Bernina Sewing Machine Owner's Manual page 140

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Function Sampler - continued
Row 9
Balance
The Balance function is generally reserved for "fine tuning" the appearance
of a stitch, as is sometimes required based on differences in fabrics and
threads. Balance, however, can also be used as a creative tool to manipu-
late the look of a stitch. On the artista 630/640/730, for example, it can be
used to alter the appearance of stipple stitch #327.
activa & aurora
• activa: Select double overlock
stitch #8; stitch about 1½".
Adjust balance knob toward the
"open" symbol; sew another 1½".
Adjust balance knob toward the
"closed" symbol; sew 1½" more.
Return balance knob to normal.
• aurora: Select double overlock
stitch #8; sew about 1½". Touch
Balance button; use Needle
Position buttons to adjust
balance. Touch > to open stitch,
< to close stitch. Adjust balance
to 2; sew another 1½" . Adjust
balance to -2; sew another 1½".
Return balance to normal.
Balance Function
artista only
Note: On artista models, balance affects only the selected stitch.
Select Balance function. Two pictures appear on screen, showing the
stitch in its original form. Using the Stitch Length knob, adjust the stitch
image on the right side of the screen so it looks exactly like the stitch
sample on your fabric. Touch OK; the artista 730 automatically corrects
the stitch while sewing, calculating the proper balance to achieve the
appearance of the original stitch (left screen).
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• Select stitch #327; sew.
• For a less compact stipple
stitch, engage Pattern Extend
2x and adjust stitch length
to 3mm. Sew. The Balance
function can be used to alter
the stitch even more. Turn Stitch
Length knob until 5 is selected.
• In this exercise we want to
use the Balance function to
manipulate the appearance
of a stitch, not to correct it.
Adjust the balance as indicated
in the box below for your
artista. Touch OK and stitch.
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