Bernina 180E owner's manual: Functions

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Balance

• touch symbol to open balance screen
• correct forwards and reverse stitches
• correct sideways motion stitches

Applications:

• adapting practical and decorative stitches to various types of fabrics
• altering decorative stitches for a new look
• adapting buttonholes to different fabrics
• adapting sideways motion stitches to different fabrics

Note: There are two additional functions, Tension and Hemstitch Needle Limitation, available for placement on the function toolbar (see Functions in Setup, page 26). These can be placed on the toolbar using the Setup program (see page 59).

Clear All

• clears all settings that were changed except those that were changed using the Setup program
• returns to default settings
• Settings affected:
  • Continuous Reverse
  • Long Stitch
  • Pattern End
  • Securing Function
  • Horizontal Mirror Image
  • Vertical Mirror Image
  • Pattern Extend
  • Balance
  • Stitch Length
  • Stitch Width
  • Needle Position
  • Half Pattern
  • Double Needle Limitation
  • Hemstitch Needle Limitation
  • Needle Stop Position
  • Motor Speed
  • Alphabet Size
  • Monogram Size
  • Stored Buttonholes
  • Tension Function

Functions in Setup

The functions below are found in the Setup program of the artista sewing machine. They are accessed by pressing the external Setup button on the front of the machine and then touching Functions on the screen. These functions are used when setting the features and functions of the machine to your personal requirements.

Personal program

• touch symbol
• personal screen appears

Applications:

• quick method to open personal program

Back to basic settings

• touch symbol
• personal settings are reverted to basic settings

Delete functions

• touch symbol
• delete functions

Insert functions

• touch symbol
• insert functions

The functions below are available in the Setup program of the artista sewing machine. They are sewing functions used from the sewing screens; however, they will not show up on the toolbar at the lower edge of the screen unless specifically placed there. For more information, see pages 59–60.

Tension

• will not show up on the function toolbar unless it is inserted by the user
• can be installed in the Setup program
• touch symbol to access tension screen
• tension changes affect the selected stitch only
• visual change of setting appears on the tension screen
• default setting shown by a fine line
• touch reset to return to basic settings (factory setting or values selected in Setup)

Hemstitch (wing) needle limitation

• will not show up on the function toolbar unless it is inserted by the user
• can be installed in the Setup program
• the stitch width is limited automatically
• needle position is limited to center
• prevents the needle from hitting the presser foot or stitch plate, avoiding needle breakage

Application:

• hemstitching
• decorative stitching

Functions

Functions in Memory

The following functions become available along the lower portion of the screen when the external memory button is pressed to access the memory feature.

Check · touch symbol · memory contents are displayed

Application: · check and correct memory contents

Delete · touch symbol · delete individual stitches or letters to the left of the cursor · delete stitch combinations

Applications: · corrections in memory · delete complete memories

Select memory · the opened memory bank is displayed with its number · touch to display the contents of the memory bank · touch esc to close the memory bank · leave memory: press external mem button

Applications: · working in memory · saving stitch combinations

Store · touch symbol · saves individual stitches, stitch combinations and letters

Application: · saving programs

Scroll left · touch symbol one or several times · memory contents are scrolled backward

Scroll right · touch symbol one or several times · memory contents are scrolled forward

Edit memory contents · touch symbol · delete stitches, letters or numbers to the left of the cursor · insert new stitches and/or functions · touch symbol again to close edit

Application: · correcting, changing memory contents

Functions in Editing

The following functions become available in the center of the screen when the edit function is selected. All functions on the toolbar (except del) will become inactive when the edit function is selected and will reactivate when the edit function is closed.

Motor speed · touch symbol one or more times to select speed · selected speed is displayed · full speed is 880 stitches per minute (unless the basic setting has been changed in the Setup program) · reduces or increases the sewing speed 1/4 at a time (1/4, 2/4, 3/4, /₄)

Securing function · touch symbol · the end of the last stitch in the memory will be secured with 3–4 tiny stitches · can be inserted between stitches in the memory

Memory sub-division · touch symbol · the memory has up to 255 sections or banks · each bank can be subdivided as desired · total memory (all banks together) holds 1023 stitches

Long stitch · touch symbol · machine sews every second stitch (max. stitch length 10 mm)

Tension · touch symbol to access tension screen · tension changes affect the selected stitch only · visual change of setting on tension screen · default setting shown by a fine line · touch reset to return to basic settings (factory setting or values selected in Setup)

Horizontal mirror image · touch symbol · machine sews selected stitch in horizontal mirror image · alteration of selected stitch is shown on-screen

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Vertical mirror image · touch symbol · machine sews selected stitch in vertical mirror image · alteration of selected stitch is shown on-screen

Pattern Extend 2-5x · touch one or more times · the numbers 2-5 appear depending on the type of stitch selected · the length of selected stitch will be increased by 2-5 times · the stitch density is not affected · lengthened stitches can be programmed in memory

Balance · touch symbol to open balance screen · correct forwards and reverse stitches · correct sideways motion stitches

Letter size · touch one or more times · one half of field is highlighted · the gray section visually indicates the letter size: large (9 mm) or small (6 mm)

Monogram sizes · appears in editing in place of Letter Size function when a monogram is selected · when monograms are selected, size 1 = 30 mm is automatically activated · touch symbol – the middle field is activated (2 = 20 mm) · touch symbol again – the right field is activated (3 = 15 mm)

Buttonhole program functions

The functions below appear on the function toolbar at the lower edge of the screen when any buttonhole (stitches 51–62) is selected.

Buttonhole length – direct length entry · touch symbol to open number screen · enter button size (diameter + thickness) in mm

Application: · use this method if you know the size of your button

Buttonhole length – on screen measurement · touch symbol to open measuring screen · hold button to bottom lower left corner of screen and use the stitch width knob to measure it · buttonhole length will be programmed with 2 mm added automatically

Application: · simple method to determine buttonhole size

Manual buttonhole · touch symbol · follow procedure (4–6 steps, depending on buttonhole type)

Application: · for individual manually sewn buttonholes · to repair existing buttonholes

Stitch counter buttonhole · select buttonhole · touch symbol · stitch counter buttonhole will be activated

Alphabet program functions

One of the following functions will appear in the lower left corner of the screen when a letter of an alphabet or monogram is selected. It will reduce the number of normal functions shown on the toolbar by one, causing it to be hidden.

Letter size · appears in toolbar when any letter or character of one of four styles of alphabets is selected · touch one or more times · one half of field is highlighted · the gray section visually indicates the letter size: large (9 mm) or small (6 mm)

Applications: · size selection · works in memory (letters do not have to be reprogrammed but can be resized using the edit function)

Monogram size · appears in toolbar when any letter of the monogram alphabet is selected · touch once or twice to select · the number selected will be highlighted · monogram sizes are 1 = 30, 2 = 20, 3 = 15 mm

Application: · size selection

Messages

The following messages may appear on the screen of the artista sewing machine during certain operations. They are reminders, warnings, or confirmations about the function or stitch being selected. Below is a list of the messages pertaining to the sewing machine (see embroidery manual for messages that pertain to the embroidery module) and the appropriate responses.

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Buttonholes

Buttonholes are practical closures which can also be used for a decorative effect. The artista 180 provides a very versatile selection.

Buttonholes/Button sewing on program/eyelets · press the external Buttonhole button (to the right of screen) · screen shows an overview of all buttonhole and eyelet types · 51 standard · 52 narrow (heirloom) · 53 stretch · 54 round with normal bartack · 55 round with horizontal bartack · 56 keyhole with normal bartack · 57 keyhole with pointed bartack · 58 keyhole with horizontal bartack

All buttonholes can be sewn and programmed in a variety of ways.

· 59 straight stitch buttonhole · 60 button sew-on program · 61 zig-zag eyelet · 62 straight stitch eyelet

Select buttonhole/button sew-on program/eyelet · touch symbol · selected buttonhole, eyelet or button sew-on program is activated · If one of the buttonholes (51–62) is activated, all functions are reset to the default settings

The following buttonholes and related stitches are found on the buttonhole screen.

For additional information on uses for each type, see page 17.

51 Standard buttonhole 52 Narrow buttonhole (heirloom) 53 Stretch buttonhole 54 Round buttonhole - normal bartack 55 Round buttonhole - horizontal bartack 56 Keyhole buttonhole – normal bartack 57 Keyhole buttonhole – pointed bartack 58 Keyhole buttonhole – horizontal bartack 59 Straight Stitch buttonhole 60 Button Sew-on program 61 Eyelet – narrow zigzag 62 Eyelet – straight stitch

Automatic buttonholes (standard and stretch)

Both beads are sewn in the same direction. Buttonhole length = buttonhole opening in mm Note: the automatic buttonhole foot No.3A must lie flat on the fabric, i.e. not on a seam allowance, otherwise the length will not be measured accurately.

Automatic buttonhole · the lens on the buttonhole foot No.3A will register the length that you determine automatically · for making buttonholes from 4–29 mm length

Sewing the first bead · the sewn section will be displayed on the screen (to the right of the presser foot indicator) · sew the first bead forwards, stop the machine at the desired length

Programming the buttonhole · press and release the quick reverse button · auto appears in buttonhole symbol = length is programmed · machine sews straight stitch backwards

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Auto buttonhole · machine sews first bartack automatically · machine sews second bead forwards · machine sews second bartack automatically · machine sews securing stitches automatically · machine stops and returns automatically to the beginning of the buttonhole

· all subsequent buttonholes will be sewn automatically to the same length (without pressing the quick reverse button)

For buttonhole example, refer to the artista 180 Sewing Manual, page 25.

Buttonhole Leveler (optional accessory) When sewing a buttonhole using Automatic Buttonhole Foot No. 3A on an uneven area (such as over a seam allowance), use the Buttonhole Leveler. This accessory will create a smooth surface for the foot and help make a perfect buttonhole.

Automatic buttonholes (round and keyhole)

Both beads of the buttonhole are sewn in the same direction. Buttonhole length = buttonhole opening in mm

Sewing the first straight stitches · the sewn section will be displayed on the screen (to the right of the presser foot indicator) · sew straight stitches forwards, stop the machine at the desired length

Programming the buttonhole · press the quick reverse button · when auto appears under the buttonhole symbol, the buttonhole is programmed

Auto buttonhole · machine sews circle or eye automatically · machine sews the first bead backwards automatically · machine sews straight stitches forwards up to circle or eye · machine sews 2nd bead backwards automatically · machines sews bar tack automatically · machines sews securing stitches automatically · machine stops and returns automatically to the beginning of the buttonhole · all subsequent buttonholes will be sewn automatically to the same length (without pressing the securing button)

For buttonhole example, refer to the artista 180 Sewing Manual, page 26.

Note: The graphics shown on the screen are the same as for a standard buttonhole (see above) when stitching a round or keyhole buttonhole.

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Automatic buttonhole (all types)

Direct entry length

If the desired length of a buttonhole is known, it can be directly entered into the machine (in millimeters).

When using the Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A for stitching keyhole buttonholes, the maximum length that should be entered is 24 mm. That leaves room for the keyhole, which the machine will add automatically.

Open number screen · buttonholes can be sewn to a specific length with the automatic buttonhole foot No.3A · select type of buttonhole · touch buttonhole with question mark symbol

Enter the length · numbers 1–0 appear on the screen · enter the buttonhole length (4–29 mm) with numbers · the length appears to the right of the buttonhole symbol · touch OK to confirm, screen changes automatically

Buttonhole length = buttonhole opening in mm

Corrections: · touch del to delete wrong numbers

Back to buttonhole menu · touch esc

On-screen display · "auto" below the buttonhole symbol indicates that the buttonhole is programmed

Automatic buttonhole (standard and stretch)

Length calculated from button

The buttonhole size can be deter- mined by the machine and displayed mined by the machine and displayed on the screen. The length will be deter- on the screen.

Open calculation screen · select buttonhole · touch button size function

Determine button size · a scale appears on the screen · hold the button (4–27 mm) against the bottom left corner of the screen · use the external stitch width knob to move the vertical line on the screen, changing the size of the box around the button · the buttonhole size is shown in mm on the right, e.g. 20 mm

Back to buttonhole menu · touch OK to confirm and return to buttonhole screen

Buttonhole size · the computer calculates the buttonhole size from the button diameter · 2 mm are added automatically to take the bartacks of the buttonhole into account

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Corrections for thick buttons · for buttons which are particularly thick, e.g. raised buttons etc., do not move the vertical line right up to the edge of the button · move it to within about 1–4 mm of the right edge of the button, depending on the button height

Recommendation · sew a test buttonhole on a scrap of the fabric and interfacing you intend to use · cut buttonhole open · push button through hole · correct the size if necessary

Stitch counter buttonholes (all types)

The first bead of the buttonhole is sewn forward and the second, backwards

Stitch using Buttonhole Foot 3 or Automatic Buttonhole Foot 3A; sew at a consistent speed.

The appearance of a stitch counter buttonhole can vary on different types of fabric so it must be reprogrammed for different fabrics.

Presser foot · select buttonhole · touch the presser foot 3 symbol · the machine registers that the stitch counter program has been selected

· the buttonhole length is now measured by the stitch counter, i.e. number of stitches

1st bead length · sew the first bead, stopping the machine at the desired buttonhole length

· press and release the quick reverse button on the frame

Bartack, 2nd bead · the machine sews the end of the buttonhole and automatically switches to stitching the reverse bead

· Continue stitching the reverse bead, stopping when the needle is even with the beginning of the buttonhole · press and release the quick reverse button

artack, securing stitches · the machine sews 5 bartack stitches and secures the buttonhole automatically · auto appears under the graphic of the buttonhole on the screen · the buttonhole is now programmed · all subsequent buttonholes will be sewn as programmed

Changes · the buttonhole must be reprogrammed after altering the stitch length, width, or balance

For buttonhole example, refer to the artista 180 Sewing Manual, page 27.

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Buttonhole corrections (all types)

The following adjustments can be made to a buttonhole and will remain in effect until the machine is turned off. Permanent adjustments can be made using the Setup program (see pages 55–67).

Buttonhole too wide · to reduce the width of the buttonhole, reduce the stitch width

-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 Bead density · increase or reduce the stitch length by approximately 2 steps to achieve the desired effect

Balancing the beads · balance will influence the bead and the eye density · balance affects both beads and the eye

Open balance screen · select buttonhole · touch Balance · balance ↑ to increase the density · balance ↓ to reduce the density · Sew buttonhole until area to be corrected is reached. Adjust balance. Continue sewing. The correction will be incorporated in all subsequent buttonholes.

Recommendation: · always test sew on the piece of fabric you intend to use

clr Delete balance adjustments · press clr or touch reset

For additional information about buttonholes, refer to the artista 180 Sewing Manual, pages 21–28.

Buttonhole in Long Term Memory

One buttonhole of each type may be saved in special buttonhole memory banks. This does not affect the standard memory of the machine.

Long term saving of buttonhole programs is only possible for buttonholes originally stitched as auto-length buttonholes (see pages 30–32)

Once the length of the buttonhole is determined, the programmed buttonhole can be saved using the store function on the toolbar.

Buttonholes

Saving the Buttonhole (Store)

• program the desired automatic buttonhole according to the directions on pages 30–32
• touch store on the function toolbar

Recalling the Saved Buttonhole

• select the desired buttonhole style
• touch mem
• touch the buttonhole length or button measurement function to recall the saved buttonhole
• the length of the buttonhole will appear on the screen

Changing the Saved Buttonhole

• select the desired buttonhole style
• touch mem
• touch the buttonhole length or button measurement function to recall the saved buttonhole
• change the length, and touch OK to confirm
• touch store
• programming a new length overrides the existing stored one

Manual 4 and 6 step buttonholes

Manual buttonholes are ideal when making single buttonholes or for repairing existing buttonholes. The number of steps depends on the type of buttonhole selected.

Note: A manual buttonhole cannot be saved.

Open buttonhole screen

• select buttonhole
• touch the "man" function

Step symbols

• step symbols appears on the screen for the buttonhole selected
• the arrow in the circle is on "0" when the buttonhole is selected
• standard buttonhole has 6 steps
• round buttonhole has 4 steps
• keyhole buttonhole has 4 steps

For buttonhole examples, refer to the artista 180 Sewing Manual, page 28.

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Sewing a Four-step Buttonhole (round and keyhole)

Note: The graphics shown above will appear on the screen for both the round and keyhole buttonholes.

Sewing a 4-step buttonhole · touch "1" · sew the 1st bead · stop the machine at the desired length · touch "2" · machine sews the keyhole or eye · touch "3" · machine sews the 2nd bead in reverse · stop machine at the first stitch · touch "4" · machine sews the top bartack and securing stitches before stopping automatically · length of beads is determined by the user

· bartack, keyhole, and securing stitches are preprogrammed · use an awl to punch the keyhole before cutting the buttonhole open

Leave program · touch esc · screen reverts to buttonhole screen

esc

Sewing a Six-step Buttonhole

Note: The graphics shown on the screen (see below) are the same when stitching the standard, narrow, and stretch buttonholes.

Sewing a 6-step buttonhole · touch "1" on the screen · symbol shows section of button to be sewn · sew the 1st bead · stop the machine at the desired length

Sewing the buttonhole · touch "2" · machine sews straight stitch backwards · stop machine at the first stitch · touch "3" · machine sews the top bartack and stops automatically · touch "4" · machine sews the second bead in the forward direction · stop machine · touch "5" · machine sews the bottom bartack and stops automatically · touch "6"

· machine sews securing stitches and stops automatically · length of beads is determined by the user · bartacks and securing stitches are preprogrammed

Leave program · touch esc · screen reverts to buttonhole screen

esc

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Straight stitch buttonholes

Straight stitched buttonholes are particularly useful for reinforcing satin stitched buttonholes on all soft and loosely woven fabrics such as wool, or for buttonholes which are subject to extreme wear. They are also useful for stitching bound buttonholes and reinforcing buttonhole openings in leather, vinyl, or felt.

Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A – programming is exactly the same as for the auto buttonhole program (page 30–32) Buttonhole foot 3 – programming is exactly the same as for the stitch counter buttonhole program (page 33)

Straight stitched buttonholes

• select stitch No. 59
• the sequence is determined by the presser foot used
• this program functions exactly the same as the corresponding buttonhole program which will be stitched over the straight stitched buttonhole

Alter the distance

• alter the stitch width if the distance between the two rows of stitching is too narrow or too wide

Cutting buttonholes open

Seam ripper

• use the seam ripper to cut the buttonhole open, starting at each end and working towards the middle

Buttonhole cutter and block

• place the fabric on a piece of wood
• position the cutter in the center of the buttonhole
• press the handle of the cutter to punch the buttonhole

Button Sew-on program

Buttons with 2 and 4 holes can be sewn on by machine.

Button sew-on program

• select stitch 60
• the button sew-on foot No.18 is available as a special accessory
• the distance (shank) between the button and fabric can be adjusted as desired

For button sew-on example, refer to the artista 180 Sewing Manual, page 29.

Sew button on

2-hole buttons

• adjust the stitch width if necessary to equal the distance between the holes of the button
• machine stops automatically at the end of the program
• wind thread ends around the thread under the button to create a thread shank

4 hole buttons

• adjust the stitch width if necessary to equal the distance between the holes of the button
• sew the two front holes
• move work forwards
• sew two back holes
• wind thread ends around the thread under the button to create a thread shank

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Eyelet program

Eyelets · select eyelet No. 61 (zig-zag) or No. 62 (straight stitch)

Sewing the eyelet · machine stops automatically at the end of the program

Punching the eyelet · use an awl to punch the hole in the eyelet

For eyelet examples, refer to the artista 180 Sewing Manual, page 30.

Alphabets/Numbers

There is a choice of five different alphabet styles. Each alphabet can be sewn in two sizes.

Large monograms can be sewn in three sizes.

Alphabets · press the external Alphabet button · the Alphabet menu appears · screen shows: · Block letters · Double block letters · Upper case italics · Lower case italics · Monograms 30/20/15 mm (sideways motion) · touch to select style · the selected style is activated

Screen: Letter selection · the presser foot indicator and needle stop symbol are in the usual positions · scroll up and down to select letters and numbers

Alter size · when an alphabet is selected the larger size is activated · touch symbol · the highlighted area changes

· this indicates that the smaller size is active · touch symbol again · the larger size is now active

Monogram sizes · when monograms are selected, size 1 = 30 mm is automatically activated · touch symbol · size 2 = 20 mm is activated · touch symbol · the right field is activated (3 = 15 mm) · sizes 2 and 3 sew continuously (starting at left lower edge and ending at right lower edge) and work with the memory for writing words

· size 1 monograms are single motifs (machine stops automatically after each one) secured with the securing stitch · Size 1 monograms have templates to aid in positioning (see page 48)

For alphabet example, refer to the artista 180 Sewing Manual, page 43.

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Programming letters/numbers

Programming · open memory · touch to select letter · the letter appears in memory · the cursor moves to the right behind the letter

Continue programming · touch to select the next letter · the letter appears in memory · continue in this manner · for additional information on saving in memory, see pages 39–44

Monogram letters in memory · it is possible to combine monogram letters in memory · the distance between letters is programmed with the 16 directional sewing program (see page 46) · note the beginning and end of each letter

For alphabet example, refer to the artista 180 Sewing Manual, page 43.

Memory

Stitches, letters and numbers can be programmed, saved and corrected in memory.

The memory has a capacity of 1023 stitches that can be divided into 255 memory segments or banks. The memory banks are as large as required, depending on the number of stitches that are saved in each one.

The memory is long-term, i.e. contents remain saved until they are deleted or overwritten. Power disconnections or long periods of non-use do not have any effect on the memory contents.

Any alterations to stitch length, stitch width, and needle position should be made before entering the stitch into memory.

In contrast to the stitch menu, selected stitches are shown turned 90° counter clockwise in the memory bar. The sewing direction is always from left to right on the memory bar.

For memory examples, refer to the artista 180 Sewing Manual, pages 41–43.

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Open Memory

Open Memory · press the external mem button · the memory bar appears on the screen · the third row of stitches disappears from the screen · scroll up and down to view these and further stitches · the cursor appears as a vertical line in the memory bar · all changes (programming, inserting functions, corrections) affect the character to the left of the cursor · the function toolbar at the bottom of the screen changes automatically to include those functions appropriate for memory · the opened memory bank is indicated by its number in the bottom bar

Programming stitches

Programming · select the desired stitch · make any desired adjustments to stitch width, stitch length, and needle position · open the memory by pressing the external mem button · touch mem 1 to access the memory storage screen

Note: If the machine has been turned off since the last time the memory feature was used, mem 1 will show on the screen when the memory is activated. If the machine has not been turned off, the last memory bank opened will show · select an empty memory bank · touch OK to return to the previous screen · select the desired stitch · the stitch appears in the mem field · the cursor moves to the right as stitches are selected

Continue programming · select the next desired stitch · the stitch appears in the mem field · continue in this manner · start sewing; when the foot control is pressed, the cursor will go to the beginning of the stitch combination for sewing the complete grouping

Note: If the contents of the memory have been changed using the edit function (page 41), the Pattern begin function must be selected to start the stitching at the beginning of the combination. · use Pattern end to stop automatically: Toolbar function – Pattern end will stop after the selected number of combinations have been stitched External button – Single pattern will stop after stitching the stitch pattern to the left of the cursor · to save, touch store · store will blink once to indicate it is saving

Scroll memory · scroll arrows are to the right and left of the memory bar · touch to view the programmed contents either forward or backward · to close the memory, press the external memory button · if the stitch combination has not been saved, a message screen will appear asking if you would like to save it

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Programming stitches by number

Stitches by number · open memory · touch function 0–9 · numbers appear on the screen · the memory bar remains visible · touch numbers to select stitch · the number selected appears above the other numbers

Correct · touch del in the upper right corner to change the stitch number · the cursor moves to the left and deletes the number · select new number

· touch del in the lower toolbar to delete a programmed stitch · the stitch to the left of the cursor will be deleted

Confirm and continue programming · touch OK to confirm · the stitch selected appears in the memory bar · touch store to save in memory · select the next stitch by pressing the appropriate number and proceed as above

Back to stitch screen · touch esc · the screen reverts to the stitch screen which includes the selected stitch · the selected stitch is activated (highlighted)

Editing memory contents

Stitches with functions · stitches can be modified after being programmed into memory · program the first two stitches normally · touch edit · all available functions appear in the top right section of the screen · the last stitch in memory (left of cursor) appears above the editing functions

Inserting functions, e.g. mirror image · place the cursor to the right of the stitch to which mirror image is to be applied · touch edit · select mirror image in the functions screen · the stitch will be shown in mirror image

· the same procedure for insertion applies to all functions · touch edit to close

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Visible functions (in memory bar) · the securing function appears as a function in the memory bar · delete unwanted functions from the memory bar before continuing with programming · touch edit to close functions

Note: Functions such as Long stitch and Pattern extend can be used with sideways motion stitches, however, they will be distorted, so it is not recommended.

Memory functions

The following functions become available in the center of the screen when the edit function of the memory feature is selected. All functions on the toolbar (except del) will become inactive when the edit function is selected and will reactivate when the edit function is closed. For more information on these functions, see pages 27-28.

Motor Speed Tension Balance Securing Function

Horizontal Mirror Image Letter Size Memory Sub-division Vertical Mirror Image

Monogram Size Long Stitch Pattern Extend

View memory contents

View memory contents · touch check · the memory contents appear in a window · the cursor is visible · the cursor can be moved into position with the arrows for editing applications · after viewing, touch esc · the window closes and the memory bar appears

· the cursor is in exactly the same place as it was in the view window

Corrections while programming in memory

Rule: All changes and corrections are always made to the left of the cursor.

Deleting the last programmed stitch/letter · touch del · the last stitch entered (left of cursor) is deleted

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Deleting a stitch/letter within a memory · place the cursor to the right of the stitch to be deleted · touch del · the stitch to the left of the cursor is deleted

Inserting a stitch in memory · place cursor where the stitch is to be inserted · select stitch/letter · the new stitch is inserted to the left of the cursor

Saving memory contents/leave memory

Save and leave memory · touch store · the contents are saved · the memory can be opened and viewed at any time · touch external mem button

Turning off machine without saving · memory contents will be lost if the machine is turned off without touching store

Open individual memory

Returning to a previously programmed memory bank · open memory by pressing the external mem button · touch mem 1 on the functions toolbar Note: if the machine has been turned off since the last time the memory feature was used, mem 1 will show on the screen when the memory is activated. If the machine has not been turned off, the last memory bank opened will show. · an overview of the memory banks appear on the screen · the open memory bank is highlighted (dark gray) · the occupied memory banks are displayed in light gray

· empty memory banks are shown in white · memory banks can be scrolled if more than 15 are occupied (can be up to 255 memory banks) · select an occupied memory bank · the contents are shown in the memory bar · touch esc to return to the previous screen · the contents of the selected memory remain active · you can sew, insert, or correct these contents

Note: Contents of memory should be sewn from a stitch screen, not the memory storage screen.

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Memory capacity

Open mem screen · open memory by pressing the external mem button · touch mem on the functions toolbar · the memory bank screen appears · the total capacity used by stored stitch patterns is shown in % in the top row · total capacity of all memory banks together is 1023 stitches

Memory sub-division

Memory sub-division · the contents of a memory can be sub-divided as desired, e.g. name, street, town, etc. by using the edit feature · program the name · program the street · touch edit · place cursor after the last letter of the name · select Memory Sub-division · the sub-divider is inserted to the left of the cursor · the characters belong to the one memory (e.g. mem 4) but are totally independent of one another so they can be sub-divided as desired

Sewing · activate Pattern begin and sew Note: when Pattern begin is activated, the cursor will move to the right of the first letter in that memory bank. Stitching will start with the letter to the left of the cursor. · the machine only sews the contents of that particular sub-division · to sew the next section, place the cursor anywhere in that section · begin sewing; when the foot control is pressed, the cursor will go to the beginning of the stitch combination for sewing the complete grouping Note: if the contents of the memory have been changed using the edit function (page 42), the Pattern begin function must be selected to start the stitching at the beginning of the combination. · if a section is to be sewn only once, touch Pattern End 1 on the function toolbar

Note: Fabric should be repositioned as needed to stitch each section of the memory.

Deleting memory

Delete memory · open memory (press external button) · touch mem on the functions toolbar · an overview of the memories appears · touch memory of choice (e.g. mem 3) · touch del · a message will appear asking if you really want to delete the contents of the memory · touch yes · the memory contents are deleted · touch esc to return to the previous screen

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Quilt stitches/16 directions/4 directions

Quilt stitches/ Directional sewing button · the menu of the 3 categories appears: · quilt stitches · 16-directional sewing · 4-directional sewing · touch to select the category of your choice · the menu of all stitches in that category appears

quilt stitches 16 directions 4 directions

Quilt stitches

Quilt stitches · selection of various stitches which are particularly suitable for quilting, piecing, applique, and crazy patchwork: · 326 Short Straight Stitch · 327 Stippling Stitch · 328 Hand-look Quilting Stitch · 329 Blanket Stitch · 330 Heavy Blanket Stitch · 331 Blindstitch · 332 Feather Stitch · 333–338, 351 Feather Stitch Variations · 346–350 Quilting Stitch Variations

· touch to select desired stitch · the stitch is activated · all normal information and functions are visible on the screen · stitch length and width can be adjusted as desired

16 directional sewing

16 directional sewing · select one of the two stitch choices for 16 directional sewing: · 39 – Straight Stitch · 40 – Zig-zag Stitch · a presser foot symbol with 16 directions appears on the screen · touch the right and left curved arrows to alter the stitch direction · touch continuously to alter direction quickly · the machine sews the selected stitch in the direction chosen

Straight stitch · the stitch length is preprogrammed at 3mm (in all 16 directions) Note: The screen will show the stitch at 1 mm. When stitching, the needle hesitates to allow for the movement of the fabric and actually penetrates the fabric only every third stitch, resulting in a 3 mm length · the stitch length can be shortened, but not lengthened

Sewing · select direction and sew · select new direction and continue to sew · continue in this manner as desired

Zig-zag · the stitch length is programmed to satin stitch · the stitch length can be shortened or lengthened to 1 mm · the stitch width can be altered from 0–9 Note: When stitching with a width wider tha 6 mm – 7 mm, it is critical to adequately stabilize the fabric to prevent puckering and tunneling.

Sewing · select direction and sew · select new direction and continue to sew · continue in this manner as desired

For examples of 16 directional sewing, refer to the artista Sewing Manual, pages 44–45

46 Quilt stitches/directional sewing

16 directional sewing – straight stitch with long stitch function

Straight stitch with long stitch function · press the external quilt/directional button · touch the 16 direction symbol · select straight stitch · activate the long stitch function – every third stitch will be sewn Note: Without the long stitch function, the needle hesitates to allow for the movement of the fabric, stitching every third stitch. When the long stitch function is activated, the needle will hesitate for 9 stitches.

· the long stitch function is now highlighted on the toolbar at the lower edge of the screen · select direction · the machine sews in the direction chosen, stitching 9 mm straight stitches

Application The combination of straight stitch and the long stitch function is particularly useful for joining large motifs or letters (see page 45 of the Sewing Manual). The connecting stitches can be removed after the sewing is complete.

16 directions programmed into memory

Straight stitch in memory · press the external quilt/directional button · touch the 16 direction symbol · open the memory by pressing the external mem button · if the memory bank displayed is not empty, touch mem to access the memory storage screen · select an empty bank (indicated by a white space) · touch OK to confirm the selection · select straight stitch · select the desired direction by using the curved arrows in the center of the screen

· a presser foot symbol with a thin arrow is displayed in the memory toolbar · the presser foot symbol is turned 90° to the left To see the true stitching direction, look at the front (toes) of the presser foot symbol and note the direction of the arrow · each presser foot symbol represents three 3 mm straight stitches for a total of 9 mm of stitching · to sew a longer distance in the same direction, touch the symbol the appropriate number of times to enter several "presser feet" into the memory

Zig-zag in memory · follow the directions above, selecting the zigzag stitch instead of the straight stitch · a presser foot symbol with a thick arrow is displayed in the memory toolbar · each presser foot symbol represents 9 mm

· when stitching with a directional zigzag stitch, adequate stabilization is critical to prevent puckering and tunneling of the fabric

4 directional sewing

Sewing in 4 directions without turning the fabric is particularly useful for mending worn areas in tubular items (sleeves, trousers, etc.) and can also be used in some decorative techniques.

4 directions · select 4 directional stitching · select one of the eight stitches: · 41 Straight Stitch · 42 Zig-zag Stitch · 43 Jersey Stitch · 44 Running Stitch · 45 Double Overlock Stitch · 46 Blanket Stitch · 47 Super Stretch Stitch · 48 Honeycomb Stitch

· a presser foot symbol with 4 directions appears in the center of the screen · use the curved arrows to select the desired direction · the stitch length and width of these stitches cannot be altered when a direction other than forward is selected

Sideways motion stitches 47

For examples of 4 directional sewing, refer to the artista Sewing Manual, page 46.

Sewing direction

· the machine sews the selected stitch in the direction chosen

Sewing

· after direction has been selected, sew for the desired distance · stop the machine when desired · select new direction and sew · stop machine when desired · continue sewing in this manner as desired

Tip

· for quicker sewing, select the Pattern End 1–9 function · for applying a patch, the easiest way to work is to sew in a square from top to bottom and from right to left (clockwise)

Sideways motion stitches – Outline Designs

Decorative motifs

· press the external button for decorative stitches · the decorative stitch menu appears on the screen · select a group of sideways motion motifs (indicated by the cross symbol) · select the desired motif (use the arrows to scroll for viewing all of the patterns if needed)

Sideways motion stitches are large decorative motifs stitched in outline which require the fabric and feed dogs to move from side to side as well as backwards and forwards.

Sideways motion stitches are programmed in one size and cannot be altered. Note: Different types of fabric, interfacings, and tabilizers can affect the stitching of the motifs. Adjustment can be made using the Balance function (see pages 49–50).

For examples of sideways motion stitching, refer to the artista Sewing Manual, pages 47–49.

Sideways motion stitches

Sideways motion stitches

· after selecting the desired motif, the stitch is activated · all normal information appears on the screen · the crossed arrows symbol (at the top of the screen to the right of the needle stop) indicates that sideways motions stitches are activated · some patterns are single motifs and the machine stops automatically when it is complete

· others are designed for continuous sewing, to be used for borders, edgings, and decorative stitching · sewing beginning and end are usually at different levels within the stitch, except for those patterns designed to be sewn continuously · use the provided templates to aid in positioning motifs on fabric

Sideways motion stitches in Memory

· sideways motions stitches can be saved in memory following the general directions on pages 39–44 · sideways motion stitches can be joined by using the memory function and 16 directional stitches (see page 46)

48 Sideways motion stitches

Templates · the templates provided show the motifs in their stitched forms and sizes · the stitch beginning is marked with a circle · the stitch ending is marked with a cross · the presser foot direction is shown with fine lines · the presser foot must be placed on the fabric in the given direction

Balance

Balance

All stitches are checked and fully adjusted before the machine leaves the factory.

Different fabrics, threads, stabilizers, and interfacings can affect programmed stitches so that sometimes they might not close or they might overlap, i.e. the stitches that make up the pattern are too close together or too far apart.

These effects can be corrected with the electronic balance so that the stitch formation can be adjusted where necessary to suit the fabric.

There are 50 vertical steps and 20 horizontal steps.

Open Balance · touch function b · if the function is not visible on screen, touch the arrow in the function toolbar to scroll through all the available functions

Balance for practical and decorative stitches

If the stitch looks like this, use this arrow to correct it. If the stitch looks like this, use this arrow to correct it.

When sewing soft fabrics such as jersey or tricot, the fabric tends to stretch under the presser foot which also stretches the stitch being sewn. For example, the Honeycomb stitch opens up and is too long. Thicker fabrics might cause the stitch to overlap, making it too short. Correcting with balance is very simple.

Balance · select any stitch · touch b to activate balance; balance screen appears · when adjusting practical stitches, a graphic of the honeycomb stitch appears in the center of the screen (this is used as the example for all practical stitches) · when adjusting decorative stitches, a graphic of the satin stitched oval appears in the center of the screen (this is used as the example for all decorative stitches) · two malformations are displayed on either side of the stitch – left too short and right too long · the arrows at the bottom of the screen show in which direction the stitch must be corrected

If the stitch looks like this, use this arrow to correct it. If the stitch looks like this, use this arrow to correct it.

Corrections Stitch too long: · touch the arrow shown on the right (approximately 3) · the number of steps activated will be shown directly above the arrow · the stitch will be shortened · the change is not shown on screen · 2–5 steps are normally sufficient to correct the stitch (max. 50 steps) · sew a test and make additional corrections if needed

Stitch too short: · proceed as above, using the arrow on the left · sew a test and make additional corrections if needed

Returning to stitch screen · after all corrections are made, touch OK to confirm the changes and return to the stitch screen · touching reset will return the stitch to the same condition as when the balance function was opened · before selecting a new stitch, press the external clr button to close balance, otherwise it will affect all subsequent stitches.

50 Balance / Help Program

Balance for sideways motion stitches

Fabric, thread stabilizers, and interfacings can affect sideways motion

If the stitch looks like this, use this arrow to correct it. If the stitch looks like this, use this arrow to correct it. Use these arrows to correct horizontal distortions

Balance

· select sideways motion stitch or motif · touch b to activate balance · balance screen appears · when balancing sideways motion stitches, the selected motif is always shown · the stitch appears in the center of the left half of the screen · two malformations are displayed either side of the stitch – left too short and right too long · the right half of the screen shows the horizontal balance possibilities

Vertical corrections

· if the appearance of the sewn stitch is similar to the one on the right of the screen, use the right arrow to correct; the pattern will be shortened · if the appearance of the sewn stitch is similar to the one on the left of the screen, use the left arrow to correct; the pattern will be lengthened · 1–5 steps are normally sufficient to correct the stitch vertically (max. 50 steps) · if more than 10 steps are necessary, the stitch will become smaller · sew a test and make additional corrections if needed

stitches so correcting with balance will sometimes be necessary.

Horizontal corrections

· the horizontal balance is shown in the right half of the screen · the stitch might possibly become too wide after vertical corrections have been made, i.e. the center line of the stitch becomes distorted · if the center of the stitch has been pulled to the right, correct with the left arrow · if the center of the stitch has been pulled to the left, correct with the right arrow · 5–10 steps are normally sufficient to correct the stitch horizontally (max. 20 steps) · sew a test and make additional corrections if needed

Returning to stitch screen

· after all corrections are made, touch OK to confirm the changes and return to the stitch screen · touching reset will return the stitch to the same condition as when the balance function was opened · before selecting a new stitch, press the external clr button to close the balance function, otherwise it will affect all subsequent stitches.

Help

The Help program provides on-screen explanations about individual stitches and all functions, eliminating the need to refer regularly to the instruction manual. The information shown corresponds to information in the instruction manual, but is quicker and easier to find electronically.

Opening help

· press the external ? button · select the desired stitch or function · a clock on the screen shows that the computer is searching for the desired information

Help screen/Stitches

· the screen offers the following information: · name of the stitch · suitable fabrics · brief listing of main applications

No matter which screen is displayed, the help feature for stitches and functions can be opened. Touch esc to return to the previous screen .