Sewing A Hem; Joining Seams - Bernina L 890 QUILTERS EDITION User Manual

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9.11 Sewing a Hem

The coverstitch is ideal for hems on elastic and knitted material.
> Set the machine for the coverstitch.
> Mark the hem depth (wrong side on wrong side) and press the hem.
> Place the fabric under the presser foot, right side up.
> Guide the edge of the hem along one of the markings on the coverstitch insert and sew.
> Cut back any excess seam allowance.

9.12 Joining Seams

> Thread and set the machine for a cover- or chainstitch.
> Adjust the stitch length to be suitable for the fabric.
> Place the fabric under the presser foot and lower the presser foot.
> Sew the seam.
> To sew parallel lines or pintucks, use either the left or the right edge of the foot or the scale on the
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– The hem is sewn and finished on the wrong side at the same time.
coverstitch insert.