Sewing Examples; Securing A Seam; Seam Begin; Seam End - Bernina L460 Instruction Manual

Sewing examples

Securing a Seam

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Threading and Sewing
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Seam begin

⦁ Sew to form a 4cm/1.5" chain (1).
⦁ Position the fabric and sew one stitch.
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Bring the needles down.
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Raise the presser foot.
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Pull the thread chain gently to the left and place it in front under
the presser foot.
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Lower the presser foot.
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Sew over the thread chain (2).
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After approx. 2cm/1", cut off the excess.
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⦁ Adjust the up/down position of the needle by sinking
the heel back on the foot control.

Seam end

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Sew to the end of the seam.
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Raise the needles.
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Raise the presser foot.
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Pull the work carefully towards the back.
⦁ Turn the seam over and lay it under the presser foot (3) so that
the needles enter the fabric with the first stitch.
⦁ Lower the presser foot.
⦁ Sew carefully over the previous stitches (without cutting) for
about 2-3cm/1.5".
⦁ Turn the work to the left and sew an additional thread chain
(not in fabric). (4)
⦁ Pull the thread chain from the back over the thread cutter (5).
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