Bernina B 580, Manual

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Preparing for embroidery
Different stitch types
Underlay stitches
Underlay stitches are the foundation of a motif and are used to stabilize the
base material and hold it in shape. They also prevent the covering stitches of
the motif from sinking into the knit or the nap of the material.
Satin stitch
The needle moves left to right and vice versa. The result is a very dense,
covering zig-zag stitching to fill the shape. Satin stitching fills are ideal for
narrow and small shapes. Satin stitching is, however, not suitable for larger
areas, since wide stitches are too loose and do not cover the fabric properly. In
addition there is the danger that with too long stitches the threads could catch
on something which would damage the embroidery.
Step stitch
A fill stitch with stitches of specified length sewn in rows used primarily to fill
large areas quickly.
Connecting Stitches
Jump stitches which are used to get from one part of the motif to the next.
Before and after the jump stitch securing stitches are sewn. Jump stitches are
trimmed before the next color starts to embroider.
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