Bernina artista 200 Owner's Workbook page 132

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There are many Sideways Motion stitches programmed
into the artista 200, but the 16-directional sewing
capability unleashes even more creative potential!
The ability to stitch in 16 different directions allows the
creation of a variety of exciting stitch combinations,
from simple monogram combination to intricate home
dec edgings. Think of all the sewing techniques made
possible by the artista's directional sewing capabilities:
- Large decorative satin stitch borders
- Decorative edgings/motifs with 9mm stitches
- Quilting motifs
- Sashiko
- "All-over" fabric embellishment
- Heirloom applications
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
Needles
• Correct needle choices are vital to the success of
working with decorative threads, and to creating
beautifully embellished fabrics. It is important to
have a good selection of needle types and sizes
on hand for directional sewing.
Thread
• Always use thread of the best quality you can afford.
• Reduce needle thread tension when working with
decorative threads.
• Select the needle that best suits the thread, fabric,
and technique combination.
• Change the needle frequently.
• Clean and oil the sewing machine regularly.
• Consider whether the thread works best with a
vertical or horizontal spool pin, or even a separate
thread stand.
Fabrics, Interfacings, and Stabilizers
• Prepare fabric by stabilizing it as necessary to sup-
port the directional stitches. A combination of fusible
interfacing and a tear-away stabilizing product may be
required for some applications.
• Consider using a fabric with an easily visible woven
structure. The "yarn lines" offer guidelines for the
placement of directional stitches.
• Always experiment with the selected fabric, interfacing
and stabilizer combination to find the best combina-
tion for the selected application.
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Presser Feet
• Sideways Motion Foot #40C is the recommended foot
for directional sewing. This foot has several features
which make it desirable for directional stitching:
- no thread escape slot; this prevents the
thread from catching on the foot during
changes in direction
- a beveled "cut-out" in the sole, around the
needle slot; this allows the foot to move easily
over previously sewn lines of stitching
Guiding
• Accurate fabric guiding is THE most important factor
in the successful application of directional stitches.
• Using a fabric marker, draw several vertical and
horizontal lines on the fabric.
• When stitching, the edges of the presser foot should
remain parallel/perpendicular to the drawn guidelines.
The Basics of Directional Sewing
• To access the directional stitches, first press the
Decorative Stitch category button.
• Scroll through the Decorative Stitch folders and select
the 16-directional sewing folder. Note: Only straight
(#39) and zigzag (#40) stitches can be sewn using
the 16-directional feature.
• The default straight stitch length is approximately
3mm. The stitch length can be reduced using the
Stitch Length Adjustment Knob.
• The zigzag stitch length can be adjusted between the
satin stitch setting to 1mm long.
• The zigzag stitch width can be adjusted from 0-9mm.
• When programming stitches into Combi Mode, one
programmed directional stitch represents 9mm of
directional movement.
• Note that the artista 200 differentiates between the
beginning and ending points of the stitching, with
green at the beginning and
• When programming straight stitch directional move-
ment, the Long Stitch function can engaged, which
changes every unit of three 3mm stitches to a unit of
one 9mm stitch. When used as a connector between
other stitches, this single, 9mm long stitch creates an
easy-to-remove "basting" stitch.
• When planning directional stitch combinations, use
the Compass Template included with the artista 200
to define the direction and distance between stitches.
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