Bernina 717 Manual - Page 19

Zigzag foot Needle: 80-70 Thread: 30 Four important points when sewing Jersey -U 1. Baste always with darning thread. 2. Use only a perfect needle. A blunt needle leaves holes. 3. Use fine mercerised thread. 4. Press each seam after sewing and not all seams together when the work is completed. Quick seam Gusset seam Seams for knitted fabrics Elastic seams on Jersey Seams on Jersey Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Automatic: zigzag VWVVVW except for quick seam Quick seam Zigzag: Stitch length: Automatic: 3-4 -1 Blindstitch Joins up and oversews simultaneously. Important ! Cut edges must be on left. Flat Seam - Cotton Jersey Under/MN 1st run: join up at one presser foot width. Zigzag: 1 Stitch length: 1-1'/2 2nd run: press seam open and sew over it on right side. Zigzag: 3 Stitch length: 1-1V2 To finish off cut the remaining material. Hold the scissors correctly. Gusset Seam 1st ►un Zigzag: 1 Stitch length: 1-112/ Pin the pieces together leaving the double layer (gusset) protruding about 1/4 inch. Sew at one presser foot width from the inner edge. 2nd run Zigzag: 3 Stitch length: 1 -1 V2 Press the whole seam towards single layer of Jersey and sew at one presser foot width along first seam on right side. Trim off turnings. Hold scissors correctly. Seams for Knitted Fabrics: Dresses - Skirts - Sweaters Zigzag: 1 Stitch length: 1 Knitted fabrics can be joined up like other materials. Seams are pressed open but remain stretchy.