Bernina a170 Manual page 76

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Straight stitch
Straight stitch
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Straight Stitch No. 1
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1
Jeans foot No. 8 (for sewing denim)
Straight stitch
· the machine is ready to sew as soon as it is turned on
· after the welcome screen (3 seconds), the machine
automatically goes to the practical stitch screen with
the pre-selected Straight Stitch highlighted
Screen
· suggests using Reverse pattern presser foot No.1
· basic settings (length and width) for Straight Stitch
are preset at 2.25mm (length) and 0mm (width)
· basic settings as well as altered settings are always
visible on the screen
Alter the stitch length
· the stitch length can be altered while sewing
· turn the external stitch length knob to the right to lengthen
· turn the external stitch length knob to the left to shorten
Change the needle position
· push the external needle position buttons to change the needle position
so stitching can be placed exactly where it is desired
· each push of the button moves the needle one position in the direction
of the symbol
· < five positions to the left
· > five positions to the right
· total of 11 positions, including center
· excellent for edgestitching, topstitching, and making tucks
Securing with Quick Reverse
· press the quick reverse button and the machine sews in reverse
· release the button and the machine sews forward
TIPS
Adjust the stitch length to suit the fabric:
· e.g. use a longer stitch length (approximately 3mm – 4mm) with
denim, shorter length(2mm–2.5mm) with batiste
Adjust the stitch length to suit the thread:
· e.g. use a longer stitch length (approximately 3mm – 5mm) when
sewing with cordonnet thread for top stitching
Activate needle stop down
· prevents the fabric slipping when you stop to adjust it
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A B C
A straight stitch with length of
2.25 mm preset length
B straight stitch with altered
stitch length
C straight stitch with altered
needle positions