Bernina 475 QE, User Manual

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Decorative stitches
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Overview Pintuck Feet
Pintuck foot Number Description
# 30 (optional accessory) 3 grooves
For heavy-weight fabrics.
In combination with the 4 mm
double needle
# 31 (optional accessory) 5 grooves
For heavy to medium-weight
fabrics.
In combination with the 3 mm
double needle
# 32 (optional accessory) 7 grooves
For light to medium-weight
fabrics.
In combination with the 2 mm
double needle
# 33 (optional accessory) 9 grooves
For very light fabrics (without
extra cord).
In combination with the 1 or
1.6 mm twin needle
# 46C (optional accessory) 5 grooves
In combination with the 1.6 –
2.5 mm double needle
For very light to medium-weight
fabrics.
Working with cord
A more distinctive and relief-like effect can be achieved when the pintucks are corded, which means that
they are sewn with an additional pintuck cord. Chose a pintuck cord that fits well into the grooves of the
selected pintuck foot. The cord must be colorfast and shrinkproof.
> Switch off the machine and disconnect it from the power supply.
> Remove the needle.
> Remove the presser foot.
> Remove the stitch plate.
> Open the hook cover.