Sideways Motion Patterns - Bernina 880 PLUS Workbook

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SIDEWAYS MOTION PATTERNS

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The B 880 PLUS and B 790 PLUS have built-in Sideways Motion Patterns. These
are found in Menus 201, 501, 801, 1001, 1201 and 1601 and are indicated by a
directional symbol on the menu. A large monogram directional alphabet can be
found in the Alphabet menu.
Sideways Motion Scenarios
• Sideways Motion Stitches used in Combinations.
• Sideways Motion Stitches created in Stitch Designer.
• Using Drag & Drop to join stitch patterns in combi-mode frequently produces a
Sideways Motion situation.
• Sewing with Distortion engaged (B 880 PLUS).
• Engaging the Multi-Directional Sewing Icon.
Sideways Motion Information
• Sideways Motion Stitches vary in size. When selected, the display on screen
is in relation to the Presser Foot, so the entire view of the stitch may not be
visible. If this is the case and you wish to see the entire view of the stitch,
select the Fit to Window icon.
• The white dot indicates the start point of the pattern, the red mark indicates the
endpoint of the pattern.
Tips for Stitching Sideways Motion Stitches
• Always use Foot #40C for sideways motion sewing – no other foot is designed to
stitch sideways successfully.
• Sideways motion stitches cannot be sewn with Dual Feed.
• Determine stabilizer needs based on fabric choice and stitch selections. Light-weight
tear away stabilizer or starch may be needed.
• In Sideways Motion Stitching, the feed dog moves the fabric in multiple directions,
including sideways, forward and backward to stitch the pattern.
• Only fingertip guiding (a very light touch) is recommended to allow the machine to
make the angled movements at the pace required.
• Drawing parallel lines ½" apart on the fabric provides visual guidelines to keep the
fabric straight and parallel to the foot.
• Sewing at a consistent medium speed is preferred in
order to give the machine time to move the fabric for
stitch formation. Setting the slide speed control will
control an even speed.
• Engaging Pattern End (programmed as Pattern End only)
provides a stopping point to check the sewing.
B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K
Do you know:
• How to identify Sideways Motions
Folders?
• Which foot to use for Sideways Motion
Stitches?
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