif Confirm the animated graphic that appears; the
▪ Select Pattern selection tab; select Open File key. motif is deleted.
▪ Touch Built-in/Card key to toggle between built-in ▪ Touch the X to go back to previous screen.
motifs and motifs on the PDC.
▪ Use arrow keys to select desired motif. Touch OK.

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 Saving & Deleting Designs

BERNINA 830
SAVE
Saving a Motif
▪ Touch the Save icon in the Edit screen. The motif
to be saved is displayed as New on the left of the
display. In the Selection Menu the Embroidery 830 780 750, 580 450
computer icon is activated. The My Designs folder
is opened automatically and the System Memory
Capacity (free capacity) is displayed in percent (%)
in a bar in the top right.
▪ Select the motif to be saved; the Edit screen
appears again.

Saving to a USB Stick USB

▪ The motif to be saved is displayed as New on the
left of the display.
▪ Insert the USB stick.
▪ Touch USB Stick icon in the Selection Menu.
The System Memory Capacity (free capacity) is 830 780 750, 580
displayed in percent (%) in a bar in the top right.
▪ Select the motif to be saved; the embroidery motif
is saved on the USB stick.

Deleting a Motif
▪ In the Selection Menu select the place where the
design is stored—USB Stick icon (USB Stick is DELETE
inserted) or Embroidery Computer and the My
Designs folder.
▪ Touch the Delete icon.
▪ Select the motif to be deleted in the opened screen.
▪ Confirm the animated graphic that appears; the 830 780 750, 580 450
motif is deleted.
▪ Touch the X to go back to previous screen and
touch X again to return to the Edit screen.

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 Lettering

Fabric Preparation
Deco 340
Hoop a piece of firm woven fabric backed with tear-away
stabilizer in the Large hoop.
580, 750 QEE, 780 and 830
Hoop a piece of firm woven fabric backed with tear-away
stabilizer in the Large Oval hoop.

deco 340
▪ Select Alphabet tab
▪ Select desired alphabet & medium size font.
▪ Select vertical lettering.
▪ Enter your first name, selecting upper and lower case letters as
desired; touch OK.
▪ Touch Edit; touch Alphabet tab
▪ Enter your last name, selecting upper and lower case letters as
desired; touch OK.
▪ Use the Positioning Arrows to move the last name into position
below the first name; touch OK
▪ Embroider sample. Press the carriage return key after finishing
to return the carriage to the stored position.

aurora 450E
▪ Left click on the Lettering/Values button on the design toolbar.
▪ Place cursor on design screen; left click. A vertical cursor appears.
▪ Select desired font; type your name as desired using the keyboard.
▪ Press Enter; lettering is filled and remains selected.
▪ Use the Rotate CW/CCW tool to rotate the lettering 90º if needed
to fit hoop.
▪ Click outside the lettering to deselect it.
▪ Save As NAME; stitch.

BERNINA 580
▪ Select the Alphabet folder; select desired font
▪ Enter your first name, selecting upper and lower case letters
as desired; touch Green checkmark (OK).
▪ Select Hoops and touch Oval hoop. Touch Back arrow
▪ Touch Selection icon; touch Add Motif; enter last name using upper
and lower case letters as desired. Touch Green checkmark (OK).
▪ Select “i” on Layer 2.
▪ Select Hoop and Touch Show Grid icon 2 times to activate grid.
▪ Touch Back arrow. Select Move function, Use SL knob to move
last name into position below first name.
▪ Touch Back arrow two times. Select Layer with All motifs, Touch “i”
▪ Select Move function and touch Center to move to center of hoop.
▪ Touch Back arrow. Select Rotate; touch +90° if needed to fit in hoop
▪ Touch Back arrow two times; touch Needle icon (OK). Stitch.

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 Lettering

BERNINA 750 QEE

 Select the Alphabet folder; select desired font
 Enter your first name, selecting upper and lower case letters
as desired; touch Green checkmark (OK).
 Select Hoops; touch Oval hoop. Touch Back arrow
 If the name is too wide for the hoop, Select “i” and
rotate the name 90º; stitch the name
 Touch Selection icon; and select desired font
 Select Hoops; touch Oval hoop. Touch Back arrow
 If the name is too wide for the hoop, Select “I” and rotate the
name 90º
 Enter last name using upper and lower case letters as desired.
Touch Green checkmark (OK).
 Use Absolute Check to plan the placement for the last name
in conjunction with the stitched first name on the fabric; touch
Needle icon (OK). Stitch.
BERNINA 780
 Select Alphabet folder; select desired horizontal font
 Enter your first name, selecting upper and lower case
letters as desired; touch Green checkmark (OK).
 Select Hoops; select Oval hoop then close the window
 Select the ADD symbol on upper layer
 Select a font; enter your last name using upper & lower
case letters as desired. Touch Green checkmark (OK).
 Select “i” and the Move Icon; use the multifunction
knobs to move the last name below the first name.
 Select Hoops; touch Show Grid icon 2x to activate grid.
 Close the Hoops Window and Select “i”
 Select the Move function, and use multi-function knobs
to arrange the lettering in a pleasing arrangement.
 Select the lowest layer to select all motifs
 Select Move & Center icon to center the motif in hoop
 Select Rotate; touch +90° if needed to fit in hoop
 Close the information window BERNINA 830
 Touch Needle icon (OK). Stitch. ▪ Select the Alphabet Folder; select desired font
▪ Enter your first name, selecting upper and
lowercase letters as desired; touch Green Check
▪ Select Hoop Select, then Large Oval Hoop
▪ Touch Add Motif; enter last name using upper and
lowercase letters if desired; touch Green Check.
▪ Select Move function; use the Stitch Width and
length knobs or touch the motif on screen to
move into position below the first name.
▪ Touch Show Grid icon 2x to turn on grid.
▪ Touch Retrieve icon to select both motifs.
▪ Touch Move Motif 2x to center design in the hoop.
▪ Select Rotate icon 2x to rotate lettering 90° if
needed to fit in hoop.

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 Changing Lettering Height

deco 340
Note: While the Lettering Height cannot be changed on the Deco machine,
it is possible to stitch letters in three sizes, small, medium, and large.
 Select Alphabet tab and desired font. Select small font size (10mm).
 Select the Large Hoop.
 Enter Deco; touch OK. Use Positioning arrows to move word up.
 Select Alphabet tab and desired font. Select medium font size (20mm).
 Enter Deco: touch OK. Use Positioning arrows to move word up.
 Select Alphabet tab and desired font. Select large font size (30mm).
 Enter Deco; touch OK. Position as needed.
 Embroider. Return carriage to stored position.

aurora 450E
 Open a New file. Select the Large Oval Hoop
 Press A (on keyboard) to open Lettering Object Properties.
 Select King Charles, height 14mm.
 Type aurora; press Enter; OK. Click to see lettering.
 Copy & paste to create 2 auroras for a total of 3.
 Select second aurora; right click to open Lettering Object
Properties. Change height to 20mm; OK.
 Select third aurora; click & drag top center sizing handle to adjust
height of lettering as desired.
 Reposition as desired. Save As lettering height.

BERNINA 580 E
While lettering can’t be resized directly on the 580 E, the size of the
lettering object can be changed using the Rescale Motif Proportionally tool.
 Select Alphabets folder: select folder #5 Chateau fonts.
 Enter BERNINA; touch Green checkmark (OK).
 Select Hoop icon and select Oval Hoop, touch Back arrow.
 Touch “I” and select Duplicate, Touch “I” and select Duplicate
to create a total of three words.
 Select on screen and move to arrange words as shown.
 Starting with the top word make changes to the size of each
selected word;
 Select the word, touch the “I”.
 Select Rescale using the Stitch Width knob to make changes to size.
 Touch the next word to be changed and use the SW knob to make change.
 Repeat for the third word.
 Touch Back arrow two times.

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 Changing Lettering Height

BERNINA 750 QEE

Enter single letters or words and use the Rescale Motif
Proportionally tool to change the size of the lettering object.
 Select Alphabets folder: select folder #4 Drifter fonts.
 Enter BERNINA; touch Green checkmark (OK).
 Select Hoop icon and select Oval Hoop, touch Back arrow.
 Select “i”; select Rescale using the Stitch Width knob to
make changes to size.
 Touch Back arrow two times; stitch word (optional)
 Continue changing the size of the word and stitching until 3
text lines have been stitched.

BERNINA 780
 Enter single letters or words and use the Rescale Motif
Proportionally and the Rescale Motif width and
Height to change the size of the lettering object.
 Select Alphabets folder: select folder #1 Drifter font.
 Enter BERNINA; touch Green checkmark (OK).
 Touch “I”; select Duplicate 2x to create 3 words total.
 Move the text on screen by selecting on the touch
screen or selecting the layers to the right of the hoop
on screen. Arrange the text as shown.
 Select “I”; select the top word and select Rescale
Motif Proportionally
 Adjust Stitch Width knob and size of lettering to 90%
 Select the second layer (or second text line) and the
Rescale Motif Width and Height
 Adjust Stitch Length knob to change lettering height to 70%
 Select the third layer (or third text line) and the Rescale Motif Width and Height
 Adjust the Stitch Width knob to change the lettering width to 70%
 Select the close box

BERNINA 830
 Open Alphabet folder; select Drifter.
 Enter BERNINA; touch OK.
 Touch Hoop Select, then select Large Oval Hoop.
 Touch Duplicate twice to create a total of three words.
 Use the Move Motif and Retrieve functions or touch the motifs
on screen to arrange the words as shown.
 Select the Rescale Motif Width and Height icon to make the
following changes.
 Starting at the top, select each word and make changes as
follows, touching OK after altering each word:
1.SL knob = 200%, SW knob = 100%
2: SL knob = 100%, SW knob = 100%
3: SL knob = 60%, SW knob = 100%

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 Changing Lettering Spacing
aurora 450E; BERNINA 580, 780 and 830

This exercise works with changing the spacing between individual letters in a word. The following machines
have this feature: aurora 450E, 730E and BERNINA 8 Series only.

aurora 450E
 Open a New file. Select the Large Oval Hoop
 Press A (on keyboard) to open Lettering Object Properties.
 Select King Charles, height 14mm.
 Type aurora; press Enter; OK. Click to see lettering.
 Copy & paste to create 2 auroras for a total of 3; arrange vertically.
 Select the first aurora; open Lettering Object Properties. Change
letter spacing to 3.5; click OK.
 Select the third aurora; select the Reshape icon.
 Adjust letter spacing manually by clicking on the diamond-shaped
control points and sliding the letters along the baseline.
 Reposition as desired; Save As letter spacing.

BERNINA 580 E
The lettering motif and be changed by using the Rescale Motif Proportionally tool.
 Select Alphabets folder: select folder #3 King Charles alphabet.
 Select Letters in Lower Case. Enter BERNINA; touch Green checkmark (OK).
 Touch Selection icon and Select Add Motif, select folder #3 Swiss Block alphabet.
 Enter BERNINA; touch Green checkmark (OK).
 Repeat Add Motif process to create a total of three words.
 Starting at the top make changes as follows: Select the word and touch ‘I”.
Select Letter Manipulation.
 Use the Stitch Width knob to make changes:
- 1st bernina Stitch Width knob = 0; Touch next word.
- 2nd bernina Stitch Width knob = 25; Touch next word.
- 3rd bernina Stitch Width knob = 45
Note: Lettering that is duplicated does not retain the Letter Manipulation (Word Art)
properties, each word must be added new to create the combination.

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 Changing Lettering Spacing
aurora 450E; BERNINA 580, 780 and 830

This exercise works with changing the spacing between individual letters in a word. The following machines
have this feature: aurora 450E, 580, 780 and BERNINA 8 Series only.

BERNINA 780 E
 Select Alphabets folder: select folder #1 Drifter alphabet.
 Select Letters in Lower Case. Enter bernina;
touch Green checkmark (OK).
 Touch the Hoop Icon and select Oval Hoop;
select Close
 Select Add Motif (from the layers), select #1 Drifter
alphabet and lower case
 Enter bernina; touch Green checkmark (OK).
 Repeat Add Motif process to create a total of 3 words.
 Starting at the top make changes as follows:
select the word and touch “i”; select Letter Manipulation.
 Use the Stitch Width knob to make changes:
- 1st bernina Stitch Width knob = 0; Touch next word.
- 2nd bernina Stitch Width knob = 25; Touch next word.
- 3rd bernina Stitch Width knob = 45
Note: Lettering that is duplicated does not retain the Letter Manipulation
(Word Art) properties, each word must be added new to create the combination

BERNINA 830
 Open Alphabet folder; select #1 King Charles font. Enter bernina in lowercase; touch Green Check (OK).
 Touch Hoop select, then select the Large Oval Hoop. Select Add motif icon and select #1 King Charles font.
 Enter bernina in lowercase; touch Green Check (OK). Repeat for a total of three words on the screen.
 Select Rescale Proportionally and use the Stitch Width knob to change to 60%
 Use the Retrieve function to select each word or touch the word on screen and Rescale each word to 60%.
 Select the Move icon, use the Stitch Width and Length knobs to fine tune the posi-
tioning, and arrange the words as shown in the illustration. Note: Stitch Width
knob position should be at 0 for all words.
 Select the Letter Manipulation icon and make the following changes:
- 1st bernina = no changes
- 2nd bernina = Stitch Width knob = 15
- 3rd bernina = Stitch Width knob = 35
 The top bernina has no spacing changes; leave as is.
 Retrieve middle bernina. Touch the Letter Manipulation
symbol and change the Letter Spacing to 3mm. Touch OK.
 Retrieve last bernina. Change spacing to 5mm. Touch OK.

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 Stitch Density
BERNINA 580, 780 and 830 only

BERNINA 580 E
▪ Select Alphabets folder: select folder #4 Guinevere alphabet.
▪ Enter the letter B. touch Green checkmark (OK).
▪ Select Hoop icon and select Oval Hoop, touch Back arrow. Touch “I”.
▪ Select the Rescale Proportionally icon and increase size of letter to 200%
using the Stitch Width knob. Touch Back arrow
▪ Select Duplicate design, touch “i”, and select Duplicate design. There are now 3 Bs on screen.
▪ Select and move motifs so that they are aligned left to right.
▪ Note: Select Hoop icon and Touch Grid icon two times to see grid and center mark. Touch B on right, touch“I”.
▪ Select Change Stitch Type icon; alter satin density to 160%. Touch Green checkmark (OK).
▪ Touch B on left. Select Change Stitch Type icon; alter satin density to 40%. Touch Green checkmark (OK).
▪ Embroider sample, noting stitch density of each letter.
Note: Notice that the satin stitches moved closer together or further apart, while the straight stitches under the
design remained unchanged.

BERNINA 780 E
 Select Drifter font; type B.
 Select “I”; select the Rescale Proportionally icon and increase size of letter
to 200% using the Stitch Width knob.
 Select the I breadcrumb (to keep the the I menu open)
 Duplicate design 2 times so that there are 3 Bs on screen.; use the I breadcrumb to go back
 Select the Move icon; move motifs so that they are aligned left to right.
 To Center, touch the center icon within the move icon menu
 Select B on right or the layer; Select Embroidery Stitch Density; alter satin
density to 160%.
 Select B on left or the layer. Select Embroidery Stitch Density; alter satin
density to 40%.
 Touch OK. Embroider sample, noting stitch density of each letter. default heavy light
Note: Notice that the satin stitches moved closer together or further
apart, while the straight stitches under the design remained unchanged.

BERNINA 830
▪ Select Drifter font; type B.
▪ Select the Rescale Proportionally icon and increase size of letter to 200%
using the Stitch Width knob.
▪ Duplicate design 2 times so that there are 3 Bs on screen.
▪ Select the Move icon; move motifs so that they are aligned left to right.
Note: Touch Grid icon two times to see grid and center mark.
▪ Retrieve B on right. Select Motif Properties icon; alter satin density to 160%. light default heavy
▪ Retrieve B on left. Select Motif Properties icon; alter satin density to 40%.
▪ Touch OK. Embroider sample, noting stitch density of each letter.
Note: Notice that the satin stitches moved closer together or further
apart, while the straight stitches under the design remained unchanged.

Embroidery Stitch Type

Embroidery stitch type can be changed and the stitch density increased or
decreased. Satin stitching can be changed to step stitching. Then, touch +
or — to increase or reduce the default density setting. The Stitch Width
knob can also be used to make these changes.

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 Letter Manipulation / Word Art
BERNINA 580, 780 and 830 only

BERNINA 580 & 780

 Select Alphabets folder: select a desired font.
 Enter BERNINA; touch Green checkmark (OK).
 Select Hoop icon and select Oval Hoop, touch Back arrow.
 Touch “I”, Select the Letter Manipulation icon (ABC).
 Turn the Stitch Length & Stitch Width knobs to
manipulate the lettering as desired.
 Select Add Motif and add each of the following words one
at a time, selecting a desired font and using upper and
lowercase choices: Made; to; Create
 Select each word or use select each word on screen or
select from the layers icon and make changes to each by
selecting the Letter Manipulation icon (ABC).
 Select Rotate icon for additional changes if desired.
 Turn the Stitch Length & Stitch Width knobs to manipulate
the lettering, when satisfied with the altered lettering, touch
the Back arrow two times.
 To center on the 580 & 780, select the Move icon and
select the ‘center’ icon.

BERNINA 830
 Select the Alphabet folder; select #15 Swiss Block font.
 Enter BERNINA; touch Green Check.
 Touch Hoop Select and select Oval hoop.
 Touch the Letter Manipulation icon (ABC)
 Turn the Stitch Length & Stitch Width knobs to
manipulate the lettering as desired.
 Select Add Motif and add each of the following words
one at a time, selecting a desired font and using upper
and lowercase choices: Made; to; Create
 Select each word or use the Retrieve icon and making
changes to each by selecting the Letter Manipulation
icon (ABC). Select Rotate icon to make additional
changes if desired.
 Turn the Stitch Length & Stitch Width knobs to
manipulate the lettering, when satisfied with the
altered lettering, touch the Retrieve icon to select
all motifs.
 Touch the Move motif icon 2 x to center the word art.
 Select the Green Check.

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 Importing Stitches
BERNINA 780 & 830 only

BERNINA 780
Importing stitches into embroidery offers the ability and precision of
embroidering backgrounds of individual stitches and stitch combina-
tions. Buttonholes and sideways Motion stitches can be imported
and embroidered with perfection. The process of bringing stitches
individually or as a combination is similar on the 780 and 830. The
BERNINA 780 imports individual stitches by accessing the stitch
folder in the embroidery menu.

 Select the Home Icon

 Select Sewing
 Select Combi
 Select the Decorative Stitch Tab
 Select Menu 601 and Scroll to select Stitch #674
 Select the Decorative Stitch Tab or select the Decorative Stitch
breadcrumb
 Select Menu 901 and expand the window
 Scroll to select stitch #942
 If the last stitch in the combination is not selected, select it
 Select the Connecting Stitches Icon
 Use the Multifunction knobs to align the stitches.
 Tip: Use the stylus or fingertip for moving stitches larger distances,
and the Multifunction knobs to fine tune
 Select the Connecting Stitches Icon to exit the screen
 Open the I and ‘edit the complete combination’ and set pattern re-
peat to 4
 Close the menu
 Select the Home Icon
 Select Embroidery
 Select My Designs Folder and combination
 Embroider the stitches either singly or duplicated

Virtual Positioning

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 Importing Stitches
BERNINA 780 & 830 only

BERNINA 830
Importing stitches into embroidery offers the ability and precision of
embroidering backgrounds of individual stitches and stitch combina-
tions. Buttonholes and sideways Motion stitches can be imported
and embroidery with perfection. The process of bringing stitches
individually or as a combination is similar on the 780 and 830.

• Toggle to Sewing
• Select Combi mode
• Select Decorative Stitch Menu; locate Menu 1113 Tassels
• Select stitch #1119 and #1118
• Select the Multi Function Icon
• Select Connecting Stitches
• Move the design into position using Drag and Drop with stylus or
finger
• Select Green Check to confirm and then the Red X
• Engage Pattern Repeat 5X
• To save this design, select the File Drawers icon
• Select one the folders and save the combination

• Toggle to Embroidery Mode

• Attach # 26 Embroidery Foot
• Select the My Designs folder and select the combination stitch
• Select Duplicate Motif

• Select Horizontal Mirror Image

• Drag and Drop with stylus or finger the first motif; position to the
far left in the hoop.
• Select 2nd design and position to the right and slightly above the
original.
• Touch Retrieve to group the designs together
• Select Virtual Positioning to move the hoop when the design is
repositioned
• Select any point on the design and check the exact placement
of the stitch point within the hoop.
• Select Single Color Motif and deselect Cutting of Jump Stitches.

Virtual Positioning

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 Endless Embroidery
BERNINA 780 & 830 only

Endless embroidery enables you to sew borders and larger embroidery designs
by using registration marks for easy rehooping and needle placement. With
endless embroidery, you are successful every time.

BERNINA 780
 Select Folder 1, Design #11
 Select the Hoop Icon and the Mega Hoop; Close
 Select ‘I’ and rotate; rotate 15º
 Select the I breadcrumb to select another function within the I menu
Additional Notes:
 Select Endless Embroidery You can also use the
 Notice the options, try a few (same explanation as the 830) stitch length knob or the
 Set the design to 4 repeats and select check plus/minus symbols to
 Select the 2nd motif and Mirror Image Left/right change the distance
between motifs
 Select the 4th motif and Mirror Image Left/right
If you do not want to
stitch the registration
marks, deactivate them
by pressing them.
The Endless Embroidery
icon is present
in the sew-out
screen in case
you want to edit
further.

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 Endless Embroidery
BERNINA 780 & 830 only

Endless embroidery enables you to sew borders and larger embroidery designs
by using registration marks for easy rehooping and needle placement. With
endless embroidery, you are successful every time.

Open the desired design.

Access the endless
embroidery icon.

The motif is duplicated in

the optimum number to
fit the hoop.
Reference marks are
also added to be stitched
with the desgn. The
arrow buttons may be
used to add more
reference marks in
different directions if
desired. Note: You only
need 2 reference marks
Additional Notes:
to rehoop successfully. You can also use the
stitch length knob or the
Use the stitch width knob plus/minus symbols to
or the plus/minus symbol change the distance
to increase or decrease between motifs
the number of motifs.
If you do not want to
Touch the center field stitch the registration
to reset. marks, deactivate them
If you increase the by pressing them.
number of motifs to
The Endless Embroidery
extend outside the hoop,
icon is present in
engage the fit to hoop
the sew-out
icon and all motifs are
screen in case
adjusted in size to fit
you want to edit further.
into the hoop.

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 BERNINA 830
Embroidery Functions
EMBROIDERY MOTIF SELECTION
Embroidery Mode -
Select Motifs from Folders

Selecting Alphabets Folder Selecting Motifs Folder Selecting My Designs Folder

USB Stick

EMBROIDERY FUNCTIONS
Return to Selection Menu Change to Embroidery Menu Save

Motif, Color, Sequence by

Leave Active Screen Delete
Number

New Motif Retrieve

Select Hoop Menu

Add Motif Presser Foot Indicator

Duplicate Motif Show Grid Zoom

Rescale Motif Proportionally Visual Positioning Move the Enlarged Design

Rescale Motif in Height or Width Hoop Relocator Motif Center

Rotate Motif Fit to Hoop Change Stitch Type

Mirror Image (Left/Right) Basting Box Embroidery Sequence Control

Mirror Image (Up/Down) Move Hoop Disengage Jump Stitches

Move Motif Park Module Color Numbers

Endless Embroidery Move Hoop to Back Single/Multi-Color Motif

Letter Manipulation Color Information Bar

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 artista 780
Embroidery Functions
EMBROIDERY MOTIF SELECTION
Selection Overview - Selection Overview - Selection Overview - Selection Overview -
Open New Motif Add Motif Save Delete Motifs

Embroidery Computer - USB Stick -

Select Motifs from Folders Select Motifs from Stick

Motifs Folder Alphabet Folder Stitch Patterns Folder My Designs Folder

EMBROIDERY FUNCTIONS
Upper Thread Tension
Confirm Selection Mirror Image (Left/Right) Virtual Positioning

Basting -
Security Program - Needle Leave Active Display Mirror Image (Up/Down)
Motif/Hoop

Alter Characters -
Presser Foot Indicator Move View of Motif Thread Breakage
Word Art

Move View of Motif within

Select Hoop Alter Stitch Type Cut Connecting Stitches
the Hoop

Security Program - Stitch Zoom Plus

Check Hoop & Motif Size Color Numbers
Plate 1 - 5x

Zoom Minus Color

Feed Dog Up/Down Endless Embroidery
1 - 5x Information

Filling of Bobbin Add Embroidery Motif Delete Motif Change Thread Brand

Move Motif Convert Thread

Selection Motif Center
Move Hoop Brand to Another

Edit Rotate Motif Move Hoop to the Left Color Resequence

Alter Motif in
Embroidery Menu Move Hoop to the Back Single/Multi-color Motif
Height or Width

Information Alter Motif Proportionally Park Embroidery Module Embroidery Speed

Back Duplicate Motif Show Grid Embroidery Finish

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 BERNINA 750 QEE
Embroidery Functions

EMBROIDERY MOTIF SELECTION

Embroidery Computer - USB Stick -
Select Motifs from Folders Select Motifs from Stick

Motifs Folder Alphabet Folder My Designs Folder

EMBROIDERY FUNCTIONS
Move View of Motif within
Selection Upper Thread Tension Motif Center
the Hoop

Zoom Plus Security Program -

Return to Selection Menu Virtual Positioning
1 - 5x Needle; Stitch Plate

Zoom Minus Basting -

Edit Presser Foot Indicator
1 - 5x Motif/Hoop

Embroidery Menu Mirror Image (Left/Right) Select Hoop Cut Connecting Stitches

Information Mirror Image (Up/Down) Move Hoop Thread Breakage

Back Move Motif Move Hoop to the Left Color Numbers

Color
Confirm Selection Rotate Motif Move Hoop to the Back
Information

Leave Active Display Alter Motif Proportionally Park Embroidery Module Change Thread Brand

New Motif Save Motif Delete Motif Single/Multi-color Motif

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 BERNINA 580
Embroidery Functions
EMBROIDERY MOTIF SELECTION
Embroidery Computer -
Embroidery Menu USB Stick
Select Motifs from Folders

Selecting Alphabets Folder Selecting Motifs Folder Selecting My Designs Folder

EMBROIDERY FUNCTIONS

Information Confirm Selection Leave Active Display

Back to Previous Display Return to Selection Menu Delete Motif

New Motif Add Motif Duplicate Motif

Zoom Plus Zoom Minus Move Enlarge Motif in Hoop

Rescale Motif Proportionally Rotate Motif Move Motif

Mirror Image (Left/Right) Mirror Image (Up/Down) Alter Stitch Type

Letter Manipulation Save Single/Multi-Color Motif

Color Numbers Change Thread Brand Embroidery Sequence Control

Edit Upper Thread Tension Thread Breakage

Hoop Selection Grid Motif Center

Check Hoop & Motif Size Virtual Positioning Basting Boxes

Move Hoop Embroidery Hoop Movement Move Hoop to Back

Calibrate Embroidery Module Presser Foot Indicator Cut Jump Stitches

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 BERNINA 450E
Embroidery Functions
EMBROIDERY FUNCTIONS
Return to Selection Menu Change to Embroidery Menu Save

New Motif Closes Special Applications Delete

Add Motif Retrieve

Select Hoop

Rescale Motif Proportionally Zoom

Rotate Motif Show Grid Motif Center

Mirror Image (Left/Right) Check To Next Page - Edit 1 / Edit 2

Move Motif Hoop Relocator Color Selection by Number

Motif Size Embroidery Time Color Numbers

Single/Multi-Color Motif Embroidery Sequence Control

Color Motif Display

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 Deco 340
Embroidery Functions
EMBROIDERY MOTIF SELECTION
Embroidery Computer -
Select Motifs from Folders

Select Alphabets Folder Select Design Card USB Stick

Select Personally Saved Move from folder to folder

Designs or page to page

EMBROIDERY FUNCTIONS
Stitching Time
Utility Go to Edit Screen
Total # of colors
Size of Motif
Setup Hoop Selection Hoop / Size of Hoop

Help Jog Keys

Mirror Image (Left/Right)

Hoop Centering New Folder

Mirror Image (Up/Down)

Return Carriage Rotate Motif Font Selection

Image Key—complete or Letter Size—small, medium, and

Magnifier
separated by color large

Jog / Stitch Position / Move Motif Letter Alignment

Stitch Forward / Backward Delete Motif Move Cursor

Carriage to Front Save Motif Letter Delete

Trace Close Upper / Lower case

Disable Thread Cutter OK / Confirm Numbers / Alphabets

Resize Motif Multi-colored Lettering Direction of Text

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