Elastic Edges - Bernina Artista 200 Manual

Sewing on Elastic, Shirring Elastic/Cord

Elastic Edges

Stitch width:
Stitch length:
Feed dog:
Presser foot:
66
Practical Stitches – Applications
Stitch: Zig-zag stitch No. 2
approximately 5mm
1–1.5mm
Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected
Thread: cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1C
Elastic Edges
use on knit garments to re-form out-of-shape
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edges
Sewing
guide double length of shirring elastic along the
edge of the fabric, stretching the elastic slightly
oversew the elastic with a zig-zag stitch (do not
sew through the elastic, only over it)
adjust elastic after sewing is complete to regain
the correct shape and size
TIP
Prevent fabrics stretching
To prevent the fabric from stretching
as it is sewn, reduce the presser foot
pressure to suit the fabric.
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