14
Stitch Type
(BERNINA Stitch Number)
Suggested Machine Settings
Thread Tension
SL
DF
NP
Yellow
Green
Blue
Violet
16
2–Thread Chainstitch
3
1
–
2.5
–
5.5
21
4–Thread Coverstitch
3
1
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
22
3–Thread Coverstitch wide
3
1
4.0
–
4.0
4.0
23
3–Thread Coverstitch narrow
3
1
4.0
4.0
–
4.0
The thread tension becomes tighter as the dials are tumed to higher numbers. The tension settings shown on
this page as well as throughout the Instruction book are suggested guides. Adjust thread tensions to suit the
fabric and size of thread of thread used. For best results make tension adjustments in small increments of no
greater than half a number at a time.
–
When sewing chainstitches, set stitch length to over 2 mm.
–
When sewing coverstitches, set stitch length to over "•" (2.5 mm).
STITCH OVERVIEW
This machine is capable of producing 4 types of stitches according to the combination of needle positions,
threading methods, tension adjustment.
Stitch Type
Use
Page
16
2–Thread Chainstitch
1-needle 2-Thread straight stitch is used for construction
or decorative stitching.
27
21
4–Thread Coverstitch
3-needle, 4-Thread coverstitch is suitable for stretchy
fabrics such as knits, etc.
A triple seam is formed by using left, middle, and right
needles.
31
22
3–Thread Coverstitch wide
2-needle, 3-Thread coverstitch is suitable for stretchy
fabrics such as knits, etc.
A wide seam is formed by using left and right needles.
30
23
3–Thread Coverstitch narrow
2-needle, 3-Thread coverstitch is suitable for stretchy
fabrics such as knits, etc.
A narrow seam is formed by using left and center
needles.
30
Suggested Machine Setting
SL = Stitchlength
DF = Differential feed dial
NP = Needleposition
Thread Tension Color Code
yellow
= (LC)
green
= (CC)
blue
= (RC)
violet
= (CL)
