In General - Bernina Artista 200 Manual

In General

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 which are pressed open
seam allowance width as wide
•
as required
seam lies flat
•
seam does not stretch
•
Suggested stitches:
straight, narrow zig-zag, super
•
stretch, and triple zig-zag
Application:
primarily for woven fabrics
•
works for most types of
•
sewing projects, including
clothing, home accessories,
and crafts
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Practical Stitches – Summary
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
Closed Seams (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:
primarily for knits and jerseys
•
excellent for knit clothing,
•
lingerie, and bed linens
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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