Bobbin-Play Sewing - Bernina 555 User Manual

Bobbin-Play sewing

Free motion sewing
The bobbin can be filled different thread material. For free-motion stitching to
add texture. This method is similar to «normal» free-motion sewing, but is done
on the wrong side of the fabric.
Reinforce the area to be sewn with embroidery stabilizer. The design can be
drawn on the wrong side of the fabric. You can also draw the design on the
front of the fabric, then follow the lines with a freely guided straight stitch and
polyester, cotton or rayon thread. The rows of stitching are visible on the right
side of the fabric, and serve as reference lines for the bobbin-thread sewing.
The BSR function can be used for bobbin-thread sewing. Guide your project at
uniform speed evenly under the needle, follow the lines of the design. Remove
the stabilizer after you finish sewing.
Sew a sample first to check what the result looks like on the wrong side of the
fabric. Alter the lower thread or upperthread tension if required.
To make the lower thread slide smoothly, insert the bobbin so that it
turns counterclockwise.
Sewing decorative stitches
Not all decorative stitches are suitable for this technique. Simple decorative
stitches provide best results. Avoid compact stitch types and satin stitches.
The Open Embroidery foot No. 20 is ideal for this technique.
̶ adjust stitch length and width settings (widen, lengthen) so that nice results
are also achieved when sewing with thicker threads
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