Bernina Artista 640 User Manual page 79

Hand-look Quilt Stitch
Stitch:
Needle:
Upper thread:
Bobbin thread:
Feed dog:
Presser foot:
Freehand Quilting
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
feed dog:
Presser foot:
Quilt stitches Nos. 328, 347, 348, 350
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
monofilament
30/2 cotton thread
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or
Walking foot No. 50 (optional accessory)
Hand-look Quilt Stitch
• Suitable for all fabrics and work which
should look «hand sewn».
Sewing Test
• the bobbin thread is pulled to the right
side 1 stitch is visible (bobbin thread) 1
stitch is invisible (monofilament) = hand-
look effect
Upper Thread Tension
• the upper thread tension is
automatically set
• Increase upper thread tension to
suit fabric if necessary
Balance
• adjust stitch with the Balance if necessary
Straight stitch No. 1
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
monofilament or cotton
down (darning position)
Darning foot No. 9 or
Quilting foot No. 29 (optional accessory)
Freehand Quilting
• for all freehand quilt work
Preparation
• pin and baste top layer, batting, and
lining together
• attach the slide-on table
Holding the Work
• hold the fabric with both hands like an
embroidery frame
• start in the center and work out toward
the edges
Quilting a Design
• turn the work using smooth, round
movements to form the design of your
choice
Quilt Stitches - Applications
Perfect corners
• activate Pattern end and
Needle stop down and pivot
the work
• when pivoting make sure that
the fabric does not become
distorted
Monofilament breaks
• sew more slowly
• reduce upper thread tension
slightly
Sewing
• the hand-look quilt stitch can be sewn in
any needle position
Stipple Quilting
• technique covers the entire surface of the
fabric
• the lines of stitching are rounded without
any sharp corners; they never cross nor
touch one another
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