Stitch Plate - Bernina 580 Manual

Stitch plate

Markings on the stitch plate
A
̶ the stitch plate is marked with vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines in mm
and inches
̶ the lines help to guide the fabric for sewing seams and precise topstitching,
etc.
̶ the horizontal markings are helpful for sewing corners and buttonholes, etc.
̶ the diagonal markings are useful for quilting
̶ needle insertion point is position «0» (center needle position)
̶ the vertical measurements correspond to the distance between the needle
and the line
B
̶ measurements are marked to the right and to the left of center needle
position
Removing the stitch plate
press «Feed dog»-button (see page 11)
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the feed dog is lowered
turn power switch to «0» (off)
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remove presser foot and needle
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press the stitch plate down at the right back corner A until it flips up
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remove the stitch plate
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Replacing the stitch plate
place the stitch plate over the opening B
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press down until it clicks into place
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press «Feed dog»-button
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the feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn
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Sewing preparation
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