Bernina artista 170 QPE/180 Owner's Workbook page 18

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Seams
Triple Straight Stitch – SL 2-3mm
Owner's manual pg.____
• Jeans Foot #8 prevents needle deflection
• Non-Stick Straight Stitch Foot #53
• This stitch sews strong seams on heavy
fabrics
Zigzag – SL1mm SW1.5mm
Owner's manual pgs.____
Stretch – SL1mm SW2mm
Owner's manual pg. ____
Super Stretch – as programmed
Owner's manual pg. ____
• use to seam curved edges that receive a
lot of stress such as the crotch area of pants.
Vari-Overlock – SL1mm SW4mm
Owner's manual pg. ____
• Can be used with double needle for a
decorative hem on knits
• Overlock Foot #2 (optional for 170 QPE) or
#2A (included with 180) prevents the seam
from rolling as it is being sewn
• Engage the Needle Down function
Double Overlock – SL2mm
Owner's manual pg. ____
Knit Overlock – as programmed
Owner's manual pg. ____
• Use Overlock Foot #2 (optional for 170 QPE)
or #2A (included with 180)
Stretch Overlock – SL2mm
Owner's manual pg. ____
Flat Joining – SL2mm
Owner's manual pg. ____
• Good for thick fabrics such as terry cloth
which would be stretched by a straight stitch
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artista 170 QPE/180
Reinforced Overlock – SL2mm SW5mm
Owner's manual pg. ____
• The artista has several seaming stitches
from which to choose, depending on the
type of fabric being used. With the Creative
Consultant, you can specify the type of fabric
you want to use, and the computer will
suggest the appropriate stitch.
Stitching Corners
• Utilize the FHS system to raise and lower
the presser foot when turning corners.
• Use the 5 / " markings on stitch plate
8
• Engage the Needle Down function
• Press heel on foot control to lower needle
Oversewing Edges
Blind Hem – Owner's manual pg.____
• The Blind Hem Foot #5, along with the
blindstitch, produces a superior blind hem.
The zigzag part of the stitch is formed over
the guide on the foot, causing the stitch to
be slightly loose, so that the blind hem will
not pucker and does not form a tuck in the
fabric.
Hand Picked – Feet-ures, Unit B pg.____
Triple Zigzag – Feet-ures, Unit A pg.____
• This stitch is used for strong, visible hems
on firm, coarse fabrics such as denim and
canvas.
Double Needle – Feet-ures, Units A and K, pgs__
Neckline Hem – Owner's manual pg.____
Jeans – Feet-ures, Unit B pg.____
• Height Compensation Tool
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