Sewing Test; Perfoming A Sewing Test For An Overlock Stitch; Perfoming A Sewing Test For An Coverstitch; Perfoming A Sewing Test For An Chainstitch - Bernina L 890 QUILTERS EDITION User Manual

Sewing Test

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To check the optimal setting, a sewing test should be sewn on a spare piece of the fabric used for your
project.
The default values of the stitches represent recommendations that work for most standard applications.
Depending on the result of the sewing test, fine adjustments for stitch optimization are possible.

8.1 Perfoming a Sewing Test for an Overlock Stitch

Prerequisite:
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> Place the fabric under the presser foot to the front of the knife so that the desired seam allowance is cut
> Press the foot control and sew slowly. Guide the fabric gently as the machine automatically feeds the
> Sew beyond the fabric end such that a thread chain is formed.
> Pull the thread chain over the thread cutter.
> Assess the sewing test and make any necessary adjustments until the stitch setting matches the material
The Stitch Optimizer provides assistance to achieve the perfect stitch appearance.

8.2 Perfoming a sewing test for an coverstitch

Prerequisite:
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> Raise the presser foot.
> Place the fabric under the presser foot such that the presser foot lies completely on the fabric.
> Lower the presser foot.
> Press the foot control and sew slowly. Guide the fabric gently as the machine automatically feeds the
> Do not sew beyond the end of the fabric.
> At the end of the fabric, use the «Back-kick» function to raise the needle holder.
> Raise the presser foot.
> Pull the needle thread between the fabric and the presser foot to the back with the coverstitch lock tool
> Pull the sewing project to the back left and cut the looper thread.
> Assess the sewing test and make any necessary adjustments until the stitch setting matches the material
The stitch optimizer provides assistance to obtain a perfect stitch appearance. (see page 93)

8.3 Perfoming a Sewing Test for an Chainstitch

Prerequisite:
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> Raise the presser foot.
> Place the fabric under the presser foot such that the presser foot lies completely on the fabric.
> Lower the presser foot.
> Press the foot control and sew slowly. Guide the fabric gently as the machine automatically feeds the
> Sew beyond the fabric end such that a thread chain is formed.
> Raise the presser foot.
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Sewing Test
The sewing start has been performed.
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material.
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The sewing start has been performed.
material.
and cut it.
– The seam end is secured.
combination.
The sewing start has been performed.
material.