Securing Stitches - Bernina Bernette 20 Operation Manual

Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 4" x 6" each
Fabric:
80/12 Universal
Needle:
Center
Needle Position:
BERNINA Presser Foot:
bernette Presser Foot:
Fold each piece of fabric in half lengthwise to be 2" x 6". Stitch
one or both of the exercises below depending on the features
of your model.
Exercise 1:
Straight Stitch/Reverse
Find the ⅝" guide line on the stitch plate. Fold one piece of fabric
in half lengthwise. Place it under the presser foot and align one
6" edge with the ⅝" guide line.
Select the straight stitch. Sew a few stitches forward, then press
or lift the Quick Reverse Button/Lever; sew a few stitches
backward; the machine will sew in reverse until the Quick
Reverse Button/Lever is released. Continue stitching the seam;
secure the end in the same way.
Exercise 2:
Securing Stitch
Fold the second piece of fabric; align the raw edges with the
guide. Place it under the presser foot and align one 6" edge with
the ⅝" guide line.
Select the Securing Stitch. Begin to sew; machine will
automatically secure the stitching, then continue stitching
forward. At the end of the seam, press and release the Quick
Reverse button. The machine will automatically secure the
stitching, then stop.
Securing Stitch: Five straight stitches forward
and back at beginning; five stitches backward
and forward at end.
Quilter's Securing Stitch: Several very short
stitches at the beginning and end.
12/13/10
Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D with
optional Quilting Seam Guide or
optional Seam Guides with Rulers
Zigzag/Universal Foot

Securing Stitches

Do you know how to:
▪ Select straight stitch?
▪ Sew in reverse?
▪ End a seam with the Securing Stitch?
Reverse stitching
Securing stitches
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