Bernina Artista 640 User Guide - Page 39

Securing Stitch (Straight Stitch With Securing) Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Securing stitch No. 5 size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Practical Stitches - Applications 39 Securing Stitch • for all fabrics • secures beginning and the end of seam • reverse stitching is exactly on top of the seam, preventing puckers Beginning the Seam • the sewing computer secures the seam automatically (5 stitches forward, 5 stitches reverse) • the sewing computer continues straight stitching forwards Ending the Seam • when coming to the end of the seam, press and release the Quick Reverse button on head frame. The sewing computer will then secure the seam automatically (5 stitches reverse, 5 stitches forward) • sewing computer stops automatically when securing is completed Seaming or sewing long seams • quicker securing at beginning and end of seam • even securing by defined stitch count