Bernina Artista 640 User Guide - Page 41

Zig-zag Stitch Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Zig-zag stitch No. 2 size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Practical Stitches - Applications 41 Zig-zag Stitch • suitable for all fabrics • overcasting • elastic seams • decorative sewing Oversewing Edges • guide edge of fabric into the center of the presser foot • do not select too wide a width or too long a stitch - the edge should lie flat and not roll • needle goes into fabric on one side and over the edge into the air on the other side • use a fine darning thread for lightweight fabric Satin Stitch • dense stitch used for appliqué, embroidery, etc. • shorten stitch length, satin stitch setting will be indicated by parallel lines on stitch length bar Oversewing edges If edges roll, use the Vari-overlock stitch and foot No. 2A. Embroidery with satin stitch Experiment with adjusting the stitch width for new decorative effects. The sewing computer has a programmed satin stitch: No. 354