Bernina Artista 730, Instruction Manual

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Practical Stitches – Summary
In General
Adjusting Individual Practical Stitches
Depending on the fabric and application an alteration of the basic
settings may be necessary.
Open Seams
Seams with seam allowances
pressed open
•
seam allowances of up to
approx. 1.5cm
•
seam lies flat
•
seam does not stretch
Suggested stitches:
•
straight, narrow zig-zag, super
stretch, and triple zig-zag
Application:
•
for woven fabrics
•
works for most types of
sewing projects, including clo-
thing, home accessories, and
crafts
Practical Stitch Seams
Securing With Quick Reverse
Button (on Head Frame)
•
secures the seam beginning
and end
™
press the Quick Reverse button
and the sewing computer
sews in reverse
™
release the Quick Reverse but-
ton and the sewing computer
sews forward
Altering Stitch Width and
Stitch Length
™
depending on the fabric it may
be necessary that the stitch
width or the stitch length is
altered
™
can be altered while sewing
™
use stitch width or stitch
length knob to make
alteration
Changing the Needle Position
™
press Needle Position buttons
to change the needle position,
so stitching can be placed
exactly where it is required
•
there are a total of 11 needle
positions (5 left, 5 right, and
1 center)
™
keep button pressed to change
needle positions quickly
Flat Joining Seams
Seams where the edges are
overlapped and then sewn
•
stitching is on the seam
allowances
Suggested stitch:
•
stretch-overlock
Application:
•
particularly good for toweling
and Lycra
•
also good for beachwear,
leisure wear, and lingerie
Overlock Seams
Seams which cannot be pressed
open
•
sewn and finished in one
operation
•
narrow seam allowances
Suggested stitches:
•
vari-overlock, double overlock
and jersey
Application:
•
for knits and jerseys
•
excellent for knit clothing,
lingerie, and bed linens, Jersey
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