Differential Feed Applications; Sewing In Cord / Tape - Bernina L460 Instruction Manual

Differential feed applications

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Sewing in cord / tape

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Threading and Sewing
The Differential feed
The differential feed (1) is designed to prevent unwanted puckering or waving on the one
hand and on the other hand seams can be gathered with intention (1). It is optimal for
waver-free seams in knitted fabrics.
Unwanted puckering
Unwanted puckering (2) can occur with woven or sheer fabrics. To obtain pucker-free
seams, set the differential feed dial between 0.7 and 1.
Unwanted wavering
Unwanted wavering (3) can occur with knitted or stretch fabrics. To obtain waver-free
seams, set the differential feed dial between 1 and 2.
Gathering
The differential feed facilitates gathering (4) light fabrics. Use it on waistlines, sleeve
heads, sleeve bottoms and ruffles, etc.
Set the differential feed dial between 1.5 and 2 to obtain the best gathering effect.
1 Pucker or waver-free seams
2 Unwanted puckering
3 Unwanted wavering
4 Gathering
The exact adjustment depends on the thickness and the elasticity of the fabric.
The stitch length can influence the setting. The longer the stitches, the faster
the feed of the fabric.
Always do a test run with a piece of the same fabric to be used.
„Differential Feed adjustment" see page 22
The standard presser foot is equipped with a tape guide. A tape can be sewn into the
shoulder or side seams of garments made from knitted or stretch fabric so that losing
shape can be avoided.
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Ribbons up to maximal 4.0 mm can be sewn.
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Use the Hex Screw Driver to slide the tape guide plate according to the size of the tape/
cord.
It is not neccessary to loosen the clamping screw..
1 Sliding the tape guide plate.
2 Clamping screw