Bernina Artista 640 User Guide - Page 38

38 Practical Stitches - Applications Straight Stitch Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Straight stitch No. 1 size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Straight Stitch • after turning the sewing computer on, the Practical Stitch screen with the activated straight stitch appears Application • suitable presser foot to be selected according to the technique, e.g. manual darning • suitable for all fabrics Triple Straight Stitch Seam Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Triple straight stitch No. 6 Jeans or 80-90 universal cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Jeans foot No. 8 (optional accessory) Open Seam • durable seam for firm and densely woven fabrics such as denim and corduroy • reinforced seam subject to hard wear Adjust the stitch length to suit the fabric For example use a longer stitch length (approximately 3 - 4mm) with denim, a shorter length (2 2.5mm) with batiste. Adjust the stitch length to suit the thread For example use a longer stitch length (approximately 3 - 5mm) when sewing with cordonnet thread for topstitching. Activate needle stop down Prevents the fabric from slipping when you stop to adjust stitch or pivot. For heavy layers or very densely woven fabrics: A Jeans needle or Jeans foot No. 8 will help when sewing very heavy fabrics, such as denim or canvas. Decorative top stitch Lengthen out stitch and use as a decorative top stitch with denim.