Bernina Artista 640 User Guide - Page 79

Hand-look Quilt Stitch Stitch: Needle: Upper thread: Bobbin thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Quilt stitches Nos. 328, 347, 348, 350 size and type suitable for the fabric selected monofilament 30/2 cotton thread up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C or Walking foot No. 50 (optional accessory) Quilt Stitches - Applications 79 Hand-look Quilt Stitch • Suitable for all fabrics and work which should look «hand sewn». Sewing Test • the bobbin thread is pulled to the right side 1 stitch is visible (bobbin thread) 1 stitch is invisible (monofilament) = handlook effect Upper Thread Tension • the upper thread tension is automatically set • Increase upper thread tension to suit fabric if necessary Balance • adjust stitch with the Balance if necessary Perfect corners • activate Pattern end and Needle stop down and pivot the work • when pivoting make sure that the fabric does not become distorted Monofilament breaks • sew more slowly • reduce upper thread tension slightly Sewing • the hand-look quilt stitch can be sewn in any needle position Freehand Quilting Stitch: Needle: Thread: feed dog: Presser foot: Straight stitch No. 1 size and type suitable for the fabric selected monofilament or cotton down (darning position) Darning foot No. 9 or Quilting foot No. 29 (optional accessory) Freehand Quilting • for all freehand quilt work Preparation • pin and baste top layer, batting, and lining together • attach the slide-on table Holding the Work • hold the fabric with both hands like an embroidery frame • start in the center and work out toward the edges Quilting a Design • turn the work using smooth, round movements to form the design of your choice Stipple Quilting • technique covers the entire surface of the fabric • the lines of stitching are rounded without any sharp corners; they never cross nor touch one another