Straight Stitch - Bernina Artista 640 User Manual

38 Practical Stitches - Applications

Straight Stitch

Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed dog:
Presser foot:
Triple Straight Stitch Seam
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed dog:
Presser foot:
Straight stitch No. 1
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1C
Straight Stitch
• after turning the sewing computer on,
the Practical Stitch screen with the
activated straight stitch appears
Application
• suitable presser foot to be selected
according to the technique, e.g. manual
darning
• suitable for all fabrics
Triple straight stitch No. 6
Jeans or 80-90 universal
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or
Jeans foot No. 8 (optional accessory)
Open Seam
• durable seam for firm and densely woven
fabrics such as denim and corduroy
• reinforced seam subject to hard wear
Adjust the stitch length to suit
the fabric
For example use a longer stitch
length (approximately 3 - 4mm)
with denim, a shorter length (2 -
2.5mm) with batiste.
Adjust the stitch length to suit
the thread
For example use a longer stitch
length (approximately 3 - 5mm)
when sewing with cordonnet
thread for topstitching.
Activate needle stop down
Prevents the fabric from slipping
when you stop to adjust stitch or
pivot.
For heavy layers or very
densely woven fabrics:
A Jeans needle or Jeans foot No. 8
will help when sewing very heavy
fabrics, such as denim or canvas.
Decorative top stitch
Lengthen out stitch and use as a
decorative top stitch with denim.