Bernina 830LE Manual - Page 54

Practical Stitches Description ► touch the «Practical stitches» icon ► 15 practical stitches are visible in the display ► further practical stitches are visible by scrolling Practical Stitches Straight stitch For non-elastic fabric; all straight stitch work, such as seams, topstitching, sewing in a zipper Double Overlock For all types of knit; overlock stitch, finished edge Zigzag Zigzag work such as overcasting edges, attaching elastic and lace Super Stretch Stitch For highly elastic fabrics. Highly elastic open seam for all types of clothing Vari-Overlock For fine jerseys, stretch overlock seams, hems and stretch seams Running Stitch Most types of fabric. Mending, patching, reinforcing seams, sewing over decorative threads Securing Program For all fabrics; secures the beginning and end of seams by straight stitching Gathering Stitch For most fabrics. Gathering with shirring elastic. Butted seams (edge-to-edge) and decorative stitches Stretch Overlock For medium weight knits, toweling and firm wovens; overlock seam, flat joining seams Jersey Stitch For jersey fabrics; visible seams in lingerie, sweaters; mending jerseys Triple Straight Stitch Reinforced seams in firm fabrics, visible hems and seams Triple Zig-Zag Reinforced seams in firm fabrics, visible hems and seams, couching, decorative stitching Universal Stitch For firmer fabrics such as felt and leather; flat joining seam, visible seam, attaching elastic, decorative seam Sewn-out Zig-Zag Oversewing woven fabrics, reinforcing edges, decorative seam Honeycomb Stitch Most types of interlock and smooth fabrics, visible seams, hems, linens and some types of mending Lycra Stitch For lycra fabrics, flat joining seams, hems, reinforcing seams on underwear Blindstitch For most types of fabric; blind hems; shell edging in soft jerseys and fine fabrics; decorative seams Stretch Stitch For highly elastic fabrics, open seam for sportswear 54