Bernina a170 Manual page 92

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Elastic, cord
Sewing on narrow elastic with Universal stitch
Stitch:
Stitch width:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Sewing on shirring elastic/cord with Gathering stitch
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Universal stitch No. 15
depends on width of elastic
type and size to suit the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1
or Embroidery foot No. 6
Sewing on elastic
· for gathering long lengths of fabric, frills and flounces
in fine fabrics
· works well for gathered sleeve edges and neck
openings
Preparation
· cut elastic to length required
Sewing
· oversew the elastic, adjusting the stitch width to be
slightly wider than the elastic
· needle must not pierce the elastic
· after sewing,adjust the gathers evenly
TIPS
Secure the beginning and end of elastic
· sew a few straight stitches backward and forward to secure the elastic
Quick hem finish
· for children's or doll clothing
· sew sleeve edges with elastic before sewing seams
Gathering stitch No. 12
size and type to suit the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Buttonhole foot No. 3
Shirring elastic/cord
· for gathering long lengths of fabric
Preparation
· cut shirring elastic or cord double the length of the edge
· fold in half lengthways
· hook over the center toe on the buttonhole foot
· take both ends of the cord under the foot to the back
Sewing
· sew a few stitches
· lift the elastic or cord at the front and pull towards you
· leave ends behind the presser foot
· oversew cord without stitching into it
· after sewing, pull the cord to gather the fabric
· stretch elastic while sewing; the more it is stretched, the
tighter the gathers
TIPS
Securing beginning and end
· sew a few stitches with the feed-dog lowered
Presser foot pressure
· increase the foot pressure, if necessary, for better
feeding of the fabric and cord
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