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Bernina 580 Owner's Manual

1. Normal point slightly rounded gt gt Large eye For nearly all natural and synthetic Sewing with metallic threads fabrics woven and knitted Jersey Stretch Cordonnet Topstitching 130 705 H S H SES H SUK 70 90 130 705 H N 80 100 Grasa Ball point J gt Small ball point long eye Jersey knit and stretch material Topstitching with thick thread Leather Wing needle Hemstitch needle 130 705 H LL H LR 90 100 130 705 HO 100 120 C With cutting point e wide needle wing All types of leather synthetic leather Hemstitching plastic sheeting Jeans Double wing needle 130 705 H J 80 110 130 705 H ZWI HO 100 O gt Very fine sharp point Heavy weight fabrics such as jeans For special effects with hemstitch canvas overalls embroidery Microtex Double needle 130 705 H M 60 90 130 705 H ZWI 70 100 RE Especially fine sharp point 4 Needle distance 1 0 1 6 2 0 2 5 3 0 4 0 6 0 8 0 Mircro fiber fabrics and silk Visible hems in stretch fabrics pintucks decorative sewing Quilting Triple needle 130 705 H Q 75 90 130 705 H DRI 80 Fine sharp point Needle distance 3 0 Straight and topstitching Visible hems i
2. ZEY 4 2 S 73 x 89 1mm S 190mm gt lt Vv lt gt CM376 CM433 CM465 w NENNEN E 52 3mm 167 6mm lt 3 113 8mm 35 8mm yr 100 3mm L lt gt 97 5mm HE456 NA667 a lt AA gt A A A ANIM AN 72 5mm T J wA 29 5 90 2mm 9 83 8mm lt This design has special effects For more information please go to www bernina com 5series 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs Seasons CM287 e CM426 FQ748 ZI EB IEE EE i 90 4mm 45 8mm 80 8mm p Y lt gt lt gt VY lt gt HE543 HE563 HE900 X EU NU EN uH 73 4mm g 63 3mm 110 3 lb Y lt gt HE969 HG177 HG317 EEEE E m S 849mm 8 soomm gt N A 79 5mm NA512 B 8 76 2mm lt gt 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs Borders FQ741 CM473 FQ559 5 Tu 26 4mm 71 1mm lt gt
3. 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Practical stitches Triple Zig Zag Reverse pattern foot No 1C Triple zig zag No 7 In firm materials particularly for denim deckchair covers awnings Seams on often washed items Finish raw edges first Use Jeans needle for very firm materials gt 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Zipper Practical stitches Ea Zipper foot No 4 Straight stitch No 1 Preparation close seam to the zipper beginning sew securing stitches baste seam closed and clean finish the seam allowance iron the seam open the zipper baste the zipper baste or pin zipper in place so that fabric folded edges meet over the center of the zipper Sewing in the zipper open zipper a little move needle position to the right start sewing from top left position the foot so the needle stitches along the edge of the zipper coils stop in front of the pull needle position down raise the presser foot close the zipper again lower the presser foot continue to sew stop in front of the base of the zipper needle position down raise the presser foot turn the sewing project lower the presser foot sew across the seam stop with needle position down raise the presser foot turn sewing project again lower the presser foot sew the second side from bottom to top Variation Sew both sides of zipper from bottom to top Suitable for all fabrics with nap o
4. vu a Katakana xp is aK s V njas 1 8 Kanji x ay 033527 53 04_2014 07_Manual_B580_EN Stitch patterns Cyrillic E 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs Animals BD195 Uy CM211 FQ394 1 2 2 N j ja UPS K X x EN SON x 137 9mm 80 6mm 98 3mm 7r 3 of d 70 7mm 98 6mm E E e LJ599 m FQ515 67 1mm 116 9mm 98 0mm 118 5mm ORC 112 6mm ip A 93 2mm lt lt lt gt WP224 E NH NN A GEN ATA a I ci B mM My A a WA J Ye AN Y 2 N A sn 98 2mm 124 1mm I gt N 111 0mm 95 7mm Mis ga 109 1mm 77 100 4mm qu c lt gt 127 3mm 3 E Free Standing Lace Basic CutWork Fringes OG Application This design has special effects For more information please go to www bernina com 5series 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Moti
5. Overview Display Overview Functions buttonholes General functions Information m touch icon another Display is opened Back touch icon gt goes back to the previous Display gt all changes are saved Confirming selection m touch icon gt activates or confirms alteration selection Leaving the active Display m touch icon gt the Display is closed gt goes back to the previous Display touch Buttonhole button m select the buttonhole touch i icon Altering the buttonhole O Ti m O GZ gt Programs the buttonhole length Buttonhole length direct entry Manual buttonhole Stitch counter buttonhole Securing Buttonhole slit width Balance Upper thread tension Security program Presser foot indicator Presser foot pressure Programming buttonhole length gt the icon is white framed after a buttonhole has been selected m determine the buttonhole length while sewing with the Quick reverse button or m program the indicated length directly in the icon below by touching the icon gt function becomes inactive after programming the length m if anew length is to be programmed touch the icon again Buttonhole length direct entry Enter the buttonhole length via the stitch width or stitch length knob Size in mm Manual buttonhole sew a manual buttonhole in 5 or 7 steps depen ding on buttonhole type m select every step by tou
6. 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs Mirroring motifs Motif Center v y v G v B v touch i icon touch Mirror image left right icon the motif will be mirrored horizontally touch Mirror image up down icon the motif will be mirrored vertically touch Select hoop icon touch Motif center icon center of motif is shown in the the Display 1 the hoop is moved until the needle is exactly in the center of the motif touch the icon again the first stitch of the motif will be marked again in the Display touch Select hoop icon touch Grid icon a big cursor indicates the center of the hoop touch the icon again with the grid visible it is easy to position the motif accurately touch the icon again the grid disappears 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs Absolute embroidery check By using the touch pen any position within the motif can be selected directly in the Edit Display m select and edit motif m calibrate module if necessary 1 see page 128 m attach the respective hoop The Motif center icon must be deactivated in order to utilize Absolute check m check the embroidery motif within the hoop using the touch screen pen in the Edit Display select any point the motif with the touch pen the cursor marking the needle position moves to the selected area gt if the icon Virtual positioning 2 is activated yellow
7. Embroidery computer To select embroidery motifs from the folders Alphabets Motifs or My Designs 54 4 USB Stick optional accessory To select embroidery motifs which are saved on the USB stick Alphabets To select built in alphabets Embroidery motifs To select built in embroidery motifs My Designs To select saved embroidery motifs 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Overview Display Embroidery Alphabet m touch Alphabet icon select desired alphabet King Charles Anniversary Swiss Block London Chateau Guinevere Emerald NO of G N r 3ME2IESIFSIE3IE Return to selection menu Back to the lt Selection gt display 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Overview Display BERNINA motif m touch Embroidery motif icon select desired embroidery motif folder Animals Embellishment Florals Lace Children Seasons Borders Quilt CONOoOR GON m touch the desired motif Embroidery motif from USB Stick optional accessory m insert USB Stick m touch USB Stick icon m touch the desired motif X eco 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual 580 EEG Overview Display Edit display A OF D I Information m touch the button gt another Display is opened Back m touch the button gt goes back to the previous Display gt any alterations are accepted Confirming selection m touch the button Alte
8. UNIN General Functions Deleting Deletes the whole combination Information m touch icon another Display is opened Mirror image Left Right The sewing computer sews the whole combination Back horizonally mirrored left right referring to the sewing touch icon direction gt goes back to the previous Display gt all changes are saved Combination repeat m touch icon 1x gt number 1 appears the sewing computer stops at Confirm selection touch icon the end of a pattern combination gt activates confirms alteration selection m touch icon 2 9x gt numbers 2 9 appear the sewing computer stops at Leaving the active Display the end of a stitch combination after the number of touch icon repeats selected gt the Display is closed gt goes back to the previous Display 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Setup Program Overview Setup display The Setup Program enables an individual adjustment of the Display surface and the settings according to your personal requirements After setting the sewing computer to your personal requirements all changes made in the Setup Program are saved even when the sewing computer is switched off Exceptions from this rule are outlined within the description of the function concerned in each case gt MAST O Ti m O touch Setup Program button Setup Program display is opened Display settings Display color Sewing se
9. 126 127 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 154 157 155 156 122 115 119 123 115 149 115 115 130 131 131 131 131 131 130 130 131 130 131 131 130 114 128 132 114 114 113 113 128 129 114 133 144 145 126 127 137 134 146 143 125 136 139 146 141 142 133 152 153 126 127 131 147 145 125 138 124 142 144 126 127 138 138 140 126 127 137 140 133 151 126 127 137 133 149 150 120 Selecting Single or multi colored Stick Zoom Embroidery template Embroidery test Embroidery threads m Lower threads m Metallic threads m Polyester threads m Rayon thread Embroidery Sewing computer Cleaning Lubricating Overview Troubleshooting Entry m Embroidery mode m Sewing mode Environmental Protection Examples of application m Decorative stitches m Practical stitches Eyelet m With small zig zag m With straight stitch F Fabric feed m Feed dog Feed dog m Fabric feed m Lowering m Position m Ready to sew m Symbol FHS Finishing edges Foam pad Foot control m Cable unwind wind m Connection m Plugging in Sewing speed control Front view m Sewing computer Function buttons m Automatic thread cutter m Back m Needle position m Needle stop 120 135 136 131 147 148 125 140 116 120 119 119 119 119 158 158 10 11 159 163 123 123 2 89 91 61 71 74 87 74 87 22 22 22 115
10. 22 11 115 13 66 10 26 27 26 122 26 2 26 Programmable pattern end Securing Quick reverse Securing function Slide speed control Start Stop Stitch width and stitch length knob multi functional Functions alphabets Altering pattern length Balance Mirror image left right up down Needle position Pattern repeat Permanent sewing in reverse Presser foot indicator Presser foot pressure Securing Security program Upper thread tension Functions buttonholes Adjusting buttonhole length Balance Buttonhole slit width Manual buttonhole Presser foot indicator Presser foot pressure Programming buttonhole length Securing Security program Stitch counter buttonhole Upper thread tension Functions combi mode Altering pattern length Balance Combination repeat Combination subdivider 1 Combination subdivider 2 Deleting Deleting the whole combination Editing combination at cursor position Editing complete combination Letter size with alphabets Long stitch Mirror image left right down up Mirror image left right the whole combination Needle position Permanent sewing in reverse Presser foot indicator Presser foot pressure Securing Security program Upper thread tension Functions Sewing Altering pattern length Altering stitch density Balance Long stitch Mirror image left right Mirror image up down Needle position Needle stop down up Pattern begin Pattern repeat
11. BERNINA O90 EV i 2 p 5 uie es a E ote d E 929 79279 29792929 927929 792929 9 929 9 92929 9 929 9 9 9 9 929 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 92 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 929 macole to creale 4 Edition Introduction Ei Dear Bernina Customer Congratulations You ve decided on BERNINA a reliable choice that will delight you for years to come For over 100 years our family has placed the highest value on satisfied customers For myself it is a matter of personal pride to offer you Swiss precision at the height of perfection future oriented sewing technology and a comprehensive customer service Presenting the B 580 BERNINA launches an ultramodern sewing embroidery computer Apart from the highest demand on technology we have also focused on the design after all we sell our products to creative people like you who expect a high standard of best quality and appreciate the design vocabulary Enjoy the creative sewing and embroidery with your BERNINA 580 and find out about our varied range of accessory Let yourself be inspired by new sewing projects and visit us at www bernina com And don t forget to make use of service and maintenance offers from our highly trained BERNINA dealers wish you lots of pleasure and many creative hours with your new BERNINA H P Ueltschi Owner BERNINA International AG CH 8266 Steckborn www bernina com 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual
12. button Programming the buttonhole m touch Save icon 1 m the Save display appears m touch Save icon gt the buttonhole is now saved in long term memory m touch Memory button Selecting a saved buttonhole m touch folder 2 m Select buttonhole ow 033527 53 04_2014 07_ 580 Buttonholes Altering saved buttonhole touch i icon touch Direct entry length icon alter the length of the saved buttonhole touch Back icon twice reprogram the buttonhole as described touch Memory button Deleting a saved buttonhole vl B v touch Delete icon 1 the saved buttonholes appear select desired buttonhole confirm with w the buttonhole is deleted 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Buttonholes 7 5 steps buttonhole manually Select the desired buttonhole m touch i icon touch man icon The length of the beads is manually determinded when sewing Bartack eye and securing stitches are pre programmed The individual steps can also be selected by scrolling by using the arrow icons or by touching the Quick reverse button Sewing 7 Step buttonhole gt Step 1 is activated for buttonhole begin step 2 is actived when beginning to sew sew first bead stop the sewing computer at desired length of the bead or to the end of the length marking select step 3 sewing computer sews straight stitches in reverse sto
13. press the clamping lever down 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Stitch plate 20 15 10 5 INI I 15 4 Sewing preparation Markings on the stitch plate the stitch plate is marked with vertical horizontal and diagonal lines in mm and inches the lines help to guide the fabric for sewing seams and precise topstitching etc the horizontal markings are helpful for sewing corners and buttonholes etc the diagonal markings are useful for quilting needle insertion point is position 0 center needle position the vertical measurements correspond to the distance between the needle and the line measurements are marked to the right and to the left of center needle position Removing the stitch plate press lt Feed dog gt button see page 11 the feed dog is lowered turn power switch to lt 0 gt off remove presser foot and needle press the stitch plate down at the right back corner A until it flips up remove the stitch plate Replacing the stitch plate O E place the stitch plate over the opening B press down until it clicks into place press Feed dog button the feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Sewing preparation Thread tension Higher upper thread tension the upper thread is tightened which pulls the lower thread up to the topside of fabric Lower upper thread tension the upper thread is loose
14. 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN 36 Index Index m Permanent sewing in reverse 31 m Presser foot indicator 31 m Presser foot pressure 31 m Securing 30 m Security program 31 m Upper thread tension 30 G Glossary 6 Guidelines m Material Thread Needle size 24 H Handwheel 11 Height compensation of uneven layers 72 Heirloom buttonhole 74 82 Help 53 Help program m Functions 53 m Stitch pattern 53 Hight compensation tool 7 72 Hole for darning hoop 11 Hoop m Adjusting 43 m Attaching Removing 154 m Basting box 132 148 m Calibrating 128 132 m Center determination 116 m Embroidery template 116 m Grid 128 138 m Hoop and motif size Check 128 129 139 m Hoop selection display 128 m Hooping material 116 m Motif center 128 m Moving 132 m Moving the hoop 128 132 m Parking the embroidery module 128 129 m Selection 128 139 154 m Using the hoop 116 m Virtual positioning 128 Horizontal spool pin 11 14 16 17 I J Information 29 30 32 34 36 38 39 48 126 128 130 132 Inserting m Bobbin 15 m Bobbin case 15 m Free hand system 13 m Needle 16 m Stitch plate 19 Inserting bobbin 15 Jump stitches 121 K Key to Signs 6 Knob m Stitch length width 11 27 L Leaving active display 30 32 34 36 38 39 Lettering m Adjusting text to motif 143 m Altering 126 127 m Altering type of lettering 144 m And embroidery motif 143 m Combining 142 m Combined with embroidery motif 143 m Embroidering
15. 63 Programming the buttonhole 1 m sew first bead forward stop the sewing computer press Quick reverse button auto and the programmed length in mm appears in the Display the buttonhole length is programmed v v B B The sewing computer sews the following automatically 2 the round part 3 the second bead in reverse 4 the bartack and the securing stitches gt the sewing computer stops and returns automatically to buttonhole begin Auto buttonhole gt all subsequent buttonholes will be sewn to exactly the same length no need to press the Quick reverse button m the programmed buttonholes can be saved in the long term memory see page 83 B press clr button gt the programmed settings are cleared Buttonhole foot No 3C All buttonhole types Programming the buttonhole 1 m sew first bead forward m stop the sewing computer B press Quick reverse button 2 sew lower bartack and 3 sew second bead in reverse m stop the sewing at the first stitch B press Quick reverse button 4 the sewing computer sews the upper bartack the securing stitches and stops automatically gt auto appear in the Display gt the buttonhole length is programmed gt each subsequent buttonhole will be sewn identically the first bead left is sewn forwards the second bead right is sewn in reverse 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Buttonholes Buttonhole in long term memory m touch Memory
16. E E b 31 8mm 136 4mm lt 209 6mm X 3 HG455 CHOSE SAEs 909 FQ810 L Sg E a LJ 258 6mm E E e 137 0mm o 100 4mm mm gt lt gt 23 6mm J w e 206 4mm lt gt NB651 RC768 VSR y 4 F NES A 28 9mm 85 5mm 30 7mm lt 26 3mm 175 9mm lt gt f 141 0mm lt 3 E N 2 132 8mm lt gt 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Nod J co E gt n T L id Z a N li _ S 2 S Ns X J N 61 1mm 63 5mm lt BD562 63 9mm 126 0mm gt BD569 L 120 6mm 120 6mm HE960 120 6mm 120 6mm lt BD502 61 5mm 60 7mm lt gt gt BD563 89 7mm 89 6mm lt gt BD666 m 105 7mm 145 5mm 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs BD554 L 109 9mm 109 9mm dh BD568 109 5 lt 160 3mm BD669 67 1mm 215 4mm P Motifs SP266 LT604 RC244 EERE E E E E amp amp 88 8mm 9 88 4mm x 75 8mm lt lt gt lt gt
17. Hoop size icon With some functions the instruction to use the knobs appears Functions Select Hoop Menu Grid Calibrating the embroidery module Motif center Move hoop to back Virtual positioning Parking the module Check hoop and motif size A B C D E F G H Select hoop menu gt the optimal hoop for the motif selected is displayed m touch the button gt the Display with the Select Hoop and further functions appear Grid Grid appears to position the embroidery motif accurately Calibrating the embroidery module m touch the button gt the module is calibrated reads the reference Alteration Selection is activated or confirmed points No embroidery hoop must be attached Motif center The exact motif center is indicated by the cursor The embroidery hoop is moved until the needle is positioned exactly in the center of the embroidery motif when the function Virtual positioning is activated Move hoop to back gt the hoop moves vertically to the far back Better access for changing the bobbin Virtual Positioning Icon is inactive if the motif is repositioned the hoop does not move m touch the button If the motif is repositioned the hoop simultaneously moves along with it to the new position 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Overview Display EEJ Parking the embroidery module 95 m remove embroidery hoop gt the embroidery arm travels horizontally to the lef
18. gt numbers in the needle icons indicate the needle distance in mm m touch Standard needle icon gt the Standard needle is activated again gt the stitch width limitation is deactivated Overview Stitch plates m touch the desired Stitch plate icon gt Stitch width is limited automatically gt this prevents the inserted needle from hitting the presser foot and the stitch plate no needle breakage The function remains active even when the sewing computer is turned off and on Long stitch the sewing computer sews every second stitch max stitch length 10mm applicable for practical and decorative stitches Exception buttonholes alphabets Overview Display Mirror image Up Down The sewing computer sews the stitch pattern vertically mirrored up down referring to the sewing direction Presser foot indicator m touch icon gt shows the recommended presser foot gt the active Display shows the optional presser feet for the selected stitch m touch the Back icon gt the Display is closed Permanent reverse sewing The sewing computer sews the selected stitch pattern in permanent reverse Balance Balances forward and reverse stitches Lettering size in alphabets m select alphabet letter size is 9mm touch icon activates number 2 the font size is reduced Y v Bv Presser foot pressure The presser foot pressure is set via the adjustment wheel on the left side of
19. m by touching the securing function button is pressed during free hand quilting a short securing stitch sequence is sewn and gt the sewing computer stops gt the BSR mode is deactivated Free motion quilting without BSR activation m touch BSR icon m the BSR mode is deactivated Normal freemotion quilting can now be sewn with the BSR foot without automatic regular stitch length 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN BSR Beeper Acoustic signal activation deactivation m touch Setup button m touch Audio setting icon Selecting sound for BSR in the Setup Program gt one sound is set as default active m touch the icon 1 showing the loudspeaker for BSR gt the loudpseaker is highlighted in red gt the sound for the beeper is inactive The loudspeaker is gray when the sound for the Beeper is active Selecting sound for BSR in the BSR display m touch the icon with the loudspeaker gt the loudspeaker is highlighted in red gt the sound for the beeper is inactive The icon with the loudspeaker is gray and yellow framed when the sound for the Beeper is active The sound selection icon 2 is only visible if the sounds are turned on in the Setup Program gt 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN EE BSR Activating the BSR Sewing Function 1 Option BSR Function via the foot control m plug in the foot control lower the presser foot press the foot control BSR mode starts
20. 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs Motifs in combination with functions To activate the functions touch the appropriate icon and make alterations with the stitch width and stitch length knobs Move motif touch i icon touch Move motif icon turn stitch width knob the motif is moved horizontally turn stitch legth knob the motif is moved vertically the alteration is displayed in the icons in 1 10mm turn stitch width and stitch length knob if both icons display the same number the motif has been moved diagonally touch the yellow framed icon or the Center icon gt the motif is repositioned to the center of the hoop v WB v v B m touch i icon touch Enlarging or reducing motif proportionally icon turn stitch width knob to the right the motif is enlarged turn stitch width knob to the left the motif is reduced the alteration is displayed in the icon in percent touch yellow framed icon the size of the motif is reset to basic setting v G v v B touch i icon touch Rotate motif icon turn stitch width knob to the right the motif rotates to the right turn stitch width knob to the left the motif rotates to the left the postion is displayed in the icon in degrees touch yellow framed icon the position of the motif is reset to basic setting 0 360 touch 490 icon 1 4x the motif rotates in 90 steps 0 90 180 270 360 v 8 v B y v B v B
21. 18 turn power switch to off loosen the needle clamp screw pull the needle down to remove Inserting the needle m flat side of needle to the back m insert the needle as far as it will go m tighten needle clamp screw 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Threading the double needle Sewing preparation Threading the first thread turn power switch to O off insert double needle raise the needle and presser foot place foam pad on the spool pin place thread spool C on horizontal spool pin attach appropriate spool disc take thread through rear guide B guide the thread to the front in the slit and past the tension disc A on the right side guide the thread to the needle as usual and thread the right needle manually Threading the second thread m place foam pad on vertical spool pin m place the second thread spool D on the vertical spool pin m take thread through rear guide B m guide the thread to the front in the slit and past the tension disc A on the left side m guide the thread to the needle as usual and m thread the left needle manually Threads E must not be twisted together When using the vertical spool pin always add a foam pad This prevents the thread from twisting around the spool pin Two thread spools and one full bobbin are needed insert triple needle m place one thread spool 1 on horizontal spool pin m place second thread spool 3 a
22. 2 2 Tq Wc C pl W Ornamental stitches zen pani unai aman Sun Sm Dam iy 2 S E UBER mE w ie Bom er Sm Soa Sm ST em eee SE ran sys Es NERIS to XX to dom a Im dope 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN KI Stitch patterns Heirloom stitches CN co a LD 82185445216 Rx LLL Ra COS gt lt m rf N Gee VA ge gt lt N Eee a r 6655 de m em EKER ca S Loo Fea EE Novelty Stitches Des Ca zur ct EMEN E E 2 5 RIT ELS 2 SRI oco t 8 ans cols c Uso CE w Es o BR Quilt stitches 349 gus Sum 3 2 853 Bow 8 x 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual 580 EN Stitch patterns Alphabets Block zen EE seja else x F ss SSSR eset ie pes ex a UM Tr T a a ic ote C Double Block 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Stitch patterns Script 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Stitch patterns Hiragana scs wes gt
23. B580 EN IJ Practical stitches Top stitching edges Blindstitch foot No 5 Reverse pattern foot No 1C Edge stitch foot No 10 optional accessory Straight stitch No 1 Narrow edgestitching Outer edges m place edge of fold left against the guide on the blindstitch foot m select the needle position left in the desired distance to the edge Hem edges m place edge of fold inside upper edge of hem right against the guide on the blindstitch foot m select needle position to the right to sew along the upper edge Blindstitch foot No 5 Needle position left or far right gt Reverse pattern foot No 1C and edge stitch foot No 10 optional accessory Any needle position possible Wide edgestitching Material guidance Presser foot as guide m guide the folded edge along the edge of the presser foot Stitch plate as guide m guide the folded edge along the marks on the stitch plate 1 to 2 5cm Seam guide as guide Presser foot m loosen the screw on the back of the presser foot insert the seam guide into the hole of the presser foot adjust width as desired tighten the screw guide the folded edge along the seam guide To sew parallel wider lines guide the seam guide along a previously sewn line of stitches 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Practical stitches Blind hem Blindstitch foot No 5 Blindstitch No 9 For invisible hems in medium to heavy weight cotton wool and blended mate
24. Setup Program Information B touch i icon Language m scroll through the languages by touching the arrow icons and select the language required for Version gt the present version of the sewing computer and the attached embroidery module are visible gt the total number of stitches and the number of stitches sewn since the last servicing by the dealer are displayed m touch icon 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Setup Program Dealer details m touch respective icon Following details of the BERNINA dealer can be registered store name m address m telephone number website or e mail address touch icon Service data The service data of the present condition of the sewing embroidery computer can be saved on a memory stick and sent to the BERNINA dealer m insert memory stick to sewing embroidery computer touch LOG icon data is saved on the memory stick remove memory stick B v BH 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN lE Tutorial Overview Tutorial ws 9 Buttonhole a Miscella Trouble neous shooting FHS Presser foot pressure Changing the presser foot Presser foot recognition Attaching the walking foot The tutorial provides information and explanations about the different areas of sewing and embroidering touch Tutorial button Tutorial display appears Threading Needles Pres
25. Types U Underlay stitches Update Upper thread m Indicator m Tension m Threading V Vertical spool pin W Welcome text m Entry correction Z Zoom m Minus m Plus 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Choosing lower case letters 101 101 100 100 99 124 99 124 121 46 45 20 30 42 43 130 16 115 13 41 126 140 126 140 Notes Notes 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Imprint Text Herbert Stolz Susanne Ribi Graphics www sculpt ch Pictures Patrice Heilmann CH Winterthur Typesetting Layout Susanne Ribi Copyright 2011 BERNINA International AG CH Steckborn 2014 07 EN 033527 53 04 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN In partnership with bs Ri macle to creale Re F N 1 NA gt
26. a warm iron if necessary Always use an additional stabilizer such as water soluble stabilizer on the wrong side of the material Application Ideal for fine loosely woven materials e g batiste fine linen etc 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Preparing for embroidery Iron on interfacing Iron on interfacings are available in a variety of weights interfacings should be selected to suit the material being used Use an iron on interfacing which is easily removable from the material m iron on interfacings are pressed fused to the wrong side of the material 2 2 gt Application i To provide body and shape for materials onto which motifs will be placed use p in conjunction with appropriate stabilizer Paper backed adhesive stabilizer m place stabilizer in hoop paper side up use a pointed object e g scissors to score the paper remove paper to reveal the self adhesive surface the self adhesive surface reveals position the material to be embroidered on the stabilizer and smooth in place B Application intended for delicate materials such as jersey or silk etc for hard to hoop materials and materials such as velvets Make sure that the adhesive residue on needle stitch plate and hook area is removed Water soluble stabilizer Water soluble stabilizer looks like plastic wrap Dissolve stabilizer in warm water when the embroidery is complete Wat
27. be programmed EE y B EH EH NH 2 1 CAICZIESIENIEIIESRES Opening a saved combination m touch Memory button m touch Open icon 1 gt asummary of the saved combinations appears m touch the desired drawer gt the saved combination appears in the stitch altering area 1 8 7 ie or 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Combi Mode Correcting a stitch pattern combination Inserting a stitch pattern m select the desired position in the combination m select the new stitch pattern gt the new stitch pattern is inserted below the selected stitch pattern Au M To insert a stitch pattern at the beginning of a combination the cursor must be positioned above the first stitch pattern Altering stitch patterns m select the desired stitch pattern in the combination touch i icon select desired function e g Mirror image left right the stitch pattern is mirrored left right touch Back icon BH v BH E The alterations always affect the stitch above the cursor Saved stitch combinations can be altered or corrected in the same way To make corrections and alterations permanent the combination must be saved again afterwards gt 033527 53 04_2014 07_ 580 BH E Y Combi Mode Mirroring complete combinations touch i icon touch Edit complete combination icon touch Mirror image icon the comp
28. both threads are automatically cut Changing color gt the embroidery computer switches automatically to the next color m change color of the upper thread accordingly m embroider with the new color Embroidering Display gt after starting the motif the embroidering Display appears 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs Embroidering with foot control When embroidering with the foot control always keep it depressed press the foot control gt the embroidery computer sews approximately 7 stitches and stops automatically gt Display indicates that the thread end has to be cut after the start of embroidering release the foot control raise the presser foot cut the thread tail at the beginning of motif lower the presser foot press the foot control and continue embroidering Y B BH E NH Interrupting with the foot control m release the foot control gt the sewing computer stops Completing the color m press the foot control gt the embroidery computer embroiders all the sections in the color activated gt the embroidery computer stops automatically when complete gt both threads are automatically cut Changing color gt the emboidery computer switches automatically to the next color m change color of the upper thread accordingly m embroider with the new color Embroidering display gt after starting the motif the embroidering display appears 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN
29. buttons left right or using the touch pen or with the finger m keep arrow button pressed gt quick moving of the needle gt the needle position is displayed in the yellow framed icon m touch yellow framed icon gt the needle moves to the middle position 0 Mirror image Left Right The sewing computer sews the stitch pattern horizon tally mirrored left right referring to the sewing direction Security program m touch icon m touch Needle or Stitch plate icon Overview Needle m touch desired Needle icon gt Stitch width is limited automatically gt this prevents the inserted special needle double needle etc from hitting the presser foot or the stitch plate no needle breakage gt numbers in the needle icons show the needle distance in mm m touch Standard needle icon gt the standard needle is actived again gt Stitch width limitation is deactivated Overview Stitch plates m touch the desired Stitch plate icon gt Stitch width is limited automatically gt this prevents the inserted needle from hitting the presser foot or the stitch plate no needle breakage The function remains active even when the sewing computer is turned off and on Overview Display Altering pattern length m move the round knob in the Display using the touch pen or the finger pattern length Standard 100 is infinitely variable extend or shorten in 1 steps using the arrow icons or touch Pat
30. embroidery memories are saved In the sewing memory stitch patterns lettering and numbers can be combined and saved In the sewing memory each Drawer can store a maximum of 70 stitch patterns as long as there is sufficient free space capacity available If the storage space but not all drawers is full there may be too many embroidery designs in the memory The memory is long term i e contents are kept until they are deleted A power cut or switching off the sewing embroidery computer does not have any effect on the stored contents Programming and saving touch Decorative stitch button select category touch Combi mode icon select the desired stitch pattern directly or type in the number make any alteration concerning stitch length stitch width needle position etc select another stitch pattern touch Memory icon 1 m touch Save icon 2 m touch Save icon 3 gt the combination is saved gt the Display closes 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Combi Mode Deleting Stitch Patterns Deleting patterns in steps m touch the Delete icon gt Stitch pattern above the cursor are deleted m touch the Delete icon as many times until the stitch altering area is empty Deleting combination touch i icon touch Edit the complete combination icon touch the Delete icon confirm with the stitch altering area is empty touch Back icon a new pattern combination can
31. especially in quilting for patchwork or for appliqu m touch Decorative stitch button gt display shows an overview of the categories Cat 1300 Quilt stitches m select desired stitch pattern gt the stitch width cannot be altered with certain stitch patterns gt is indicated by a lock symbol A e Ea Quilters securing program Feather stitch Feather stitch variations 1333 1335 1337 1338 Quilting straight stitch Piecing stitch Straight stitch Decorative quilt stitch variations 1339 1345 1351 Stippling stitch Quilt stitch Handlook quilt stitch variations 1347 1348 1350 Handlook quilt stitch Blanket stitch dual Blanket stitch Double blanket stitch dual Double blanket stitch Satin stitch Blind stitch narrow 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Quilt stitches For free motion quilting Darning foot No 9 optional accessory Straight stitch No 1 For free motion quilting For all types of free motion quilting work Preparation m top layer batting and backing together or baste if necessary m attach slide on table m use the Free Hand System m lower the feed dog Holding the work m hold the work with both hands like an embroidery frame UU LN 6 Quilt gloves with rubber fingertips will help when guiding the work Quilting a design m quilt from the center outwards m guide the work using smooth round mo
32. grooves of the selected pintuck foot the cord must be colorfast and shrinkproof Inserting the cord m remove the stitch plate of the sewing computer see page 19 m open the bobbin door m pull the cord through the hook opening from the bottom and through the opening of the stitch plate replace the stitch plate close the bobbin cover make sure that the cord slides within the thread slot of the bobbin cover place the cord spool on the arm of the Free Hand System check that the cord runs smoothly Sewing pintucks m sew first pintuck marking the stitching line if necessary gt the cord will automatically feed into the pintuck The cord lies on the wrong side of the material and is hold sewn over by the lower thread m turn work if necessary m place first pintuck one of the side grooves in the presser foot depending on the desired distance m sew second pintuck sew additional pintucks parallel to these two If the thread doesn t slide smoothly past the bobbin cover open the cover while sewing and turn off the lower thread indicator in the Setup Program 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Decorative Stitches Bobbin Play sewing Free motion sewing The bobbin can be filled different thread material For free motion stitching to add texture This method is similar to normal free motion sewing but is done on the wrong side of the fabric Reinforce the area to be sewn with embroidery stabil
33. i m m N W N X i 84 4mm 88 0mm lt FQ527 90 3 141 4mm FQ733 HN 66 5mm 66 5mm 7 FO905 109 9mm lt gt 141 6mm FB478 5 109 5 lt gt FQ468 5 115 2mm UY FQ562 E 90 3mm UY lt gt FQ808 123 9mm lt gt 142 5mm HE700 162 8mm 103 1mm lt gt 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN EC FP246 EN HN E amp 65 6mm lt gt FQ522 E g 56 5mm T lt gt FQ722 BH E S 80 0mm lt gt FQ896 94 7mm 165 4mm WS641 EN 151 4mm 72 6mm NX957 FB422 E B E E 5 5 97 9mm 9 52 3mm lt lt gt 7 FB461 HG341 Ry 121 7mm 8 63 7mm NX696 91 2mm lt gt This design has special effects For more information please go to www bernina com 5series 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs FB423 L E 9 132 9mm M NB467 E E 125 5mm VY lt gt Motifs Children CK738 BH CK667 s 85 7mm 823mm 76 2mm 99 8mm 89 1mm He lt gt lt gt 64 6mm CM013 2 022 CM348 Ba Yo
34. l e gt H HI Auto buttonhole gt allsubsequent buttonholes will be sewn to exactly the same length no need to press the Quick reverse button m the programmed buttonholes can be saved in the long term memory see page 83 press the clr button gt the programmed settings are cleared gt Exact duplication The auto function ensures that each buttonhole will be exactly the same length as the previous one Sewing speed sew at moderate speed for best results sew all buttonholes at the same speed for a consistent bead density 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Buttonholes Automatic with direct legth entry Automatic with button measuring fec Buttonhole foot No 3A Programming the buttonhole length Buttonholes can be sewn to a specific length with the buttonhole foot No 3A Buttonhole length cutting length in mm select the desired buttonhole m touch i icon m touch Direct entry length icon Determining buttonhole length m enter the buttonhole length using the multifunction knobs stitch width or stitch length knob the length entered appears on the left of the button the number on the right of the button is the exact button size touch Back icon the length entered is saved the programmed length is displayed on the left Y v Bv y Back to the buttonhole menu m touch Back icon gt the Buttonhole Display appears Button
35. m touch the icon again gt the symbol changes The basting is now done along the hoop m touch the icon again gt the basting is deactivated This function remains active even if a new motif is selected 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs Saving Motifs Embroidery motifs from the embroidery computer the USB stick embroidery cards or designs created in the BERNINA Embroidery Software can be combined re arranged and altered in different ways then saved Embroidery motifs can either be saved in the embroidery computer memory or on an USB Stick In a saved stitch combination the individual stitch patterns can be altered after being selected Embroidery motifs which were altered in size and saved are regarded as new motifs when they are recalled That is why all percentages say 100 and the former alteration can no longer be seen gt Embroidery computer memory m select desired motif m alter or combine if necessary press Selection button m touch Save icon 1 The motif to be saved is displayed in a yellow frame gt Embroidery computer icon is active gt the My Designs folder is opened automatically gt the system memory capacity free capacity is displayed in percent 96 in the green bar m select the motif to be saved gt the embroidery motif is saved in numerical order in the My Designs folder gt the Edit display appears again 033527 53 04 20
36. multi colored 148 m Embroidering single colored 147 148 m Mulit line lettering 143 m Positioning 142 Long stitch 31 Long term memory m Buttonhole 83 Lower thread m Bobbin fil 119 m Cutting 11 15 m Darning and embroidery threads 119 m Free hand sewing 91 m Indicator 45 m Inserting bobbin 15 m Sewing 91 m Threading 15 115 m Winding 14 m Winding while sewing 14 m With decorative stitches 91 Lubricating 158 M Main switch 11 Maintenance m See cleaning Material needle and thread 23 Memory m Embroidery computer 149 Sewing computer 106 110 Menu selection m Alphabets 28 m Buttonholes 28 m Decorative stitches 28 m Personal Program Memory 28 m Practical stitches 28 m Stitch pattern selection via numbers 28 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Metallic threads Mirror image 119 m Left right down up 30 31 34 35 36 37 39 126 127 Monitoring settings m Lower thread indicator 45 m Upper thread indicator 45 Motif colors m Altering thread brand 146 m Embroidering motif by color 147 m Embroidering single colored 147 148 m Reallocating 146 m Reducing color changes 147 Moving the needle position 60 N Needle m Double triple needle 25 m Embroidery needle 115 119 m Guidelines 24 m Holder 11 m Important facts about thread and needle 23 m Inserting removing 16 Needle thread combination 24 m Overview 25 Position 11 27 31 34 36 m Raise lower 26 30 m Replacing 16 m Stop down up 26 30 m Thr
37. number of times a stitch pattern or Q 3 combination can be stitched gt function name gt function explanation gt recommendation e touch the icon 1 9 times to select the number of repeats desired e x sewing computer stops automatically at the end of an individual pattern ar stitch combination e 2x sewing computer stops automatically at the end of a pattern or stitch combination after the number of repeats selected Recommendation e decorative sewing e pivoting corners with decorative stitches e programmed combination of decorative or utility stitches m touch gt the Help program is closed gt the previous Display appears 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN O m touch lt Help program gt button m selectthe desired stitch pattern or the desired function The Display shows the following information The Display shows the following information Balance Balance The sewing computer is tested and optimally set before it leaves the BERNINA factory Different fabrics threads and stabilizers can affect programmed stitches so that they are not sewn out properly These effects can be corrected with the electronic Balance so that the stitch formation can be adjusted where necessary to suit the material Practical and decorative stitches B touch i icon m touch Balance icon gt in the left part of the Display the stitch pattern is shown as it is set originally pro
38. or vice versa the feed dog cannot grip and feed the fabric The fabric might jam To solve this problem place one two or three compensating plates as required behind the needle under the presser foot to level it To correct the height in front of the foot place one or more plates under the foot close to the needle Sew until the foot is level again and remove the plates Needle stop down Sewing corners Due to the width of the stitch plate hole the outer feed dog rows are relatively 1 I 1 far apart BY NoT When sewing corners only a small section of the fabric is actually on the feed dog Therefore it cannot grip the fabric well Place one or more plates of the height compensation tool parallel to the presser foot close to the edge of the fabric gt the fabric is fed evenly Needle stop down 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Notes Notes 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Buttonholes Overview Buttonhole Standard buttonhole For light to medium weight fabrics blouses shirts trousers bedlinens etc Narrow buttonhole For light to medium weight fabrics blouses dresses children s and baby clothes crafts Stretch buttonhole For any highly elastic jersey made from cotton wool silk and synthetic fibers Round buttonhole with normal bartack For medium to heavy weight materials dresses jackets coats rainwear Round Buttonhole with hori
39. particularly appropriate for medium weight materials e g decorative stitch No 107 decorative stitches which are programmed with satin stitches are particular ly appropriate for medium weight materials e g decorative stitch No 401 Categories Cat 100 Florals Cat 300 Cross stitches Cat 400 Satin stitches Cat 600 Ornamental stitches Cat 700 Heirloom stitches Cat 900 Novelty Cat 1300 Quilt stitches Perfect stitch formation use the same thread color for upper and lower thread reinforce the fabric on the wrong side using stabilizer Uuse an additional water soluble stabilizer on the right side of pile or longfiber materials e g wool velvet etc which can be easily removed after sewing 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Examples of application Cross Stitches Decorative Stitches Reverse pattern foot No 1C or Open embroidery foot No 20C Cross stitch cross stitching is a traditional technique and extends the range of decorative stitches if the cross stitches are sewn on fabric with a linen texture they look like hand stitched cross stitching Application for home furnishings for trimmings on garments for embellishing in general Sewing Cross stitches of Category 300 can be stitched and combined like any other decorative stitches Sewing Trims m select cross stitch m stitch a row using the seam guide or slid
40. save the stitch pattern as desribed above m save any other stitch pattern in the same way Stitch pattern selection in the Personal program m touch Personal program button m touch Open icon 4 Personal Display gt the programmed stitch patterns are displayed in pictures as well as with stitch width and stitch length m further stitch patterns can be scrolled by using the arrow icons 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Personal program Alterting Overwriting stitch patterns Selecting stitch pattern touch Personal program button 1 select zig zag make alterations stitch width and stitch length are altered yellow numbers touch Personal program button touch Save icon EE y BH BH m select zig zag 2 A o E8 2 er m confirm with gt the alterations are saved 2 x e g ls E 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Personal program MH Deleting stitch patterns Selecting stitch pattern m touch Personal program button m touch Delete icon 1 j 20 m select the stitch pattern to be deleted m confirm with gt Stitch pattern is deleted gt the remaining stitch patterns are moved by one position 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Combi mode Combi mode Creating stitch combinations The sewing embroidery computer has a memory system where both the sewing and
41. speed m move the round knob in the Display to the left right or m turn the stitch width knob gt alters the maximal sewing speed 1 gt the number in the yellow framed icon indicates the stitches per minute the basic value is indicated by a white line Altering the upper thread tension m move the round knob in the Display to the left right or m turn the stitch length knob alters the basic setting of the upper thread tension 2 at plus or minus two basic values 0 0 basic setting The alteration of the upper thread tension affects any stitch patterns and embroidery motifs and is saved even when the sewing embroidery computer is switched off gt touch icon Automatic securing program at pattern end the number and type of the securing stitches of the external Pattern end Securing button can be programmed Standard four securing stitches in the same place m select function 3 for forward securing stitches m via the arrow icons three to six securing stitches can be programmed Automatic thread cutter gt if function 4 is activated the upper and lower thread are automatically cut after sewing m touch icon 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Setup Program Automatic thread cutter and securing stitches the number and type of the securing stitches before the thread is cut can be programmed Standard no securing stitches programmed m touch function 1 for securing stitches
42. the headframe gt the respective value is visible in the icon 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Overview Display touch Combi mode icon select the stitch pattern touch i icon touch Cursor position icon Functions A Combination subdivider 1 B Combination subdivider 2 C Securing General Functions Combination subdivider 1 each combination or memory folder can be subdivi Information ded into several parts m touch icon only those parts where the cursor is located will be gt another Display is openend sewn sew another part the cursor must be placed into Back this part m touch icon gt goes back to the previous Display gt all changes are saved Combination subdivider 2 each combination can be interrupted as desired after stopping the needle moves to the next part to Confirm selection be sewn m touch icon gt activates confirms alteration selection Securing T program the function within a pattern combination Leaving the active Display each individual pattern of the combination can be m touch icon secured at the start or the end gt the Display is closed gt goes back to the previous Display 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Overview Display touch Combi mode icon select stitch pattern touch i icon touch Edit whole combination icon Functions A Deleting B Mirror Image Left Right C Combination repeat eo C
43. to continue covering the worn or damaged area Begin sewing the program will repeat as often as desired the length is saved Per Direct entry length see page 32 a darning length up to 30mm can be programmed Reverse pattern foot No 1C Zig zag No 2 for all fabrics for finishing raw edges elastic seams decorative sewing Finishing edges m guide edge of fabric into the center of the presser foot m do not select too wide a stitch donot select too long a stitch m needle goes into fabric on one side and over the edge into the air on the other side the edge of the fabric should lie flat and not roll use darning thread for fine materials Satin stitch dense short zig zag stitch length 0 5 0 7mm use Satin stitch for appliqu embroidery etc As variation the satin stitch No 1354 be used 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Practical stitches Double Overlock Overlock foot No 2A Reverse pattern foot No 1C Double overlock No 10 Closed seam Double overlock seam in loose knits and cross seams in knits and jerseys Sewing m guide the pin of the Overlook foot along the cut edge Knits and jersey Use a new Jersey needle to prevent damaging the loops if necessary loosen presser foot pressure E E Sewing stretch materials If necessary use a stretch needle 130 705H S 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual
44. two individual decorative stitch patterns in a combination Three single straight stitches As a connecting stitch between two individual decorative stitch patterns in a combination Darning stitch Use for darning in conjunction with the Permanent Reverse function 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Practical stitches Stitch pattern selection Direct B v B v B v B v gt gt select the desired main category Practical stitches Decorative stitches Alphabets Buttonholes Personal program Memory the available stitch patterns are visible in the Display portion F select desired stitch pattern further stitch patterns are visible when scrolling G touch 0 9 button numbers for entering are visible in the Display portion H enter stitch number the entered stitch number 1 appears touch icon 2 last digit is deleted touch icon 1 complete number is deleted confirm with Cancelling touch 0 9 button the previous Display appears An invalid stitch number will be indicated in icon 1 with 3 question marks 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Practical stitches Eel Customizing stitch pattern individually According to material and purpose a stitch pattern can be altered individually The alterations described here are applicable for all practical and many decorative stitches Temporary altered stitch memory The personal memory is unlimited it can hold
45. zig zag Simple darning program Single straight stitch Straight stitch Stretch overlock Stretch stitch Super stretch Three single straight stitches Triple zig zag Triple straight stitch Universal stitch Vari overlock Zig zag Zipper 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN 25 56 164 92 166 40 10 11 50 30 30 11 59 59 102 105 104 102 105 102 102 103 23 119 11 56 72 57 70 56 69 64 66 56 70 56 61 56 62 56 61 Index Index Preparation m Embroidery m Embroidery computer m Embroidery module m Sewing computer Presser foot As guide Attaching removing Changing Display Overview Pressure 21 Raise lower Standard Accessory Presser foot lifter m Connection m Inserting m Raising and lowering the presser foot Presser foot pressure m Display m Increase loosen Presser foot pressure adjustment wheel Quick Reverse button Quilt stitches Blanket stitch Blanket stitch dual Blind stitch narrow Decorative quilt stitch variations Double Blanket stitch dual Double blanket stitch Feather stitch Feather stitch variations Handlook quilt stitch Overview Quilt stitch Straight stitch Quilters securing program Satin stitch Stippling stitch Quilting m Free motion quilting m Stipple quilting m With BSR R Rayon threads Rear thread guide Removing Bobbin case Embroidery hoop Embroidery module Needle Presser foot Slide on table Stitch pl
46. 14 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs USB stick The motif to be saved is displayed in a yellow frame m insert USB Stick m touch USB Stick icon gt the system memory capacity free capacity is shown in percentage 96 in the green bar m select the motif to be saved gt the motif is saved on the stick Empty USB sticks are available as optional accessory at the BERNINA dealer USB sticks produced by any other manufacturers may not be supported especially USB sticks with large storage capacity gt 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs KEIN Overwriting motifs Saved motifs in the memory or on an USB Stick can be overwritten directly by another motif m select desired motif m insert BERNINA USB Stick press Selection button m touch Save icon The motif to be saved is displayed in a yellow frame m touch Embroidery computer icon or USB Stick icon m select the motif to be overwritten m confirm with gt the motif is now saved at the previously selected position 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs Deleting saved single motif insert USB Stick touch USB Stick icon or touch Embroidery computer icon or touch My Design icon touch Delete icon 1 m Select the motif to be deleted m confirm with gt the motif is deleted Cancelling deleting m touch gt the deleting is cancelled the previous screen appears 033527
47. 27 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Cleaning Cleaning ATTENTION Disconnect plug from the socket before cleaning or lubricating Never use alcohol petrol white spirit or any type of solvent to clean the sewing computer Y B8 BH H NH E Cleaning the Display and the sewing computer Wipe with a soft damp cloth Feed dog area Clean the sewing computer after every use remove any lint from under the stitch plate and in the hook area turn power switch to O off remove plug from electrical outlet remove presser foot and needle open the bobbin door press the stitch plate down at the right back corner until it flips up remove the stitch plate clean the area with the lint brush replace the stitch plate Cleaning the hook turn power switch to O off remove plug from electrical outlet remove bobbin case clean the hook race with a lint brush do not use sharp instruments for cleaning insert the bobbin case Lubricating turn power switch to O off remove plug from electrical outlet squeeze 1 or 2 drops of BERNINA oil into the hook race turn power switch to l on run the sewing computer for a short time without thread So sewing project is not soiled 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In most cases you will be able to identify and remedy faults by checking the following Check if Fault Uneven stitch formation Skipped sti
48. 4 07 Manual B580 EN IT BSR Functions in the BSR mode Needle stop down standard gt the arrow points down on the BSR display gt the sewing computer stops with needle down when taking foot off foot control or engaging the Start Stop button Needle stop up m touch the Needle stop icon in the Display gt the arrow points up gt the sewing computer stops with needle up when taking foot off foot control or engaging the Start Stop button Raise or lower the needle m press Needle stop button gt to raise or to lower the needle Securing with the Start Stop button only Mode 1 place the fabric under the presser foot lower the presser foot press the Needle stop button twice the lower thread is brought up hold upper and lower thread touch Start Stop button BSR mode is activated sew 5 6 securing stitches touch Start Stop button the BSR mode is stopped cut threads touch Start Stop button BSR mode is activated continue the stitching process E v BH B v B BH vy BH v B BH Securing function only Mode 2 press the Securing function button press either the foot control or the Start Stop button By moving the fabric some short securing stitches are sewn then the set stitch length will be activated and the securing function will be automatically deactiva ted Free motion quilting only Mode 2 gt the BSR mode is activated freemotion quilting can be sewn
49. 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs Deleting all saved motifs It is possible to delete the content of the folder My Designs or the USB stick all at once press Setup button m touch Basic settings icon m touch Delete user data icon When embroidering there are two options to choose from 1 My Designs 2 USB stick the stick must be inserted m touch the button of which the data should be deleted confirm with the data is deleted Y Cancelling deleting m touch gt the deleting is cancelled the previous screen appears H Ea Lor 033527 53 04_2014 07_Manual_B580_EN Motifs Starting to embroider Select hoop select motif gt the selected motif is displayed in the optimal the smallest hoop gt the Select hoop icon displays the recommended hoop m attach the recommended hoop Attaching the embroidery hoop m raise needle and embroidery foot m hold the hoop with the right side of the fabric up and the attaching mechanism to the left Attach the hoop to the embroidery arm m guide the hoop underneath the embroidery foot press the attaching mechanisms of the hoop toward each other m position the center points of the hoop small attachment clamps over the bracket of the embroidery arm m press down until it clicks in position m release the attaching mechanism of the hoop Removing the hoop m press both of the attaching mechanis
50. A defective needle does not only damage the sewing project but also the sewing computer Care must be taken when choosing needle and thread The correct needle size depends on the selected thread and fabric The fabric weight and type determine the thread weight needle size and point form 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Sewing preparation Needles threads Correct needle Thread combination When sewing the thread should travel smoothly down the long groove on the front of the needle Too thin thread or too thick needle The thread has too much clearance in the long groove Skipped stitches and damage to the thread can occur Too thick thread or too fine needle The thread rubs on the edges of the long groove and can get jammed This can cause thread breakage Guidelines Material and thread Needle size Light weight materials Fine thread darning thread embroidery thread 70 75 Medium weight materials Sewing thread 80 90 Heavy weight materials Sewing thread quilting thread topstitching 100 110 120 130 705 H S 70 130 Shank length 705 Flat shank H Needle scarf S Needle point here e g medium ball point 70 Needle size shank diameter N 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Overview needles Universal 130 705 H 60 100 Sewing preparation EJE Metafil 130 705 H MET 75 80 or H SUK 90 100
51. B580 EN Safety Instructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION When using an electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following Head all the instructions before using this sewing embroidery computer When the sewing embroidery computer is not in use it should be disconnected from the electricity supply by removing the plug from the outlet N DANGER To reduce the risk of electrical shock 1 The sewing embroidery computer should never be left unattended when plugged in 2 Always unplug this sewing embroidery com puter from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning 3 LED Radiation Do not view directly with optical instruments Class 1M LED product WARNING To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons 1 Use this sewing embroidery computer only for purposes as described in this manual Use only attachments accessories and parts recommended by the manufacturer 2 Do not allow this sewing embroidery compu ter to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when this sewing embroidery computer is used by or near children and infirm persons The sewing embroidery computer is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concer nin
52. Choosing the embroidery motif Simple motifs with a low stitch count are suitable for embroidery on fine material Large scale densely embroidered motifs e g with multiple color and embroidery direction changes are suitable for medium and heavy weight material Embroidery test Always test stitch the embroidery motif on the same type material Use the same stabilizer as will be used on the finished project Changes colors stabilizer type or needle if needed to suite the motif fabric combination Scaling Sizing motifs Motifs can be scaled sized using the on screen icons or with the BERNINA Embroidery Software on the PC Increasing decreasing in a range of 20 96 provides the best results 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Preparing for embroidery Different stitch types Underlay stitches Underlay stitches are the foundation of a motif and are used to stabilize the base material and hold it in shape They also prevent the covering stitches of the motif from sinking into the knit or the nap of the material Satin stitch The needle moves left to right and vice versa The result is a very dense covering zig zag stitching to fill the shape Satin stitching fills are ideal for narrow and small shapes Satin stitching is however not suitable for larger areas since wide stitches are too loose and do not cover the fabric properly In addition there is the danger that with too long stitches the threads could catch on somethin
53. Mettler G termann etc match the needle to the thread size check upper and lower thread use needle system 130 705H use new BERNINA quality needle use new BERNINA quality needle insert needle as far up as it will go match the needle point to the texture of the material fold a piece of thin material and slide the folded edge not the raw edges between the thread tension discs moving the material back and forth to clean the right and left side of the thread tension m check upper and lower thread m carefully remove any thread remnants from under the spring If the upper thread breaks and the thread is trapped in the area of the take up lever proceed as follows m turn power switch to O off m remove the screw A on the headframe with the angular Torx wrench m turn headframe cover slightly to the left then slide it upwards and remove remove remnants of thread attach headframe and retighten screw reduce upper thread tension check upper threading use quality thread Isacord Mettler G termann etc take the sewing computer to the nearest authorized BERNINA dealer m increase the upper thread tension take the sewing computer to the nearest authorized BERNINA dealer m use new needle m tighten the needle clamp screw do not pull the fabric during sewing use the correct presser foot for thick material e g Jeans foot No 8 use height compensating tool when sewing over a thick seam use quality thread Is
54. Motif Thread breakage when embroidering The upper or lower thread may occasionally run out or break when you are embroidering When this happens the embroidery computer stops automatically provided that the thread and bobbin indicators are activated in the setup program Upper or lower thread breaks the embroidery computer stops automatically an animation is displayed check upper thread rethread needle check lower thread refill or rethread bobbin BH BH H HB v v m touch Thread breakage icon In the left portion of the Display the motif is shown in original size and in the right protion enlarged This makes it easier to check the embroidery sequence the message to operate the stitch width and stitch length knobs appears turn the knobs to the left or to the right the hoop moves along the embroidery sequence backwards or forwards turn the stitch width knob slowly the hoop is moved stitch by stitch turn the stitch length knob slowly the hoop is moved in big steps the number in the yellow framed icon indicates the current position within the motif by stitch number via the 0 9 icon a position can be entered directly m position the needle back far enough so that it will resume stitching several stitches before the thread breakage v v B v B v Bv Returning to original position m touch Back icon gt the Display is closed Resuming embroidering press Start Stop button or the foot control 0335
55. SP980 SR551 1 EBEN 5 9 63 2mm S 120 3mm lt lt gt 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Alphabets King Charles ABC London ADC Emerald Ae Anniversary Chateau Abc 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Alphabets ABC Guinevere Abc KE Index Index A Accessory m Embroidery Presser feet Sewing Standard Storage example Accessory box Adjusting m Embroidery hoop m Needle position m Presser foot pressure m Upper thread tension Air vents Alphabets Altering letter size Combining lettering embroidery Combining lettering sewing Correcting the combination Correction Deleting lettering Functions Kinds of alphabets Lettering Main display Menu selection Multiline lettering Overview Placing lettering Selecting Upper lower case lettering With embroidery motifs With functions Altering Audio systems Brightness Display settings Embroidery settings Sewing light Upper thread tension Welcoming text Winding speed Altering embroidery settings Altering pattern length Altering stitch density Altering stitch length Altering stitch width Altering stitch m Length m Width 112 7 8 7 8 43 2 60 20 11 99 135 101 143 144 101 44 41 41 43 41 42 43 130 41 45 43 31 31 60 60 60 60 Altering winding speed 45 Attaching m Embroidery hoop 154 m Presser foot 18 m Presser foot lifter 13 m
56. Seam guide 13 m Slide on table 12 m Stitch plate 19 Audio System BSR 44 m Stitch pattern 44 m Altering 44 m Function 44 B Back icon 30 32 34 36 38 39 124 126 128 130 132 134 Balance m Back to basic setting 54 m Buttonhole 78 m Compensating correcting 31 33 35 37 54 B Correcting 54 m Glossary 6 m Practical and decorative stitches 54 Basic setting m Embroidery settings 43 m Presser foot pressure 21 m Sewing settings 40 42 43 m Thread tension 20 Basting stitch 57 70 Bobbin case m Inserting 15 m Removing 15 Bobbin cover 11 Bobbin winder pre tension 11 14 Brightness 41 BSR 94 98 m Attaching presser foot 95 m Beeper 97 m Display 95 m Functions 96 m Leaving 98 m Modes 94 m Preparation 95 m Removing attaching presser foot sole 95 m Securing 96 m Starting 98 m With straight stitch No 1 94 m With zigzag stitch No 2 94 98 Button sew on program 74 86 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Buttonhole 5 steps manually 7 steps manually Adjusting the bead width Altering stitch length Automatic Automatic buttonhole foot No 3A Automatic round and keyhole buttonhole Balance Button sew on program Cording Cutting open Duplicating Eylets Feed support Heirloom buttonhole Hight compensation tool Important Information In long term memory Keyhole buttonhole Manual Marking Narrow buttonhole Overview Programming Round buttonhole with horizontal bartack Round buttonhole with normal ba
57. a red light appears on the presser foot press foot control while sewing the speed of the sewing computer is regulated by the movement of the fabric release the foot control gt the BSR mode is stopped B v v B E 2 Option BSR Function via the Start Stop button m lower the presser foot touch Start Stop button BSR mode starts a red light appears on the presser foot the speed of the sewing computer is regulated by the movement of the fabric press the Start Stop button again gt the BSR mode is stopped v vB Deactivating the BSR Sewing Function by using the Start Stop button Mode 1 If the fabric is not moved for approx 7 seconds the BSR mode is deactivated and the red light on the presser foot goes off Mode 2 If the stitching process is ended by no longer moving the fabric one additional stitch is made depending on the needle position The sewing computer always stops with needle up even if the arrow on the Display points down Holding the work m hold the work with both hands like an embroidery frame abrupt movements slowing down resp speeding up can result in slightly too short or too long stitches continuous movement no abrupt movements will provide best results do not pivot the fabric while sewing Q Quilt gloves with rubber fingertips will help when guiding the work Application example BSR with zig zag No 2 the zig zag can be used for thread
58. acord Mettler G termann etc 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Troubleshooting Fault Stitch width not adjustable Display is inactive Sewing Embroidery computer Upper thread indicator does not respond Lower thread indicator does not respond Lower thread indicator reacts Update error LED sewing light do not light up General Sewing Embroidery computer Cause Setting activated in the security program Calibration data incorrect ECO function active Sewing computer fails to run or runs slowly Turn power switch to off Not activated in the Setup Program Not activated in the Setup Program Thread used broken Bobbin inserted incorrectly Brake spring is missing USB stick is not recognized Update process is blocked hourglass stays on display Update data aren t identified LED defective deactivated in the Setup Program Explanation Deleting or overwriting data e g drawers Stitch number not known in direct entry Stitch selection not possible in the combination mode Raise the presser foot Lower the presser foot Repair deactivate setting re calibrate the Display in the Setup Program turn off ECO function alter the speed control place the sewing computer in a warm room one hour before use turn the power switch to l on take the sewing computer to the
59. aracters are combined first and then added to the motif e g embellished lettering Combining select desired motif the motif appears in the Edit display press Selection button touch Add motif icon touch yellow framed Embroidery computer icon selection menu appears select desired alphabet display with the keyboard is opened enter text e g Flowers Select characters using the Lower Upper Case icon m confirm the combined lettering with gt the text appears above the motif in the Edit display B v B v BH BH B Adjusting text to motif touch i icon touch Rescale motif icon adjust text to motif touch Back icon touch Move motif icon position the text as desired 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN EZZ3 Motifs Lettering Manipulation m touch i icon m touch Letter manipulation icon m turn the stitch length knob to the left gt the text is bent downwards B touch i icon m touch Alter motif features icon To alter stitch type To alter the stitch density m touch Alter stitch type icon gt the basic setting of the step stitch is activated If the motif is enlarged substantially long satin stitches occur This can result in tunneling of the material In this case it is recommended to switch to a step stitch fill 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Fill stitch types Motifs EA The embroidery motifs are filled wi
60. as many stitch alterations as needed Stitch length Stitch width Needle position Pattern Extend Mirror images Long Stitch function Thread tension Balance Pattern repeat 1 9x Any altered stitch width and stitch length is automatically saved Example sew with an altered stitch e g zig zag select and sew another stitch e g straight stitch return to zig zag your alterations are still active Return to basic settings Individual stitch patterns can be reverted to basic settings manually y E touch stitch width stitch length icon and in the respective Display the yellow framed icon or press the clr button any altered values of the active stitch return to basic setting switch off the sewing computer any alterations of all stitches are deleted 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Practical stitches 1 50 gt 2 gt Altering stitch width and stitch length m turn the knobs or m touch stitch width or stitch length Display m touch the arrow icons in the respective Display or m move the round knob in the Display using the touch pen or the finger Can be altered while sewing When sewing practical or quilting stitches the actual stitch length 1 is displayed With other stitch patterns the overall length of a stitch pattern 2 is displayed The actual stitch length 3 is visible when the stitch length Display is opened Altering needl
61. ate Reset 114 121 m Deleting user data 47 115 m Reset settings 47 114 12 25 Reset settings 47 S 68 18 Safety Instructions 2 18 31 33 35 37 Satin stitch 66 8 31 33 35 37 Satin stitch 121 11 13 8 Save m Embroidery motif 133 149 150 11 m Stitch pattern 102 103 11 m Stitch pattern combination 106 13 13 Scrolling down up 29 Seam 21 m Blind 69 21 m Edges 68 m Visible 69 11 Seam guide 13 68 Seam ripper 7 77 26 Securing 30 92 Securing program 42 70 92 92 Selecting 92 m Display color 42 92 m Language 48 92 m Stitch pattern 29 58 92 92 Selecting language 48 92 92 Selection 92 m Single and combi mode 29 92 m Scrolling down up 29 92 92 Service data 49 Setting 93 m Confirming 30 32 34 36 38 39 93 m Deleting 28 94 98 Setup Program 40 49 m Audio settings 44 m Basic setting 40 47 23 119 m Beeper for BSR 44 m Brightness 41 11 16 m Calibrating automatic buttonhole foot No 3A 46 m Calibrating display 44 m Display color 42 15 m Display settings 41 154 m Embroidery settings 43 114 m Information 48 49 16 m Monitoring setting 45 18 Overview Display 40 12 m Reset 47 19 m Sewing light 41 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Sewing settings Update Welcoming text Winder speed Sewing Accessory Alphabets Blind hem Buttonhole Combinations Corners Edges Eyelets Flat joining seam Function buttons Hem visible Quick reverse Sewing on buttons Sewing techniques Zipper Sewing corners Sewi
62. ate 3 Attachment base for special accessories 4 Presser foot 5 LED sewing light 6 Needle clamp 7 Quick reverse button 8 Automatic thread cutter button 9 Start Stop button 10 Thread guide 11 Slide Speed Control 12 Thread take up cover 13 Needle stop button down up 14 Programmable Pattern end securing button 15 Thread take up lever 16 Pre tension stud 17 Display 18 Sewing support buttons m Home button m Setup button m Tutorial button Creative Consultant button m Help button eco button clr button 19 Needle position buttons 20 Stitch length knob 21 Stitch width knob 22 Carrying handle 23 Bobbin winder 24 Thread cutter on bobbin winder 25 Free Hand System connection 26 Rear thread guide 27 Horizontal spool pin 28 Vertical spool pin 29 Eyelet thread guide 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 USA Canada only The sewing computer has a polarized plug one blade wider than the other To reduce the risk of electrical shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way Handwheel Power switch On l Off Power plug socket USB connection PC connection for embroidery software Connection for emb
63. brildorpb 40 gt 1021 rast 1033 dunkelblau 1037 dunkelblau Changing motif colors Y v B BH BH EH NH E touch Color number icon in the Display scroll with the arrow icons if necessary until the color to be changed appears select the color to be changed e g 1 touch Thread color icon scroll with the arrow icons until the desired color appears select the desired color or touch 0 9 icon and enter the color number via the keyboard select color icon the new color is reallocated the altered color is displayed oe the thread brand touch Thread color icon scroll with the arrow icons left or right until the desired thread brand appears touch Thread brand icon the thread brand in the Display changes and the new thread details appear touch Back icon the altered thread details are displayed Different thread brands be assigned to the motif m scroll to the desired thread brand m do not touch icon m scroll to the desired color m touch the icon 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs Embroidering the motif by color press Embroidery menu button gt Reduce color changes icon is inactive standard gray The colors of a motif are not reduced the embroidery sequence remains as set originally The number of color changes 1 remains as it is i a lsacord 40 1704 5 min Reducing color changes press Embroidery men
64. cating embroidery motif 127 m Embroidery menu 126 m Mirror image down up 127 m Mirror image left right 127 m Moving embroidery motif 127 m Moving enlarged embroidery motif within the hoop 126 Overview 126 m Rotating embroidery motifs 127 Selection 126 m Zoom minus 126 m Zoom plus 126 Embroidery 111 157 m Alphabet 124 m Embroidery motif 125 m Menu 155 Start Thread breakage Via Start Stop button Via Foot control Embroidery computer Function buttons Embroidery needle Entry in embroidery mode Lowering the feed dog Memory Preparation Straight stitch Cut Work stitch plate Embroidery menu Color information bar Color number Disengage jump stitches Edit Embroidery menu Start Stop button Embroidering motif by color reducing color changes Overview Presser foot indicator Security program Selection Single or multi colored motif Thread breakage Upper thread tension Embroidery module Attaching Calibrating Connecting Connecting cable Detail view Overview Parking Removing Embroidery motif Adding Altering features Altering proportionally Altering thread brand And lettering By BERNINA Check Colors Creating combination Deleting Duplicating Embroidering motif by color Fill stitches From USB Stick Grid Lettering Mirror image Motif center Motif size and embroidery time Moving Moving enlarged motif Opening Overwriting Rotating Saving Scaling sizing
65. ching the arrow icons below the indicated buttonhole Stitch counter buttonhole Having sewn the desired length of the 1st bead then press Quick reverse button Having sewn the desired length of the 2nd bead then press Quick reverse button gt Display shows auto gt the buttonhole is programmed Securing touch icon before sewing gt the buttonhole is secured with four securing stitches at the beginning m touch icon while sewing a buttonhole gt the buttonhole is secured at the end gt the sewing computer stops 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN en Buttonhole slit width m set the buttonhole slit width to between 0 1mm and 2 0mm using the stitch width or the stitch length knob or the arrow icons Balance Balances forward and reverse stitches Upper thread tension m change upper thread tension gt the respective value is visible in the icon Security program m touch icon m touch Needle or Stitch plate icon Overview Needles m touch desired Needle icon gt the stitch width is limited automatically gt this prevents the inserted special needle double needle etc from hitting the presser foot or the stitch plate no needle breakage gt numbers in the needle icons indicate the needle distance in mm m touch the Standard needle icon gt the standard needle is activated again gt Stitch width limitation is deactivated Overview Stitch plates m touch des
66. d accurately Programming buttonholes 1 m sew straight stitches forward stop the sewing computer press Quick reverse button auto and the programmed length in mm appears in the Display the buttonhole length is programmed gs The sewing computer sews the following automatically the eye the first bead in reverse the straight stitches forward the second bead in reverse the bartack and securing stitches gt the sewing computer stops and returns automatically to buttonhole begin 29 gt E o Auto buttonhole gt subsequent buttonholes will be sewn to exactly the same length no need to press the Quick reverse button m the programmed buttonholes can be saved in the long term memory see page 83 press clr button gt the programmed settings are cleared Exact duplication The auto function ensures that each buttonhole will be exactly the same length as the previous one Double sewn keyhole buttonholes keyhole buttonholes can be sewn twice on thick fabrics use a longer stitch length for the first run after sewing the first buttonhole do not move the work reduce the stitch length manually and sew the buttonhole again 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Buttonholes Heirloom Buttonhole mamas Stitch counter buttonhole Some n Buttonhole foot No 3A Heirloom buttonhole No
67. d ends under the buttonhole foot sole to the back and m place both ends of the cord in the grooves on the sole m lower the buttonhole foot Sewing m Sew the buttonhole in the usual manner m do not hold the cord gt the buttonhole will sew over the cord covering it Fixing the cord m pull the cord through the buttonhole until the loop disappears into the end of it m pull the ends of the cord through to wrong side of the fabric using a hand stitching needle m knot or secure with stitches Before cutting the buttonhole open Place a pin in each end of the buttonhole to prevent accidental cutting into ends of buttonhole gt Cutting buttonholes open with the seam ripper m cutthe buttonhole from the ends to the middle Cutting open buttonholes with the buttonhole cutter optional accessory m place the fabric on the wood m place the cutter in the centre of the buttonhole m press down on the cutter with your hand 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Buttonholes Altering the balance w L m touch i icon m touch lt Balance gt icon Balance with direct entry length buttonholes The balance alterations have the same effect on both beads Balance with direct entry length keyhole or round buttonholes The balance alterations have the same effect on both beads The keyhole or eye is balanced as follows m sew straight stitches forward until the sewing computer changes to
68. ddresses words etc are combined and sewn in combi mode touch Combi mode icon touch the icon with the desired letter the letter appears in the Stitch altering area the cursor is below the letter v v B B Selecting the next letter m touch the required icon gt the next letter appears in the Stitch altering area etc Inserting lettering A letter is always inserted above the cursor Inserting an additional letter at the beginning of a pattern combination m move the cursor up by using the arrow icons Activating desired place Select or scroll to required letter in the Stitch altering area select new letter gt letter is inserted above cursor Deleting Letters A letter is always deleted above the cursor Activating desired place m select or scroll to the required letter in the Stitch altering area m touch Delete icon gt letter is deleted Saving and deleting combinations see page 106 110 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Alphabet in combination with functions gt Y v v B8 Alphabets Select lower case touch the Upper Lower case icon the lower case a is highlighted in black and jumps to the upper left corner of the icon the lower case Is activated touch the Upper Lower case icon again the upper case A is highlighted in black and jumps to the upper left corner of the icon upper case is activated again Change size touch i icon touch Lette
69. e sew different length The thread is better spread over the fabric Sew the first rows to cover the hole first rows just beyond the worn area and not too close together work the rows in irregular lengths turn work by a quarter turn 90 Sew over the first rows first rows not too close turn fabric by half turn 180 AT yi i titty 411111114 Finish darning the hole sew another loose row Poor stitch formation if the thread is lying on top slow down the fabric movement if there are knots on the wrong side of the fabric move the fabric more quickly L L Thread breaks Guide the fabric more consistently 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Practical stitches GJE Automatic darning Reverse pattern foot No 1C Buttonhole foot No 3A Simple darning program No 22 Quick darning of holes or worn areas Replaces threads along the lengthwise grain in all materials Preparation m hoop light weight materials in the darning hoop optional accessory gt the darning area stays evenly taut and cannot be distorted Darning with reverse pattern foot No 1C insert the needle in the top left of the worn a
70. e for the monitoring functions is set in the audio settings for functions m touch Winding speed icon m move round knob in the Display to the left right or m turn the stitch width knob gt the winding speed is changed 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN EA Setup Program Update Calibrating buttonhole foot No 3A Do not remove the BERNINA USB stick until there is a message which indicates the end of the update m insert BERNINA USB stick with the new software version m touch Update icon It is recommended to save the data and the settings of the sewing computer before the update is carried out m touch icon 1 m the data of the sewing computer is saved on the USB stick m touch Update icon 2 to start the procedure It is then checked if gt BERNINA USB stick is inserted gt there is enough free space available gt the correct software version is on the stick gt the data and settings are accepted After the successful update a message appears and sewing embroidery computer is ready for use gt if the update cannot be started or if there are problems during the update process an error message appears If the data and the settings aren t on the sewing computer anymore after the update m touch icon 3 gt the data on the stick are saved on the sewing computer Please find the latest version of Software at www bernina com m touch Calibration icon attach buttonhole foot No 3A
71. e on table seam guide It is important to stitch the first row in a straight line as it will serve as a reference for the rows that follow m select new stitch pattern m stitch a second row next to first at a distance of one presser foot s width or using the seam guide m repeat for the following rows of stitching Use cotton embroidery thread for cross stitching Stitch appears fuller 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Decorative Stitches Pintucks Pintuck feet optional accessory 30 3 grooves 4mm double needle for heavy weight materials 31 5 grooves 3mm double needle for heavy to medium weight materials No 32 7 grooves 2mm double needle for light to medium weight materials 33 9 grooves 1 or 1 6mm double needle for very light materials without additional pintuck cord No 46C 5 grooves 1 6 2 5 mm double needle for very light to medium weight materials Straight stitch No 1 this technique reduces the size of the fabric allow for enough fabric pintucks are narrow stitched folds which are normally sewn on the fabric before cutting out the pieces for garments or other sewing projects for embellishing or in combination with other heirloom embroidery techniques Corded pintucks pintucks may be sewn with or without cord cord pintucks for a raised effect and texture chose a cord that fits well into the
72. e oval and medium hoop at the center front onthe Mega Hoop optional accessory at the center front onthe small hoop optional accessory to the right side Embroidery template there is an embroidery template for each hoop the embroidery area is marked in 1cm squares the center and end point holes of the center lines are with holes for transferring marks to the material attach the embroidery template holder place the template in the inner hoop so the BERNINA logo is at the front edge by the arrows and can be read in this position the embroidery template clicks into the inner hoop Y Hooping the material m place the material under the inner hoop m line up the marked center point on the center of the template m place the material and inner hoop on the outer hoop Match the arrows of both hoops m fit hoops into each other ensure that the material does not move m hoop the material to be embroidered tightly m tighten the screw m remove the template from the hoop by using the template holder 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Preparing for embroidery Stabilizer Stabilizers Tear away stabilizers excess is easily torn away or more layers can be used available in different weights for more stability apply to the wrong side of the material with temporary adhesive spray before hooping carefully tear away excess stabilizer from the back of the embroidery a
73. e position m touch Moving buttons for needle position or touch i icon touch Needle position icon m keep Moving buttons or arrow icons pressed gt quick movement of the needle m move the bar in the Display using the touch pen or the finger 11 needle positions in total 5 left 5 right 1 center 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Practical stitches Gi Examples of application Straight stitch Reverse pattern foot No 1C Straight stitch No 1 After turning on the sewing computer the straight stitch will appear gt the needle is up Application Suitable for all fabrics Adjust the stitch length to suit the fabric E g use a longer stitch length approximately 3 4mm with denim a shorter length with fine fabirc approx 2 2 5mm Adjust the stitch length to suit the thread E g use a longer stitch length thread when using cordonnet thread for topstitching approx 3 5mm Activate needle stop down Prevents the fabric from shifting when you adjust or pivot the sewing project Triple straight stitch Reverse pattern foot No 1C Jeans foot No 8 Triple straight stitch No 6 Open seam Durable seam for firm or dense materials such as denim and corduroy For firm or densely woven materials A Jeans needle and Jeans foot No 8 will help when sewing denim or canvas gt Decorative top stitch Lengthen stitch and use the triple straight stitch for decorative topstitching
74. e sewing computer m push the module from the left towards the sewing computer so that the connecting lugs engage The module must be engaged in the base plate of the sewing computer Connection cable The cable connects the module and the sewing computer m pull the cable out of the holder on the back of the module Connecting the cable with the sewing computer m hold flat side to the front m plug the cable into the outlet provided B Removing the module m remove the plug from the outlet m grip the back right corner to lift the module m lift the module and remove to the left Storing the cable on the module m insert the cable into both cable holders press cable into the cable holders 29 Calibrating the hoop Adjust Reference Position calibrates the needle to the center of the hoop Adjustments can only be made if the embroidery module as well as the oval hoop are attached see page 43 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Preparing for embroidery Embroidery mode Embroidery needle Embroidery needles 130 705 H SUK provide a larger eye and are slightly rounded This avoids thread abrasion when using Rayon and cotton embroidery thread use SUK needles depending on the embroidery thread use a size No 70 SUK to No 90 SUK needle use new needle Preparation m attach embroidery foot No 26 to the embroidery computer m raise the presser foot raise the needle I Lowering the
75. eading 17 18 Needle threader 18 Needle thread and material 23 Needle thread combination 24 O Optional accessory m Connection 11 Overlock m Double overlock 67 m Stitches 56 57 Overview m Alphabets 99 124 167 170 m Buttonholes 74 164 m Creative consultant 52 m Decorative stitches 88 164 166 m Display 28 40 123 134 m Edit 126 m Embroidery menu 130 m Embroidery mode 123 m Embroidery motifs 125 171 181 m Function buttons 26 27 122 m Functionen combi mode 36 39 m Functions alphabets 34 35 m Functions buttonholes 32 33 m Functions embroidery 126 134 m Functions sewing 30 31 m Main display 28 P Needle Practical stitches Quilt stitches Setup Display Sewing computer Tutorial Pattern begin Pattern repeat PC connection Personal memory Return to basic setting Temporary Personal program Altering overwriting stitch patterns Creating personal display Deleting stitch patterns Preparing stitch patterns Programming preparing stitch patterns Stitch pattern selection in personal program Polyester thread Power cable Connection Practical stitches Bartack program Basting stitch Blind stitch Blind stitch narrow Darning manual automatic reinforced Darning program Darning stitch Double overlock Gathering stitch Honeycomb stitch Jersey stitch Knit overlock Large Fly stitch Lycra stitch Reinforced darning program Reinforced overlock Running stitch Securing program Selecting Sewn Out
76. efer to Safety Instructions By activating the BSR function the sewing computer sews either continuously at reduced speed mode 1 standard or as soon as the fabric is moved mode 2 BSR function with straight stitch No 1 This function using the BSR presser foot allows for free motion quilting sewing using the straight stitch and a pre selected stitch length up to 4mm The regulated set stitch length is maintained within a certain speed indepen dent of the movement of the fabric BSR function with zig zag No 2 The zig zag can be used e g for thread painting The set stitch length will not be maintained when sewing with the zigzag stitch but the BSR function simplifies the application There are two different BSR modes BSR 1 Mode is the active standard the sewing computer runs continuously at a reduced motor speed as soon as the foot control or the Start Stop button is pressed the speed of the sewing computer is regulated by the movement of the fabric through continuous needle movement securing in the same position is possible without pressing an additional button BSR 2 Mode is activated by selecting the BSR 2 icon in the BSR display the sewing computer will only engage if the foot control or the Start Stop button is pressed and the fabric is moved simultaneously the speed of the sewing computer is regulated by the movement of the fabric to secure press the Securing fu
77. er soluble stabilizers are ideal protection for materials with a thick or looped pile such as toweling This prevents the threads from sinking into the material and prevents the material from showing through the embroidery stitches place on top of the material m place all the layers together into the embroidery hoop m use adhesive spray to fix stabilizer if necessary m for material with a pile reinforce with additional suitable stabilizer on the wrong side m after dissolving lay the motif down flat and let dry Application ideal for toweling velvet boucl etc ideal for fine sheer materials such as organdy batiste etc for lace embroidery For lace embroidery place one or two layers of water soluble stabilizer in hoop as the motif is not embroidered on any material only the thread embroidered motif is left Embroidery motifs must be combined with short stitches otherwise the individual motifs may fall out 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Preparing for embroidery Important embroidery information Embroidery threads Lower threads an A good quality thread is essential for embroidery to avoid poor stitch quality thread breakage etc Embroidery is particularly effective if you use 40wt glossy rayon or polyester embroidery threads as upper threads They are available in a wide range of colors for beautiful embroidery Polyester threads Polyester with a brilliant s
78. ersey materials visible hems visible seams in lingerie sweaters mending jersey Universal stitch For firm fabrics such as felt and leather flat joining seams visible seams attaching elastic decorative seams Sewn out Zig zag Edge finishing and reinforcing attaching elastic decorative seam 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Lycra stitch All two way stretch fabrics flat joining seams and hems reinforced seaming on underwear Stretch stitch For highly elastic fabrics open seam for sportswear Reinforced Overlock For medium weight knitware and toweling overlock seams flat joining seams Knit Overlock For knit material hand and machine made items overlock seam sewing and finishing in one step Basting stitch Basting seams hems etc temporarily Simple darning program Automatic darning of fine to medium weight materials Reinforced darning program Automatic darning of firm materials Bartack program Reinforcing pocket openings sewing belt loops etc Practical stitches Bartack program Reinforcing pocket openings sewing on belt loops securing zippers and seam ends Large fly stitch For medium weight to thick materials reinforcing pocket openings zippers and slits Blindstitch narrow For blind hems in fine materials Triple Straight Stitch with Long stitch Reinforced seams in heavy fabrics visible seams and topstitching Single straight stitch As a connecting stitch between
79. es Button sew on program m touch Buttonhole button m touch Button sew on program icon Darning foot No 9 optional accessory Button sew on foot No 18 optional accessory Button sew on program No 60 For buttons with 2 and 4 holes Preparation m lower the feed dog Sewing on Buttons Buttons sewn on for decorative purposes only are stitched without a thread shank Shank length distance between button and fabric can be adjusted with Button sew on foot No 18 Sewing on buttons with darning foot No 9 optional accessory select button sew on program check distances between holes with the handwheel adjust stitch width if necessary hold the threads when starting to sew sew the first securing stitches into the left hole sew program sewing computer stops automatically when program is completed and is ready for the next button Y B BH E E E E Beginning and ending threads The threads are secured and can be trimmed For a increased stability m pull on both bobbin threads until the ends of the upper threads are visible on the wrong side m pull the threads out and knot the ends additionally m trim the threads Sewing on buttons with foot No 18 optional accessory m set the shank length with the screw on the foot m select button sewing on program and continue as with foot No 9 Sewing on a 4 Hole button m sew the front holes first m carefully move the button forward m sew the bac
80. es are visible by scrolling 2 50 gt ZEE 9 Straight stitch For non elastic materials all straight stitch work such as seams topstitching sewing zippers Zig zag Zig zag work such as overcasting edges attaching elastic and lace Vari Overlock For fine jerseys stretch overlock seams hems and stretch seams Running stitch Most types of fabric Mending patching reinforcing seams etc Securing program For all materials secures the beginning and end of seams by straight stitching Triple straight stitch Reinforced seams in heavy fabrics visible hems and seams Triple zig zag Reinforced seams in heavy fabrics visible hems and seams Honeycomb stitch For all types of jersey and smooth materials visible seams in lingerie clothing linen mending etc Blind stitch For most types of materials Blind hems shell edging effect on soft jerseys and fine material decorative seams Double Overlock For any knit materials overlock seam sewing and finishing in one step Super stretch stitch For highly elastic fabrics Highly elastic open seam for all types of clothing Gathering stitch Most types of fabric Gathering with shirring elastic Butted seams butting two pressed edges and sewing together decorative stitches Stretch Overlock For medium weight knits toweling and firm woven Overlock seams flat joining seams Tricotstich For j
81. ewing Balance Lettering size in alphabets Presser foot pressure Securing m touch icon before sewing gt single stitch is secured at the begin with four securing stitches touch icon while sewing a single stitch the single stitch is secured at the end the sewing computer stops to program the securing function within a pattern combination each individual pattern of the combination can be secured at the start or the end B v B Pattern repeat m touch icon 1x gt number 1 appears the sewing computer stops at the end of an individual stitch or stitch combination m touch icon 2 9x gt numbers 2 9 appear the sewing computer stops at the end of a stitch or a stitch combination after the number of repeats selected Upper thread tension m change upper thread tension gt the respective value is visible in the icon Needle position m move the needle to the left or to the right using the arrow icons left right or with the touch pen or with the finger m keep arrow icon pressed gt quick movement of the needle gt the needle position is displayed in the yellow fra med icon m touch yellow framed icon gt moves the needle to the middle Position 0 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Mirror image Left Right The sewing computer sews the stitch pattern horizon tally mirrored left right referring to the sewing direction Altering pattern length m move the round knob in the Display using the touch pen or
82. feed dog m press Feed dog gt button A the feed dog is lowered straight CutWork stitch plate has small needle hole the needle insertion area The small needle hole supports the fabric This optimizes the 1 1 5 i s LN stitching results m remove the standard stitch plate see page 19 m replace it with the straight CutWork stitch plate MN AL Threading upper thread m place foam pad m attach thread spool m when using Rayon or slippery embroidery threads slip the net over the upper thread spool gt this will feed the needle thread more evenly Spool pin When working with metallic or any other special threads always use the vertical spool pin and the guide eyelet for metallic and silk thread optional accessory gt Threading bobbin thread m thread the lower thread into the pigtail tension guide of the bobbin case afterwards to activate the lower thread indicator must be activated Insert the embroidery bobbin case and close the bobbin cover in the Setup Program 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Preparing for embroidery Embroidery hoop Center determination m determine the center of the material to be embroidered m mark the material with fabric marker or chalk Using the embroidery hoop m loosen the screw 1 of the outer hoop if necessary m remove the inner hoop Match the arrows 2 of both hoops The arrows are onth
83. framed the hoop is moved to position the needle over the selected area m the icon Virtual Positioning appears only after the hoop has been read by the Check function touch Check icon Y If the thread breaks the touch pen can also be placed on the area of the Display where the thread broke The hoop moves to that area gt m touch Select hoop icon m touch Check icon gt the hoop size is read the hoop moves Checking the motif size The Check function reads the attached hoop size and stitching area m select the four corners using the arrow icons touch Motif center icon the needle moves to the center position of the motif touch Back icon the Display is closed if no hoop or a too small hoop was attached an error message will appear Y vB m select Select hoop icon For best embroidery results always use the smallest hoop possible for the motif m select desired hoop gt the selected hoop is highlighted in white m touch Back icon gt the Display is closed gt the motif appears in the desired hoop 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs Zoom B touch i icon m touch Zoom icon 1 5x gt the motif image is enlarged by one step m touch Zoom icon 1 5x gt the enlarged motif image is rescaled by one step Moving the enlarged Motif m touch Move icon Icon inactive m the motif can be moved to any positio
84. fs Embellishment This design has special effects For more information please go to www bernina com 5series CM198 EN H E 106 0mm p 96 1mm lt gt FB148 umama 89 5mm 101 1mm 3 FB401 ZEN E E 5 125 6mm lt gt FQ871 170 9 132 3mm lt 3 NA241 KEE 84 2mm mm gt 99 3mm 99 6mm lt gt FB323 64 6mm 80 7mm lt gt HE428 NA959 if 3 75 6mm 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 FB106 EN 92 6mm 128 1mm 3d FB335 102 9 gt NV720 Eg Eng 93 8mm 33 6mm lt gt HG203 105 2mm gt 108 9mm gt NB209 E E 90 0mm 89 9mm lt gt NB385 174 0mm 86 2mm NB749 LL EN Limi m ENS 262 8 126 5mm NB481 67 6mm 123 4mm WS655 FEE 116 5mm gt 222 3mm 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN NB711 67 0mm 88 6mm Motifs Motifs Floral BD182 oon 9 58 3mm lt y gt MV FP814
85. fter stitching motifs are not skewed stabilizer will remain under larger embroidered areas Application For all woven materials and materials without stretch Cut away stabilizers or more layers can be used available in light and heavy weight for more stability apply to the wrong side of the material with temporary adhesive spray before hooping carefully cut away from the back of the embroidery after stitching motifs are not skewed stabilizer will remain under larger embroidered areas Application For all elastic materials Adhesive Spray Please avoid using adhesive spray next to your embroidery system distance A 25 30cm m use adhesive spray carefully m spray the stabilizer and adhere to the wrong side of the material carefully smoothing material so there are no puckers Application Stretch and knitted material to retain shape smooth material to avoid slipping of material layers appliques can be exactly positioned material pieces position material pieces on stabilizer e g pocket flaps materials i e velvet that should not be clamped in the hoop because of the possibility of getting hoop marks to fix parts to be embroidered Spray starch for additional stiffening Spray starch is ideal for additional stiffening fine soft or loosely woven materials m spray the area to be embroidered m let or press gently with
86. g of all subsequent buttonholes use automatic buttonhole foot No 3A Marking the length of keyhole buttonholes mark the bead length only the correct length eye will be added when the buttonhole is sewn after sewing the first buttonhole the length is programmed mark only the beginning of all subsequent buttonholes use automatic buttonhole foot No 3A Test sewing always sew a test sample of the same fabric and with stabilizer you intend to use select the buttonhole type you intend to use sew the buttonhole in the same direction on the fabric horizontal or vertical with or against the grain cut the buttonhole open push the button through the buttonhole adjust the buttonhole length if necessary To adjust the bead width alter the stitch width To adjust stitch length Stitch length adjustments affect both buttonhole beads spacing between the stitches After stitch length adjustment re program the buttonhole If a buttonhole is to be sewn at right angles to the seam we recommend the use of the height compensation plates optional accessory Place the plates from the back between fabric and bottom of slide foot up to the thick part of the fabric and push to front When sewing a buttonhole in difficult materials we recommend to using the Compensation plate for buttonholes optional accessory It can be used along with buttonhole foot No 3A 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Buttonh
87. g use of the sewing embroidery computer by a person responsible for their safety To ensure children do not play with the sewing 10 11 12 13 14 15 embroidery computer they must be super vised Never operate this sewing embroidery com puter if e it has a damaged cord or plug e itis not working properly e it has been dropped or damaged e it has fallen into water Return the sewing embroidery computer to your local authorized BERNINA dealer for examination or repair Never operate the sewing embroidery com puter with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the sewing embroide ry computer free from the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing needle Never insert any objects into any openings on the sewing embroidery computer Do not use the sewing embroidery computer outdoors Do not operate the sewing embroidery com puter where aerosol products sprays or oxygen are being used or where oxygen is being administered Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching This may deflect the needle causing it to break Do not use bent needles Always use the original BERNINA stitch plate The wrong stitch plate can cause needle breakage To disconnect turn power switch to O off then remove the plug from the outlet Do not unplug by pulling the cord instead grasp the plug to pull it f
88. g which would damage the embroidery Step stitch A fill stitch with stitches of specified length sewn in rows used primarily to fill large areas quickly Connecting Stitches Jump stitches which are used to get from one part of the motif to the next Before and after the jump stitch securing stitches are sewn Jump stitches are trimmed before the next color starts to embroider 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN EFA Functions Function buttons Embroidery computer Overview Function buttons embroidery computer Start Stop button Press Start Stop button to start or stop the embroidery computer Automatic thread cutter button When a color finished embroidering upper and lower threads are automatically cut E Stitch width and stitch length knob The knobs provide different functions and are used to edit the motifs e g altering motif size to rotate the motif etc A message appear to indicate C the knobs must be used Speed control The sewing and embroidering speed is infinitely variable with the slide 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Overview Display Overview Display Entry to Embroidery mode press Home button Embroidery mode m touch Embroidery mode icon 2 gt the Embroidery display appears Sewing mode press Sewing mode icon 1 gt the Sewing display appears we ew 5 eo Pad H
89. grammed gt inthe right part of the Display any alterations are directly visible 2552 Corrections The stitch sewn on the fabric e g the Honeycomb stitch opens up and it does not look correct m adjust the stitch length by turning the stitch width or stitch length knob until the stitch in the right part of the Display is identical with the stitch on the fabric the alteration is shown with a number in the yellow framed icon touch Back icon 2x alterations are saved the previous Display appears 226262 Re Y Reset settings touch i icon touch yellow framed Balance icon touch yellow framed icon basic setting is reset va E 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN eco EJ eco description When work is interrupted for longer periods the sewing embroidery computer can be put into energy saving mode m touch eco button gt the Display gets dark gt power consumption is reduced and the sewing light turned off The energy saving mode also acts as a child safety feature The Display is inactive and the sewing embroidery computer cannot be started m touch eco button gt the sewing embroidery computer is ready for use 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN HEI Sewing stitches Practical stitches Overview Practical stitches m touch Practical stitch button gt the practical stitches are visible in the Display m further practical stitch
90. he fabric moves away from the foot quite slowly even at full sewing speed e g button holes satin stitch and decorative stitches are all sewn with a very short stitch length Let the fabric feed evenly ATTENTION Pulling pushing or holding back the fabric can result in dama ges of the needle and stitch plate Pulling pushing or holding back the fabric will result in uneven stitches 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Sewing preparation Important facts about thread and needle Thread Needle thread and material The thread is chosen accordingly to the purpose For a perfect sewing result thread and fabric quality play an important role It is recommended to use quality brands Cotton threads cotton threads have the advantage of being a natural fiber and therefore are especially suitable for sewing cotton fabrics if cotton thread is mercerized it has a slight sheen that is not lost with washing Polyester threads polyester thread has a high tensile strength and is particularly colorfast polyester threads are more flexible and are recommended where a strong and elastic seam is required Rayon threads rayon threads are made of natural fibers and have a brilliant sheen rayon threads are suitable for decorative stitches and achieve a more beautiful effect ATTENTION Check the needle condition As a guide Replace the needle before starting a new sewing project
91. he product A not throw away this product with your double insulated product is marked with the household waste In case of doubt words DOUBLE INSULATION or DOUBLE please contact your BERNINA dealer INSULATED If the sewing computer is stored in a cold room it should be brought to a warm room about one hour before use The symbol may also be marked on the product DISCLAIMER No liability will be assumed for any possible damage which arises from misuse of this sewing embroidery computer This sewing embroidery computer is intended for household use only This sewing embroidery computer meets the European Standard 2004 108 EC concerning the electromagnetic tolerance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Please find the latest version of your instruction manual at www bernina com 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Notes Notes 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Sewing Contents EN Sewing Contents v Preparation m Overview sewing computer 10 m Sewing preparation 12 Functions m Function buttons sewing computer 26 m Creative consultant 52 m Overview Display 28 m Help program o3 m Setup Program 40 m Balance 54 m Tutorial 50 eco 55 Sewing stitches m Practical stitches 56 BSR 94 m Buttonholes 74 m Alphabets 99 m Decorative stitches 88 m Personal program 102 m Quilt stitches 92 m Combi mode 106 Embroidery Contents m B Troublesh
92. heen is a hard wearing colorfast thread and has a high tensile strength which is suitable for all types of embroidery Rayon threads Rayon is a soft viscose fiber with a brilliant sheen and suitable for fine delicate embroidery or items that will not receive excessive wear and tear Metallic threads Metallic thread is a light to medium weight thread suitable for special effects in embroidery Reduce the speed and upper thread tension when embroidering with metallic threads Embroidery needle correct size thread must correspond with correct size needle replace the needle regularly optional accessory when using guide eyelet for metallic and silk thread A Metafil 130 705H MET need is recommended for embroidering with metallic threads Adjust upper thread tension and reduce the embroidery speed Use the vertical spool and attach the supplemental thread guide Bobbin Fil special bobbin thread Bobbin Fil is an especially soft and light polyester thread suitable for bobbin thread This special bobbin thread ensures a steady thread tension and an optimal intertwining of the upper and bobbin thread Darning and embroidery thread Fine mercerized cotton thread which suits for embroidering on cotton In most cases bobbin thread for embroidery is either white or black Some special cases require same thread in top and bobbin 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Preparing for embroidery
93. hole foot No 3A Determining button size The sewing computer calculates the length of the buttonhole directly from the diameter of the button 2mm are automatically entered for the button thickness m hold the button on the bright field in the lower right corner of the Display m adjust the bright field to the button size using the stitch width or stitch length knob gt the button size is displayed in mm on the right of the button between the arrows e g 14mm remove the button from the Display touch Back icon the length entered is saved the programmed length is shown on the left side of the Display v v lu Corrections for thick buttons Match buttonhole length to buttonhole thickness raised buttons etc e g buttonhole length 1cm incl 2mm if button height is 1cm The button slides easily through the buttonhole Back to buttonhole begin m touch Pattern begin icon gt the sewing computer sets the program to the start of the buttonhole again Deleting saved buttonholes m press the clr button or touch recording gt auto goes off and REC appears m anew buttonhole length can be programmed 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Buttonholes Automatic round and keyhole buttonhole Buttonhole foot No 3A Automatic round and keyhole buttonhole No 54 56 57 2 The slide foot must lie perfectly flat on the fabric If the slide foot rests on a seam allowance the length cannot be measure
94. hook area bobbin case Adjust according to User Instructions page 43 m position the module correctly to the sewing computer Plug the cable in the outlet provided m an animation shows that emboidery software is loaded m attach embroidery hoop remove embroidery hoop 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Troubleshooting General ia LOB T LU E cnt lu I ELE es many M PETAH QU ERA E pire idi d Hee Pime ore bem F H kiku a Mus sari Fi kia PR St OH pene RITE Explanation Mega Hoop up Mega Hoop center Mega Hoop down Embroidery motif is partly outside the hoop Embroidery motif is too large Less free space on the USB stick No personal data available on the USB Stick During the update process personal data was not saved on the USB stick BERNINA USB stick is not inserted New SW Version is not available on the stick Repair Messages m move the Mega Hoop to upper 1 position m move the Mega Hoop to middle 2 position m move the Mega Hoop to lower 3 position re position the embroidery motif The area within the hoop can be embroidered m reduce the motif size or attach a bigger hoop The area within the hoop can be embroidered m delete data from USB stick m check that the USB stick is inserted cor
95. ically K L M N O p Q Alec desired lettering The space bar is at the bottom of the letter keys letters appear in the text bar m touch text bar 1 gt all entered text is deleted Corrections m touch the icon 2 gt the entered text is deleted from right to left all in upper case characters standard abc all in lower case characters A A a and st upper and lower special characters 1 2 3 numbers and mathematical character If all the lettering cannot be displayed in the hoop rotate the lettering by 90 There is then more room for the lettering in the entire length of the embroidery hoop If this does not help decrease the lettering size or reduce the number of letters gt 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs BERNINA motifs My Designs All BERNINA embroidery motifs can either be embroidered as is or changed and combined using the various functions offered by the embroidery computer m touch Motif icon Motif overview The motifs are displayed in folders according to topics m select folder m select desired motif All embroidery designs can either be embroidered as is or changed and combined using the various functions offered by the embroidery computer m touch My Design icon Motif Overview m select the desired motif touching the icon or via 0 9 icon
96. icator Permanent reverse sewing Balance Presser foot pressure A B C D E F G H J K L M N O Needle stop up down touch icon the arrow on the Display points down the sewing computer stops with needle down touch the icon again the arrow on the Display points up the sewing computer stops with needle up Y v B v v B8 Pattern begin the function appears when the sewing computer is stopped while sewing a single stitch or a stitch combination gt the needle moves to the beginning of a stitch pattern or program Securing m touch icon before sewing gt the single stitch is secured with four securing stitches at the beginning touch icon while sewing a single pattern the single stitch is secured at the end the sewing computer stops to program the securing function within a stitch combination any single stitch of the combination can be secured at the begin or at the end i Pattern repeat a m touch icon 1x number 1 appears the sewing computer stops at the end of a single stitch or a stitch combination m touch icon 2 9x gt numbers 2 9 appear the sewing computer stops after the selected repeats of single stitches or a stitch combination B v B Upper thread tension m change upper thread tension gt the respective value is visible in the icon 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Needle position m move the needle position to the left or to the right touching the arrow
97. in place or function 2 for forward securing stitches m using the arrow icons two to six securing stitches can be programmed m touch Embroidery settings icon The settings for embroidery speed and the upper thread tension can be adjusted in the same way like the settings for sewing see page 42 m touch icon gt when changing the thread color the automatic cut of the thread is activated or deactivated touch icon 4 to turn automatic thread cutter on or off touch icon 5 to calibrate the hoop Calibrating the hoop The hoop calibration adjusts the needle to the center of the hoop Adjustments can only be done if the embroidery module and the oval hoop are attached This procedure has to be done only once as it is the same for all hoop sizes place embroidery template into the embroidery hoop start the adjustment by pressing the hoop is checked and the needle positioned to the center if the needle is not positioned exactly in the center of the embroidery template it has to be centered by using the arrow icons confirm with gt the adjustment is saved BH v E E Place the fabric in the embroidery hoop The embroidery template is located well in the hoop gt 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Setup Program Calibrating the Display The Display calibration can be opened as follows m turn off the sewing embroidery computer m touch the two needle positioning buttons on the fron
98. ired Stitch plate icon gt the stitch width is limited automatically gt prevents the inserted needle from hitting the presser foot or the stitch plate no needle breakage The function remains active even when the sewing computer is turned off and on Overview Display Presser foot indicator touch icon gt the recommended presser foot is displayed gt the active Display shows the optional presser feet for the selected stitch pattern m touch Back icon gt the Display is closed Presser foot pressure The presser foot pressure is set via the adjustment wheel on the left side of the headframe gt the respective value is visible in the icon 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Overview Display Overview Functions Alphabets General Functions Information m touch icon gt opens another Display Back touch icon gt goes back to the previous Display gt all changes are saved Confirm selection m touch icon gt activates or confirms alteration selection Leaving the active Display m touch icon gt closes Display Shows the previous Display touch Alphabet button m select Alphabet touch i icon Altering Alphabet ACTC IOmnmoour Securing Pattern repeat Upper thread tension Needle position Mirror image Left Right To alter pattern length Security program Mirror image down up Presser foot indicator Permanent reverse s
99. izer The design can be drawn on the wrong side of the fabric You can also draw the design on the front of the fabric then follow the lines with a freely guided straight stitch and polyester cotton or rayon thread The rows of stitching are visible on the right side of the fabric and serve as reference lines for the bobbin thread sewing The BSR function can be used for bobbin thread sewing Guide your project at uniform speed evenly under the needle follow the lines of the design Remove the stabilizer after you finish sewing Sew a sample first to check what the result looks like on the wrong side of the fabric Alter the lower thread or upperthread tension if required To make the lower thread slide smoothly insert the bobbin so that it turns counterclockwise The lower thread indicator has to be deactivated in the Setup Program see page 45 Sewing decorative stitches Not all decorative stitches are suitable for this technique Simple decorative stitches provide best results Avoid compact stitch types and satin stitches The Open Embroidery foot No 20 is ideal for this technique adjust stitch length and width settings widen lengthen so that nice results are also achieved when sewing with thicker threads the long stitch function produces another decorative effect 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Quilt stitches Overview Quilt stitches Various stitch patterns are available which are used
100. k holes with the same program For a increased stability the button sew on program can be sewn twice 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Buttonholes Eyelet program m touch Eyelet program icon m touch lt Buttonhole gt button Reverse pattern foot No 1C Eyelet with small zig zag No 61 m Straight stitch eyelet No 62 Sewing eyelets m select eyelet m position fabric under the presser foot and sew eyelet program gt sewing computer stops automatically and is at the beginning of the eyelet program again Punching eyelets use an awl punch pliers or a hole punch to open the eyelet Adjust the roundness of the eyelet if necessary with balance For increased stability sew the eyelet twice 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Decorative stitches Overview Decorative stitches touch Decorative stitches button display shows an overview of the categories touch an icon the desired category is activated select the desired stitch pattern B v B v E Application Depending on the type of material simple or more complex decorative stitches should be selected to best suit the material decorative stitches which are programmed with simple straight stitches are particularly appropriate for light weight materials e g decorative stitch No 101 decorative stitches which are programmed with triple straight stitches or with a few satin stitches are
101. length Ending the seam press Quick reverse button gt the sewing computer secures seam automatically 5 stitches in reverse 5 stitches forward gt the sewing computer stops automatically at the end of the securing program Reverse pattern foot No 1C Basting stitch No 21 Straight stitch sews out every fourth stitch i e longest stitch possible is 20mm when the stitch length is set at 5mm Recommended stitch length 3 5 5mm for work which requires a very long stitch basting seams hems Quilts etc temporary joining easy to remove Preparation pin work at a right angle to basting direction gt to prevent the layers from slipping Securing fixing the thread Sew 3 4 securing stitches at the begin and at the end Thread Use a fine darning thread for basting as it is easier to remove 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Practical stitches Flat joining seam Reverse pattern foot No 1C Stretch overlock No 13 TITT Ideal for fluffy or thick materials such as terry cloth felt and leather etc Sewing overlap fabric edges sew along the fabric edge the stitch should sew over the edge of the top layer on the right side very flat durable seam 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Practical stitches Height compensation of uneven layers The feed dog works accurately when the foot is level If the foot is at an angle e g when sewing over thick to thin
102. lete combination is mirrored touch Back icon twice Combination subdivider 1 touch i icon touch Edit combination at cursor position icon touch Subdivide combination 1 icon a combination can be subdivided into several sections with the Subdivider 1 function only the section where the cursor is positioned is sewn to sew the next section the cursor must be placed in the respective section Interrupting a combination touch i icon touch Edit combination at cursor position icon touch Subdivider 2 icon a combination can be interrupted at any position using Subdivider 2 function sew the first section the sewing computer stops automatically when it reaches the programmed function reposition the fabric sew the next part etc 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Combi Mode Stitch pattern combination Overwriting m program a new stitch combination m touch Memory button m touch Save icon m select the drawer to be overwritten e g 3 m confirm with Touch to cancel the overwriting procedure Deleting m touch Memory button m touch the Delete icon m select the Drawer to be deleted e g 5 m confirm with Touch to cancel the deleting procedure 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Embroidery Contents KEIN Embroidery Contents Accessory Preparation m Overview Embroidery module 113 m Preparing for Embroidery 114 Fu
103. lower buttonhole foot No 3A touch Start Stop button the buttonhole foot No 3A moves forward and backwards the buttonhole foot No 3A is calibrated and the sewing computer indicates whether the calibration has been successful The buttonhole foot No 3A is calibrated to this sewing computer and should only be used on this sewing computer v v B B 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Setup Program Reset Delete user data m touch Basic settings icon Choose from following options 1 Reset Settings 2 Delete user data Reset settings m touch icon 1 Choose from following options A Reset Sewing B Reset Embroidery C Reset All touch the icon whose settings should be reset to basic setting confirm with w the previous Display appears touch Back icon selection menu appears yE E Exceptions Thread tension brilliance brightness display color and speed need to be reset to basic state knowingly according to the corresponding function Delete user data m touch icon 2 Choose from following options D Sewing Personal program E Embroidery My Designs F Embroidery Memory stick the Memory stick must be inserted in the sewing computer touch the icon whose data should be deleted confirm with w the data is deleted and the previous Display appears touch Back icon selection menu appears yE v Ba E ft C2I ESTE 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual 580 EN
104. m Selection m touch the button Leaving the active Display m touch the button gt the Display is closed gt the previous Display appears Basting Box touch the button the embroidery motif is outlined with a straight stitch touch icon again the symbol changes the basting is now done along the hoop touch the icon again Basting box function is switched off The function will remain active even after selection of a new motif yE Calibrating the embroidery module m touch the button gt the module is calibrated reads the reference Alteration Selection is activated or confirmed points No embroidery hoop must be attached Moving the hoop If the fabric has to be re hooped when stitching a large embroidery motif e g lettering borders etc the hoop has to be moved to the last stitch of the already embroidered part with the stitch width and stitch length knob gt the movement is displayed in the icons Move hoop to back gt the hoop moves vertically to the far back Better access for changing the bobbin Embroidery hoop movement gt the hoop moves horizontally to the center m touch gt lt press Start Stop button gt the hoop moves back to the previous position 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Overview Display press Selection button Functions A New motif B Add motif C Saving motif D Deleting motif New Motif gt the o
105. m Thread take up lever Creative consultant m Leaving Overview Recommendations Sewing techniques Types of fabric D Darning m Automatically m Manually Darning and embroidery thread Darning hoop connection Dealer details Decorative stitches Application Categories Cross stitch Overview Pin tucks Selecting Sewing lower thread 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN 111 77 77 77 65 66 64 119 11 49 Index Index Deleting m Embroidery motifs m User data m Stitch pattern Details 126 127 133 152 153 47 153 36 39 107 110 m Accessory 7 8 112 m Embroidery module 113 m Sewing computer 10 11 Direct Selection buttons 11 26 27 Display m Alphabets 34 35 99 m Altering settings 41 42 m Balance 54 BSR 95 m Buttonholes 32 33 74 m Calibrating 44 m Combi mode 36 39 Creative consultant 52 m Decorative stitches 88 m Edit 126 m Embroidery mode 123 m Embroidery Alphabet 124 m Functions 30 39 m Help program o3 m Main display 28 m Menu selection 28 m Overview 28 39 m Practical stitches 56 m Quilt stitches 92 m Selecting the color 42 Selection 29 m Setup 40 49 m Sewing 30 31 m Stitch pattern area 29 m Stitch pattern display 29 m Tutorial 50 51 E eco 28 55 Edit m Altering characters 127 m Altering embroidery motif proportionally 127 m Altering features of embroidery motif 127 m Color number 126 m Deleting embroidery motif 127 m Display 126 m Dupli
106. mbination Lettering e g words can be combined with other alphabet characters or motifs The individual words e g Made to create are individually combined by the line and positioned individually Combining m touch Alphabet icon gt the various alphabets appear in the Display m select desired Alphabet icon gt the Display with the keyboard is opened B e g enter Made to Select characters using the Lower Upper Case icon m place the space with the bar under the keyboard m confirm combined lettering with gt lettering appears in the Edit display Positioning touch Select hoop icon select medium hoop touch Back icon touch i icon touch Rotate motif icon touch 90 icon the text is rotated by 90 touch Back icon touch Move motif icon m position the text in the Display using the knobs the touch pen or the finger The outline of the hoop is highlighted in red if a stitch of the motif is positioned outside the embroidery area E v y B BH EHEHE NH E 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs Further text lines press Selection button m touch Add motif icon Combine and position individually the rest of the text m touch Select hoop icon m activate the grid see page 138 gt use the grid lines to easily and accurately position lines of text Depending on the application the characters are added after an embroidery motif is selected or the ch
107. ms of the hoop toward each other m lift the hoop up to remove m press Embroidery menu button or Start Stop button on the headframe gt the hoop moves gt the hoop is read alterationen will not be visible anymore when going back to the Edit display The Information icon turns blue again the function icons are no longer yellow framed and the setting is at 10096 As soon the Embroidery menu button has been pressed made 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs Embroidery menu gt embroidery menu is opened gt the motif is ready for embroidering Q0580d40 1840 1 min Embroidering using the Start Stop button on the headframe press the Start Stop button on the headframe until the embroidery computer starts the embroidery computer sews approximately 7 stitches and stops automatically gt Display indicates that the thread tail has to be cut at the beginning of the motif raise the presser foot cut the thread tail at the beginning of motif lower the presser foot press the Start Stop button on the headframe and continue embroidering Interrupting the process press Start Stop button on the headframe gt the embroidery computer stops Completing the color press Start Stop button on the headframe gt the embroidery computer embroiders all the sections in the color activated gt the embroidery computer stops automatically when complete gt
108. n stretch fabrics Decorative sewing Embroidery 130 705 H SUK 70 90 gt Large eye slight ball point Embroidery on all natural and synthetic fabrics 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Functions Function buttons sewing computer Overview Function buttons sewing computer Quick reverse button secures the seam beginning and end sews in reverse as long as the button is pressed used to program the buttonhole length used to program the darning length used to determine end of stitching in straight stitch Securing stitch No 5 used for securing in Quilters securing program No 1324 Start Stop button starts and stops the sewing computer when operating it with or without foot control starts and stops the BSR Function if the BSR foot is attached and activated Automatic thread cutter button upper and lower threads are automatically cut 2 6 securing stitches can be programmed the setup program These are sewn before the thread is cut Speed control Sewing embroidery speed is infinitely variable with the slide Needle stop button m touch button gt the needle is raised or lowered in the same way as by sinking the heel back on the foot control Programmable Pattern end Securing button m touch button before the sewing starts or during sewing gt Single pattern is secured at the end with the selected numbe
109. n within the hoop directly in the Display by using the touch pen or the finger Icon active yellow framed m the motif can be moved to any position along with the hoop directly in the Display by using the touch pen or the finger Motif size and embroidery time m touch i icon 06 mm T1 06 mm 91 8 min Width and height of the embroidery motif is displayed in millimeters mm The embroidery time is displayed in minutes 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs Combinations Creating combinations m select the desired motif from the selection menu of the embroidery computer gt the motif 1 appears in the Edit display Adding Motif press Selection button touch Add motif icon select the desired motif or alphabet character from the selection menu the selected motif 2 is added Duplicating a motif m touch i icon m touch Duplicate motif icon gt the active motif 1 is duplicated 2 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs Lettering n ABC 123 Duplicating a combination m activate a combination 1 m touch i icon m touch Duplicate motif icon gt the active combination 2 3 is duplicated 4 Within in a duplicated combination the single motifs cannot be selected individually contrary to the initial co
110. nction button by selecting the BSR 1 icon in the BSR display Mode 1 is activated 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN BSR For an even sewing start the first stitch the foot control must be pressed and the fabric moved simultaneously This also applies for sewing points and straight stitching within a round form If the BSR function is deactivated and later re activated without the sewing computer being switched off in between the last selected BSR mode is active When exceeding a certain speed adhering to regular stitch length cannot be guaranteed Make sure that the lens on the bottom of the BSR foot is clean no fingerprints etc Clean lens periodically with soft slightly damp cloth Preparation m lower the feed dog presser foot pressure may be reduced depending on the material type and thickness m attach slide on table m use the Free Hand System Remove presser foot sole press both buttons together m slide the sole downwards out of the groove Attaching the presser foot sole m slide the desired sole up in the groove until it clicks into its place attach the BSR Presser Foot to the sewing computer plug the cable in the outlet provided BSR display is opened automatically BSH 1 mode is engaged set the desired stitch length the standard stitch length is 2mm when sewing small forms and stipplings stitch length of 1 1 5mm is suggested 033527 53 04 201
111. nctions m Function buttons Embroidery computer 122 m Overview Display 123 Embroidery Motifs Cleaning Troubleshooting Stitch patterns Motifs Index EEBEEEEE Oo 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Accessory Standard Accessory Embroidery foot No 26 Embroidery bobbin case Embroidery needle pack Embroidery hoop oval 145x255mm Embroidery template for embroidery hoop oval VAR 01 Embroidery hoop medium 100x130mm Embroidery template for medium embroidery hoop Net for thread spool USB connecting cable Carrier bag 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Preparation Overview Embroidery module Detail view Accessory drawer Embroidery arm Bracket for attaching embroidery hoop Embroidery surface Connecting lug right Connecting lug center N 7 Cable holder 8 Sewing computer connecting cable The side view of the sewing embroidery computer with the cable connections are shown on page 11 of this sewing embroidery computer instruction manual 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Preparing for embroidery Embroidery module ATTENTION When connecting the embroidery module attention must be paid that all items are on a flat and even surface Always separate the module and sewing computer for transportation Never transport them attached Attaching the module to the sewing computer m place the module behind the free arm A to th
112. nd the bobbin 2 separated by a spool disc on vertical spool pin both spools must to turn in the same direction m thread as usual and m guide two threads on the left side of the tension disc 4 and one thread past the right side m guide threads to the needle as usual m and thread every needle manually By using the additional eyelet for metallic and silk threads optional accessory the thread release from the stacked spool bobbin can be enhanced 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Sewing preparation Thread needle Position the needle by pressing the foot control once 1 stitch raise the needle lower the presser foot turn power switch to lt 0 gt off hold thread to the left and back press lever A down and hold it guide thread around the hook B to the right in front of the needle put the thread from the front into the guide C until it catches in the wire hook m release lever A gt needle is threaded m pull the thread to the back and m put the thread under the foot and pull it from front to back over the thread cutter on left side of the head frame D cut Threads release automatically as soon as the first stitch is sewn Removing the presser foot m raise the needle and presser foot m turn power switch to off m raise the clamping lever m remove the presser foot Attaching the presser foot m guide the presser foot upwards over the cone
113. ndation Test sewing of the buttonhole on the original material In all Direct entry length and manual buttonholes each individual buttonhole sequence can be balanced separately In stitch counter buttonholes the balance affects both beads diffe rently left and right When altering the bead the keyhole or eye are automatically altered accordingly 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Buttonholes Programming Standard and stretch buttonhole with auto length automatically Buttonhole foot No 3A Automatic standard and stretch buttonhole No 51 52 53 The lens on the automatic buttonhole foot No 3A automatically registers the length of the buttonhole for exact duplication For buttonholes of 4 31mm depending on the buttonhole type gt The slide foot must lie perfectly flat on the fabric If the slide foot rests on a seam allowance the length cannot be measured accurately Programming the buttonhole 5 1 m sew first bead forward stop the sewing computer press the Quick reverse button auto and the programmed length in mm appears in the Display the buttonhole length is programmed lt v VEE The sewing computer sews automatically 2 the straight stitches in reverse 3 the first bartack 4 the second bead forwards 5 the second bartack and securing stitches gt the sewing computer stops and returns automatically to buttonhole begin LE uc
114. nearest authorized BERNINA dealer m activate in the Setup Program m activate in the Setup Program m wind thread and thread m insert bobbin correctly m insert brake spring into bobbin case m use a BERNINA USB stick m remove the stick and turn the sewing computer off and on again Proceed with the update as indicated by the message m don t save update data in a folder m unzip update data m take the sewing embroidery computer to the nearest authorized BERNINA dealer m activate in the Setup Program Repair Messages m confirm with or cancel with m check command entered and enter a new number m make another selection m the presser foot is raised m the presser foot is lowered 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN General Explanation Lower feed dog Incorrect needle for the stitch plate selected Needle is not in the highest position Upper thread used up Lower thread indicator has reacted Main motor is not running Needle position doesn t correspond to center of hoop Attaching the Module embroidery hoop attached Embroidery hoop attached Troubleshooting KEIN Repair Messages press the Feed dog button The feed dog is lowered m check settings in securing program m turn handwheel m attach new upper thread spool and thread m check lower thread and wind if necessary m check hook system Remove any thread lint from the
115. ned which enables it to be pulled to the backside of the fabric Basic settings are applied automatically when a stitch pattern or program is selected The upper thread tension is set optimally at the BERNINA factory and the sewing computer has been tested Metrosene Seralon thread size 100 2 Company Mettler Switzerland is used for upper and lower thread In case of using other types of sewing or embroidery threads the optimal tension may vary Therefore it may be necessary to adjust the upper thread tension according to the fabric and the desired stitch pattern m touch i icon m touch Upper thread tension icon Changing the upper thread tension gt the optimal stitch formation stitch formation in the fabric is visible gt the white bar within the scale and the number in the icon show the basic setting touch arrow icon up down or turn stitch width or stitch length knob to the left or to the right or move the round knob in the Display using the finger or the touch pen upper thread tension is tightened or loosened the alteration of the upper thread tension is visible within the scale yellow and in the yellow framed icon basic setting remains visible white the alteration of the upper thread tension only affects the selected stitch v v B B Y Y touch Back icon the setting is saved and the Display closes Y Reset settings touch the yellow framed icon gt basic setting is reset m
116. ng in reverse m Permanent Sewing in the zipper Sewing light Sewing on button Sewing settings Altering upper thread tension Automatic securing program Automatic thread cutter Sewing speed control Sewing speed Sewing Embroidery Computer m Function buttons Single and combi mode Slide on table m Attaching removing Software version Speed m Foot control m Regulating Spool disc Spool pin m Horizontal m Vertical Stabilizer m Embroidery stabilizer m interfacing m Spray adhesive m Water soluble stabilizer E m Updating sewing embroidery computer m 41 43 46 41 45 31 63 41 86 42 42 42 42 12 26 42 26 27 122 29 12 48 12 11 12 26 122 7 14 16 11 14 16 17 11 13 117 117 118 117 118 Index Stabilizer interfacing 76 Standard Accessory 7 8 112 Start Stop Button 26 122 Starting to embroider 154 Step stitch 121 Stipple quilting 93 Stitch pattern selection m Direct 58 m Menu selection 28 m Stitch number 28 58 Stitch patterns m Adjusting individually 59 m Deleting 36 39 107 110 m Display 29 m Personal memory 59 Selecting 29 58 Stitch plate As guide 68 m Inserting attaching 19 m Maintenance 158 m Marking 19 m Removing 19 Stitch selection m Cancelling 58 m Direct 58 m Via stitch number 58 Stitch types m Jump stitches 121 m Satin stitch 121 m Step stitch 121 m Underlay stitches 121 Straight
117. oles interfacing provides durability and stability to the buttonhole choose the interfacing according to the material being used when using thick or fluffy materials an embroidery stabilizer can be used gt therefore the fabric feeds better 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Buttonholes Cords Generally cords reinforce buttonholes and enhance their appearance the loop of the cord should be at the end of the buttonhole that is most subject to wear where button is sewn on m position the work accordingly Ideal cords Perle cotton No 8 Strong hand sewing thread fine crochet yarn 7 Lu ENT i E E E i Cord with the automatic buttonhole foot No 3A raise the buttonhole foot No 3A insert the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole guide the cord on the right side under the buttonhole foot No 3A hook the cord over the pin at the back of the buttonhole foot No 3A pull the cord on the left side under the buttonhole foot No 3A to the front pull the cord ends into the slits lower the buttonhole foot No 3A Sewing m sew the buttonhole in the usual manner m do not hold the cord gt the buttonhole will sew over the cord covering it Cord with the buttonhole foot No 3C optional accessory raise the buttonhole foot m insert the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole m hook cord over the pin in the middle of the buttonhole foot at the front m pull both cor
118. omputer is next restarted After the third deletion with the message will not reappear until the next reminder at approx 4 000 000 stitches in total Having your sewing embroidery computer cleaned and serviced properly at the appropriate times ensures its proper functioning and long service life Failure to do so may adversely affect service life and limit the guarantee The charge for servicing is nationally regulated consult your dealer or servicing shop for details 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Stitch patterns Practical stitches m Ts mu N O t ao al Lf e g CJ TU Buttonholes Decorative stitches Florals des ed amp iD 0227 26 A F 7 F Wee GO ed e E iD Cow C T MBA To AS Less dx z T S X TIS Z f eee NM 23385 wits 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Stitch patterns Cross stitches 3 4 375 376 314 313 V Satin stitches a Y eo zn io Ez uo add Sem 8 EAE N f lt lt lS wo Se 5 tO 46 350 V a ed e f S IH ee Sam rk en RS aS Xxx Y e m m S S LL Ge 19 S gt gt eal aut S re AS SAN 2
119. on Thread breakage Edit Disengage jump stitches Color numbers Embroidering motifs according to color sequence Reducing color changes Single Multi Color motif Embroidery menu Start Stop button Presser foot indicator Embroidery foot No 26 is displayed by default m touch the button gt further presser feet such as e g free motion couching foot No 43 are displayed and can be selected m attach and select the appropriate presser foot for the project Isacord 40 PM 1840 1 min i 1 Color information bar Information about the active color m touch arrow icons right left gt the current color is changed gt the hoop moves to the first stitch of the current color The active color can also be embroidered individually Upper thread tension Altering Upper thread tension gt the respective value is visible in the icon Selection m select new motif m add motif B save motifs m delete motifs 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Thread breakage In the left Display the motif is shown in the normal size In the right Display the motif is enlarged Edit In this Display the motif can be edited Disengage jump stitches By default the function is active yellow frame Jump stitches are automatically cut m touch the button m jump stitches must be trimmed manually Color numbers Display of the motif color numbers m touch the button gt Display providing the color inf
120. ooting Stitch patterns 164 Motifs 171 U B 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Key to Signs A DANGER Very important Risk of injury ATTENTION Very important Risk of damage Tips Glossary Balance Correcting abnormalities in stitch formation due to the fabric BERNINA USB stick Mobile storage medium Fabric fold Folded edge of material BSR BERNINA Stitch Regulator Quilting with consistent stitch length within a certain speed clr Deleting settings or data Hook Catches the needle thread loop forming the stitch together with the lower thread LMS Length Measuring System for buttonhole Memory Long Term Memory Satin stitching Dense Zig zag Bartack Buttonhole bead cross connections All rights reserved For technical and product improvement reasons the sewing computer s features parts and accessory are subject to unannounced changes and alterations at any time The accessory included can differ from country to country 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Accessory Standard Accessory Carrier bag Accessories box Foot control Power cable Slide on table Seam Guide Free Hand System FHS 5 bobbins one of them in the bobbin case Selection of needles Seam guide right Touch pen Height compensation tool Seam ripper Screwdriver red Angular Torx button Lint brush Lubricator 3 spool discs 2 foam pads lACC IOoOnmoo
121. or position m touch icon gt the Display is opened Editing the whole combination touch icon gt the Display is opened Upper thread tension m change upper thread tension gt the respective value is visible in the icon Altering the needle position m move the needle to the left or to the right touching the arrow icons left right or using the touch pen or with the finger keep arrow icon pressed quick movement of the needle the yellow framed icon shows the needle position touch yellow framed icon moves the needle to the middle Position O Mirror image Left Right The sewing computer sews the stitch pattern horizontally mirrored left right referring to the sewing direction 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Altering pattern length m move the round knob in the Display using the touch pen or the finger gt pattern length Standard 100 is infinitely variable m extend shorten in 1 steps with the arrow icons or m touch Pattern length icon gt pattern length is extended in 100 steps Maximum length is 100096 shortest length 10 Some stitch patterns are limited and cannot be extended to 100095 Security program touch icon m touch Needle or Stitch plate icon Overview Needles m touch the desired Needle icon gt Stitch width is limited automatically gt this prevents the inserted special needle from hitting the presser foot and the stitch plate no needle breakage
122. ormation to the selected motif is opnened Embroidering the motif by color With the icon deactivated the number and sequence of colors remain as initially set Reducing color change With the icon activated the motif sections with identical colors are resequenced and color changes reduced Single Multi Color Motif If the icon is active the entire motif will be embroidered in one color without stopping If the icon is inactive the colors will be embroidered individually Overview Display KEIN Security Program m touch the button m touch desired Needle and or Stitch plate icon gt if the Security icon is yellow framed the correct stitch plate is not attached or selected Embroidery menu Start Stop button The alternating blinking symbols indicate that gt the embroidery Display is opened gt the embroidery computer is ready to embroider The embroidery computer must be started by pressing the Start Stop button on the headframe 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN EEA Overview Display With some functions the instruction to use the knobs appears Functions Basting Box Calibrating the embroidery module Moving hoop by using the knobs Moving Hoop to Back Embroidery hoop movement rm Z gt General Functions Information m touch the button gt another Display is opened Back m touch the button gt Back to the previous Display any alterations are accepted Confir
123. p sewing computer at the height of the first stitch buttonhole begin select step 4 the sewing computer sews top bartack and stops automatically select step 5 the sewing computer sews the second bead stop the sewing computer at the height of the first bead select step 6 the sewing computer sews bottom bartack and stops automatically select step 7 sewing computer secures stitches and stops automatically B E y v B v B B v B v B B vy B Sewing 5 Step buttonhole gt Step 1 is activated for buttonhole begin gt Step 2 is activated when beginning to sew m sew first bead m stop the sewing computer at desired length of the bead or at the end of the length marking select step 3 the sewing computer sews the eye or the keyhole and stops automatically select step 4 the sewing computer sews the second bead in reverse stop the sewing computer at the height of the first stitch buttonhole begin select step 5 sewing computer sews the top bartack and secures stitches automatically Straight stitch buttonhole No 59 same programming procedure as with the auto buttonhole program see page 79 Staystitching buttonholes with the straight stitch buttonhole No 59 is recommended for soft loosely woven fabrics and for buttonholes that will receive excessive wear Staystitching also reinforces buttonholes in leather vinyl and felt Y va B 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Buttonhol
124. painting areas can be filled and therefore forms or pictures can be created BSR Function deactivation m pull out the plug of the BSR presser foot connection cable on the sewing computer m remove the BSH foot 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Alphabets Overview Alphabet Block Double Block and Script alphabet can be sewn in two different sizes Block Double Block and Script alphabet can also be sewn in lower case m touch Alphabet button the Display shows the overview with the different alphabet types Block alphabet Double Block Script Italics Hiragana Katakana Kanji Kyrillic select desired alphabet Y BNoOoBWOD ML ATBIG DEF Lettering m all capital letters numbers punctuation marks and special characters can be viewed using the arrow icons Perfect stitch formation Use the same thread color for upper and lower threads m reinforce the fabric with embroidery stabilizer on the wrong side use an additional water soluble stabilizer on the right side of pile or longfiber fabrics e g wool velvet etc m for lightweight fabrics more simple lettering types programmed with straight stitches are suitable such as double block letters 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Alphabets Combining lettering prc CAENENES Individual letters and rows of the same letter of the same alphabet are sewn in single mode Letters for names a
125. r grain e g velvet prepare zipper as described above m start sewing in the seam of the zipper end and sew first side from bottom to top sew diagonal along the edge of the zipper coils first side 1 sew from bottom to top move needle position to the left second side 2 sew in the same way from bottom to top Sew around the zipper pull sew up to about 5cm away from the zipper pull Stop with the needle down raise the presser foot open the zipper lower the presser foot finsih sewing use Free Hand System Seam begin hold thread firmly when starting to sew pull fabric slightly to the back fewer stitches or sew about 1 2cm reverse first and continue to sew as usual Zipper or fabric is thick or densely woven For even stitch formation use a 90 100 needle 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Practical stitches Manual darning Darning foot No 9 optional accessory Straight stitch No 1 Holes or worn areas Replacing threads along the lengthside and crosswise in every material Preparation lower the feed dog attach the Slide on table hoop the fabric into the darning hoop optional accessory the darning area stays evenly taut and cannot be distorted Sewing work from the left to the right guide the fabric evenly without using pressure move in curves when changing direction on top and on bottom Avoid points as this can cause holes and thread breakag
126. r of stitches programmed m touch button before the sewing starts or during sewing of a combination gt the combination is secured at the end with the selected number of stitches programmed m the number and type of the securing stitches can be programmed in the setup program 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN 0 v G v B v Ww OQ Needle position buttons press the left button needle moves to the left press the right button needle moves to the right keep button pressed quick change total of 11 needle positions 5 left 5 right 1 center Stitch width and Stitch length Knobs Multi function to adjust stitch width or stitch length to alter thread tension to set the buttonhole slit width or the button size to adjust the balance various alterations in the setup program various alterations when embroidering 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Function buttons sewing computer Overview Display Overview Main Display System settings Home Setup Program Tutorial Creative consultant Help ECO Deleting settings G Tt T O O Z gt O O O Q A e EES enu Selection Practical stitches Decorative stitches Alphabets Buttonholes Personal program Memory Stitch selection by number d 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Overview Display EW Selection N Single and combi mode O Scroll up down 4 Stitch Pat
127. ration Selection is activated or confirmed Leaving the active Display m touch the button gt the Display is closed gt the previous Display appears Selection Edit Color Numbers Embroidery Menu select alphabet or motif touch i icon Some functions feature tips for the operating of the stitch width and stitch length knobs Functions Moving the enlarged motif within the hoop Zoom plus Zoom minus Move motif Mirror Image Left Right Enlarging or reducing motif proportionally Mirror Image down up Rotate motif Change Stitch Type Letter manipulation Duplicate motif Deleting motif Moving the enlarged motif within the hoop The embroidery motif can be moved within the hoop to any direction using the touch pen or the finger directly in the Display Zoom plus m touch icon 1 5x gt the Displayed embroidery is enlarged by one step Zoom minus m touch icon 1 5x gt the Display of the enlarged motif is reduced by one step 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN es Overview Display Moving the motif Display of the alteration in 1 10mm m turn stitch width knob Change Stitch Type Satin stitches can be changed to step stitches fill stitches gt the motif is moved in sideways horizontally Altering Stitch Density m turn stitch length knob gt the motif is moved lengthwise vertically Letter manipulation m turn stitch width and stitch length knob m turn stitch wid
128. rea sew first row stop sewing computer press Quick reverse button the length is programmed finish sewing the darning program the sewing computer stops automatically press the clr button the program is cleared yE v vM B E Darning with the buttonhole foot No 3A for darning worn and damaged areas darning length max 3cm same procedure as with Reverse pattern foot No 1C Reinforcement Use fine material or adhesive interlining as a backing If the darning becomes distorted Correct with the Balance function more about Balance Function see page 54 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN IJ Practical stitches Reinforced darning automatic Finishing edges Buttonhole foot No 3A Reinforced darning program No 23 Quick darning of holes or worn areas Replaces threads along the lengthwise grain in all materials Preparation m hoop light weight materials in the darning hoop optional accessory gt the darning area stays evenly taut and cannot be distorted Darning with the buttonhole foot No 3A Insert the needle in the top left of the worn area m sew first row press Quick reverse button the length is programmed finish sewing the darning program the sewing computer stops automatically press the clr button the programmed settings are cleared If the darning does not cover the whole worn or damaged area Reposition the work under the foot
129. rectly and re start the sewing computer m the software was correctly updated Personal data could not be recovered m insert BERNINA USB stick and do not remove during the update process m save the new SW Version on the BERNINA USB stick and start the update again 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Troubleshooting General Explanation Repair Messages cas Pa sma asa Update successful m the sewing embroidery computer has been provided with the A latest software version sewing computer must be m this notification will appear after approx 180 000 stitches cleaned lubricated After cleaning oiling clear the Display by touching The Display can be cleared temporarily by touching but will appear again when restarting the sewing computer After clearing with ESC for the third time the cleaning notification will only appear again after a further approx 180 000 stitches Itis time for the regular maintenance m the sewing embroidery computer must be taken to an Please contact your BERNINA dealer authorised BERNINA dealer servicing shop The message or your BERNINA service address appears after approx 2 000 000 stitches Once the servicing has been performed by an authorised BERNINA dealer servicing shop the stitch counter is reset to 0 zero and the message disappears The message can be deleted temporarily by touching the field ESC but will reappear when the sewing embroidery c
130. rials Preparation m finish the raw edges m fold the hem and baste or pin in place m fold the fabric back over the right side of the fabric to expose the finished lower edge m place under presser foot and m move the folded edge against the metal guide on the presser foot Sewing The needle should just pierce the edge of the fold as when hand blind stitching m after sewing about 10cm check both sides of fabric and adjust width again if necessary Fine stitch width adjustment Guide the folded edge evenly along the metal guide on the foot even depth Right side of the material Visible hem Reverse pattern foot No 1C Tricot stitch No 14 For visible elastic hems in jersey cotton synthetic and mixed fibers Preparation m iron the hem baste if necessary m reduce the presser foot pressure if necessary Sewing m sew the hem at preferred depth on the right side trim excess fabric from the wrong side 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Practical stitches Securing program U Basting stitch Reverse pattern foot No 1C Securing program No 5 for all fabrics secures beginning and end of seam Sewing long seams with straight stitch Even securing by defined stitch count Beginning to sew press the foot control gt the sewing computer secures automatically when beginning to sew 5 stitches forward 5 stitches in reverse m sew seam with straight stitches in desired
131. ring size icon the icon with the number 2 turns blue the font size is reduced touch the Lettering size icon again larger size is activated again number 1 is highlighted in blue 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Personal program Personal program Creating a Personal Display Use the Personal program to create a file with stitches you use most for a special project Stitch patterns as well as their alterations are saved in the Personal program The following alterations can be saved Stitch width Stitch length Needle position Thread tension Mirror image Pattern extend Long stitch Balance Pattern repeat 1 9 gt If the memory has already been filled with embroidery motifs and stitch pattern combinations no further stitch patterns can be saved in the Personal program An appropriate message appears The content in the memory must first be deleted to ensure there is sufficient free space Preparing stitch patterns Programming Saving first stitch pattern m select e g the zig zag in the Practical stitch display m make alterations m touch Personal program button 1 m touch Save icon 2 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Personal program m touch Save icon 3 gt the altered zig zag is saved gt the Display closes Programming Saving second stitch pattern touch Buttonhole button m select standard buttonhole No 51 m
132. roidery module Foot control socket Feed dog drop Air vents Needle threader Feed dog Cutter for lower thread Presser foot pressure adjustment wheel Headframe fixing screw Thread cutter on the head frame left Slide on table socket Darning hoop connection Presser foot lifter BSR connection 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Sewing preparation Power Switch Power Cable og Foot control Slide on table 3 1 Power Switch The sewing computer is switched on l and off 0 with the power switch the sewing computer is switched on the sewing computer is switched off Power plug socket Foot control socket Connection for embroidery module PC connection for embroidery software USB connection o G Before beginning to sew m unwind the cable m plug the cable in the outlet provided A m unwind the cable to the desired length and slip into B or C Sewing speed control Control the sewing speed by pressing the foot control more or less Adjust needle down or up m adjust the down up position of the needle by sinking the heel back on the foot control After sewing m wind the cable around the reel m plug cable into D USA Canada only Use only foot controller type LV 1 with sewing computer B 580 turn the handwheel see page 11 needle is raised raise presser foot lifter 1 up presser foot is lifted The slide on table increases sewing
133. rom the outlet Turn power switch to off when making any adjustments in the needle area such as changing the needle or the presser foot etc Always unplug the sewing embroidery com puter from the electrical outlet when carrying out cleaning or maintenance work or any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual This sewing embroidery computer is provided with double insulation except USA and Ca nada Use only identical replacement parts See instructions for servicing of double insu lated products 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Safety Instructions SERVICING DOUBLE Environmental Protection INSULATED PRODUCTS BERNINA is committed to the protection of the environment We strive to In a double insulated product two systems of minimize the environmental impact of insulation are provided instead of grounding No our products by continuously improving grounding means is provided on a double product design and our technology of insulated product nor should a means for manufacturing grounding be added to the product Servicing a double insulated product requires extreme care When your sewing computer won t be and knowledge of the system and should be done used anymore dispose this product in only by qualified service personnel Replacement an environmentally responsible way parts for a double insulated product must be according to the national directive Do identical to the original parts in t
134. rtack Stabilizer and interfacing Standard and stretch buttonhole Standard buttonhole Stitch counter buttonhole Straight stitch buttonhole Stretch buttonhole Test sewing With direct length entry Cable m Plugging in m Unwind wind Calibrating m Automatic buttonhole foot No 3A m Display Carrying handle Changing m Bobbin case m Needle m Stitch plate Cleaning m Display and sewing computer m Feed dog area m Hook m Lubricating Combi mode Correcting stitch pattern combination Creating embroidery motif combination Creating stitch pattern combination Deleting stitch patterns Opening saved combination Overwriting stitch pattern combination Programming practical stitches decorative stitches alphabets 8 46 79 81 12 12 46 44 11 15 16 19 158 158 158 158 106 110 141 142 108 141 106 107 107 110 106 Combination Combination repeat Combination subdivider 1 Combination subdivider 2 Deleting single stitch pattern Deleting the whole combination Mirror image left right Securing Compensating material Compensation m Height of seam m Layers Connection BSR m Embroidery module m Foot control m Optional accessory m PC for embroidery software Power cable m Presser foot lifter m USB Contents m Embroidery m Sewing Cording m Automatic buttonhole foot No 3A m Buttonhole foot No 3C m Fixing Correcting m Practical decorative stitches Cover
135. ser foot BSR Sewing techniques Quilting Buttonholes Embroidery Free Hand System FHS Miscellaneous Troubleshooting mbroidery AeTTQOmoowpyp m select desired topic e g presser foot 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN gt topic overview about the presser foot appears m select desired topic e g changing the presser foot changing the Presser Foot his is easily done using one hand m raise the needle and presser foot power switch to 0 off m raise the clamping lever and remove the foot m to attach the presser foot guide the foot onto the cone using your thumb and third finger and use your index finger to lower the clamping lever End ol Page Tutorial GE gt information on the desired topic is shown m scroll through the topics using the knobs the finger or the touch pen touch Next the next page appears touch Back the previous page appears T m touch and the Tutorial display closes gt the previous Display appears 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN EZ Creative consultant Overview Creative consultant ma fOH SES i Catton 80 2 The creative consultant provides information and help with various sewing techniques After selecting the fabric and the desired sewing technique suggestions for suitable needles presser feet etc are displayed gt Ti m O T m O Z gt gt upper thread tension is automatically adj
136. stitch 56 61 Straight stitch CutWork stitch plate 115 System settings B Creative consultant 28 52 m Deleting settings 28 m ECO 28 55 m Help 28 53 Setup Program 28 40 m Tutorial 28 50 T Tension 20 Thread m Breakage 157 m Breaks 157 m Embroidery threads 119 m Important information about thread and needles 23 m Needle thread combination 24 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Index Thread cutter Lower thread m On the head frame m Thread cutter in hook opening m Automatic Thread cutter in hook opening Thread guide m At the back m Eyelet Thread take up cover Thread tension m Back to basic setting m Embroidery motifs m Upper thread Thread needle and material Threader Threading m Double Triple needle m Lower thread m Needle m Upper thread Threading the double needle Threading the triple needle Top stitching edges Topstitching m Edges m Narrow wide Topstitching outer edges Triple straight stitch Triple zig zag Troubleshooting Tutorial BSR Buttonholes Embroidery Miscellaneous Needle Presser foot Presser foot lifter FHS Quilting Sewing techniques Thread Threading Troubleshooting Types of fabric 11 15 11 18 11 14 11 26 42 122 10 11 15 11 16 11 14 11 20 115 130 20 23 18 17 15 17 18 16 17 17 68 68 68 68 56 61 56 62 159 163 Types of lettering Altering size Combining Correcting the combination Overview
137. surface Attaching the slide on table m raise the needle and presser foot m slide over free arm to the right until it engages Removing the slide on table m raise the needle and presser foot m press button A down m pull slide on table to the left 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Sewing preparation Seam Guide m press the release button and insert into the groove underside of table from left or right Can be moved over the entire table length The FHS raises and lowers the presser foot Attaching the Free Hand System B insert into the opening Raising and lowering the presser foot m with your knee push lever to the right You should be able to operate the FHS with your knee in your normal sitting position gt the presser foot is raised the feed dog is lowered simultaneously The thread tension is released The feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn Your dealer can adjust the FHS if necessary Vertical spool pin The vertical spool pin is on the side behind the handwheel It is an essential aid for sewing with more than one thread e g double needle work and can also be used for winding the bobbin while sewing m turn the spool pin 1 as far it will go m use foam pad 2 for stability with all thread spools 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN EELS Sewing preparation Winding a bobbin 74 TRI 2 ORS SEP B BH y v v B B v v B turn po
138. switch off the sewing computer gt any alterations are deleted 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Adjusting presser foot pressure Sewing preparation A The presser foot pressure is adjusted by the presser foot pressure adjustment wheel A on the left side of the headframe Pressor foot pressure Basic setting 46 Increasing the presser foot pressure for sturdy material e g denim improves the fabric feed Reducing pressor foot pressure for jersey fabrics and loose knits to prevent fabric from stretching m adjust pressure so that the fabrics feeds correctly m touch i icon m touch Pressor foot pessure icon Display pressor foot pressure gt Opens the Pressor foot pressure display gt alterations of the pressor foot pressure are visible within the scale yellow and in the yellow framed icon gt basic setting remains visible white 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Sewing preparation Feed dog Feed dog lowered ready to sew 70 aM d Feed Dog and Fabric Feed Feed dog button A flush with housing gt feed dog is ready to sew Feed dog button A pressed gt feed dog is lowered For free motion sewing darning embroidery quilting etc With each stitch the feed dog moves forward by one step The length of this step is determined by the stitch length selected With an extremely short stitch length the steps are also very short T
139. t panel and keep them pressed m turn on the sewing embroidery computer and release the buttons as soon as the Display appears gt m touch Display calibration icon m touch the calibration icon touch the center of the cross using the touch pen the cross moves to the next position repeat this until all three positions shown are calibrated the Display is closed the calibration is saved Y v B m touch Acoustic signal icon By touching 1 the signals are activated or deactivated Selecting Stitch Pattern Function BSR Stitch patterns and function selection 2 can be confirmed acoustically m touch the icon with the loudpseakers for the stitch patterns until you hear the desired sound There are six different sounds to choose from gt the sound is indicated by a number 1 6 m the sounds for the functions center and the sound for quilting with the BSR below can be activated or deactivated in the same way gt the deactivation is indicated as last option when scrolling through the different sounds 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Monitoring Altering the winding speed Setup Program EJE m touch Monitoring icon The following monitoring functions can be activated or deactivated 1 Upper thread indicator 2 Lower thread indicator Upper Lower thread indicator gt open eye function active m touch Open eye icon gt closed eye function inactive The sound typ
140. t to the park position m change to the sewing mode Sewing is possible even with the embroidery module attached Check hoop and motif size gt the attached hoop moves vertically lengthwise to be read by the computer gt the motif size is traveled by the four arrow icons In a design combination the stitching area of the combination and each individual design may be checked m select desired motif within a combination m touch Back icon 2x gt the Edit display appears gt the attached hoop is shown in the Display as well as in the Select hoop icon gt hoop or a too small hoop was attached an error message will appear 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Overview Display Overview Embroidery menu 40 1704 11 min A 55 8 7 S General Functions Information m touch the button gt another Display is opened Back m touch the icon gt goes back to the previous Display gt any alterarions are accepted Confirm selection m touch the button Alteration Selection is activated or confirmed Leaving the active Display m touch the button gt the Display is closed gt the previous Display appears dla press Embroidery menu button With some functions the instruction to use the knobs appears Functions Presser foot indicator Security program Color information bar Upper thread tension Selecti
141. tches Faulty stitching Thread is caught in the area of the take up lever Upper thread breaks Lower thread breaks Needle breaks the upper and lower threads are threaded correctly the needle is inserted correctly the needle size is correct check the needle thread table page 24 the needle tip and shaft are undamaged the sewing computer is clean brush out any thread lint the hook race is clean any threads are trapped between the tension discs or under the bobbin case spring Cause Upper thread too tight too slack Needle blunt or bent Poor quality needle Poor quality thread Needle thread combination is incorrect Incorrectly threaded Incorrect needle system Needle bent or blunt Poor quality needle Needle inserted incorrectly Incorrect needle point Hemnants of thread between the tension discs Incorrectly threaded Remnants of thread under the bobbin case spring Upper thread breaks 3 IUS Upper thread tension too tight Incorrectly threaded Poor quality or old thread Stitch plate or hook tip damaged Lower thread tension too tight Stitch hole in the stitch plate has been damaged Needle blunt or bent Needle not correctly inserted Fabric was pulled Fabric was pushed when using thick material Poor quality thread unevenly wound or knotted Repair reduce increase upper thread tension use new BERNINA quality needle use new BERNINA quality needle use quality thread Isacord
142. tern length icon the pattern length is extended in 10096 steps Maximum length is 1000956 shortest length is 10 Some stitch patterns are limited and cannot be extended to 10009726 Altering stitch density Certain decorative stitches e g No 401 allow an alteration of the stitch density The set stitch pattern length will not be affec ted touch arrow icon up the stitch density is reduced in 0 05mm steps the stitch distance is enlarged touch arrow icon down the stitch density is increased in 0 05mm steps the stitch distance is reduced Y v B v v B8 max stitch length 10mm applicable for practical and decorative stitches Exception buttonholes alphabets Mirror image up down The sewing computer sews the stitch pattern vertically mirrored up down referring to the sewing direction me Long stitch l the sewing computer sews every second stitch Presser foot indicator touch icon gt the Display is opened showing the optional presser feet for the selected stitch pattern m touch Back icon gt the Display is closed Permanent reverse sewing The sewing computer sews the selected stitch pattern in reverse Balance Balances forward and reverse stitches Pressor foot pressure The pressor foot pressure is set via the adjustment wheel on the left side of the headframe gt the respective value is visible in the icon 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN
143. tern selection P Stitch pattern selections Stitch Pattern Display Q Display of the stitch pattern selected R Information gt 8 EIE d 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Overview Display Overview Sewing functions General functions Information m touch icon another Display is opened Back m touch icon gt goes back to the previous Display gt all changes are saved Confirm selection m touch icon gt activates or confirms alteration selection Leaving the active Display m touch icon gt the Display is closed gt goes back to the previous Display Needle stop position up and Quick Reverse button If the Quick Reverse button is pressed while sewing or after stopping e g zig zag with programmed needle stop up the sewing computer sews one stitch forward before it switches to sewing in reverse Needle stop position down and Quick Reverse button If the Quick Reverse button is pressed after stopping e g zig zag with programmed needle stop down the sewing computer switches to sewing in reverse immedi ately m touch i icon m function Display appears Functions Needle stop up down Pattern begin Securing Pattern repeat Upper thread tension Needle position Mirror Image Left Right To alter pattern length stitch density Security program Long stitch Mirror image Up Down Presser foot ind
144. th knob gt the motif is moved diagonally the same number is gt the distance between the characters is altered in in both icons mm steps By using the finger or the touch pen the motif can also m turn stitch length knob be moved to any direction gt the text is bent upwards or downwards Mirror image Left Right The motif is mirrored horizontally Left Right Duplicating motif Active embroidery motif is duplicated Altering the motif proportionally Deleting motif Displayed alteration in 96 3 Active embroidery motif is deleted m turn stitch width knob to the right gt the motif is enlarged m turn stitch width knob to the left gt the motif is reduced Mirror image up down The motif is mirrored vertically up down Rotate motif Display of position in degrees m turn stitch width knob to the right the motif rotates to the right turn stitch width knob to the left the motif rotates to the left touch 90 icon 1 4x the motif rotates to the right in 90 steps 0 90 180 270 360 v G v B v 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Overview Display General Functions Information m touch the button another Display is opened Back m touch the button gt goes back to the previous Display gt any alterations are accepted Confirm Selection m touch the button Leaving active Display m touch the button gt the Display is closed gt the previous Display appears m touch
145. th satin or step stitches Satin stitch The needle swings from one side to the other Step stitch fill stitch The needle stitches in straight rows at regular intervals m touch Change stitch type icon Change stitch type The satin stitch fill changes to a maximum of 8mm long step stitches fill basic setting m touch icon or turn stitch width knob to the left or to the right gt maximum step stitch length is increased decreased The maximum stitch length is 12 7mm and the minimum 0 5mm m v touch the button gt chosen step stitch length is saved and the Edit display appears Back to basic setting m touch yellow framed icon gt the basic setting 8mm is activated Back to Satin stitch m touch Change stitch type icon again gt the motif is filled with satin stitches again Altering Stitch Density m touch icon or turn stitch length knob to the left or to the right gt the stitch density is increased more stitches decreased less stitches The maximum stitch density is 300 and the minimum 25 m v touch the button gt chosen stitch density is saved and Edit display appears Back to basic setting m touch yellow framed icon gt the basic setting 100 of the motif is activated again 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs Motif colors 40 4230 3 ge Isacord 40 2160 4 min 1776 NEW 2008 1600 Wildfire 1805 Strawberry
146. the finger gt pattern length Standard 100 is infinitely variable m extend shorten in 1 steps with the arrow icons or m touch Pattern length icon gt pattern length is extended in 100 steps Maximum length is 200 shortest length is 10 Security program m touch icon m touch Needle or Stitch plate icon Overview Needle m touch desired Needle icon gt Stitch width is limited automatically gt this prevents the inserted special needle from hitting the presser foot and the stitch plate no needle breakage gt numbers in the needle icons indicate the needle distance in mm m touch Standard needle icon gt Standard needle is activated again gt Stitch width limitation is deactivated Overview Stitch plates m touch the desired Stitch plate icon gt Stitch width is limited automatically gt this prevents the needle from hitting the presser foot and the stitch plate no needle breakage The function remains active even when the sewing computer is turned off and on Overview Display Mirror image Up Down The sewing computer sews the stitch pattern vertically mirrored up down referring to the sewing direction Presser foot indicator m touch icon gt shows recommended presser foot gt the active Display shows optional presser feet for the selected stitch pattern m touch Back icon gt the Display is closed Permanent reverse sewing The sewing computer se
147. the keyhole or eye then stop the sewing computer touch the Balance icon turn the stitch length knob until the picture in the right portion of the Display is identical with the sewn buttonhole The keyhole is distorted to the right A m turn stitch length knob to the left The keyhole is distorted to the left B m turn the stitch length knob to the right m touch Back icon and complete the buttonhole BH H HB v Balance for manual keyhole or round buttonhole Any balance alteration affects both beads differently Left bead too dense C m turn the stitch length knob to the left gt the left bead is elongated the right bead is shortened Left bead too wide D m turn stitch length knob to the right gt the left bead is shortened the right bead is elongated The keyhole or eye is balanced as follows The keyhole is distorted to the right A m turn the stitch length knob to the right The keyhole is distorted to the left B m turn the stitch length knob to the left Balance for manual standard buttonhole The balance alterations have the same effect on both beads Balance for stitch counter buttonhole The balance has a different effect on both beads see picture of the manual buttonhole re program the buttonhole after each alteration in balance Clear balance m touch the yellow framed icon in the special Balance display or press the clr button gt clr also deletes the programmed buttonhole Recomme
148. to the slot pull the thread to the left under the spring until it lies in the T shaped slit at the end of the spring pull the thread the bobbin must turn clockwise Removing the bobbin case raise the needle turn power switch to O off open bobbin cover grasp the latch of the bobbin case remove the bobbin case Inserting the bobbin case hold the bobbin case latch Opening of the bobbin case points up insert the case so that it clicks into place Bobbin thread cutter pull the thread over thread cutter A to cut it close the cover 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Sewing preparation Threading the upper thread NEN UT _ pu raise the needle and presser foot turn power switch to O off place foam pad on the spool pin place spool on pin so that the thread unwinds clockwise attach appropriate spool disc take thread through rear guide A m then into slit of upper thread tension B m pull thread down to the right of the take up cover and around C m take thread up to the left of the cover and around D placing it in the take up lever m take thread down and through guides E and F m thread the needle see page 18 Appropriate spool disc Diameter of thread spool determines disc size There must be no gap between the disc and the spool Removing the needle raise the needle lower or remove presser foot see page
149. ttings Embroidery settings Display calibration Audio System Monitoring Winding speed Update sewing computer Calibration buttonhole foot No 3A Basic setting Information 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Changing Display settings Fu m Setup Program Q Touch the yellow framed icon to reset to basic setting m touch Display setting icon Brightness m move the round knob in the Display to the left right or turn the stitch width knob brightness 1 of the Display is changed alterations are visible in the yellow framed icon a white line indicates the basic setting Y v B8 Sewing light gt when icon 2 is active the sewing light is on gt when icon 2 is inactive the sewing light is off Welcome text create or change Welcome Text 3 The space button is below the keyboard gt Welcome text 4 appears in the text icon above the letter keys m touch Text icon 4 gt the entered text is completely deleted Corrections m touch icon gt the entered text is deleted from the right to the left all in upper case Standard abc all in lower case A A and 9 upper and lower special characters 1 2 3 numbers and mathematical characters 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Setup Program Selecting the Display color m touch Display color icon select the desired display color m touch Sewing setting icon Sewing
150. u button m touch Reduce color changes icon Identical colors are resequenced and combined to form color blocks This reduces the number of color changes 2 to a minimum 40 1704 11 min Embroidering motifs in one color press Embroidery menu button touch Single Multi Color Motif icon the function is activated the embroidery computer embroiders the complete motif and stops when finished sacord 40 _ 3 4240 1 min 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Motifs t Isacord40 1840 1 min TTL Embroidering lettering in multi colors Lettering is always displayed in one color Single Multi Color Motif icon is not available To embroider each letter of a word or each word of a word combination in a different color each letter or word must be programmed and placed separately gt the embroidery computer stops after each letter or word m the thread color can be changed gt the Embroidery time for each color is displayed Embroidering lettering in one color m touch the now available Single Multi Color Motif icon gt the complete lettering combination is embroidered in one color Basting box press the Embroidery menu button m touch the Select hoop icon m touch Basting box icon The embroidery motif is outlined with a straight stitch This serves as an additional anchoring of the project so that the fabric and stabilizer are adhered
151. ur 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Accessory Presser feet 1 t No 1C Reverse pattern foot eter e No 2A Overlock foot No Automatic buttonhole foot with slide No 4 Zipper foot No 5 Blindstitch foot No 8 Jeans foot No 20C Open embroidery foot O N N OOA Visit www bernina com for more accessory information 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Accessory ER Accessory box Storing accessory m on the back of the box pull both extensions out until they click into place Storage example The box is equipped as standard with one small A and one large B drawer as well as a compartment for bobbin holders C and presser feet D to remove a bobbin press the compartment holder E lightly m buttonhole foot with slide can be stored in the left compartment F m store the needle range supplied in the special compartment G All rights reserved For technical and product improvement reasons the sewing computer s features parts and accessory are subject to unannounced changes and alterations at any time The accessory included can differ from country to country 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Preparation Overview sewing computer Front view i BERNINA kas CJ hu 5 Detail view 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Preparation Overview sewing computer Bobbin cover Stitch pl
152. usted touch lt Creative consultant gt button Creative consultant display appears Light weight woven Medium weight woven Heavy weight woven Jeans Light weight knit Medium weight knit Heavy weight knit Fur Toweling Fabric with a pile Leather and Vinyl Tulle and Laces touch icon of the desired material e g light weight woven The optional sewing techniques are displayed Seams Overcasting Blind hem Buttonhole Zipper Decorative stitching Machine quilting Free motion stitching Applique select the desired sewing technique e g buttonhole If the desired sewing technique is not in the list choose a similar sewing technique recommendations for the selected material and the desired sewing technique is displayed confirm with w display with the programmed stitch patterns appears Leaving the sewing consultant touch gt lt 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Help program Help program The Help program provides information about individual stitch patterns and function icons in the Display Stitch patterns Blind stitch Select for most types of fabric for blind ems shell edging on soft jerseys and fine fabrics gt Stitch pattern name gt suitable materials gt recommendation Recommendation e adjust stitch width to suit fabric thickness if necessary for medium and firm fabrics Functions Pattern Repeat 1 9 E Limits the
153. vements to form the design of your choice Stipple quilting this technique covers the entire surface of the fabric with quilt stitches the lines of stitching are rounded and never cross one another Free motion quilting and darning The two techniques are based on the same Free Motion principles Poor stitch formation if thread is lying on top of the fabric slow down the movement of the material if there are knots on the wrong side of the fabric move the material more quickly Monofilament breaks Reduce the motor speed and or loosen the upper thread tension Thread breaks Guide the fabric more consistently 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN BSR Quilting with BSR optional accessory BSR Function The BSR presser foot reacts to the movement of the fabric under the foot and controls the speed of the sewing computer up to the maximum speed possible The following applies the faster the fabric is moved the higher the speed of the sewing computer If the fabric is moved too fast an accoustic signal beep sound is heard if the Beeper is activated see page 97 ATTENTION As long as the BSR presser foot is illuminated red adjustments like threading and changing the needle for example must not be carried out as the needle will engage while fabric is moved unintentionally Without fabric feed the BSR mode is turned off after approx 7 seconds and the red light goes off Please r
154. verview of the previous Display is opened Alphabet Motifs My Designs m select the desired motif Add Motif gt the overview of the previous Display is opened Alphabet Motifs My Designs select the desired motif Saving Motif gt the save Display is opened Deleting Motif gt the delete Display is opened 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Overview Display press Color number button 4 Isacord 40 640 2 min 4 Isacord 40 4230 3 min 5 Isacord 40 2160 4 min A 55 8 7 S General Functions C I Changing the thread brand u gt the Display showing different thread brands is opened Ws m touch the button gt goes back to the previous Display gt any changes alterationen are accepted Leaving active Display m touch the button gt the Display is closed gt the previous Display appears 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Embroidery Motifs Selecting an embroidery motif Ea Various embroidery motifs from the Alphabets Motifs and My Designs files can be selected Alphabets m touch Alphabet icon gt the various alphabet types are visible in the Display m touch the desired Alphabet icon ABC Selecting alphabet 2 Entering Correcting lettering x gt the Display showing the keyboard is opened m the upper case is active automat
155. wer switch to 1 on place empty bobbin on spindle place foam pad on the spool pin place thread on the spool pin attach appropriate spool disc following the direction of the arrow take the thread through the rear guide and round the pre tension stud wind the thread two to three times around the empty bobbin cut off any excess thread on the thread cutter A Appropriate spool disc Diameter of thread spool determines disc size There must be no gap between the disc and the spool push engaging lever A against bobbin the winder works automatically the Display to wind the bobbin is opened move the round knob in the Display to the left right or turn the stitch width knob see page 10 the winding speed is altered the motor will stop automatically when the bobbin is full the Display is closed remove bobbin and pull the thread over thread cutter A to cut it Bobbin winding while sewing attach foam pad on the vertical spool pin B place thread on the vertical spool pin following the direction of the arrow take the thread through the thread guide C and guide around the pre tension stud Then proceed as mentioned above It is recommended to reduce the winding speed when winding from the vertical spool pin 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Sewing preparation Inserting a bobbin Threading lower thread insert the bobbin so that the thread runs clockwise A pull the thread from the right in
156. ws the selected stitch pattern in permanent reverse Balance Balances forward and reverse stitches Lettering size in alphabets m select alphabet letter size is 9mm touch icon activates number 2 the font size is reduced Y Y Bv Presser foot pressure The presser foot pressure is set via the adjustment wheel on the left side of the headframe gt the respective value is visible in the icon 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Overview Display Overview Functions Combi mode General Functions Information m touch icon another Display is opened Back touch icon gt goes back to the previous Display gt all changes are saved Confirm selection m touch icon gt activates confirms the alteration selection Leaving the active Display m touch icon gt closes Display gt goes back to the previous Display au touch Combi mode icon select stitch pattern touch i icon Combi mode A B C D E F G H J K L M N O Deleting Editing combinations at cursor position To edit the whole combination Upper thread tension Altering the needle position Mirror image Left Right Altering the pattern length Security program Long stitch without alphabets Mirror image Up Down Presser foot indicator Permanent reverse sewing Balance Lettering size in alphabets Presser foot pressure Deleting Deletes an individual stitch Editing a combination at curs
157. zontal bartack For medium to heavy weight fabrics of all types dresses jackets coats rainwear Keyhole buttonhole For heavy weight non stretch materials jackets coats leisure wear Keyhole Buttonhole with Pointed Bartack For firmer non stretch fabrics jackets coats leisure wear Buttonholes are not only practical closures they can also be used as a decorative effect All buttonholes can be programmed and sewn in different ways m touch Buttonhole button m scroll to see more buttonholes Straight stitch buttonhole Program for staystitching buttonholes for pocket openings reinforcing buttonholes especially for buttonholes in leather and imitation leather Button sew on program For buttons with 2 and 4 holes Eyelet with small zig zag Openings for cords and narrow ribbons decorative work Straight stitch eyelet Openings for cords and narrow ribbons decorative work Heirloom buttonhole For light to medium weight woven fabrics blouses dresses leisure wear bed linen 033527 53 04 2014 07 Manual B580 EN Buttonhole Important information BH BH E v EN B NH v v B C Buttonholes Marking the length of manual buttonholes mark the buttonhole length in the desired position use buttonhole foot No 3C optional accessory Marking the length of automatic buttonholes mark the length of just one buttonhole after sewing the first buttonhole the length is prgrammed mark only the beginnin

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