Blind Hem/ Lingerie Stitch; Overlock Stitches - Bernina Bernette 55 Manual

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Blind hem/ lingerie stitch

Presser foot available as optional accessorie
For hems, curtains, trousers, skirts, etc.
Blind hem/ lingerie for firm fabrics.
Blind hem for stretch fabrics. (model
80e/90e)
Set the machine as illustrated.
Note:
It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always
make a sewing test first.
Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong
side uppermost. (1)
Place the fabric under the foot. Turn the
handwheel forward by hand until the
needle swings fully to the left. It should
just pierce the fold of the fabric. If it does
not, adjust the stitch width accordingly. (2)
Adjust the guide (3) by turning the knob
(4) so that the guide just rests against the
fold. Sew slowly, by pressing the foot
control lightly, guiding the fabric along the
edge of the guide.
a. model 55
b. model 65/80e/90e
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Overlock stitches

Presser foot available as optional accessorie
Seams, neatening, visible hems.
Turn the stitch length dial to "4". Set stitch
width control between "3" - "5". (model
55)
Turn the stitch length dial to "S". Set stitch
width control between "3" - "7".
(model 65/80e/90e)
The stitch width can be adjusted to suit the
fabric.
Stretch overlock: " "
For fine knits, jerseys, neck edges,
ribbing. (1)
Double overlock stitch: " "
For fine knits, handknits, seams. (2)
All overlock stitches are suitable for sewing
and neatening edges and visible seams in
one operation.
When neatening, the needle should just go
over the edge of the fabric.
Attention:
Use new needles or ball point needles or
stretch needle!