Bernina Artista 165 Instruction Manual page 82

8 Practical stitch seams
Triple Straight Stitch seam
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Stretch/Super stretch seam
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Triple Straight Stitch No. 6
80–90 universal or jeans
polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1
Jeans foot No. 8
Open seam
· durable seam for firm and densely woven fabrics such
as denim and corduroy
· reinforced seam for garment areas subject to hard wear
TIP
For heavy layers or very densely woven fabrics
Use the height compensating tool to help foot sew
smoothly and evenly when joining seams.
Super stretch No. 11 or Stretch No. 18
universal, ballpoint, or stretch as needed
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1
Open seam
· stretch seam for knit fabrics
· ideal for sports and leisure wear
· seam lies flat and is not bulky
TIPS
Knits and jersey
· use a new needle to prevent damaging the fabric fibers
Sewing stretch fabrics
· if necessary use a stretch ball point needle
(130/705H-S); needle point slides between the fibers
Prevent stretching
· to prevent the stretching of the seam while being sewn,
reduce the presser foot pressure to suit the fabric
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