Bernina a170 Manual page 89

Long stitch function
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Stitch length:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Function:
This function works with the straight stitch to produce a
longer than usual stitch.
The machine sews every second stitch when the Long
stitch function is activated. The longest stitch possible is
10 mm when the stitch length is set at 5mm.
For decorative top stitching, the Long stitch function can
be combined with Triple Straight stitch.
Straight stitch No. 1 or Triple Straight Stitch No. 6
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
3.5 mm – 5 mm
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1
Long stitch
Long stitch
· for all work where a longer stitch is desired
· for topstitching
TIPS
Decorative top stitching
· use cordonnet (topstitching) thread and a 100–110
needle with the straight stitch
Basting
· long stitch can also be used to baste fine fabrics
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Long stitch