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... to embroider Mega-Hoop Stitch summary Index 59 60-62 63-67 67-69 70 70-71 72-77 78 79-80 81-83 Contents 3 4 - 22 23 - 29 30 - 56 59 - 80 84 - 85 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN Your sewing computer Accessories Details aurora 430 / 440 QE / 450 Setting up the embroidery ...computer Important embroidery information Embroidery operating requirements Bernina embroidery software Software -
... to embroider Mega-Hoop Stitch summary Index 59 60-62 63-67 67-69 70 70-71 72-77 78 79-80 81-83 Contents 3 4 - 22 23 - 29 30 - 56 59 - 80 84 - 85 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN Your sewing computer Accessories Details aurora 430 / 440 QE / 450 Setting up the embroidery ...computer Important embroidery information Embroidery operating requirements Bernina embroidery software Software -
User Guide
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... • slide-on table • seam guide for slide-on table • Instructional presentation CD-ROM • Stitch-pattern card 1 A aurora 430 / 440 QE 2 11 A B B aurora 450 Presser feet* 1430/440 , 1C450 Reverse pattern foot Straight stitch Practical and decorative stitch Quilt stitch • Eyelets • Securing 2430 , 2A450 Overlock foot Overlock seam, Overlock hem, Narrow satin...
... • slide-on table • seam guide for slide-on table • Instructional presentation CD-ROM • Stitch-pattern card 1 A aurora 430 / 440 QE 2 11 A B B aurora 450 Presser feet* 1430/440 , 1C450 Reverse pattern foot Straight stitch Practical and decorative stitch Quilt stitch • Eyelets • Securing 2430 , 2A450 Overlock foot Overlock seam, Overlock hem, Narrow satin...
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... view (Head frame) 45 44 48 49 50 51 46 47 52 Side view (handwheel) 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN Details 9 Front view 1 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Attachment base for special accessories 4 Darning hoop connection 5 Presser foot 6 Needle clamp 7 Thread guide 8 Needle threader 9 Thread take-up cover ...10 Thread path 11 Thread take-up 12 Holder for stitch card 13 Bobbin winder with on /off switch and thread cutter 14 Stitch selection buttons 15 «clr» (clear) button 16 #-button (hash) 17 Stitch width buttons 18 Stitch length buttons 19 «mem» (Memory / Operating...
... view (Head frame) 45 44 48 49 50 51 46 47 52 Side view (handwheel) 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN Details 9 Front view 1 Bobbin cover 2 Stitch plate 3 Attachment base for special accessories 4 Darning hoop connection 5 Presser foot 6 Needle clamp 7 Thread guide 8 Needle threader 9 Thread take-up cover ...10 Thread path 11 Thread take-up 12 Holder for stitch card 13 Bobbin winder with on /off switch and thread cutter 14 Stitch selection buttons 15 «clr» (clear) button 16 #-button (hash) 17 Stitch width buttons 18 Stitch length buttons 19 «mem» (Memory / Operating...
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... push lever to the right • the feed dog is lowered simultaneously • the feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn Attaching the presser foot lifter • insert the lever into extension table guides from left or right • can adjust the ...FHS if necessary. Raising and lowering the presser foot • knee-operated presser foot lever to an authorized BERNINA dealer! your hands remain free to the center needle position 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN Larger sewing surface • the slide-on table! The sewing ...
... push lever to the right • the feed dog is lowered simultaneously • the feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn Attaching the presser foot lifter • insert the lever into extension table guides from left or right • can adjust the ...FHS if necessary. Raising and lowering the presser foot • knee-operated presser foot lever to an authorized BERNINA dealer! your hands remain free to the center needle position 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN Larger sewing surface • the slide-on table! The sewing ...
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... the sewing computer. medium ball point Needle scarf Flat shank Shank length Needle/thread combination In order to the thread. This could lead to skipped stitches and damage to check the needle/thread compatibility, the correct size thread must correspond with the correct size needle. 18 Important facts about thread and... right combination of thread and needle optimum sewing results are the guidelines: replace needle when starting a new sewing project. The following are achieved. Needle summary BERNINA requires needle system 130/705 H.
... the sewing computer. medium ball point Needle scarf Flat shank Shank length Needle/thread combination In order to the thread. This could lead to skipped stitches and damage to check the needle/thread compatibility, the correct size thread must correspond with the correct size needle. 18 Important facts about thread and... right combination of thread and needle optimum sewing results are the guidelines: replace needle when starting a new sewing project. The following are achieved. Needle summary BERNINA requires needle system 130/705 H.
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.... 155 (440) or 126 • select stitch, e.g. Memory 27 aurora 430 / 440 QE aurora 450 Example A: Example A: Sewing a stitch combination conti- Functions - stitch No. 95, press the stitch, e.g. No. 155 • activate Mirror image, program mirrored stitch No. 155 • sew stitch combination, the stitches alternate (original and mirror image) • sew stitch combination, the stitches alternate (original and mirror image) Decorative...
.... 155 (440) or 126 • select stitch, e.g. Memory 27 aurora 430 / 440 QE aurora 450 Example A: Example A: Sewing a stitch combination conti- Functions - stitch No. 95, press the stitch, e.g. No. 155 • activate Mirror image, program mirrored stitch No. 155 • sew stitch combination, the stitches alternate (original and mirror image) • sew stitch combination, the stitches alternate (original and mirror image) Decorative...
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... etc. • programming several words: • to insert a space, select ( _ ) • program, using • program the next word • if adjustments are made to the stitch length or width, all programmed letters and/or numbers will be affected • if only single letters or numbers are to be altered, each letter...; during the process of saving an hourglass is visible on the display • trim connecting threads Block capitals A Double block capitals A Script (Italics) Kyrillic capitals (450) 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN
... etc. • programming several words: • to insert a space, select ( _ ) • program, using • program the next word • if adjustments are made to the stitch length or width, all programmed letters and/or numbers will be affected • if only single letters or numbers are to be altered, each letter...; during the process of saving an hourglass is visible on the display • trim connecting threads Block capitals A Double block capitals A Script (Italics) Kyrillic capitals (450) 032907.52.04_1103_a430_a440_a450_EN
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... darning area • if the darning becomes distorted, correct with straight stitch forward Darning program Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: 430: Darning program No. 18 440 QE: Darning program No. 20 450: Darning program No. 22 size and type suitable for the fabric selected... darning thread up Presser foot: 430 / 440 QE: Reverse pattern foot No. 1 450: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Securing stitch • for all fabrics • secures beginning and end of seam Sewing long seams • quicker securing at beginning...
... darning area • if the darning becomes distorted, correct with straight stitch forward Darning program Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: 430: Darning program No. 18 440 QE: Darning program No. 20 450: Darning program No. 22 size and type suitable for the fabric selected... darning thread up Presser foot: 430 / 440 QE: Reverse pattern foot No. 1 450: Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Securing stitch • for all fabrics • secures beginning and end of seam Sewing long seams • quicker securing at beginning...
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...acoustic tone will beep indicating beeper activation • an acoustic tone beeps to indicate the sewing computer is selected • select straight stitch first • lower the feed dog • presser foot pressure must be reduced depending on the fabric type and thickness •...; slide the sole down the groove at maximum motor speed • sewing with soft, slightly damp cloth. button • short securing stitch sequence will be automatically deactivated & When exceeding a certain speed, adhering to restart the BSR mode and continue the quilting Securing function (only...
...acoustic tone will beep indicating beeper activation • an acoustic tone beeps to indicate the sewing computer is selected • select straight stitch first • lower the feed dog • presser foot pressure must be reduced depending on the fabric type and thickness •...; slide the sole down the groove at maximum motor speed • sewing with soft, slightly damp cloth. button • short securing stitch sequence will be automatically deactivated & When exceeding a certain speed, adhering to restart the BSR mode and continue the quilting Securing function (only...
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... No. 14 Round buttonhole with square end No. 15 Keyhole buttonhole No. 16 Keyhole buttonhole with tapered end No. 17 Heirloom buttonhole No. 18 Straight stitch buttonhole #VUUPOIPMFTBSFOPUPOMZQSBDUJDBM DMPTVSFT UIFZDBOBMTPCFVTFEGPSB EFDPSBUJWFFGGFDU 1SFQBSBUJPO 2&UISFBEUIFMPXFSUISFBEJO UIFGJOHFSPGUIF...
... No. 14 Round buttonhole with square end No. 15 Keyhole buttonhole No. 16 Keyhole buttonhole with tapered end No. 17 Heirloom buttonhole No. 18 Straight stitch buttonhole #VUUPOIPMFTBSFOPUPOMZQSBDUJDBM DMPTVSFT UIFZDBOBMTPCFVTFEGPSB EFDPSBUJWFFGGFDU 1SFQBSBUJPO 2&UISFBEUIFMPXFSUISFBEJO UIFGJOHFSPGUIF...
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...bead forward up to the length mark, stop the sewing computer at the keyhole • press the Quick reverse button 4. sew straight stitch forwards, stop the sewing computer • press the Quick reverse button 4. sew the top bartack and the second bead, stop the... button 2. sew the bottom bartack and securing stitches 1. sew straight stitch forwards and stop the sewing computer at the first stitch (buttonhole begin ) • press the Quick reverse button 5. sew reverse straight stitch, stop the sewing computer at the first stitch (buttonhole begin ) • press the Quick...
...bead forward up to the length mark, stop the sewing computer at the keyhole • press the Quick reverse button 4. sew straight stitch forwards, stop the sewing computer • press the Quick reverse button 4. sew the top bartack and the second bead, stop the... button 2. sew the bottom bartack and securing stitches 1. sew straight stitch forwards and stop the sewing computer at the first stitch (buttonhole begin ) • press the Quick reverse button 5. sew reverse straight stitch, stop the sewing computer at the first stitch (buttonhole begin ) • press the Quick...
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...subsequent buttonholes will be sewn to exactly the same length (without pressing the Quick reverse button) the sewing computer sews reverse straight stitch automatically & Deleting the programming Press the «clr»-button to press the Quick reverse button) 1. Programming the standard and... display = the buttonhole length is programmed 2. the first bartack 4. sews second bead in reverse 4. the second bartack and securing stitches • sewing computer stops and returns automatically to buttonhole begin • all subsequent buttonholes will be sewn to exactly the same...
...subsequent buttonholes will be sewn to exactly the same length (without pressing the Quick reverse button) the sewing computer sews reverse straight stitch automatically & Deleting the programming Press the «clr»-button to press the Quick reverse button) 1. Programming the standard and... display = the buttonhole length is programmed 2. the first bartack 4. sews second bead in reverse 4. the second bartack and securing stitches • sewing computer stops and returns automatically to buttonhole begin • all subsequent buttonholes will be sewn to exactly the same...
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... or longer as required with the handwheel and adjust stitch width if necessary • sew the securing stitches; 56 Eyelet / Button sew-on program Eyelets Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: 430: Straight stitch eyelet No. 17 440 QE: Straight stitch eyelet No. 19 450: Straight stitch eyelet No. 21 440 QE: Narrow zig-zag eyelet...
... or longer as required with the handwheel and adjust stitch width if necessary • sew the securing stitches; 56 Eyelet / Button sew-on program Eyelets Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: 430: Straight stitch eyelet No. 17 440 QE: Straight stitch eyelet No. 19 450: Straight stitch eyelet No. 21 440 QE: Narrow zig-zag eyelet...
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... with this color (see page 76. ry time of the motif selected • display of the total stitch count of the motif selected Color summary • each color of the motif is stitched. Software EC on PC 73 Motif size • display of the motif name, width and height in ...thread brand / thread number / color number • position of the current color / total number of all colors • embroidery time of this color • total stitch count of the color selected • double-click on a color = the embroidery process can be done with «F3» on the computer keyboard •...
... with this color (see page 76. ry time of the motif selected • display of the total stitch count of the motif selected Color summary • each color of the motif is stitched. Software EC on PC 73 Motif size • display of the motif name, width and height in ...thread brand / thread number / color number • position of the current color / total number of all colors • embroidery time of this color • total stitch count of the color selected • double-click on a color = the embroidery process can be done with «F3» on the computer keyboard •...
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... Patchwork foot Power cable Connection Power switch Practical stitches Basting stitch Blind hem Darning program Edge-stitching Flat joining seam Manual darning Overlock seams Overview Patchwork Securing program Stitch selection Straight stitch Triple straight stitch Zig-zag stitch Zipper Presser foot Display 5 10 10 42 42...on table 11 Spool discs 5 Spool pin Horizontal spool pin 12 Supplementary spool pin 13, 14 Stabilizer Stitch patterns Display Overview Selecting Stitch plate Attaching/removing Cleaning Optional accessories 49 23 81-83 29 20 57 7, 61 T Thread Embroidery related...
... Patchwork foot Power cable Connection Power switch Practical stitches Basting stitch Blind hem Darning program Edge-stitching Flat joining seam Manual darning Overlock seams Overview Patchwork Securing program Stitch selection Straight stitch Triple straight stitch Zig-zag stitch Zipper Presser foot Display 5 10 10 42 42...on table 11 Spool discs 5 Spool pin Horizontal spool pin 12 Supplementary spool pin 13, 14 Stabilizer Stitch patterns Display Overview Selecting Stitch plate Attaching/removing Cleaning Optional accessories 49 23 81-83 29 20 57 7, 61 T Thread Embroidery related...