Summary Practical Stitches - Bernina Artista 730E Instruction Manual

Summary Stitches
Summary
Application of Practical Stitches
Straight stitch
All non-stretch fabrics. All straight
stitch work
Zig-zag
Most fabric types. All simple zig-zag
applications such as oversewing fine
fabrics, attaching elastic, lace and
appliqué
Vari-overlock
Primarily for fine jerseys, stretch over-
lock seams, hems and stretch seams
Running stitch
Most types of fabric. Mending, pat-
ching, reinforcing seams
Securing stitch (straight stitch)
All types of fabric. Secures the begin-
ning and end of seams sewn with
straight stitch
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Practical Stitches – Summary
Triple straight stitch
Reinforced seams in firm, heavy
fabrics, topstitching and visible seams
Triple zig-zag
Reinforced seams in firm fabrics, visi-
ble hems and seams, decorative stit-
ching, couching
Honeycomb stitch
Most types of interlock and smooth
fabrics, visible seams, hems, linens
and some types of mending
Blindstitch
Most types of fabric. Blind hems, shell
edging on soft jerseys and fine
fabrics, decorative seams
Double overlock
All types of knit. Sews and finishes
the edges in one operation