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Securing Stitches
Row 1 - Straight Stitch:
Find the
5
/
8
” guide line on the stitch plate.
[Not available on
bernette
®
55.]
Fold one piece of fabric in half lengthwise. Place it under the
presser foot; align one 6” edge with the
5
/
8
” guide line.
Select straight stitch. Sew a few stitches forward, then press the
Quick Reverse Button/Lever; sew a few stitches backward; machine
will sew in reverse until the Quick Reverse Button/Lev
er
is released.
Continue stitching the seam; secure the end in the same way.
BERNINA
®
models only:
Row 2 - Securing Stitch
or
Quilter’s Securing Stitch:
Attach the Quilting/Seam Guide or Seam Guide with Rulers to the
foot. Set the guide
5
/
8
” from the center needle position. Fold another
piece of fabric; align the raw edges with the guide.
Select the Securing Stitch. Begin to sew; machine will automatically
secure the stitching, then continue stitching forward. At the end of
the seam, press and release the Quick Reverse button. The machine
will automatically secure the stitching, then stop.
Sample 3 - Securing Function:
Place remaining two fabric pieces wrong sides together. Attach one
of the Seam Guides with Rulers to presser foot. Set guide 2” from
needle; select a feather stitch. Engage the Securing Function, if
available; machine will automatically secure the stitches at beginning
of stitching. Re-engage when approaching the end of the stitching;
machine will automatically secure the stitching at the end of the
current stitch pattern (630/640 will stop stitching as well).
Fabric .............................4 pieces firm, woven fabric, each 4” x 6”
Needle ................................................................... 90/14 Universal
Thread ......................... 30 wt. cotton embroidery, contrasting color
Presser Foot ...........
BERNINA
®
Reverse Pattern Foot #1 or #1C
.........................................
bernette
®
Zigzag/Universal Foot
Additional Accessories .................................. Quilting/Seam Guide
..................................................... Seam Guide with Rulers
.................................................
bernette
®
Seam Guide Bar
Stitches............................................................................... straight
..................... securing stitch and/or quilters securing stitch
....................................................................... feather Stitch
Needle Position .................................................................... center
Securing Stitch:
Five straight stitches forward
and back at beginning; five
stitches backward and forward
at end.
Quilters Securing Stitch:
Several very short stitches at
beginning and end of straight
stitching.
Securing Function:
Several very short stitches at
beginning/end of stitching; can
be applied to decorative as well
as straight stitches.
