Bernina 1300MDC User Manual page 34

34 Practical Stitches - Summary
Practical Stitches
Straight stitch
All non-stretch fabrics. All straight
stitch work
Running stitch
Most types of fabric. Mending,
patching, reinforcing seams
Triple zig-zag
Reinforced seams in firm fabrics,
visible hems and seams,
decorative stitching, couching
Double overlock
All types of knit. Sews and
finishes the edges in one
operation
Stretch overlock
Mediumweight knits, toweling
and firm wovens. Overlock seams,
flat joining seams
Zig-zag
Most fabric types. All simple zig-
zag applications such as
oversewing fine fabrics, attaching
elastic, lace and appliqué
Securing stitch
(straight stitch)
All types of fabric. Secures the
beginning and end of seams
sewn with straight stitch
Honeycomb stitch
Most types of interlock and
smooth fabrics, visible seams,
hems, linens and some types of
mending
Super stretch
Open seam in all super-stretch
fabrics, such as Lycra
Jersey stitch
Natural, blended or synthetic
fabrics and delicate knits. Visible
seams and hems. Mending
jersey/interlock
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Vari-overlock
Primarily for fine jerseys, stretch
overlock seams, hems and stretch
seams
Triple straight stitch
Reinforced seams in firm, heavy
fabrics, topstitching and visible
seams
Blindstitch
Most types of fabric. Blind hems,
shell edging on soft jerseys and
fine fabrics, decorative seams
Gathering stitch
Most types of fabric. Gathering
with shirring elastic. Butted seams
(edge to edge) and decorative
stitching
Universal stitch
Firm fabrics such as felt and
leather. Flat joining seams, visible
seams, attaching elastic,
decorative seams