Bernina activa 220, Owner'S Manual

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Mastering
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Fabric .. 2 pieces medium weight cotton, one 4” x 6”, one 4” x 12”
Needle ................................................................... 80/12 Universal
Thread .......................................................................... all-purpose
Presser Foot .................
BERNINA
®
Wide Gathering Foot #16 or
......................
BERNINA
®
Extra-wide Gathering Foot #16
.......................................................
bernette
® gathering foot
Stitch ................................................................................ straight
Needle Position ........................................................... as indicated
Gathering with the Gathering Foot
Trim all four edges of the sample fabrics before beginning.
Place 12” length of fabric right side up under foot. Align edge of fabric
with
5
/
8
” mark on the stitch plate. Stitch for 2” to 3”; stop.
Insert the 6” length of fabric right side down into the slot of the foot,
with the raw edge against the right side of the slot.
Continue stitching, carefully guiding both pieces of fabric. Guide fabric
that is being gathered with the left hand, flat fabric with the right hand.
Note that fabric being gathered moves under the foot much faster
than the flat, top layer.
Trim and mount sample.
Notes: There are three things that effect the amount of gathers:
1. Fabric Weight - The lighter weight the fabric, the easier to gather.
2. Tension - Increased upper tension increases the amount of
gathering.
3. Stitch Length - The longer the stitch length, the tighter the gathers.
Use the basting stitch or the Long Stitch function to increase gathers
in heavier weight fabrics such as woolens and corduroys.
BERNINA
®
Attach the gathering foot to the
machine.
Select the straight stitch; adjust
stitch length to 5mm; set needle
position to the far left.
bernette
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Remove presser foot holder and
attach gathering foot to machine.
Select the straight stitch; adjust
length to 5mm; set needle posi-
tion to center. Tighten upper
thread tension to 7.