Finishing Edges - Bernina 580 Manual

Practical stitches
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Reinforced darning, automatic

Finishing edges

Buttonhole foot No. 3A
Reinforced darning program No. 23
Quick darning of holes or worn areas
Replaces threads along the lengthwise grain in all materials.
Preparation
hoop light weight materials in the darning hoop (optional accessory)
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the darning area stays evenly taut and cannot be distorted
Darning with the buttonhole foot No. 3A
Insert the needle in the top left of the worn area.
sew first row
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press «Quick reverse»-button
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the length is programmed
finish sewing the darning program
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the sewing computer stops automatically
press the «clr»-button
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the programmed settings are cleared
If the darning does not cover the whole worn or damaged area
Reposition the work under the foot to continue covering the worn or
damaged area. Begin sewing; the program will repeat as often as
desired (the length is saved).
Per «Direct entry length» (see page 32) a darning length up to
30mm can be programmed.
Reverse pattern foot No. 1C
Zig-zag No. 2
̶ for all fabrics
̶ for finishing raw edges
̶ elastic seams
̶ decorative sewing
Finishing edges
guide edge of fabric into the center of the presser foot
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do not select too wide a stitch
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do not select too long a stitch
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needle goes into fabric on one side and over the edge into the air on the
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other side
̶ the edge of the fabric should lie flat and not roll
̶ use darning thread for fine materials
Satin stitch
̶ dense, short zig-zag (stitch length 0.5-0.7mm)
̶ use satin stitch for appliqué, embroidery, etc
As a variation the satin stitch No. 1354 can be used.
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