Bernina artista 165 Embroidery Instruction Manual

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10 General operating instructionsMenu· the main menu appears with 2 options:· embroidery module· embroidery cardTo activate the embroidery module· tou

11General operating instructionsEmbroidery functionsStarting embroidery with the quickreverse button on the head frame· start by pressing the quick re

12 General operating instructionsMemory·press external “mem” button·a special memory screen opens· Single motifs or combinations canbe saved, opened o

13General operating instructionsDirectional Arrows*· found in layout 1· touch an arrow· the activated motif will be moved inthe direction selected· to

14 General operating instructionsAdjust the density· found in layout 2· touch the left field· this increases the stitch density(more stitches)· touch

Messages 15The following messages may appear on the screen ofthe artista sewing computer during certain operations.They are reminders, warnings, or co

Messages16MESSAGECard exchange was not accepted. Possible loss of data!Please refer to your instruction manual beforeexchanging cards.Your personal de

Embroidery stabilizers 17Embroidery stabilizersPerfect embroidery should lie ab-solutely flat on the fabric withoutpulling or puckering. The best way

18 Embroidery stabilizers/Embroidery hoopsSpray starch· spray starch is ideal for stiffeningfine, soft or loosely woven fabrics· spray the area to be

19Embroidery hoopsAttaching the embroidery hoopNeedle and presser foot· raise the needle and presser foot· hold the hoop with the right side ofthe fab

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20 Embroidery Hoops/Embroidering motifs, letters, and numbersHoop codingStarting the motif· attach the hoop to the embroiderymodule· select the desire

21Embroidering motifs, letters, and numbersLetters· the letters of the selected styleappear on the screen· scroll to view all letters and numbers· mem

22 Starting to embroider/Motifs and functionsStarting to embroiderStarting to embroider with the quickreverse button· lower the presser foot·press the

23Motifs and functionsEmbroidery screen· after selecting a motif, the embro-idery screen with color selection andsequence appears· the selected motif

24 Motifs and functionsSingle color motifsSingle color· touch the brush symbolEmbroider the motif in one color· the motif will be embroidered inone co

25Motifs and functionsRetrieving the motif· when the motif has been moved tothe position of your choice, you canretrieve it· touch “show”· the hourgla

26Check sizeCheck motif size· open Layout 1 screen· touch check symbol· the embroidery hoop moves to theback so that the hoop coding canbe registered

27Motifs and functionsMirror image (horizontal)Horizontal mirror image· open Layout 1 screen· touch the mirror symbol· the motif will be shown in mirr

28 Motifs and functionsHorizontal and vertical adjustments Horizontal adjustmentsReduce or increase the motif width · open Layout 2 screen· touch the

29Motifs and functionsAltering the stitch densityAltering the stitch density (e.g. when using fine or thick threads)· open Layout 2 screen· touch the

ContentsSafety instructionsForewordDetails of the embroidery moduleStandard and optional accessories (artista 165/170/180)Connecting the embroidery mo

30Convert Stitches•Long stitch:alternates from one side to the other•Straight stitch (fill stitch): consecutive stitches at regularintervalsThe embroi

31On-screen editingCombining motifs and/or lettersMotifs can be combined in the artistaembroidery module to create completely new designs. Motifs canb

32 On-screen editingTemporary save· touch “temporary save”; the hour-glass will flash· the lettering is stored in a tempo-rary memory· the motif is in

33On-screen editing· the combination design will appearon-screen· to sew without saving, press thestart button and stitch the design· if working with

34On-screen editing/Saving motifsArched letteringUse the rotating feature of the editfunction to create arched lettering.· following the directions on

35Saving motifs/Deleting dataSaving motifs on memory cardsBernina memory cards (blank)· blank cards can be purchased fromyour Bernina®dealer· motifs,

36 Deleting data/Free-arm embroideryMemory screen· open the memory screen (touchexternal “mem” button)· either the embroidery module function or the e

37Thread breakage during embroideryThread breakage during embroiderySometimes the upper thread can either break or run out while you areembroidering.

38 Embroidery Threads /Embroidery motifs-SummaryEmbroidery threadsProfessionally digitized designs arenormally digitized for 40-weightthread which can

39Optional AccessoriesOptional accessoriesSmall hoopFor use with the Free arm adapter, it is useful for small and/or tubular areassuch as pant legs, s

DetailsEmbroidery surfaceEmbroidery armEmbroidery hoop connectionAccessory boxConnecting lug rightConnecting lug centerSewing computer connection cabl

04/01 EN 008 904 55 04 40 IndexAAccessories, optional 5, 39Accessories, standard 5Adjusting the hoop 19Artista embroidery software 39Artlink software

Details 5Standard accessories- Large embroidery hoop and template (200 mm x 155 mm)- Medium embroidery hoop and template (130 mm x 100 mm)- Embroidery

Connecting the embroidery moduleAttaching the module to the sewing computer6Attaching the module to the sewing computer·turn the sewing computer off·r

Connecting the embroidery moduleThe adapter is used for embroidering tubular items (sleeves, trousers, socks, etc.) on the free arm of thesewing compu

8 General operating instructionsPreparing the sewing computer for embroidery11414125 20 15585810 10 15 20 25Presser foot no. 15 for embroidery· attach

9General operating instructionsAdjusting the thread tensionSee sewing computer instructionmanualThe artista 180 is equipped withautomatic thread tensi