# Beneni Bernette 340 Embroidery Machine

Information about the Hackspace's Embroidery Machine

# About

The Hackspace has

- Donated by Brett
- We don't have the original hoops, but we have 3D printed ourselves Hoop A, courtesy of DJ
- Only having Hoop A, the machine is capable of producing up 116x110mm patterns

## How to access

Reach out to Jacob in #textiles on discord if you want to access and use the Embroidery machine. He'll also be happy to take you through how to use it.

## How to use

The following is a quick summary of the manual, you can find a more detailed guide on the given pages in the [manual](https://www.bernina.com/bernina/media/Support/Sewing_Quilting_Embroidery/Out_of_Print_Manuals/bernette-Deco-340-Manual.pdf).

### Setting up

[Pages 7-20](https://www.bernina.com/bernina/media/Support/Sewing_Quilting_Embroidery/Out_of_Print_Manuals/bernette-Deco-340-Manual.pdf#page=7)

- Prepare Hoop with fabric and paper backing (We have tear-away paper backing available at the space)
- Prepare and install the bobbin
- Install the hoop
- Thread with your initial coloured thread
- Select your pattern
- Drop the presser foot
- Adjust the tension
- Press the green button

### Threading

[Pages 11-14](https://www.bernina.com/bernina/media/Support/Sewing_Quilting_Embroidery/Out_of_Print_Manuals/bernette-Deco-340-Manual.pdf#page=11)

### Installing the bobbin

[Page 10](https://www.bernina.com/bernina/media/Support/Sewing_Quilting_Embroidery/Out_of_Print_Manuals/bernette-Deco-340-Manual.pdf#page=10)

### Loading a pattern

- Done via USB
- Navigate to the `<span class="editor-theme-code">USB</span>` menu option
- Browse for your pattern

### Bobbin Winding

[Page 9](https://www.bernina.com/bernina/media/Support/Sewing_Quilting_Embroidery/Out_of_Print_Manuals/bernette-Deco-340-Manual.pdf#page=9)

## Tips

- The machine is very picky about what USB sticks it will accept, we have found a couple that it likes, please don't lose or break them

## Useful Links

- Manual - https://www.bernina.com/bernina/media/Support/Sewing\_Quilting\_Embroidery/Out\_of\_Print\_Manuals/bernette-Deco-340-Manual.pdf

# Risk assessment

TBA