Bernina Artista 640 User Guide - Page 118

118 Important Embroidery Information Different Stitch Types Underlay Stitches • underlay stitches are the foundation of a motif and are used to stabilize the base fabric and hold it in shape. They also prevent the covering stitches of the motif from sinking into the knit or the nap of the fabric Satin Stitch • a satin stitch is a dense zig-zag • satin stitches are suitable for filling small and narrow areas. They are not suitable for filling large areas, as long stitches are too loose and do not cover the fabric properly. In addition there is the danger that with too long stitches the threads could catch on something which would damage the embroidery Step Stitch • a fill stitch with stitches of specified length sewn in rows used primarily to fill large areas quickly Fancy-Fill Stitches • to give areas a special effect • stitches that create a motif with an area to be filled Outline Stitches • usually straight or satin stitches • used to define a specific area or areas • examples are: straight stitch, double run, triple run, satin Jump Stitches • long stitches that skip over fabric after one part of the motif finishes and the next begins • before and after the jump stitch securing stitches are sewn • jump stitches are trimmed before the next color starts to embroider