Bernina artista 165 Embroidery Manual de Instruções

1When using an electrical appliance, basic safetyprecautions should always be followed, including thefollowing.Read all instructions before using this

Setting up the machine10Threading the upper threadAttaching the thread spool· raise the needle and presser foot· turn the power switch to «0» (off)· a

3A26Round buttonholes Nos. 54–55 and keyhole buttonholes Nos. 56–58size and type suitable for the fabric selectedcotton or polyesterup (sewing positio

27Buttonholes (all types)size and type suitable for the fabric selectedcotton or polyesterup (sewing position)Buttonhole foot No. 3Stitch counter butt

28 Buttonholesany buttonholesize and type suitable for the fabric selectedcotton or polyesterup (sewing position)Buttonhole foot No. 3Open the program

29Button sewing-on programButton sew-on program No. 60depends on the distance between the holessize and type suitable for the fabric selectedcotton or

30TIPSEyelets· ideal for eyes on soft toys, dolls and puppetsDecorative eyelets· use decorative thread to introduce an attractive elementwhen combined

31Darning, mendingElastic Edges TIPPrevent fabrics stretching ·To prevent the fabric from stretching as it is sewn, reduce the presser foot pressure t

32 Darning, mendingJersey stitch No. 14size and type suitable for the fabric selectedlightweight darning threadup (sewing position)Reverse pattern foo

33DarningSimple Darning Program No. 22 or Reinforced Darning Program No. 23size and type suitable for the fabric selectedlightweight darning threadup

34 DarningStraight stitch No. 1size and type suitable for the fabric selectedlightweight darning threaddown (darning position)Darning foot No. 9 (opti

35Decorative stitchesAny decorative stitch embroidery needle in a size suitable for the fabric selectedcotton or rayon embroideryup (sewing position)R

Setting up the machine11Thread cutterThread cutter on head frame· lower the presser foot and pull boththreads from front to back over the cutter ·the

36Cross stitches Nos. 301–309, 314 or Cross stitch No. 310size and type suitable for the fabric selectedcotton or rayon embroideryup (sewing position)

37Quilt stitchesTIPSPerfect corners· activate Pattern end when approaching corner; whenthe machine stops automatically, sink the needle (ifneeded) and

38TIPPerfect corners· activate Pattern End; when the machine stops automatically, sink the needle (if needed) and pivot the workDecorative quilt stitc

39TIPSFreehand quilting and darning· both techniques are based on the same free-motion principlesThread breaks· usually as a result of sudden or jerky

40TIPSVariations with basic settingsand functions· before starting a newcombination, clear allfunctions previously usedDecorative stitches on singlela

41· the memory capacity is 1023 individual stitch patterns· the memory has 255 banks· each bank can be sub-divided as desired· most practical and deco

42Stitch combination as single repeat · select a memory bank following the directions on the previous page· touch stitch 409 one time· touch stitch 61

43· the memory capacity is 1023 individual stitch patterns· the memory has 255 banks· each bank can be sub-divided as desired· most practical and deco

All stitches are tested and adjusted before the machineleaves the factory; however, shipping and transportingcan affect the setting of the balance fun

45AAuto buttonholes 25Auto round and keyholebuttonholes 26Automatic darning program 33BBalance practical/decorativestitches 44Bar tack program 20Basti

12 Setting up the machineThread tensionThe tension is factory set for best possible sewing resultsusing a 100 weight, 3 ply polyester thread (100/3).

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13Stitch SummaryPractical stitchesDecorative stitchesButtonholesBA_165_engl 16.4.2004 9:34 Uhr Seite 13 030787.52.04_0401_a165_EN

14 Stitch SummaryQuilt stitchesAlphabetsBA_165_engl 16.4.2004 9:34 Uhr Seite 14 030787.52.04_0401_a165_EN

Presser feet15Presser feet19Darning footUse with the feed dogs ina lowered position fordarning, monograms, andfreehand embroidery32BERNINA Special Pre

Practical stitches 16Practical stitches 1 Straight stitchAll non-stretch fabrics. All straightstitch work.2 Zig-zagMost fabric types. All simple zig-z

Practical stitches/Buttonholes 1721 BastingBasting seams, hems, etc.22 Simple darning programAutomatic darning in fine and medium weight fabrics.23 Re

18 General instructionsScreenThe artista is operated with a combination of external buttons andknobs and a touch screen.Switch machine on· power switc

19General instructionsOn screen stitch selection/stitch display/functionsSelect a stitch· touch the stitch of your choice· the stitch is highlighted·

2Choosing a BERNINA Sewing & Embroidery System is a decision which will have a positive impact on your sewing for years to come.Customer satisfact

20 General instructionsStitch selection Confirm and go to next screen· touch OK to confirm· touch esc· the screen displays the selectedstitch· the sel

21General instructionsDecorative stitch button · the decorative stitch menu appears· pattern types can be selected· 5.5 mm decorative stitches· touch

22 FunctionsExternal function buttonsclr (Clear) button ·press the clr button· stitch length, width and needleposition will be returned to basicsettin

23FunctionsSingle Pattern (above needle)·press the pattern end button· machine stops at the end of thenext stitch pattern sewnF (Favorite function) b

24 FunctionsFunction toolbarPattern begin· touch symbol· the needle moves to the beginningof a stitch or stitch combination· field is highlighted but

25FunctionsVertical mirror image· touch symbol· machine sews selected stitch invertical mirror image (up/down –determined by the sewing direction) · c

26 FunctionsFunctions in SetupPersonal program· touch symbol· personal screen appearsApplications:· quick method to open personalprogramReset· touch s

27FunctionsEdit memory contents· touch symbol· correct, edit stitches, letters ornumbers to the left of the cursor· insert functions, mirror image· to

28 FunctionsLetter size· appears in toolbar when any letteror character of one of threestyles of alphabets is selected· touch one or more times· one h

29Messages/ButtonholesMessagesMESSAGE RESPONSEPlease check the upper thread. Check to see if the needle thread has run out or hasbroken. Rethread the

Contents3Safety InstructionsForewordDetails of the machineSetting up the machineStitch SummaryPresser feetPractical stitches/buttonholesGeneral instru

303AButtonholes57 Keyhole buttonhole –pointed bartack58 Keyhole buttonhole –horizontalbartack62 Eyelet –straight stitch61 Eyelet –narrow zigzag· machi

31ButtonholesAutomatic buttonholes (round and keyhole)Sewing the first straight stitches· the sewn section will be displayedon the screen (to the righ

32 ButtonholesAutomatic buttonhole (standard and stretch)Length calculated from buttonStitch counter buttonholes (all types)The first bead of the butt

33Buttonholes1st bead length· sew the first bead, stopping themachine at the desired buttonholelength·press and release the quick reversebutton on the

343AButtonholesButtonhole in Long Term MemoryOne buttonhole of each type may besaved in special buttonhole memorybanks. This does not affect thestanda

35ButtonholesSewing a 4-step buttonhole· touch “1”· sew the 1st bead· stop the machine at the desiredlength· touch “2”· machine sews the keyhole or ey

36Button sew-on programButtonholesStraight stitched buttonholes areparticularly useful for reinforcingsatin stitched buttonholes on all softand loosel

37Buttonholes/Alphabets/NumbersEyelet programEyelets· select eyelet· 61 zig-zag eyelet· 62 straight stitch eyeletSewing the eyelet· machine stops auto

38Programming letters/numbersAlphabets/Numbers/MemoryProgramming· open memory· touch to select letter· the letter appears in memory· the cursor moves

39Programming stitchesProgramming· select the desired stitch· make any desired adjustments tostitch width, stitch length, andneedle position· open the

Details 4Details of the machineFront viewBack view12345678111214151618192022212426272830232517313532910133334373839364929BA_165_engl 16.4.2004 9:34

40 MemoryBack to stitch screen· touch esc· the screen reverts to the stitchscreen which includes the selectedstitch· the selected stitch is activated(

41MemoryMemory Sub-division VerticalMirror ImageBalanceLetter SizePattern ExtendView memory contentsView memory contents· touch check· the memory cont

42 MemoryOpen individual memoryReturning to a previouslyprogrammed memory bank · open memory by pressing theexternal mem button· touch mem 1 on the fu

43MemoryMemory sub-divisionMemory sub-division· the contents of a memory can besub-divided as desired, e.g. name,street, town, etc. by using the editf

44Decorative quilt stitchesQuilt stitches· selection of various stitches whichare particularly suitable for quilting,piecing, applique, and crazypatch

45BalanceAll stitches are checked and fullyadjusted before the machine leavesthe factory.Different fabrics, threads, stabilizers,and interfacings can

46 Help ProgramHelpThe Help program provides on-screenexplanations about individual stitchesand all functions, eliminating theneed to refer regularly

47Tutorial/Creative ConsultantTutorialInformation·a clock on the screen shows thatthe computer is searching for thedesired information·information abo

48 Tutorial/Creative ConsultantBack to selected stitch· touch OK to confirm · the machine will automatically goto the appropriate practical stitchscre

49Smart FunctionSmart FunctionSometimes you have to interrupt atask at hand to complete anotherpiece of sewing which must be donebefore you can carry

Details 5Bobbin coverStitch plateAttachment base for optional accessoriesDarning ring connectionPresser footNeedle clampThread guideNeedle threaderThr

50 Setup-ProgramSetup ProgramThe Setup program allows you topersonalize the screen to suit yourown requirements and preferences.You can change basic s

51Setup-ProgramPersonal ProgramSetup·press the external Setup button· menu appears· touch Personal Program· Personal Program screen appears Personal p

52 Setup-ProgramInserting the second stitch·press the external Buttonholebutton· touch the round buttonhole (stitch 54)Personal screen· screen changes

53Setup-ProgramDeleting stitches from the Personal ProgramSetup menu·press the external Setup button,menu appears· select personal programPersonal scr

54 Setup-ProgramInsert function·a removed function can bereinstated at any time· select Motor Speed in the upperrows· touch the down arrow· the functi

55Setup-Program· the programmed function isdisplayed on the screen to the rightof the needle stop position symbol· it can be reprogrammed in the samem

56 Setup-ProgramBeeperSetup menu·press the external Setup button,menu appears· touch Beeper· beeper menu appearsAudio signals· audio signals can be ap

57Setup-ProgramSave and close· touch OK to confirm the change· touch esc to return to the Setupmenu· touch esc to return to the lastselected stitch me

58 Setup-ProgramSwitch light on/off· touch on· light will be on continuously whenmachine is turned on· touch off· light will not come on at allSewing

59Setup-ProgramVersion InformationThe version screen shows informationabout the version of software loadedinto the sewing machine and embroi-dery modu

Setting up the machine6Carrying case· protects from dust and dirt· compartment for accessoriesAccessories· foot control· instruction manual· power cab

60 Setup-ProgramService Screen· service screen appears· select screen· select this screen if the on-screenbuttons do not react properly whenselected (

61Setup-ProgramSave and close·Touch OK – close the screen·Touch esc – close Setup·Touch check in Layout 1 – closeembroidery hoop adjustmentSetup menu·

62 eco function/Optional accessorieseco (ecology) functionThe green eco (ecology) functionbutton on the front of the machinesaves energy when the mach

63Optional accessoriesEmbroidery module (optional accessory)Embroidery module (optionalaccessory)The embroidery module is a wonder-ful addition to you

64 Optional accessoriesartista Embroidery Software (optional accessory) Inserting the card· turn the sewing machine off· insert the card into the slot

65Optional accessories/Needle, thread, fabric feedConnection cable· turn the machine off beforeattaching the cable· insert the cable into the appropri

Needle, thread, fabric feed66Special materials are easier to sew if the appropriate needle is used. Special needles areavailable at your BERNINA deale

Needle, thread, fabric feed67Feed-dog and fabric feedHeight compensation toolFeed-dog and sewing cornersLet the fabric feed evenly!Holding back will r

Cleaning and Maintenance68CleaningReplacing the Sewing LightIf the machine is stored in a cold room, itshould be brought to a warm room about1 hour be

Troubleshooting69Trouble shootingIn most cases you will be able to identify and remedyfaults by checking the following.Check whether:· the upper and l

Setting up the machine7Larger sewing surface· the sewing tableincreases the sewingsurface·free arm for largertubular items such aspant legs and waistb

70 Glossary of termsGlossary of termscheck · to preview the contents of a memory bankclr (clear) ·remove or restore settings, back to basic settingscu

71IndexIndexAAccessory box 6Alphabets/numbers 37–38·alter size 37·programming 38Alphabet programming functions 28BBalance 45Bobbin – winding, insertin

72 IndexPresser feet, special 15, 63Presser foot pressure 11Presser foot, changing 9Presser foot indicator 19Programming letters/numbers 38QQuilt stit

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1ContentsStraight stitch, Zig-zagAltered memory Practical stitch seamsSewing knitsZippersLong stitch functionBasting stitchBlind hemElastic, cordBarta

2 Straight stitchStraight stitchStraight stitch · the machine is ready to sew as soon as it is turned on· after the welcome screen (3 seconds), the ma

Straight stitch 3Securing stitchSecuring program· for all fabrics· secures beginning and end of seam·reverse stitching is exactly on top of the seam,p

4 Straight stitchNarrow edge stitchingNeedle position· left for outer edge· right for inner edgePresser foot· Blindstitch foot No. 5Outer edge· place

Zig-zag 5Zig-zag applications· for all fabric types· for finishing raw edges· for decorative workStitch selection· touch stitch No. 2Screen· suggests

Setting up the machine8To remove· raise the needle· turn power switch to 0· open the accessory boxcover· open the bobbin cover· grasp the latch of the

6Altered Memory· for all stitches and fabrics· altered stitch length and width settings are savedautomatically· sew a stitch (e.g. zig-zag stitch)· se

7Practical stitch seamsOpen seamsSeams which are pressed open· seam allowance width as wide as desired· seam lies flat· seam does not stretchSuggested

8Triple Straight Stitch No. 680–90 universal or jeanspolyesterup (sewing position)Reverse pattern foot No. 1Jeans foot No. 8Open seam· durable seam f

9Practical stitch seamsTIPSKnits and jersey· use a new needle to prevent damaging the fabric fibersSewing stretch fabrics· if necessary use a stretch

10Stretch Overlock No. 13 or Reinforced Overlock No. 19universal, ballpoint, or stretch as neededcotton or polyesterup (sewing position)Reverse patter

11Practical stitch hemsPreparation· fold and press hem; baste if desiredSewing· sew hem at desired depth (right side)· trim excess fabric (wrong side)

12Start with a new needle· blunt needles can damage knitsUse a stretch needle (130/705 H-S) if necessary· the needle point slides easily between the f

13Sewing knitsTIPNeedle stop down· needle stays in fabric when you stop to adjust theribbing on curves (neck edge, armholes)Vari-overlock No. 3size an

14Straight stitch No. 1size and type suitable for the type of fabric selectedcotton or polyesterup (sewing position)Zipper foot No. 4far right or far

15Long stitchStraight stitch No. 1 or Triple Straight Stitch No. 6size and type suitable for the fabric selectedcotton or polyester3.5 mm – 5 mmup (se

Setting up the machine9Changing the presser foot· raise the needle andpresser foot· turn power switch to “0”Attaching the presser foot· guide the foot

16Basting stitchTIPSSecuring a basted seam · to secure basting stitches, sew a few normal lengthstraight stitches at the beginning and end of the seam

517Blind hemTIPFine stitch width adjustment· guide the raw edge along the guide on the foot to keepthe stitch depth evenBlindstitch No. 9size and type

18Universal stitch No. 15depends on width of elastictype and size to suit the fabric selectedcotton or polyesterup (sewing position)Reverse pattern fo

19Elastic, cordTIPPreventing elastic from stretching too much· avoid over-stretching the elastic; adjust the presser footpressure to suit the fabric.R

20 Bar tack programBartack program No. 24 or Buttonhole bartack No. 25size and type to suit the fabric selectedcotton, polyester, or rayonup (sewing p

21ButtonholesThread tension· thread the finger of the bobbin case· the bobbin tension will be slightly tighter than normal· this gives a slightly roun

22Corded Buttonhole· gimp cord reinforces buttonholes and enhances theirappearance· the loop of the cord should be at the end of thebuttonhole most su

23ButtonholesHooking the cord in the automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A· insert the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole· raise the presser foot· g

24Straight stitch buttonholes No. 59size and type suitable for the fabric selectedcotton or polyesterup (sewing position)Buttonhole foot No. 3 or Aut

3A25ButtonholesButtonhole (all types)size and type suitable for the fabric selectedcotton or polyesterup (sewing position)Automatic buttonhole foot No