Bernina artista 170 QPE/180 Owner's Workbook page 38

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Buttonholes
Owner's manual pg.____
Feet-ures, Units A and K
• Types and Uses
• Preparation
- proper stabilizers
- sometimes using two or more layers
- proper adhesion of iron-on stabilizers
• Positioning:
- marking
- full bust can be beginning point
- using spacing tape
- using Simpflex
• Measuring the Button:
- to determine length of buttonhole
• Grading Seams
- using applique scissors
• Height Compensation Tool
- keep foot level
• Buttonhole Leveler
• Tension Adjustments
• Testing:
- always use same fabric, thread and stabilizer
• Cutting Open:
- seam sealant
- block and cutter
• Tricks:
- wash-a-way stabilizer for high pile fabrics
- Stitch Witchery
• Buttonhole Balance
• Programmed Buttonholes
• Corded Buttonholes:
- with gimp cord
- with threads
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artista 170 QPE/180
SECTION C
On The Edge
Sewing Buttons On
Owner's manual page ____
Feet-ures, Unit D
• Button Sew-On Stitch
- regular
- decorative
- snaps, hooks, and charms
- tie a quilt
Edges
• Picot – Feet-ures, Unit D
• Shell
- blindstitch – Feet-ures, Units A and K
- hemmer feet #68 or #69 – Feet-ures, Unit I
• Rolled and Whipped Edge – Feet-ures, Unit A
• Fine Edge – Feet-ures, Units B and K
• Corded Edge – Feet-ures, Units B and K
- for tucks
- for hems
• Designer Hem – Feet-ures, Units B and K
Attaching Elastics
• Types
• Methods of applying
- turn under
- couching over
- lingerie
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