Bernina Artista 640 User Guide - Page 47

Flat Joining Seam Stitch: Needle: Thraed: Feed dog: Presser foot: Stretch overlock No. 13 universal, ballpoint or stretch cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Practical Stitches - Applications 47 Flat Joining Seam • fabric edges are overlapped and the stitch is placed on the seam allowance which produces a very flat, durable seam • ideal for fluffy, thick materials such as terry cloth, felt and leather Sewing • sew stretch overlock along the fabric edge • the stitch should sew over the edge of the top layer of fabric on the right swing of the needle Fabric and thread When using a matching thread color, this seam is hardly visible in fluffy fabrics. Thick seam Particularly suitable for fabrics in which a normal straight stitch seam would stretch open. Hems With Practical Stitches Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Jersey stitch No. 14 universal, ballpoint or stretch cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Visible Stretch Hem • for all types of cotton, wool, synthetic and mixed fiber jerseys Preparation • Fold hem, pin if necessary Sewing • sew hem at desired depth (right side) • trim excess fabric (wrong side)