Gathering Foot - Bernina L460 Instruction Manual

Gathering foot

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Optional Accessories
The Gathering foot is available at the BERNINA specialized store.
Gathering
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Attach the Gathering foot.
1
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Set up a 4- or 3-thread overlock.
̶ Differential feed 1.5 - 2
̶ Increase the thread tension of the needle thread.
̶ Adjust the stitch length.
⦁
Cut in both fabric layers along the seam for about 4cm.
2
1
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Place the fabric to be gathered (2) under the presser foot.
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Place the fabric smoothly (1) between the pressure foot and the lower metal part.
⦁ Turn the handwheel to sew 4 - 5 stitches in the fabric, making sure to catch both the
upper and the lower layers.
⦁ Use both hands to guide fabric, one on the under layer and one on the upper layer of
the fabric.
2
⦁ Keep in mind that the lower piece of fabric will move faster than the top piece as it is
gathered.
1 Fabric to be straight
2 Fabric to be gathered
3 Cutting in the fabric