Sewing Flat Joining Seams; Sewing Basting Stitches - Bernina COLLEGE 455 User Manual

Practical stitches

6.19 Sewing flat joining seams

The flat joining seam is especially suitable for long-pile or thick materials such as terry cloth, felt or leather.
> Attach the Reverse pattern foot No. 1.
> Touch the icon «Practical stitches».
> Select the Stretch overlock No. 13.
> Overlap the fabric edges.
> Sew along the fabric edge.
> The needle must stitch over the edge of the top layer on the right into the bottom layer to get a very flat
durable seam.

6.20 Sewing basting stitches

For basting it is recommended to use a a thin darning thread. It can be removed easily. The basting stitch is
suitable for work where a large stitch length is desired.
> Attach the Darning foot No. 9 (optional accessory).
> Lower the feed dog.
> Touch the icon «Practical stitches».
> Select the Basting stitch No. 30.
> Pin the fabric layers at a right angle to basting direction to prevent the layers from slipping.
> Hold the threads and sew 3 – 4 securing stitches at the beginning.
> Sew a stitch and pull the fabric back at the desired stitch length.
> Sew a stich.
> At the end sew 3 – 4 securing stitches.
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