Bobbin-Play - Bernina COLLEGE 455 User Manual

Decorative stitches

7.2 Bobbin-Play

Inappropriate bobbin case is used
NOTICE
Damage to the bobbin case.
> Use the Bobbinwork bobbin (optional accessory).
The bobbin can be filled with different thread material. For free-motion stitching to add texture. This method
is similar to "normal" free-motion sewing, but is done on the left-hand side of the fabric.
Reinforce the area to be sewn with embroidery stabilizer. The design can be drawn on the left-hand side of
the fabric. You can also draw the design on the front side of the fabric. The lines can be followed with a
freely guided straight stitch using polyester, cotton or rayon thread. The rows of stitching are visible on the
left-hand side of the fabric, and serve as guide lines for the bobbin-thread sewing.
We recommend guiding your project evenly under the needle at a consistent speed, following the lines of
the design. The stabilizer must be removed after sewing.
A sewing sample should be produced and checked first to see how the result looks on the right-hand side.
Not all decorative stitches are suitable for this technique. Simple decorative stitches provide best results.
Avoid compact stitch types and satin stitches.
> Attach the Open embroidery foot #20 (optional accessory).
> Touch the icon «Decorative stitches».
> Select the appropriate decorative stitch.
> Turn the «Upper multifunction knob» and «Lower multifunction knob» to set the stitch length and stitch
width, so that a beautiful stitch formation can be achieved even when sewing with thick thread.
> Touch the «Upper thread tension» icon to adjust the upper thread tension if necessary.
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