Bernina 475 QE, User Manual

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Practical stitches
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Zigzag No. 2 is suitable for all fabrics. It can be used for elastic seams as well as for decorative work. Use
darning thread for fine materials. When sewing satin stitch, it is recommended to set a short, dense zigzag at
a stitch length of 0.3 – 0.7 mm. The satin stitch can be used for appliqué and for embroidering.
Prerequisite:
• The edge of the fabric should lie flat and not roll.
> Fit the Reverse Pattern Foot #1.
> Tap «Practical Stitches».
> Select Zigzag No. 2 or Satin stitch No. 1315.
> Neither select too wide a stitch nor too long a stitch.
> Guide the edge of the fabric into the center of the presser foot, so that the needle goes into the fabric
on one side and over the edge into the air on the other side.
6.12 Sewing Double overlock
A double overlock seam is suitable for looser knit fabric and for cross seams in woven fabric. When working
with jersey, a jersey needle should be used to prevent damaging the knit fabric. When sewing stretch
materials, use a stretch needle.
> Fit the Reverse Pattern Foot #1 or Overlock Foot #2.
> Tap «Practical Stitches».
> Select Double overlock No. 10.
6.13 Narrow edgestitching
> Fit the Blindstitch Foot #5 or Edgestitch Foot #10.
> Tap «Practical Stitches».
> Select Straight stitch No. 1.
> Place the left-hand edge against the guide of the Blindstitch foot.