Bernina 1300MDC User Manual page 36

36 Practical Stitches - Summary
Adjusting Individual Practical Stitches
Depending on the fabric and application an alteration of the basic settings may be necessary.
Altering Stitch Width and Stitch Length
• depending on the fabric it may be
necessary that the stitch width or the stitch
length is altered
• can be altered while sewing
• use stitch width or stitch length knob to
make alteration
Practical Stitch Seams
Open Seams
Seams where the seam allowance is pressed
open
• seam allowance up to 5/8" (1.5cm)
• seam lies flat
• seam does not stretch
Suggested stitches:
• straight, narrow zig-zag, super stretch, and
triple zig-zag
Application:
• for woven fabrics
• works for most types of sewing projects,
including clothing, home accessories, and
crafts
Changing the Needle Position
• press external Needle Position buttons to
change the needle position, so stitching can
be placed exactly where it is required
• there are a total of 11 needle positions
(5 left, 5 right, and 1 center)
• keep button pressed to change needle
positions quickly
Overlock Seams
Seams which cannot be pressed open
• sewn and finished in one operation
• narrow seam allowances
Suggested stitches:
• vari-overlock, double overlock and jersey
Application:
• for knits and jerseys
• excellent for knit clothing, lingerie, bed
linens and Jersey
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Securing With Quick Reverse Button (on
Head Frame)
• secures the seam beginning and end
• press the Quick Reverse button and the
sewing computer sews in reverse
• release the Quick Reverse button and the
sewing computer sews forwards
Flat Joining Seams
Seams where the edges are overlapped and
then sewn
• stitching is on the seam allowances
Suggested stitch:
• stretch-overlock
Application:
• particularly good for toweling and Lycra
• also good for beachwear, leisure wear, and
lingerie