Corded Scallops - Bernina Artista 200 Manual

Heirloom Techniques / Corded Scallops
Feed dog:
Presser foot:
for more information
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on Sideways Motion
Stitches see page 90
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Simplified overstitching of the scallops
reduce sewing speed when overstitching
corded scallops (using Motor Speed
function)
activate the Needle Stop Down function
which is a big help when overstitching
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Decorative Stitches – Applications
Stitch: Satin scallop stitch No. 507, 508
Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton or decorative
Thread:
up (sewing position)
Sideways motion foot No. 40C, and
Open Embroidery foot No. 20C, or
Embroidery foot No. 6 (special accessory)

Corded Scallops

a decorative edge finish for garments and table
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and bed linens
Pre-stitching
place stabilizer under fabric edge
with foot No. 40C, stitch a row of satin scallops
approx. 3/8" (1cm) from the edge, using the
seam guide or slide-on table seam guide to help
you stitch straight
Trim Fabric
once all the satin scallops are completed,
carefully trim excess fabric
Overstitching Corded Scallops
insert presser foot No. 20C, and place filler cord
spool (e.g. Perle cotton No. 8) on the FHS lifter
the filler cord, which stabilizes the scallops, must
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be the same color as the thread used to make
the scallops, as well as colorfast and shrinkproof
use Zig-zag stitch No. 2 (stitch width approx. 5,
length approx. 1/2 - 1) to overstitch the scallops,
guiding the filler cord along the stitching
the needle swing will alternately penetrate the
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scallop stitching and the fabric just next to the
cord
slightly narrow the stitch width at the end of
each scallop. Sew last few stitches to end of
scallop, turn fabric slightly (with the needle
down), then sew a few stitches, and widen stitch
width again to sew the broad part of the scallop
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Reinforced Satin Scalloped
Edge
Use double cord.
Corded scallops
Pre-stitching corded
scallops
Overstitching corded
scallops