Bernina Artista 730, Instruction Manual

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Practical Stitches – Applications
Blind Hem
TIP
Fine stitch width adjustment
™
sew a test on the fabric. Adjust the stitch width
to suit the fabric so that the needle just pierces
the edge of the fold
™
guide the raw edge along the guide on the foot
to keep the stitch depth even
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed dog:
Presser foot:
Blindstitch wide No. 9,
Blindstitch narrow No. 29
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton, polyester, silk or monofilament
up (sewing position)
Blindstitch foot No. 5
Blind Hem Wide No. 9
•
for invisible hems in medium to heavy fabrics
Blind Hem Narrow No. 29
•
for invisible hems in batiste
Preparation
™
finish the raw edges as desired
™
fold the hem and baste or pin in place
™
fold the garment back over the right side of the
fabric to expose the finished lower edge (see
drawing below)
™
place the work under the presser foot with the
guide positioned against the folded back fabric
Sewing
•
the needle should just pierce the edge of the
fold
™
after sewing about 4” (10cm), check both sides
of fabric and adjust the stitch width if necessary
Wrong side
of the fabric
Wrong side of the fabric
Right side of
the fabric
Blind hem wide
Blind hem narrow
Note:
Small stitches are visible on the
right side (decorative effect).
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