Bernina 740 Manual - Page 32

in a straight line al the right edge of the adjusted zigzag width i see fig. 36 b, needle position to the right). Thus the different zigzag stitch widths are only to be seen on the left side of the seam. On the other hand, if the arrow points to the left, the piercing of lb* needle will be in a straight line only at the left edge of the adjusted zigzag width (sot fig. 36c, needle position to the left). Most zigzag sewing work 1. done with the zigzag stitch adjusted in central position, while the sewing machine needle is generally set to its left pceition when making buttonholes, sewing on buttons, and producing ornamental stitches. For other ornamental stitches often the right zigzag position is used. Sometimes also by means of combining with the previously menilimed two needle position.. Zigzag sewing (Never use G.ply threads. but only 2- or 3-ply. For zigzag sewing adjust the sewing machine as follows: I. Itaise thread lever 7 to its uppermost position. 2. Insert zigzag foot, not to be mistaken for the zigzag embroidery foot which hits its lower surface hollow ground. When raised, leave zigzag had in this position. 3. Thread upper and under thread, and place both threads underand to theback of zigzag presser feet 1. Turn knob 25 to the right, the symbol being set on sewing. 5. Adjust stitch length regulator 24 onto the wished for stitch lengt h. 6. Fix slide-on table. 7. Lower zigzag presser foot. Proceeding from stitch length zero to four, and with stitch width equally from sena to four, tie almple xigzag seams will appear with central needle position ma shown hereunder. Of course all intermediate sixes can be used as regards the stitch widths. as also their length. Nos* fess tented esetve I I; : .. .