Bernina Artista 640 User Guide - Page 34

34 Practical Stitches - Summary Practical Stitches Straight stitch All non-stretch fabrics. All straight stitch work Running stitch Most types of fabric. Mending, patching, reinforcing seams Triple zig-zag Reinforced seams in firm fabrics, visible hems and seams, decorative stitching, couching Double overlock All types of knit. Sews and finishes the edges in one operation Zig-zag Most fabric types. All simple zigzag applications such as oversewing fine fabrics, attaching elastic, lace and appliqué Securing stitch (straight stitch) All types of fabric. Secures the beginning and end of seams sewn with straight stitch Honeycomb stitch Most types of interlock and smooth fabrics, visible seams, hems, linens and some types of mending Super stretch Open seam in all super-stretch fabrics, such as Lycra Stretch overlock Mediumweight knits, toweling and firm wovens. Overlock seams, flat joining seams Jersey stitch Natural, blended or synthetic fabrics and delicate knits. Visible seams and hems. Mending jersey/interlock Vari-overlock Primarily for fine jerseys, stretch overlock seams, hems and stretch seams Triple straight stitch Reinforced seams in firm, heavy fabrics, topstitching and visible seams Blindstitch Most types of fabric. Blind hems, shell edging on soft jerseys and fine fabrics, decorative seams Gathering stitch Most types of fabric. Gathering with shirring elastic. Butted seams (edge to edge) and decorative stitching Universal stitch Firm fabrics such as felt and leather. Flat joining seams, visible seams, attaching elastic, decorative seams