Bernina artista 170 QPE/180 Owner's Workbook page 123

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• The ability to stitch in 16 different directions allows intricate decorative stitch patterns to form.
• Decorative stitches can be connected to one another to create complex designs for adornment and
decoration.
• Remember that every sewing situation is different. Varying the combination of fabrics, threads, battings,
needles, etc. can minutely affect the way a project feeds under the needle.
• The artista 180 offers the ability to adjust the movement of the fabric using the variable stitch width and
length and the vertical and horizontal balance functions.
• When working with any directional stitch pattern, always stitch a practice design using the exact fabric,
thread, and stabilizer that will be used in the project.
• Programming Tips
- Program all decorative stitches into the memory first.
- Access the 16 direction menu and insert the compass directions between
decorative stitches with a straight (#39) or zigzag (#40) stitch.
- Place the cursor to the right of where the directional stitches are to be inserted.
- Select the stitch, then select the direction on the compass.
• Stitch Length and Width
- Stitch length and width can be adjusted using the knobs on the front of the machine.
• Mirror Image
- When selecting directions from the compass, be aware that the mirror image functions will
affect the compass direction chosen.
• Proper Presser Foot
- Use the Sideways Motion Foot #40 when stitching any multidirectional design. The beveled
sole of this foot allows the fabric to move easily in all directions.
• Guidelines
- Using a fabric marker, draw vertical and horizontial lines on the fabric. As the fabric moves, lightly
hold it to keep the front and the side of the foot parallel to these lines at all times.
• Balance
- When using the directional feed system on the Bernina
is very important. Different fabrics, threads and interfacings can influence the feeding and stitch
formation, causing designs to be slightly unbalanced.
- The artista 180 has an electronic balance function to customize the stitching for various sewing
situations. Use the arrows to adjust the balance as indicated in the manual.
• Compass Template
- Use the compass template when positioning motifs and determining the stitch directions needed to
connect individual components of a design.
- The distance between each arrow on the template is 9mm and equals one "foot" on the memory
screen, which is sewn as three 3mm stitches.
- If the long stitch function is engaged, each foot on the screen is sewn as one 9mm stitch.
Note: The distance indicated by a "foot" can be altered by adjusting the stitch length before
programming the stitch into memory or through the edit program after programming.
- The presser foot graphic shown on the memory screen is shown sideways, so the direction of the
arrow on the screen may appear to be different than the direction selected.
The designs that follow are created using the artista 180. The formulas listed give a
starting place, but adjustments may be needed e depending on fabric, thread and stabilizer used.
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