Sewing Straight Stitch; Securing With The Automatic Securing Program - Bernina 720 User Manual

5.2 Sewing straight stitch

Match the stitch length with the sewing project, such as for denim fabrics use long stitches (ca. 3 – 4
mm), for delicate fabrics use short stitches (ca. 2 – 2.5 mm). Match the stitch length with the thread size,
such as when edgestitching with Cordonnet, use long stitches (ca. 3 – 5 mm).
The straight stitch, also called step stitch, is the most used stitch.
Prerequisite:
• The Reverse pattern foot No. 1 is attached.
> Touch the icon «Practical stitches».
– The Straight stitch No. 1 is selected automatically.

5.3 Securing with the automatic Securing Program

Due to a determined number of 5 stitches sewn forward and 5 stitches sewn backward, the securing is
regular.
Prerequisite:
• The Reverse pattern foot No. 1 is attached.
> Touch the icon «Practical stitches».
> Select the Securing Program No. 5.
> Press the foot control.
– The machine secures automatically.
> Sew the seam in the desired length.
> Press the button «Quick Reverse».
– The machine secures automatically and stops at the end of the Securing Program.
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