Bernina a170 Manual page 84

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Practical stitch seams
Stretch overlock seam/Reinforced overlock seam
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Flat joining seam
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Stretch Overlock No. 13 or Reinforced Overlock No. 19
universal, ballpoint, or stretch as needed
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1 or Overlock foot No. 2
Closed seam
· overlock seam in coarse or loose knits
Sewing
· sew stretch overlock along the fabric edge
· the stitch should go over the edge of the fabric on the
right swing of the needle
TIP
Prevent stretching
· to prevent the stretching of the seam while being sewn,
reduce the presser foot pressure to suit the fabric
Stretch Overlock No. 13
universal, ballpoint, or stretch as needed
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1
Flat joining seam
· fabric edges are overlapped and the stitch is placed on
the seam allowance
· produces a very flat, durable seam
· ideal for fluffy, thick materials such as terry cloth, felt
and leather
Sewing
· sew stretch overlock along the fabric edge
· the stitch should go over the edge of the top layer of
fabric on the right swing of the needle
TIPS
Fabric and thread
· use a matching thread color, for less visibility in fluffy
fabrics
Thick seam
· particularly suitable for fabrics in which a normal
straight stitch seam would stretch open
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