Zig-Zag Stitch - Bernina Artista 730E Instruction Manual

Zig-zag Stitch

Feed dog:
Presser foot:
TIP
Oversewing edges
If edges roll, use the Vari-overlock
stitch and foot No. 2A.
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Practical Stitches – Applications
Stitch: Zig-zag stitch No. 2
Needle: size and type suitable for the
fabric selected
Thread: cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1C
Zig-zag Stitch
suitable for all fabrics
•
overcasting
•
elastic seams
•
decorative sewing
•
Oversewing Edges
guide edge of fabric into the
center of the presser foot
do not select too wide a width or
too long a stitch – the edge should
lie flat and not roll
needle goes into fabric on one side
•
and over the edge into the air on
the other side
use a fine darning thread for
lightweight fabric
Satin Stitch
filled-in stitch used for appliqué,
•
embroidery, etc.
shorten stitch length, satin stitch
•
setting will be indicated by parallel
lines on stitch length bar
Note:
The sewing computer has a programmed
satin stitch: No. 354 (see page 143).
A
A
Zig-zag stitch with altered stitch length
B
Zig-zag stitch with altered stitch width
C
Finishing the edges with zig-zag stitch
TIP
Embroidery with satin stitch
Experiment with adjusting the stitch
width for new decorative effects.
B C