Bernina B 335 Operation instructions

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BERNINA SEWING MACHINE WORKBOOK
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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 335
B 325
B 215
INTRODUCTION .......................................... 3
PREPARING TO STITCH ............................... 4
STITCH SELECTION...................................... 5
NEEDLE STOP UP/DOWN-FREE HAND
SYSTEM ................................................... 6
PATTERN FUNCTIONS - PATTERN END....... 7
ALTERED STITCHES ..................................... 8
TEMPORARY ALTERED MEMORY.............. 9
MIRROR IMAGE - LEFT/RIGHT.................. 10
TRIPLE STRAIGHT STITCH ......................... 11
VARI-OVERLOCK STITCH .......................... 12
BASTING STITCH ....................................... 13
BLIND HEM ............................................... 14
STRETCH STITCH ....................................... 15
BALANCE................................................... 16
MANUAL BUTTONHOLES......................... 17
AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE PROGRAM .. 18
MEMORY BUTTONHOLES ....................... 19
ATTACHING BUTTONS.............................. 20
STITCHING ZIPPERS................................... 21
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS................ 22
PROGRAMMING ALPHABETS AND
NUMBERS.............................................. 23
FREE-MOTION STITCHING........................ 24
REFERENCE - BERNINA PRESSER FEET ..... 25
REFERENCE - SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES..26
REFERENCE - SEWING MACHINE NEEDLE
CHART................................................... 27
REFERENCE - THREADS............................. 28
REFERENCE - DECORATIVE STITCHING .... 29
REFERENCE - CLEANING AND OILING ..... 30

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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
machine's 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.
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 on the BERNINA blog WeAllSew.
com. For more information about machines and accessories,
visit the BERNINA website at bernina.com.
www.bernina.com
www.weallsew.com

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CLEANING AND OILING
Keeping your machine clean and well oiled will keep it running smoothly and is a crucial component for successful machine
stitching. Refer to Page 30 for cleaning tips. Your machine manual will also give you detailed cleaning and oiling suggestions.
STITCH PLATE
Attach the 5.5 mm Stitch Plate: Standard accessory for B 335, 325, 215
PRESSER FOOT
• Attach the shank with Reverse Pattern Sole #1 to the machine. (Refer to Page 25 Reference-BERNINA Presser Foot for
more information about BERNINA Presser Feet.)
RAISE FEED DOG
The feed dog will be raised when sewing.
INSERT AND THREAD NEEDLE (Refer to Page 26-27 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 8 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.
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.
• Open the bobbin cover and grasp the latch of the bobbin case. Remove the bobbin case.
• Insert the newly wound bobbin into the bobbin case so that the thread runs clockwise. Pull the thread counterclockwise
into the slot. Then pull the thread to the left under the spring until it lies in the T-shaped slit at the end of the spring. The
bobbin must turn clockwise.
• To insert the bobbin case, hold the bobbin case latch. The nger on the case should point upwards. Insert the case so that
it clicks into place. Pull the thread over cutter A and cut. Close the bobbin door. NOTE: The bobbin thread does not have to
be brought up as the loose end is the right length to start sewing if you have cut the thread with the cutter.

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STITCH SELECTION
Selecting a Stitch - B 335, 325
1. For stitch patterns 1 through 10:
• Press the numbered button of your choice; stitch
number and default width and length settings
appear, as well as the recommended presser foot.
• Press 0 to select Stitch Number 10 (standard
buttonhole).
2. For stitch patterns 1-99 (B 335) / 1-40 (B325):
• Press the # button and enter desired stitch number.
3. For stitch patterns 100 and beyond (B 335):
• Press # button twice and enter desired stitch number.
Selecting a Stitch - B 215
1. For stitch patterns 1 through 11:
• Touch the numbered button of your choice; stitch
number and default width and length settings appear
on the LCD Display, as well as the recommended
presser foot.
Details of the Screen
(1) Stitch width (basic setting always visible - blinks)
(2) Stitch length (basic setting always visible - blinks)
(3) Needle Position (9 positions)
(4) Needle Stop Up/Down Display
(5) Stitch Pattern Number
(6) Recommended presser foot for selected stitch
(7) Satin stitch recommendation for dense, short zig-zag
stitch

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1. Attach Reverse Pattern Sole #1.
2. Select the Straight Stitch #1.
3. Touch the Needle Up/Down Button on the machine.
Each push of the button will set the Needle to stop in
the Up position or in the Down position as noted on the
screen.
• This setting remains until changed, even if the
machine is turned off.
4. To lower or raise the needle, press and hold the Needle
Up/Down button. The needle will raise and lower. This
does not affect the Needle Up/Down setting.
5. Sew a line of stitching and stop in the middle of the
fabric.
6. Raise the Take Up Lever and pivot to form at least 2 right
angle corners and 2 additional corners.
• When pivoting, use the FHS (Free Hand System -
optional accessory for B 335 only) to raise the presser
foot.
NEEDLE STOP UP/DOWN-FREE HAND SYSTEM
Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6”, two pieces
80/12 Universal
Polyester or cotton embroidery thread
Center
Reverse Pattern Sole #1
NOTE: The BERNINA foot control is an optional accessory
for the B 335, 325, and 215. A tap of the toe will make
the needle take one full revolution. A heel tap will raise or
lower the needle.
The Free Hand System is an optional accessory for the B 335
only.
HOW
Do you know how to:
• Raise and lower the needle without using
the handwheel?
• Set the needle to always stop in the
down position?

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PATTERN FUNCTIONS - PATTERN END
NOTE: Refer to Page 29 Reference-Decorative Stitching for
more tips 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 Sole #20
For B 335 and 325 ONLY
1. Attach Open Embroidery Sole #20.
2. Place the stabilizer behind the fabric.
3. Select the satin stitch hearts stitch #25 (B 325) or #44
(B 335).
4. Sew 3½ patterns, pausing in the middle of the fourth pattern.
5. Press Pattern End and start sewing again. 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.
6. Press clr.
HOW
Do you know how to:
• Stitch a complete pattern?

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ALTERED STITCHES
Programmed
settings
3.5 mm width
4.1 mm length
3.5 mm width
Default length
Instructions Below for B 335 and 325 ONLY
B 215: Pick any stitch (#2 through #9) and
experiment with the length and width settings.
1. Attach Open Embroidery Sole #20.
2. Place the stabilizer behind the fabric.
3. Select Blanket Stitch (B 325 #39, B 335 #107, B 215 use
Blind Stitch #5).
4. Sew a row of stitches.
5. Adjust stitch width to 3.5 mm and stitch length to 4.1
mm. Sew a second row of stitching next to the rst.
6. Change the stitch length back to its default setting.
7. Sew a third row of stitching next to the previously sewn
rows.
NOTE: Stitch width and length can be altered while sewing.
Firm woven fabric, 4” x 6”
Lightweight tear-away stabilizer 4” x 6”
80/12 Universal
Polyester or cotton embroidery thread
Default
Open Embroidery Sole #20
HOW
Do you know how to:
• Access stitches on your model?
• Reset the stitch length and width to the
preprogrammed settings?

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TEMPORARY ALTERED MEMORY
1. Select Zigzag Stitch #2. Change the width of the stitch to 4.5. Change the stitch length to 1.
2. Select Stitch #1.
3. Select Zigzag Stitch #2 again. Notice that the stitch has retained the altered settings automatically.
NOTE: Individual stitch patterns can be reverted to basic settings manually. All altered settings are lost when the clr button is
pressed or when the sewing machine is turned off.
Temporary Altered Memory is an exclusive feature of BERNINA sewing machines. The machine will remember the last
alterations made to any stitch. These alterations will remain in effect until manually changed, until clr is touched, or until the
power to the machine is turned off.

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MIRROR IMAGE - LEFT/RIGHT
Horizontal Mirror Image (Left/Right):
• Machine sews selected stitch in Horizontal Mirror Image.
• Right/left 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 Sole #20
For B 335 ONLY
1. Attach Open Embroidery Sole #20.
2. Place stabilizer behind fabric.
Left/Right Mirror Image:
1. Select the Blanket Stitch #107.
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.
HOW
Do you know how to:
• Activate Mirror Image?