Bernina Artista 640 User Manual page 39

Securing Stitch (Straight Stitch With Securing)
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed dog:
Presser foot:
Securing stitch No. 5
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1C
Securing Stitch
• for all fabrics
• secures beginning and the end of seam
• reverse stitching is exactly on top of the
seam, preventing puckers
Beginning the Seam
• the sewing computer secures the seam
automatically (5 stitches forward, 5 stitches
reverse)
• the sewing computer continues straight
stitching forwards
Ending the Seam
• when coming to the end of the seam,
press and release the Quick Reverse button
on head frame. The sewing computer will
then secure the seam automatically
(5 stitches reverse, 5 stitches forward)
• sewing computer stops automatically when
securing is completed
Practical Stitches - Applications
Seaming or sewing long seams
• quicker securing at beginning
and end of seam
• even securing by defined stitch
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