Bernina 880 PLUS Operation instructions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................ 4
PREPARING TO STITCH ..................................... 5
PERSONALIZE THE SCREEN .............................. 6
ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE BEGINNING TIE OFF ........ 6
PROGRAM THREAD CUTTER
AND SECURING STITCHES ................................ 6
BREADCRUMBS................................................. 7
PROGRAM PATTERN END................................. 7
PROGRAM NEEDLE STOP DOWN AND HOVER.. 8
PROGRAM THE FOOT CONTROL ..................... 8
STITCH SELECTION............................................ 9
PRESSER FOOT SELECTION..............................10
BERNINA DUAL FEED ......................................11
FINE TUNE ADJUSTMENT–B 880 PLUS ONLY......... 11
SECURITY PROGRAM-NEEDLE .....................12
SECURITY PROGRAM-STITCH-
PLATE SELECTION .........................................12
CREATIVE CONSULTANT..................................13
THE 'i' MENU ...................................................14
NEEDLE STOP UP/DOWN-FREE
HAND SYSTEM.................................................15
SECURING STITCHES ........................................16
PERMANENT REVERSE/BACKSTEPPING ..........17
MIRROR IMAGE/PATTERN REPEAT..................18
PATTERN FUNCTIONS - PATTERN BEGIN/END 19
PATTERN FUNCTIONS-PATTERN REPEAT/
ELONGATION
................................................20
ALTERED STITCHES ..........................................21
TEMPORARY ALTERED MEMORY...................22
PERMANENTLY ALTERED STITCH MEMORY...22
SAVING STITCHES IN PERSONAL PROGRAM ..23
TRIPLE STRAIGHT STITCH ................................24
VARI-OVERLOCK STITCH .................................25
LONG STITCH ...................................................26
BLIND HEM ......................................................27
STRETCH STITCH ..............................................28
BALANCE..........................................................29
AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE PROGRAM .........30
MEMORY BUTTONHOLES ...............................31
MANUAL BUTTONHOLES................................32
ATTACHING BUTTONS.....................................33
CREATIVE CONSULTANT–
ZIPPER INFORMATION..................................34
COMBI MODE-STITCH PATTERNS....................35
COMBI MODE-LETTERING...............................36
FREE-MOTION STITCHING...............................37
BERNINA STITCH REGULATOR #42 .................38
BERNINA STITCH REGULATOR PRACTICE .......39
SIDEWAYS MOTION PATTERNS.......................40
MULTI-DIRECTIONAL STITCHING ....................41
ALL-OVER DIRECTIONAL STITCHING ..............43
CONNECTING STITCHES...................................44
CONNECTING STITCHES AND
MOVE MULTIPLES.........................................45
STITCH DESIGNER OVERVIEW.........................46
STITCH DESIGNER ............................................47
STITCH DESIGNER–B 880 PLUS / 790 PLUS......49
SAVING A STITCH DESIGNER STITCH TO A USB
STICK .............................................................51
IMPORTED STITCHES FROM BERNINA
SOFTWARE....................................................51
DISTORTION.....................................................52
REFERENCE–BERNINA PRESSER FEET..............53
REFERENCE–SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES .........54
REFERENCE–SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES .........55
REFERENCE–THREADS.....................................56

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B 590
B 790 PLUS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The information in this workbook applies to the
BERNINA Sewing Machines models shown here.
NOTE: Some exercises apply only to certain models
equipped with the feature being highlighted.
B 570 QE B 535
B 880 PLUS
B 740
B 770 QE
REFERENCE–DECORATIVE STITCHING ............57
REFERENCE–CLEANING AND OILING..............58
B 880 PLUS SEWING FUNCTIONS ....................59
B 790 PLUS SEWING FUNCTIONS ....................60
B 770 QE PLUS SEWING FUNCTIONS ..............61
B 770 QE SEWING FUNCTIONS........................62
B 740 SEWING FUNCTIONS .............................63
B 735 SEWING FUNCTIONS .............................64
B 590 SEWING FUNCTIONS .............................65
B 570 QE SEWING FUNCTIONS........................66
B 535 SEWING FUNCTIONS .............................67
B 480 SEWING FUNCTIONS .............................68
B 475 QE SEWING FUNCTIONS........................69
B 435 SEWING FUNCTIONS .............................70
B 480
B 475 QE B 435
B 770 QE PLUS
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome! Learning to use your new machine to its fullest
capabilities will let you enjoy your machine for many years.
Understanding your machine’s features and learning its
navigation will maximize your creativity. While you will be
learning some basics, you’ll also be learning some creative
techniques, and we hope both will be inspirational.
Along with your machine's manual, this workbook is
designed to take you on a step by step journey into your
machines capabilities. Once completed, the workbook can
serve as a technique reference guide.
Stitched samples can be attached to the pages or inserted
into sheet protectors, if desired. You will nd additional
resource materials in the back of this workbook
If you wish, you can stitch many of the sample techniques
on one or two squares of prepared fabric and stabilizer (10"
x 10" heavy muslin with a 10" x 10" piece of heavyweight
tear away or cut away stabilizer behind it.) You will note the
techniques that are suggested to be stitched on this fabric
by the red classroom sampler logo. If there is no logo, then
use the fabric suggested.
While this may be the beginning of your educational journey,
there are other opportunities to grow creatively. BERNINA
of America strives to provide quality sewing and embroidery
machines while offering the best educational experience
possible. Along with providing My BERNINA Classes, your
local BERNINA dealer stocks BERNINA reference books,
such as the Big Book of Feet.
Instructional video tutorials are available on bernina.com
and the BERNINA YouTube channel. You will also nd
inspiring sewing projects and eBooks on the BERNINA
website at bernina.com in the Experience Section.
www.bernina.com
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PREPARING TO STITCH
THREAD THE BOBBIN FOR SEWING
• Generally, you will wind the bobbin with the same thread/thread weight that you will use in the needle.
• Insert the bobbin:
• 7, 5, and 4 Series: Insert the bobbin into bobbin case and bobbin case onto the machine. The bobbin is threaded the
same way for both embroidery and sewing.
• B 880 PLUS: With the bobbin markings facing the front, place the
bobbin into the hook and push until it clicks in place. Pull the thread
to the right into the slit (1); then under the spring. Pull the thread over
the thread cutter and cut (2).
NOTE: When going back and forth between sewing and embroidery on the
B 880 PLUS, an animation will appear as a reminder to re-thread the bobbin
case for sewing. This does not indicate an error in threading.
CLEANING AND OILING
Keeping your machine clean and well oiled will keep your machine running smoothly is a crucial component for successful
machine stitching. Refer to Page 57 for cleaning tips. Your machine manual will also give you detailed cleaning and oiling
suggestions.
STITCH PLATE
Attach the appropriate stitch plate.
• 5.5 mm Stitch Plate: Standard accessory for B 735, 535, 475 QE, 435
• 9 mm Stitch Plate: B 880 PLUS, 790 PLUS, 770 QE PLUS, 770 QE, 740, 590, 570 QE, 480
Presser Foot
• Attach Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D to the machine. (Refer to Page 52 Reference-BERNINA Presser Foot for more information
about BERNINA Presser Feet. )
RAISE FEED DOG
When moving between embroidery and sewing, an animation will appear to remind you to raise or lower the feed dog on all
machines with the exception of the B 880 PLUS. The feed dog automatically raises or lowers on the B 880 PLUS, but needs to
be manually raised on all other machines.
INSERT AND THREAD NEEDLE (Refer to Page 55 Reference-Threads for additional information.)
• Use the proper needle for the thread and fabric being used. It is advisable to insert a new needle for each project, or after
every 4 to 6 hours of sewing time.
• Always thread with the Presser Foot up. This opens the tension discs and allows the thread to seat properly.
THREADING TIPS FOR MODELS WITH BOTH HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SPOOL PINS:
• Use the Horizontal Spool Pin with cross-wound threads; match spool cap size to end of spool.
• The smallest spool cap ts into the end of large cones/spools such as Isacord embroidery thread.
• Use the Vertical Spool Pin with stacked threads and for some decorative threads (metallic threads); use the foam disc under
the spool to avoid extra tension on the thread.

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PROGRAM THREAD CUTTER AND SECURING STITCHES
PERSONALIZE THE SCREEN
1. Touch the Setup icon.
2. Select Personal Settings and a display appears.
3. Select the color and texture.
4. Close the screen (or use the Setup Breadcrumb to navigate
back to Setup).
You can personalize the display and wallpaper color to suit your individual tastes. Change the color as
well as the texture in the Setup Program. A welcome text can also be programmed.
ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE BEGINNING TIE OFF
1. Select Setup.
2. Select Sewing Settings.
3. The slider next to the Securing Stitches at Pattern Begin
will activate or deactivate the tie off at the beginning of
the stitch. (This is a switch for on/off.)
4. Toggle the switch to off.
5. Close the screen (or use the Setup Breadcrumb to navigate
back to Setup).
B 880 PLUS, 790 PLUS, 770 QE PLUS, 770 QE, 740, 735, 590, 570 QE,
535, 480, 475 QE Only
Activate or deactivate the securing stitches at the beginning of every stitch/stitch type. If
activated, the securing stitches are sewn when either the Thread Cutter or the Threader have
been used.
1. Select Setup.
2. Select Sewing Settings.
3. Select Programmable Buttons.
4. Select the Automatic Thread Cutter and Securing Stitches
(scissors) icon.
5. Reprogram as desired per project.
6. Leave this screen open and proceed to the next page.
B 880 PLUS, 790 PLUS, 770 QE PLUS, 770 QE, 740, 735, 590, 570
QE, 535, 480 Only
The number and type of the securing stitches the machine makes after the
Thread Cutter has been engaged can be programmed in a number of ways.

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1. Note the breadcrumb trail at the top of the screen.
2. Touching any of the icons in the breadcrumb will take you
back to that particular menu. This is a time saver when
changing multiple settings within a menu.
PROGRAM PATTERN END
1. Using the breadcrumb, select Programmable Buttons.
2. Select the Securing Program icon.
3. Pattern End can be re-programmed to do the following
functions after Pattern End is engaged:
Standard (4 securing stitches sewn in place).
Small stitches sewn in a forward direction (can be
programmed to take between three and six stitches).
Upper and lower thread automatically cut.
Presser Foot automatically raised.
4. To use Pattern End as only Pattern End, deactivate the
knot and cutter.
B 880 PLUS, 790 PLUS, 770 QE PLUS, 770 QE, 740, 735, 590, 570 QE Only
The number and type of securing stitches when using the external Pattern End/Securing Button
can be programmed. This button can also be programmed so the machine will cut the thread
and/or lift the Presser Foot when the Pattern End Button is engaged.
BREADCRUMBS
Learn to navigate within menus using the breadcrumb icons rather than using the Close box to exit. This is a time-saving
feature when setting preferences within several menus in Setup, Embroidery Motif Selection, and the "i" menu in sewing and
embroidery.
Setup
Sewing
Settings
Programmable
Buttons
Current
Folder
HOW
Do you know how to:
• Use the breadcrumbs to navigate?
• Program Pattern end?

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PROGRAM NEEDLE STOP DOWN AND HOVER
PROGRAM THE FOOT CONTROL
1. Using the breadcrumbs, select Programmable Buttons.
2. Select the Needle Stop Down icon.
3. Select the middle option from the three choices:
Presser Foot remains down when the machine stops.
Presser Foot hovers enough to pivot the fabric.
Presser Foot is raised into its highest position.
1. Using the breadcrumbs, navigate back to the Setup menu;
select Sewing Settings.
2. Select the Foot Control icon.
3. If the Needle icon is selected, the Back-kick will move the
needle to the next position.
4. Select the Heart icon. The Back-kick can be programmed
in a number of ways:
When the Securing icon is selected, the number and
type of securing stitches can be programmed for two to
six securing stitches in place, or for two to six securing
stitches forward. The standard for both is 4 stitches.
When the Automatic Thread Cutter icon is selected, the
upper and lower threads are cut automatically by the
Back-kick.
When the Presser Foot Lift icon is selected, the Presser
Foot is raised by the Back-kick.
5. For the class exercises, program the Foot Control to raise
or lower the needle.
6. Exit the Setup menu.
B 880 PLUS, 790 PLUS, 770 QE PLUS, 770 QE, 740, 735, 590, 570 QE Only
Take advantage of Hover when stitching with Needle Stop Down engaged. When the stitching
stops with Needle Stop Down engaged, the machine can be programmed to stop with the
Presser Foot down or to hover.
B 880 PLUS, 790 PLUS, 770 QE PLUS, 770 QE, 590, 570 QE, 480 Only
The Foot Control can be programmed with desired settings. The Foot Control default setting is to
raise or lower the needle when the heel of the foot control is depressed. The Programmable Foot
Control Back-kick options also allow the heel-down to signal a tie-off and/or cut the thread instead.

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STITCH SELECTION
Selecting a Stitch
1. Select stitches by touch selection,
or by using the Search by Number
function. Use your nger or the stylus
that came with the machine to access
icons on the screen. (See note below
for 4/5 Series stylus information.)
2. Stitches are grouped into categories with
some categories having multiple folders for selection.
3. Many categories have more than one screen.
• Use the arrows at the bottom of the screen to move
forward and back in the stitch category.
• 4 and 5 Series machines: slide to scroll vertically
through Stitch Selection menus.
Transitions
1. View more stitches on screen by using the Transition.
Select to view all folders or to see more stitches at one
time.
2. Select Folder 101. Touch the Transition arrow to view
the stitches in the category.
3. Some categories will have more than one screen. Use
the arrows at the bottom of the screen or scroll to
move forward or backward.
4. Touch the Transition icon to close the screen.
NOTE: The new 4 and 5 Series machines have a Capacitive
Touch Screen. These touch screens respond to a special
Capacitive Stylus or your ngertip. Standard styluses, such
as those supplied with the 7 or 8 Series machines will not
work on this type of screen.

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PRESSER FOOT SELECTION
1. Select the Straight Stitch.
2. Select the Presser Foot Selection icon from the Status
Bar.
3. Select Zipper Foot #4 by nding the
foot on the screen. You can also use the
Search icon and type 4 using the keypad.
Notice that the programmed foot is
reected on the status bar in yellow.
4. Close the Presser Foot Selection menu.
5. The Straight Stitch is displayed in red indicating that the
needle would strike the foot. If you have this feature set
and attempt to stitch, you will get a message indicating
that the needle will strike the foot.
6. Use the Needle Position Button
to adjust the needle to the left or the
right. When the stitch becomes white,
it is safe to sew.
7. To clear Presser Foot Selection, touch the Presser
Foot Selection on the Status Bar and either select the
programmed foot or press CLR on the System Settings
Bar. Close the Presser Foot Selection screen.
8. To return the needle to the center position, touch CLR
again.
For more information on BERNINA Presser Feet, refer to
Reference-BERNINA Presser Feet on Page 52.
B 880 PLUS, 790 PLUS, 770 QE PLUS, 735, 590, 570 QE
Presser Foot Selection applies limitations and security with the use of certain feet in embroidery and sewing.
For example, programming the machine that the zipper foot is attached prevents the needle from striking
the foot. However, it is not required to set the Presser Foot Selection to be able to sew.
Notes:
• The Gold Star tabs indicate a recommended accessory for
the stitch that is currently selected.
• The Presser Foot Selection feature on the B 770 QE, 740,
480, 475 QE and 435 gives suggested feet for certain
stitches, but this is for informational purposes only. It
does not limit the stitch properties.

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BERNINA DUAL FEED
FINE TUNE ADJUSTMENT–B 880 PLUS ONLY
Engaging the BERNINA Dual Feed
1. Raise the Presser Foot.
2. Pull Dual Feed down until it engages.
Disengaging the BERNINA Dual Feed
1. Raise the Presser Foot.
2. Hold Dual Feed on holder with two ngers, pull it
down.
3. Push backward, slowly letting it slide upward.
1. Scroll up within the Information menu to select the
Dual Feed Fine Tune Adjustment icon.
2. Setting the number greater than zero moves the Dual
Feed faster than the feed dog while a number less than
zero slows the Dual Feed.
• Turn the Multi-function knobs up/down clockwise
when setting to number greater than zero (counter
clockwise when setting to number less than zero) or
touch the (+) icon or move the slider in the display up
using the nger or the Touch Screen Pen.
BERNINA Dual Feed has many applications: seaming polar eece, installing zippers, sewing 9 mm decorative stitches on spongy
fabrics, attaching ribbon to fabrics, sewing decorative stitches onto ribbons and fabric at the same time, sewing with stretch
or slippery fabrics, and piecing long seams. (Dual Feed not available on the 4 Series machines.)
A separate motor allows the Dual Feed to be regulated independently of the feed dog. The Dual Feed Fine
Tune Adjustment allows for small adjustments to be made to control the feed of the fabric when fabrics
don't nish at the same time.
• The Dual Feed can only be attached or detached when the
Presser Foot is raised.
• Dual Feed feet require the Dual Feed to be engaged with the foot.
Without the Dual Feed engaged the sole of the foot is incomplete
and produces wavy seams and the fabric is difcult to guide when
sewing.
• Dual Feed controls the fabric, not the stitch, to produce evenly
sewn seams.
• If additional feeding results are desired, adjust the Presser Foot
Pressure with BERNINA Dual Feed. A good starting point is
around 30, but this depends on fabric choice.
BERNINA Dual Feed or Walking Foot #50?
Take advantage of having a choice depending on the project and
desired result.
• Dual Feed works the fabric after the stitch is made. Dual Feed
affects the top fabric layer and the feed dog controls the feed
of the bottom fabric. The Dual Feed, if used for quilting, will
affect the top and bottom layer, leaving the batting to either
stretch or pack together without control.
• With the Walking Foot, ALL layers are moved at the same time
and pace according to the movement of the feed dog. The
Walking Foot, dependent upon the fork and feed dog move-
ment, moves all layers at one time. Once to the back, it lifts
and springs forward waiting for the next feed dog stroke.
• For decorative stitching, Dual Feed offers the ability to stitch
with 9 mm Stitch Width while the Walking Foot stitch width
limitation is 5.5 mm.
Dual Feed Feet:
#1D, 4D, 8D, 10D, 14D, 20D, 34D, 37D, 52D, 57D, 97D

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SECURITY PROGRAM-NEEDLE
SECURITY PROGRAM-STITCH PLATE SELECTION
1. Touch the Needle Selection icon. A display will appear.
2. Select the Standard Needle.
Needle Minder: Store the needle size and type of the needle
selected.
Specialty Needles: When selecting a specialty needle (such
as a double needle) the Stitch Width is limited automatically.
This prevents the inserted specialty needle from hitting
the Presser Foot or the Stitch Plate. This setting will remain
active even after the machine is turned off.
For more information on needles, refer to Reference-Sewing
Machine Needles on Pages 53 and 54.
1. Touch the Stitch Plate Selection icon.
2. Select the 9 mm Stitch Plate (5.5 mm for the B 735 and
535) so that decorative stitches can be stitched at their
maximum width.
0 mm or 0 mm/Cut Plate: This plate is used for
embroidery. Make sure that the machine Stitch Plate
has been changed before programming another plate.
Many quilters prefer to use this Stitch Plate when
piecing.
Punch Plate: This plate is used when doing Punchwork
on either the sewing or embroidery side of the 9 mm
machines.
Setting the Needle Security Program can be very helpful in sewing. It can prevent needle breakage
and damage to your machine or Presser Foot. The function remains active even when the machine
is turned off and on.
Setting the Stitch Plate Security Program can be very helpful in sewing. If an inappropriate nee-
dle or stitch is selected, the machine will limit the width of any stitch to prevent needle breakage.
The function remains active even when the machine is turned off and on.
HOW
Do you know:
• On some models, Creative
Consultant recommends the
needle according to the fabric
and technique.

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CREATIVE CONSULTANT
1. Touch the Creative Consultant icon.
2. Choose the knit fabric. TIP: Select the Help Program
icon, and then touch any of the fabric icons to identify
the fabrics.
3. Select the Seam as the desired Sewing Technique.
The following things will be recommended for this
technique.
• Stitch
• Needle
• Thread
• Presser Foot
The Creative Consultant provides information and help with various sewing techniques. After selecting the
fabric and the desired sewing technique, suggestions for suitable needle, Presser Foot, etc. are displayed.
HOW
Do you know:
• How to access Creative Consultant?
• When to use the Help Program?

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THE 'i' MENU
1. Select Stitch #401.
2. Touch the "i" to access the Information screen.
• Only icons relevant to the selected stitch are visible.
• A different set of icons is available for decorative
stitches, tapering, BSR (BERNINA Stitch Regulator),
and buttonhole.
• When partial icons are shown in the "i" menu, use
your ngertip or stylus to vertically scroll and access
the remaining icons.
• Permanent icons are separated by a line, they do not
move during scrolling and are always visible.
• The permanent icons are Continuous Reverse,
Backstepping*, Save Stitch Setting Permanently**,
and Reset Stitch to Factory Setting**.
• When making multiple alterations within the "i"
menu, use breadcrumb navigation to stay within the
"i" menu until all the changes have been set before
closing.
• Use the "i" breadcrumb to go back one level.
3. Touch the stitch number breadcrumb. It will take you
back to the stitch selection menu.
NOTE:
*The B 480 and B 475 QE do not have Backstepping as an
option in the Information menu. However, the Quick
Reverse can be programmed in Setup as Backstepping.
Then touch the Quick Reverse icon to activate the
permanent reverse sewing (Backstepping).
*Backstepping is not an option on the B 435.
**The B 435 does not have the Save Stitch Setting
Permanently/Reset Stitch to Factory Setting functions.
All creative functions that can be applied to a stitch are accessed through the Information menu, "i".
Reverse Backstepping Save
Stitch
Setting
Permanently
Reset
Stitch to
Factory
Setting

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1. Select Straight Stitch #1.
2. Touch the Needle Up/Down Button on the machine.
Each push of the button will raise or lower the needle.
3. To program the needle to stop in the down
position, select the Needle Stop Up/Down
icon on the screen.
• This setting remains until changed, even if
the machine is turned off.
4. Sew a line of stitching and stop in the middle of the
fabric. Hover is turned on by default and the foot will
raise 2.0 mm when the machine stops.
NOTE: Hover can be programmed from 0 mm (not raised at all)
to 7 mm in height for those machines with that function.
5. Pivot to form at least 2 right angle corners and 2
additional corners.
• When pivoting, use the FHS (Free Hand System), to raise
the Presser Foot. NOTE: The Free Hand System Lever is an
optional accessory for the B 435.
How do I lower the Presser Foot for sewing?
• With the exception of the B 535, 480, and 435, there is no
Presser Foot lift in the back of the machine--use the button on
the front of the machine to raise/lower the Presser Foot.
• Press the Foot Control to lower the foot and begin sewing.
• Press/tap the Start/Stop button to Hover and re-position your
work.
NEEDLE STOP UP/DOWN-FREE HAND SYSTEM
HOW
Do you know how to:
• Use the Free Hand System?
• Use the Back-kick on the foot control to
move the needle up or down?
Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6”, two pieces*
80/12 Universal
Polyester or cotton embroidery thread
Center
Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D
NOTE:
• The machine will automatically stitch 4 securing stitches after
the thread cutter or the threader have been used if this function
is active in Setup.
• This function was turned off on Page 6. Refer to page 6 to
activate this function when desired.

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a b c
SECURING STITCHES
Straight Stitch/Reverse (a)
1. Place one fabric piece under the Presser Foot, aligning
the 6” cut edge with the 5/8” guide line on the Stitch
Plate.
2. Select the straight stitch. Sew a few stitches forward,
then press and hold the Quick Reverse Button on the
machine as you sew a few stitches backward; the
machine will sew in reverse until the Quick Reverse
Button is released.
3. Continue stitching the seam; secure the end in the
same way.
Securing Program (b)
1. Select the Securing Program #5 (b). Begin to sew on
2nd piece of fabric; machine will automatically take ve
straight stitches forward and back at the beginning to
secure the stitching.
2. At the end of the seam, press and release the Quick
Reverse button. The machine will automatically take
ve stitches backward, ve stitches forward to secure
the stitching, and then stop.
Quilter's Securing Program (c)
1. Select the Quilter's Securing Program (#1324 for 7/8
Series/#1301 for 4/5 Series (c). Begin to sew on 3rd
piece of fabric; the machine will take 6 short stitches
forward at the beginning to secure stitching, then
continue stitching forward.
1. At the end of the seam, press and release the Quick
Reverse button. The machine will take 6 short stitches
forward to secure and then stop.
HOW
Do you know how to:
• Activate the Securing Function at the
beginning and end of a stitching pattern?
Firm fabric, 4” x 6”, three pieces;
fold in half lengthwise to 2” x 6”*
80/12 Universal
Polyester or cotton embroidery thread
Center
Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D
Optional: Quilting Seam Guide or
Seam Guide with Ruler
(a)
(b)
(c)
NOTE:
• Backstepping is not an option for the B 435

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PERMANENT REVERSE/BACKSTEPPING
NOTE:
• Backstepping is not an option for the B 435
• The B 480 and B 475 QE do not have Backstepping as an option
in the Information menu. However, the Quick Reverse can be
programmed in Setup as Backstepping; touch the Quick Reverse
icon to activate permanent reverse sewing (Backstepping).
• The Quick Reverse button on the machine can be programmed
in the setup menu to operate as Quick Reverse or Backstepping.
Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6”*
Lightweight tear-away stabilizer 4” x 6”*
80/12 Universal
Polyester or cotton embroidery thread
Default
Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D
or Clear Foot #34/34C/34D
Permanent (Continuous) Reverse sews the selected stitch
pattern in reverse.
Backstepping is more precise, as it will retrace the last 200
needle penetrations to give accurate stitch-by-stitch reverse
sewing.
This feature is great when you have a thread break or
unknowingly run out of bobbin thread. You can re-thread
and backstep to the exact location of the last sewn stitch.
1. Place the stabilizer behind the fabric.
2. Select the Honeycomb Stitch #8. Engage the Needle
Stop Down function.
3. Stitch about two inches on the fabric and stop with the
needle down; do not move the fabric.
4. Select the "i" menu. Select Permanent/Continuous
Reverse or Backstepping:
• Permanent Reverse can be accessed with the button
on the machine, or select "i"; Permanent Reverse
Sewing.
• Backstepping can be accessed by selecting "i";
Backstepping.
• Continue stitching; the machine will now stitch
backward, forming the stitches precisely on top of
the previous ones. While the machine is stitching,
engage the Pattern End function; the machine will
stop at the end of the pattern.
5. Clip threads. Select the Backstepping icon again to
disengage the function.
HOW
Do you know how to:
• Sew backward on your model?

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MIRROR IMAGE/PATTERN REPEAT
Horizontal Mirror Image (Left/Right):
• Machine sews selected stitch in Horizontal Mirror Image.
• Right/left is determined by the sewing direction.
Vertical Mirror Image (Up/Down):
• Machine sews selected stitch in Vertical Mirror Image.
• Up/down is determined by the sewing direction.
Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6”*
Lightweight tear-away stabilizer 4” x 6”*
80/12 Universal
Polyester or cotton embroidery thread
Default
Open Embroidery Foot #20/20C/20D
1. Attach Open Embroidery Foot #20/20C/20D.
2. Place stabilizer behind fabric.
Left/Right Mirror Image:
1. Select the Blanket Stitch #1329 for 7/8 Series/#1309 for
4 and 5 Series from the Quilting Stitch menu.
2. Sew one row down length of fabric.
3. Engage Left/Right Mirror Image and sew a second row
next to the rst, using the side of the Presser Foot for
spacing.
Pattern Repeat:
1. Select the satin stitch arrowheads stitch #401.
2. Select the "i". Change Pattern Repeat to 4x.
Up/Down Mirror Image:
1. Stitch one stitch pattern for a total of 4 arrowheads.
The machine will stop when the stitch pattern is
complete.
• Tip: To make sure you have a complete pattern,
depress the foot control and do not lift your foot
until the machine stops.
2. Engage Up/Down Mirror Image. The entire stitch
pattern of four arrowheads will be mirror imaged.
3. Stitch one stitch pattern for a total of four arrowheads.
4. If desired, repeat the previous two steps to stitch four
complete sets of arrowheads.
HOW
Do you know how to:
• Tell the difference between Left/Right
and Up/Down Mirror Image functions?
• Engage Pattern Repeat?

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PATTERN FUNCTIONS - PATTERN BEGIN/END
NOTE: Refer to Page 56 Reference-Decorative Stitching for
more tips on appropriate tools for decorative stitching.
Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6”*
Lightweight tear-away stabilizer 4” x 6”*
80/12 Universal
Polyester or cotton embroidery thread
Default
Open Embroidery Foot #20/20C/20D
1. Attach Open Embroidery Foot #20/20C/20D. Select the
appropriate foot in Presser Foot Selection/Display.
2. Place the stabilizer behind the fabric.
3. Select the satin stitch hearts stitch #413.
4.
Sew 2½ patterns, stopping in the middle of the third pattern.
5. Lift the Presser Foot and move the needle down about
an inch; then begin sewing again. The pattern will start
forming where you left off.
6. After completing the interrupted heart, start the nal
heart and press Pattern End. The machine will stop
stitching when the pattern is complete.
Tip: To make sure you have a complete pattern, depress
the foot control and do not lift your foot until the
machine stops.
7. Move to a new position and sew 2½ patterns, stopping
in the middle of the third pattern. Lift the Presser Foot
and move the needle down about an inch.
8. Before starting to sew again, press Pattern Begin.
NOTE: On most models, the Pattern Begin
icon appears on the screen in the Stitch
Altering Area only when the pattern is not at
the beginning. To get to the beginning of the
pattern, select the on-screen Pattern Begin
icon. If it is not visible, then the needle is at
the beginning of the stitch pattern. On the B
790 PLUS, 770 QE PLUS and 735, touch the
button to the left of the screen.
9. Start sewing; the pattern will start forming at the
beginning. Again, press Pattern End when you start the
nal heart. HOW
Do you know how to:
• Recognize the difference between the
icons for Pattern Begin and Pattern End
and know where they are located?

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PATTERN FUNCTIONS-PATTERN REPEAT/ELONGATION
Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6”*
Lightweight tear away stabilizer 4" x 6"
80/12 Universal
Polyester or cotton embroidery thread
Default
Open Embroidery Foot #20/20C/20D
Pattern Repeat 1-9x/1-99x
Program the B 880 PLUS, 790 PLUS, 740, 535, and 4 Series
machines to stop at the end of 1 - 9 repeats of a single
stitch or stitch combination.
NOTE: The B 770 QE PLUS, 735, 590 and 570 QE can be
programmed to stop at the end of 1 - 99 repeats.
1. Attach Open Embroidery Foot #20/20C/20D.
2. Place the stabilizer behind the fabric.
3. Select the satin stitch scallop pattern #416; Open the
"i" menu and Pattern Repeat 1x.
4. Sew until the machine stops; you will have one scallop.
5. Increase Pattern Repeat to 3x. Sew until the machine
stops; you will have one stitch pattern.
NOTE: In this case, one stitch pattern equals the
repeated group of three scallops.
Pattern Elongation
NOTE: Not available on the B 535, 475 QE, or 435.
1. Change Pattern Repeat to 1x.
2. Set Pattern Extend to 300% using the slider icon (or
the (+). Pattern Extend can also be increased in 100%
increments by touching the +100% icon.
3.
Sew until the machine stops; you will have one stitch pattern.
• In this case, one stitch pattern equals one extended
scallop.
• As the stitch pattern is elongated (lengthened), the
stitch density is maintained.
4. Select the "i" breadcrumb to close the Pattern Extend
screen and return to the "i" menu.
Notes:
• The Stitch Density of a stitch can also be increased or
decreased by using the -/+ icons under Stitch Density.
It can be changed in a decorative application to change
the stitch as you prefer, and is most effective with satin
stitches (Folder 401). Stitch Density is not available for
every stitch. (Density adjustment is not available on the B
570 QE or the 4 Series machines.)
• Elongation allows you to increase or decrease the length
of an entire stitch pattern to the size that you need. This
feature is not available for every stitch.
HOW
Do you know how to:
• Recognize the two different pattern
functions (which icon stands for each)?
Pattern
Repeat
Pattern
Elongation