Bernina L 890 User Manual page 68

Stitch
Seam
Seams are 2 or more layers of fabric, which are usually laid right side on right side and sewn together. There
are two different types of seams.
• Closed seams
• Flat seams
Closed seam
3-Thread or 4-Thread Overlock stitches are suitable for closed seams, which loop around both fabric edges
and sew them together. This stitch is mainly chosen for garments made of knitted fabrics and for wide cut
garments made of woven fabrics.
Tab. 2: Recommended stitches for a closed seam
Flatlock for flat seams
The flatlock forms loops on the upper side of the seam and stitches on the underside.
> Thread and set the machine for 2- or 3-Thread Flatlock.
> Sew two layers of fabric together (wrong side on wrong side).
> Carefully separate the two layers of fabric.
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No. Name
1 4-Thread Overlock with safety
seam
2 3-Thread Super Stretch
3 3-Thread Overlock Wide (LN)
4 3-Thread Overlock Narrow
(RN)
7 3-Thread Narrow Seam
– The two fabric edges now lie flat on top of each other at the stitch width of the flatlock.
No. Name
5 3-Thread Flatlock Wide (LN)
6 3-Thread Flatlock Narrow (RN)
Stitch pattern
Stitch pattern