Practical Stitches - Bernina 350PE User Manual

Sewing stitches - Practical stitches
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Practical Stitches

Straight stitch
All non-stretch fabrics; all straight-stitch
work
1
Zig-zag stitch
Most fabric types; all simple zig-zag such
as overcasting edges. Sewing on elastic
and lace
2
Vari-overlock
Primarily for fine jerseys, stretch overlock
seams and hems
3
Running stitch
Most types of fabric. Mending, patching,
reinforcing seams, etc.
4
Securing stitch
All types of fabric. Secures the beginning
and end of seams sewn with straight stitch
5
Triple straight and triple zig-zag
Reinforced seams in firm, heavy fabrics
6
Blindstitch
Most types of fabric. Blind hems; shell
edging on soft jerseys and fine fabrics;
decorative seams
7
Double overlock
All types of knit; Overlock = sew and neaten
in one operation
8
Super stretch
For super-stretch fabrics; open seam in all
super-stretch fabrics
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Gathering stitch
Most types of fabric. Gathering with
shirring elastic. Butted seams = butting
two pressed edges and sewing together
Stretch overlock
Mediumweight knits, toweling and firm
wovens. Overlock seams, flat joining
seams
Jersey stitch
Natural, blended or synthetic fabrics and
delicate knits. Visible seams and hems.
Mending jersey/interlock
Universal stitch
Firm fabrics such as felt and leather. Flat
joining seams, visible seams, attaching
elastic, decorative seams
Lycra stitch
All two-way stretch fabrics, flat joining
seams and hems, reinforced seaming on
underwear
Stretch stitch
All stretch fabrics; open seam in sports-
wear
Darning program
Automatic darning for fine and medium-
weight fabrics
Honeycomb stitch
Most types of interlock and smooth fabrics;
visible seams and hems