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  • Page 1 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 OWNER’S WORKBOOK BERNINA 1/10/02 ® artista 170 QPE/180/1 ASTERING...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® Table of Contents SECTION A Pages 3-16 Care and Feeding of Your Machine SECTION B Pages 17-36 Let’s Start WIth The Basics SECTION C Pages 37-59 On The Edge SECTION D Pages 60-74...
  • Page 3 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section A Care and Feeding of Your Machine BERNINA 1/10/02 ® artista 170 QPE/180/3 ASTERING...
  • Page 4 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® SECTION A Care and Feeding of Your Machine Threading the Upper Thread Machine Set Up Owner’s manual pg.____ Owner’s manual pg.____ • Cover/Storage of foot control, FHS bar, etc. • Spool pins and discs – Owner’s manual pg.____ •...
  • Page 5 Here’s an idea... - Thread bobbin case finger to adjust tension Use your birthday month as a (artista 170 QPE only) reminder to have your BERNINA ® • Can taper while sewing machine serviced. Take it to an • Stabilizer – important to the success of stitches ®...

  • Page 6: Threads

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® THREADS Poor quality or the wrong type of thread can cause poor stitches on any machine. Thread passes through the eye of the needle approximately 37 times in a “see-saw” action before it forms a single stitch. Poor quality thread results in crooked and looped stitches, puckered seams, frayed thread, and/or needle breakage.
  • Page 7 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® NEEDLES Along with thread, needles are very important to stitch formation. Many “mechanical” problems and damage to fabrics can be traced to a bent, damages, or incorrect size or type needle. Approximately 60% of all needles made are discarded at some stage of production.

  • Page 8: Sewing Machine Needles

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES Has a rounder point. 70 for 60-90 Microtex stitching with metallic thread. Ball Point 70-90 lingerie, nylon, jersey; 80 for Sharp A sharp point with a thin shaft. T-shirt; 90 for sweatshirt fleece.

  • Page 9: Needle Positions

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® NEEDLE POSITIONS Fabric: Firmly woven fabric, 4” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidery Contrasting color Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Owner’s manual pg.____ • The 170 QPE/180 has 11 fixed needle positions.
  • Page 10 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® SEAMING Fabric: Firm fabric – 2 pieces, 4” x 6” each Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidery Contrasting color Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Owner’s manual pg.____ • Find the ”...
  • Page 11 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® Basting Stitch #21 Preprogrammed settings Basting Stitch #21 - 5mm length Long Stitch function engaged BASTING Fabric: Firm fabric – 2 pieces, 4” x 6” each Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidery...
  • Page 12 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® TOPSTITCHING/EDGESTITCHING Fabric: Firm fabric – 4” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidery Contrasting color Presser Foot: Edgestitch Foot #10/10C (optional accessory) Owner’s manual pg.____ • Cut fabric in half to create 2 pieces each 2” x 6”.

  • Page 13: Securing Stitches

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® SECURING STITCHES Fabric: Firm fabric – 3 pieces, 3” x 6” each Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Owner’s manual pg.____ • Fold each fabric piece in half to 1½” x 6”.

  • Page 14: Satin Stitch

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® SATIN STITCH Fabric: Firm fabric – 3 pieces, 3” x 6” each Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. Cotton Embroidery Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Owner’s manual pg.____ • Fold fabric in half to 3” x 6”. Use stabilizer as needed.
  • Page 15 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® ALTERED MEMORY Fabric: Firm fabric – 6” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Owner’s manual pg.____ • Fold fabric to 3” x 6”.
  • Page 16 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® WISH LIST Care and Feeding of Your Machine Feet-ures Edgestitch Foot #10/10C Additional bobbin holders for accessory cabinet Additional presser foot holders for accessory cabinet Stabilizers – Sampler Pack or type __________ type __________ Thread –...
  • Page 17 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section B Let’s Start With The Basics BERNINA 1/10/02 ® artista 170 QPE/180/17 ASTERING...
  • Page 18 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® SECTION B Let’s Start With The Basics Seams Reinforced Overlock – SL2mm SW5mm Triple Straight Stitch – SL 2-3mm Owner’s manual pg. ____ Owner’s manual pg.____ • The artista has several seaming stitches from which to choose, depending on the •...

  • Page 19: Triple Straight Stitch

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® TRIPLE STRAIGHT STITCH Fabric: Denim, 4” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Jeans Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Edgestitch Foot #10/10C (optional accessory) Owner’s manual pg.___ • Cut the fabric in half lengthwise forming two pieces, 2” x 6” each.

  • Page 20: Zigzag Seam

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® ZIGZAG SEAM Fabric: Firm knit – 4” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Owner’s manual pg.___ • Cut the fabric piece in half lengthwise, creating two pieces, 2” x 6” each.

  • Page 21: Super Stretch Seam

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® SUPER STRETCH SEAM Fabric: Heavy Double Knit, 4” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Owner’s manual pg.___ • Cut fabric in half lengthwise creating two pieces, 2” x 6” each.
  • Page 22 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® VARI-OVERLOCK SEAM Fabric: Cotton Interlock, 4” x 6” Ribbing, 2” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Univeral Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Overlock Foot #2 (optional accessory) /2A Owner’s manual pg.___ • Cut an inside curve in one corner of the fabric to simulate a neckline.
  • Page 23 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® DOUBLE OVERLOCK SEAM Fabric: Single Knit – 4” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Overlock Foot #2 (optional accessory) /2A Owner’s manual pg.___ • Cut the fabric in half lengthwise, creating two pieces, 2” x 6’ each.
  • Page 24 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® KNIT OVERLOCK SEAM Fabric: Sweater knit fabric, 4”x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: Regular sewing Presser Foot: Overlock Foot #2 (optional accessory) /2A Owner’s manual pg.___ • Cut the fabric in half lengthwise, creating 2 pieces 2” x 6” each.
  • Page 25 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® STRETCH OVERLOCK SEAM Fabric: Loosely knit fabric, 4”x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: Regular sewing Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Owner’s manual pg.___ • Cut the fabric in half lengthwise, creating 2 pieces 2” x 6” each.

  • Page 26: Flat Joining Seam

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® FLAT JOINING SEAM Fabric: Terry cloth - 2 pieces, 2” x 6” each Needle: 90/14 Universal Thread: Regular sewing thread to match fabric Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Owner’s manual pg.___ •...
  • Page 27 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® REINFORCED OVERLOCK SEAM Fabric: Bulky knit fabric, 4”x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: Regular sewing Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Owner’s manual pg.___ • Cut the fabric in half lengthwise, creating 2 pieces 2” x 6” each.
  • Page 28 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® STITCHING CORNERS Fabric: Firm fabric – 2 pieces, 5” x 5” each Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Owner’s manual pg.___ • Select the Straight Stitch #1.
  • Page 29 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® OVERSEWING EDGES Fabric: Heavy Flannel – 3” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Owner’s manual pg.___ • Select the Zigzag Stitch #2. • Finish one 6” edge using the following steps.

  • Page 30: Blind Hem

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® BLIND HEM Fabric: Heavy Flannel – 6” x 7” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Reverse pattern Foot #1/1C and Blind Hem Foot #5 Owner’s manual pg.___ • Finish one 6” edge of the fabric following the steps of the previous exercise.
  • Page 31 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® HAND PICKED HEM Fabric: Lightweight broadcloth – 6” x 7” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Blind Hem Foot #5 Owner’s manual pg.___ • Turn up a 1” hem along one of the 6” edges and press.
  • Page 32 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® TRIPLE ZIGZAG HEM Fabric: Firmly woven – 6” x 7” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Owner’s manual pg.___ • Fold a 2” hem to the wrong side of the fabric; press.

  • Page 33: Double Needle Hem

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® DOUBLE NEEDLE HEM Fabric: Cotton interlock – 6” x 7” Needle: Double 3.0/80 Thread: All-purpose, 2 colors Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Owner’s manual pg.___ • Turn up a 2” hem along one of the 6” edges and press.
  • Page 34 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® NECKLINE HEM Fabric: Single knit cotton – 4” x 6” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Owner’s manual pg.___ • Cut a curve to simulate a neck edge in one corner.

  • Page 35: Jeans Hem

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® JEANS HEM Fabric: Denim – 5” x 7” Needle: 100/16 or 110/18 Jeans Thread: All-purpose Presser Foot: Jeans Foot #8 (optional accessory) Note: Specially designed to sew over heavy seams and fabrics, the Jeans Foot #8 guides the needle through heavy thicknesses and helps to eliminate needle breakage.

  • Page 36: Bernina ® Artista 170 Qpe/180

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® WISH LIST Let’s Start WIth The Basics Feet-ures, Units A, B, C Overlock Foot #2 Embroidery Foot #6 Jeans Foot #8 Edgestitch Foot #10/10C Straight Stitch Foot #13 Cut and Sew Attachment #80 Double Needles 2.0mm...

  • Page 37: Section C

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section C On The Edge BERNINA 1/10/02 ® artista 170 QPE/180/37 ASTERING...
  • Page 38 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® SECTION C On The Edge Sewing Buttons On Buttonholes Owner’s manual page ____ Owner’s manual pg.____ Feet-ures, Units A and K Feet-ures, Unit D • Types and Uses • Button Sew-On Stitch •...
  • Page 39 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® BUTTONHOLES AND EYELETS TYPES AND USES STANDARD BUTTONHOLE Fine to medium weight fabrics. Blouses, shirts, trousers, bedlinens. HEIRLOOM BUTTONHOLE Fine to medium weight fabrics. Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers. children’s and baby clothes, doll clothes, heirloom work.

  • Page 40: Buttonhole Feet

    170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® BUTTONHOLE FEET ® A number of buttonhole feet are available for BERNINA sewing machines. The descriptions below will help differentiate between the various feet. BUTTONHOLE FOOT #3C BUTTONHOLE FOOT #3 The standard 9mm buttonhole foot.
  • Page 41 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® STABILIZERS Tear-Away Stabilizer: The most commonly used type of stabilizer, designed to provide temporary support of stitching. Placed on the wrong side of the project and carefully pulled away once stitching is complete. Available in three weights – heavy, medium, and light.

  • Page 42: Manual Buttonholes

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® MANUAL BUTTONHOLES Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6” x 6” Stabilizer: 1 piece, 3” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 weight cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Standard Buttonhole Foot #3/3C Owner’s manual pg.____ • Fold the fabric in half to 3” x 6”. Press and insert the stabilizer.

  • Page 43: Buttonhole Balance

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® BUTTONHOLE BALANCE Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6” x 9” Stabilizer: 1 piece, 6” x 9” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidert Presser Foot: Buttonhole Foot with #3A/3C • Owner’s manual page __.

  • Page 44: Automatic Buttonholes

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLES Fabric: Cotton Interlock, 6” x 6” Heavy Flannel, 6” x 6” Stabilizer: 2 pieces, 3” x 6” each Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 weight cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A/3C Owner’s manual pg.____...

  • Page 45: Corded Buttonholes

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® Auto Buttonhole Standard Buttonhole Foot #3A/3C Foot #3/3C CORDED BUTTONHOLES Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6” x 6” Two 10” lengths of gimp cprd Stabilizer: 1 piece, 3” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread:...

  • Page 46: Buttonhole Length

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® BUTTONHOLE LENGTH DIRECT ENTRY Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6” x 6” Stabilizer: 1 piece, 3” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 weight cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Standard Buttonhole Foot #3/3C Owner’s manual pg.____ •...
  • Page 47 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® BUTTONHOLE LENGTH ON-SCREEN MEASURING Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6” x 6” Two 10” lengths of gimp cprd Stabilizer: 1 piece, 3” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 weight cotton embroidery Presser Foot:...
  • Page 48 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® STITCH COUNTER BUTTONHOLES Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6” x 6” Stabilizer: 1 piece, 3” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 weight cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Standard Buttonhole Foot #3/3C Owner’s manual pg.____ •...
  • Page 49 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® STRAIGHT STITCH BUTTONHOLE Fabric: Linen, 6” x 6” Stabilizer: 1 piece, 3” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 weight cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Standard Buttonhole Foot #3/3C and Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A/3C Owner’s manual page___...
  • Page 50 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® BUTTON SEW-ON STITCH Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6” x 6” Stabilizer: 1 piece, 3” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 weight cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Button Sew-On Foot #18 (optional accessory) Owner’s manual pg.____ •...

  • Page 51: Picot Edge

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® PICOT EDGE Fabric: Lightweight single knit cotton, 6” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing thread Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Owner’s manual pg.____ • Select the Vari-Overlock stitch #3 - SW 4-5mm and SL 1.5mm.

  • Page 52: Shell Edge

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® SHELL EDGE Fabric: Nylon tricot, 6” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing thread Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Owner’s manual pg.____ • Select the Blind stitch #9 - SW 2.5-5mm and SL 1.5-2mm. The longer the stitch length, the larger the shells.

  • Page 53: Rolled And Whipped Edge

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® ROLLED AND WHIPPED EDGE Fabric: Lightweight cotton, 6” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing thread Presser Foot: Standard Buttonhole Foot #3/3C Owner’s manual pg.____ • Clean one 6” edge of “whiskers”...
  • Page 54 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® FINE EDGE Fabric: Batiste, 6” x 4” Needle: 70/10 Universal Thread: 60 wt. needle and bobbin Presser Foot: Edgestitch Foot #10/10C (optional accessory) Owner’s manual pg.____ • Select the ZigZag Stitch #2 - SW 2mm and SL 1mm.
  • Page 55 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® CORDED EDGE Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 6” x 4” Pearl Crown Rayon cord Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: To match cord Presser Foot: Edgestitch Foot #10/10C (optional accessory) Owner’s manual pg.____ • Fold under a ½” hem allowance on one 6” edge and press.
  • Page 56 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® DESIGNER HEM Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 6” x 4” Pearl Crown Rayon cord Needle: 80/12 Sharp Thread: All-purpose sewing thread Presser Foot: Edgestitch Foot #10/10C (optional accessory) • Select Straight Stitch #1.
  • Page 57 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® ATTACHING ELASTIC LACE Fabric: Nylon tricot, 6” x 4” 9” of elastic lace Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing thread Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C • Select the Running stitch #4.
  • Page 58 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® TURNED UNDER ELASTIC Fabric: Lycra - cotton or nylont, 6” x 5” 9” of cotton swimwear elastic, ½” wide Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing thread Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C •...
  • Page 59 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® WISH LIST On The Edge Presser Feet: Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3B Embroidery Foot #6 Edgestitch Foot #10/10C Button Sew-on Foot #18 Feet-ures Gimp or Pearl Crown Rayon Stitch Witchery - roll...

  • Page 60: Section D

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section D Gather It Up and Tuck It Down BERNINA 1/10/02 ® artista 170 QPE/180/60 ASTERING...
  • Page 61 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® SECTION D GATHER IT UP AND TUCK IT DOWN Gathering Tucks • Gathering With A Basting Stitch • Pintuck Feet and Double Needles - Lengthen stitch all the way - refer to Feet-ures, Unit F...

  • Page 62: Gathering With A Basting Stitch

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® GATHERING WITH A BASTING STITCH Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 12” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern #1/1C • Trim all 4 edges of fabric piece with a wavy rotary cutter.
  • Page 63 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® GATHERING OVER A SINGLE CORD Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 12” x 4” 18” of cord Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: Embroidery Foot #6 (optional accessory) • Trim all four edges of sample fabric before beginning.
  • Page 64 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® GATHERING OVER TWO CORDS Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 12” x 4” 30” of cording Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: Standard Buttonhole Foot #3/3C • Trim all 4 edges of the fabric piece with a wavy rotary cutter.
  • Page 65 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® ELASTIC THREAD IN THE BOBBIN Fabric: Rayon Challis - 12” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Elastic thread (bobbin) Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Other: Black Latch or secondary bobbin case •...
  • Page 66 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® NARROW CASING ELASTIC Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 9” x 4” 12” of ” or ¼” cotton elastic Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C • Trim all four edges of the sample fabric before beginning.
  • Page 67 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® GATHERING FOOT #16 Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 10” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: Wide Gathering Foot #16 (optional accessory) or Extra-wide Gathering Foot #16 (optional accessory) • Trim all four edges of the sample fabric before beginning.
  • Page 68 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® RUFFLER Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 12” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: Ruffler Attachment #86 (optional accessory) • Trim fabric with wavy rotary cutter before sewing. • Select stitch #1 - SL 1mm-5mm. The longer the stitch length, the deeper the pleat.
  • Page 69 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® PINTUCKS AND DOUBLE NEEDLES Fabric: Lightweight cotton, 6” x 4”, starched Needle: Double (size should correspond to foot) Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: Pintuck Foot #30, #31, #32, or #33 (optional accessories) •...

  • Page 70: Corded Pintucks

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® CORDED PINTUCKS Fabric: Lightweight cotton, 5” x 5”, starched Gimp Cord Needle: Double 3.0/80 Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Foot: 5 Groove Pintuck Foot #31 (optional accessory) • Thread the cord through the hole in the needle plate.

  • Page 71: Pleats Vs Tucks

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® PLEATS vs TUCKS Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 8” x 5” Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-Purpose Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern #1/1C Edgestitch #10/10C (optional accessory) Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C: • Starting at the left edge and working across the 8” width, draw 4 lines for folding and pressing.

  • Page 72: Large Tucks And Pleats

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® LARGE TUCKS/PLEATS Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 10” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. Cotton Embroidery Presser Foot: Zipper Foot with Guide #14 (optional accessory) Zipper foot #14 has a movable guide with 9 markings which ensure precise sewing of a variety of different size tucks.

  • Page 73: Decorative Tucks

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® DECORATIVE TUCKS Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 8” x 4” Needle: 80/12 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. Cotton Embroidery, Metallic, and matching cord Presser Foot: Depends on technique • Draw 4 lines about ¼” apart, across the width of the fabric.
  • Page 74 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® WISH LIST Gather It Up and Tuck It Down Presser Feet: Embroidery Foot #6 Edgestitch Foot #10/10C Zipper Foot With Guide #14 Wide Gathering Foot #16 Pintuck Feet #30 - 3 groove...

  • Page 75: Section E

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section E Miscellaneous Magic BERNINA 1/10/02 ® artista 170 QPE/180/75 ASTERING...
  • Page 76 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® SECTION E MISCELLANEOUS MAGIC Zipper Insertion Owner’s Manual page ____ Feet-ures, Unit B and D - center insertion Feet-ures, Unit A, F and K - invisible Mending Tears and Holes Owner’s Manual page ____...

  • Page 77: Centered Zipper

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® CENTERED ZIPPER Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 2 pieces, 4” x 8” each Zipper: 5” or 6” Conventional Needle: 80/12 Universal Thread: All-purpose sewing Presser Feet: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C, Zipper Foot #4, and...
  • Page 78 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® Note: The invisible zipper can be used in place of a conventional zipper when an uninterrupted design line is desired. • Mark the seam lines on the right side of fabric. • Select Straight Stitch #1.
  • Page 79 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® MENDING TEARS AND HOLES Fabric: Denim - 4” x 6” Fusible Knit Stabilizer, 2” x 2” Needle: 90/14 Universal or Jeans Thread: To suit the fabric Presser Feet: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C,...
  • Page 80 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® FRINGING Fabric: Firm fabric - 2 pieces, 4” x 6” each Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: Rayon Embroidery Presser Feet: Tailor Tack Foot #7 (optional accessory) Embroidery Foot #6 (optional accessory) • Select stitch #2 - SW 2mm and SL satin - Tension 1 - Tailor Tack Foot #7.
  • Page 81 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® FAGOTING Fabric: Firm fabric - 2 pieces, 3 ”x 5” each Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: Embroidery Presser Feet: Tailor Tack Foot #7 (optional accessory) Open Embroidery Foot #20/20C • Select stitch #2 - SW 2mm and SL satin - Tension 1 - Tailor Tack Foot #7.
  • Page 82 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® BUNDLING Fabric: Firm fabric - 2 pieces, 3” x 5” each Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: Embroidery Presser Feet: Tailor Tack Foot #7 (optional accessory) Open Embroidery #20/20C Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C • Select stitch #2 - SW 2mm and SL satin - Tension 1 - Tailor Tack Foot #7.

  • Page 83: Lace Insertion

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® LACE INSERTION Fabric: Lightweight cotton 4” x 6” 9” insertion lace, ½ ”- ¾” wide Needle: 75/11 Universal Thread: 60 wt. cotton Presser Feet: Edgestitch Foot #10/10C (optional accessory) • Pin or baste the lace in position.

  • Page 84: Outline Quilting

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® OUTLINE QUILTING Fabric: Cheater block or fabric with large design Backing: 1 piece coordinating fabric, same size as fabric Batting: 1 piece low-loft, same size as fabric Needle: 90/14 Quilting Thread: Cotton embroidery for bobbin...
  • Page 85 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® HAND LOOK QUILT STITCH Fabric: 2 pieces solid cotton - 4” x 6” each Batting: 1 piece, low-loft - 4” x 6” Needle: 90/14 Quilting Thread: Cotton embroidery for bobbin Monofilament for needle...
  • Page 86 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® TRIPLE NEEDLE WORK Fabric: Firmly woven - 6” x 5” Stabilizer: Firm Tear-away or Cutaway - 6” x 5” Needle: Triple Thread: Embroidery, 3 different colors Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C or Open Embroidery Foot #20/20C •...
  • Page 87 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® WINGING IT ONCE WINGING IT TWICE Fabric: Broadcloth, 6” x 5”, starched Needles: Wing/120 Double Wing Thread: Embroidery Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern #1/1C or Open Embroidery #20/20C Single Wing Needle • Select Stitch #711.
  • Page 88 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® COUCHING CORDS Fabric: Firmly woven - 6” x 6” Stabilizer: Firm Tear-away or Cutaway - 2 pieces, 6” x 5” each Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: Assorted decorative threads Assorted decorative cords Presser Feet:...
  • Page 89 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® BOBBINWORK BASICS Fabric: Firmly woven - 6” x 4” Stabilizer: Iron-on, 6” x 4” Needle: 90/14 Universal Thread: Pearl Crown Rayon and Monofilament Presser Foot: Embroidery Foot #6 (optional accessory) or Open Embroidery Foot #20/20C Secondary Bobbincase (optional accessory) •...
  • Page 90 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® PIPED PORTIONS Fabric: Firmly woven - 6” x 4” Cotton - 2” x 15” Cable Cord - 18” Stabilizer: 1 piece iron-on Needle: 90/14 Universal Thread: All-Purpose Presser Foot: Bulky Overlock #12/12C •...
  • Page 91 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® WISH LIST Miscellaneous Magic Presser Feet and Accessories: Embroidery Foot #6 Tailor Tack Foot #7 Darning Foot #9 Edgestitch Foot #10/10C Bulky Overlock Foot #12/12C Zipper Foot with Guide #14 Cording Foot #22...

  • Page 92: Section F

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section F Creative Sewing BERNINA 1/10/02 ® artista 170 QPE/180/92 ASTERING...
  • Page 93 SAMPLER #2 - The Many Faces Of Applique Basic Applique skills. Feet-ures, Units A, D, K and L Using eyelets creatively. Feet-ures, Units A and K How to do the Bernina Chain. Feet-ures, Units A and K Sewing with metallic threads. Feet-ures, Units A and K BERNINA 1/10/02 ®...
  • Page 94 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® SAMPLER #1/1C - FRINGED FLOWER BERNINA 1/10/02 ® artista 170 QPE/180/94 ASTERING...
  • Page 95 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® FRINGED FLOWER Fabric: Denim, 9” x 9” 9” of ribbon, ” wide 2mm and 4mm wide grosgrain ribbon Stabilizer: 1 piece tear-away, 9” x 9” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Double/sizes to match grosgrain ribbon.
  • Page 96 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® SAMPLER #2 - BASIC APPLIQUE BERNINA 1/10/02 ® artista 170 QPE/180/96 ASTERING...
  • Page 97 - Pull threads to the back and use seam sealant. Writing - Program in “What A Catch !” - These words could go in the upper left of the picture. - Program the word “BERNINA” and sew it in the center of the fish. BERNINA 1/10/02 ®...
  • Page 98 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® BERNINA CHAIN Presser Foot: Open Embroidery Foot #20/20C Stitch: Straight Stitch #1/1C Stitch Width: Stitch Length: As desired Needle Position: Center Single Pattern: Needle Down: Threads • Needle: rayon, metallic, cordonnet, or polyester; depends on the look desired.
  • Page 99 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® WISH LIST CREATIVE SEWING Presser Feet and Accessories: Tailor Tack Foot #7 Button Sew-On Foot #18 Circlular Embroidery Attachment #83 Eyelet Attachment #82 with Foot #92 Feet-ures Needles Double_____ Metallic_____ Embroidery_____ Threads 30 wt.

  • Page 100: Programming Pizzazz

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section G Programming Pizzazz BERNINA 1/10/02 ® artista 170 QPE/180/100 ASTERING...
  • Page 101 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® SECTION G PROGRAMMING PIZZAZZ This section is designed to teach how the memory features of the 170 QPE/180 work by sewing a sampler. Programming enables a group of stitches to be selected, altered, manipulated, combined and stored.
  • Page 102 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® PROGRAMMING PIZZAZZ Function Sampler Specific sewing directions for this sampler are on the following page. Balance Double Needle Limitation Pattern Extend Mirror Image, side-to-side Mirror Image, top-to-bottom Half Pattern Securing Function Pattern Begin...
  • Page 103 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® PROGRAMMING PIZZAZZ Function Sampler Fabric: Muslin, 12” x 9” Stabilizer: Tear-away as needed Needle: 90/14 Universal Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidery in a contrasting color Presser Feet: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C and...
  • Page 104 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® Row #6 - Pattern Begin/Pattern End • Select Stitch #416. • Using Open Embroidery Foot #20/20C, sew until the machine stops. • Sew 1½ scallops; raise the foot and push the fabric back about 1”...
  • Page 105 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® Row #10 - Pattern Extend • Stitch maintains its density when enlarged. • Select stitch #414 and adjust tension for satin stitch. • Engage Pattern End function 1x and sew one. • Engage Pattern Extension 2x and sew one.
  • Page 106 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® PROGRAMMING PIZZAZZ Basic Information for Memory Mania and Sampler Beginning Basics • Finished sampler will be about 11” x 15”. • Fabric should be a linen type - 18” x 18”. • Stabilize the fabric as necessary and mark the size of the finished area (11” x 15”).
  • Page 107 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® Main Memory Storage Screen Owner’s manual page___ • Up to 255 memory banks are available. • All empty banks are white and all occupied banks are grayed. Memory Capacity Owner’s manual page___ •...
  • Page 108 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® MEMORY MANIA Programming and Editing Practice Fabric: Muslin - 6” x 6” (folded to 3” x 6”) Stabilizer: As needed Needle: 90/14 Universal Thread: 30 wt. cotton Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Row #1 •...
  • Page 109 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® MEMORY SAMPLER Fabric: Muslin - 6” x 6” (folded to 3” x 6”) Stabilizer: As needed Needle: 90/14 Universal Thread: 30 wt. cotton Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C Before stitching this exercise, read the information completely and stitch the Memory Mania exercise from the previous page.
  • Page 110 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® BUTTONHOLE MEMORY Fabric: Heavy flannel, 6” x 9” Stabilizer: 1 piece, 6” x 9” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidert Presser Foot: Standard Buttonhole Foot #3/3C Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A/3C Short Term Memory •...
  • Page 111 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® WISH LIST Programming Pizzazz Feet-ures Chalk Wheel Large Ruler - clear Decorative Thread Rayon___ Cotton___ Metallic___ Sewers Aid Interfacing Fusible Tricot__ Fusible Woven__ Needles Embroidery__ Metallic__ Buttonhole Cutter and Block Buttonhole Space Tape...

  • Page 112: Fabulous Features

    ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section H Fabulous Features BERNINA 1/10/02 ® artista 170 QPE/180/112 ASTERING...
  • Page 113 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® SECTION H Customization Challenge Setup Program Owner’s manual pg___ • Personalize the machine to suit your requirements and preferences - manual pg. __ • Changes made are saved even when the machine is turned off.
  • Page 114 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® Stitch Settings Owner’s manual page___ • You can permanently change the basic settings of width, length, and needle position for stitches. Let’s Practice • Select stitch #9 to alter. • Press the Setup button and the main Setup screen appears.
  • Page 115 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® Thread Tension Owner’s manual page___ artista 170 QPE • Tension is set manually in the 170 QPE, not in the Setup screen. Owner’s manual page___ • The basic tension is factory-set for best sewing results using 100 wt., 2ply polyester thread (100/2) in the needle and bobbin.
  • Page 116 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® Sewing Light Owner’s manual page___ • The sewing light can be set to be on or off. Let’s Practice • Press the Setup button and touch the Sewing Light box. • Touch on and the light will be on continuously when the machine is on - touch off and the light will not come on at all.
  • Page 117 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® Screen Contrast Owner’s manual page___ • To make your viewing of the screen easy, no matter what the lighting - the contrast can be adjusted. Let’s Practice • Press the Setup button and select the Contrast box.
  • Page 118 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® • Altered Stitches In Personal Program - Select stitch #1 - the first stitch on the PP setup screen - it is the selected stitch. - Touch OK to confirm. You will go to the main Setup screen.
  • Page 119 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® FABULOUS FEATURES EXERCISE Altered Memory Sewing manual page ___ • Select stitch #2 - alter width to 6mm and length to satin - Needle position far right and Tension to 1 • Select stitch #327 - alter length to 3mm - Touch the “b”...
  • Page 120 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® Reset Owner’s manual pages ___ • Select stitch #8 - alter width to 9mm and length to 1mm • Select “b” from the function bar - alter balance by touching the up arrow 4 times.
  • Page 121 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® TTC BUTTON - Tension / Tutorial / Creative Consultant Thread Tension (180 only) Basic tension settings are applied automatically to a selected stitch or program. Changes can be made to the tension of a stitch without affecting other stitches. Place the tension icon on the function bar for easy access.
  • Page 122 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 OWNER’S WORKBOOK Section I Directional Dynamics (180 only) BERNINA 1/10/02 ® artista 170 QPE/180/122 ASTERING...
  • Page 123 • Balance ® - When using the directional feed system on the Bernina artista 180, the balance of the design is very important. Different fabrics, threads and interfacings can influence the feeding and stitch formation, causing designs to be slightly unbalanced.
  • Page 124 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® DIRECTIONAL STITCHING COMPASS Fabric: Firm Fabric, 4” x 4” Stabilizer: 1 piece heavy tear-away, 4” x 4” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Sideways Motion Foot #40 • Fold fabric into 4” x 4”.
  • Page 125 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® EDGINGS LARGE SCALLOPS Fabric: Chamois, 8” x 10” Stabilizer: 1 piece heavy tear-away, 8” x 10” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Sideways Motion Foot #40 • Fold fabric to 4” x 10”...
  • Page 126 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® EDGINGS CONTINUOUS SNOW PEAKS Fabric: Chamois, 8” x 10” Stabilizer: 1 piece heavy tear-away, 8” x 10” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Sideways Motion Foot #40 • Fold fabric to 4” x 10”...
  • Page 127 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® EDGINGS STACKED BARS BORDER Fabric: Chamois, 8” x 10” Stabilizer: 1 piece heavy tear-away, 8” x 10” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Sideways Motion Foot #40 • Fold fabric to 4” x 10”...
  • Page 128 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® EDGINGS STACKED SCALLOPS Fabric: Chamois, 8” x 10” Stabilizer: 1 piece heavy tear-away, 8” x 10” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Sideways Motion Foot #40 • Fold fabric to 4” x 10”...
  • Page 129 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® DIRECTIONAL STITCHING Monograms Fabric: Firm fabric, 8” x 8” Stabilizer: 1 piece heavy tear-away, 8” x 8” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: Embroidery Presser Foot: Sideways Motion Foot #40 Create and map out a formation of your 3 initials: •...
  • Page 130 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® CONNECTING MOTIFS Creating Continuous Designs Fabric: Chamois, 8” x 10” Stabilizer: 1 piece heavy tear-away, 8” x 10” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Sideways Motion Foot #40 •...
  • Page 131 ASTERING BERNINA ® artista 170 QPE/180 BERNINA ® QUILT DESIGNS Using Straight Stitch Fabric: Cotton fabric, 8” x 10” Stabilizer: 1 piece batting, 4” x 10” Needle: 90/14 Embroidery Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidery Presser Foot: Sideways Motion Foot #40 •...

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