Tapering Stitches - Bernina 8 Series Workbook

Firm fabric, 4" x 6" and
Fabric:
Heavyweight tear-away stabilizer, 4" x 6"
80/12 Universal
Needle:
30 wt. cotton embroidery
Thread:
center
Needle Position:
BERNINA Presser Foot:
Use the Tapering function to taper the end of a line of stitching, create
corner accents and stitch decorative frames and boxes.
Place stabilizer behind the fabric.
Select Tapering Decorative Stitch menu #1401.
Edge Alignments
Select the Tapering stitch #1401 (zigzag/satin stitch); adjust the
stitch width to 6mm.
Stitch four lines of tapered stitching with a different tapering
configuration for each.
Decorative Frame
Select one of the tapering stitches, then your choice of one of
the tapering configurations (sample shown is Taper stitch #1414.).
Sew one row. At the end of the first row, program the desired
length, pivot your project 90 º and sew the second row. Stitch
the following rows or sides in the same manner until your frame
is complete.
Tips
 Use the Needle Stop Down function for more control as you
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stop and pivot at the corners.
 Use the Raise Presser Foot button when pivoting your
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project in the corners of the design.
 Certain tapering stitches are more appropriate for
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geometric applications.
 Sew a test sample before sewing your project.
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Note: To leave the Tapering Configuration menu,
touch the red X.
7/27/11
BERNINA 820 and 830 only
Open Embroidery Foot #20C/20D

Tapering Stitches

Do you know how to:
▪ Create a line of tapered stitching?
▪ Create a square with tapered corners?
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