Bernina Artista 730E User Guide - Page 105

General Monogramming Information Sideways Motion Monograms (sideways motion) • sideways motion stitches are large stitches or patterns which are sewn with the fabric being fed sideways, as well as forward and backward • monograms (sideways motion) are represented by 4 arrows top left in the Stitch Altering Area • start (green point) and end (red cross) are visible in the Stitch Altering Area Monogram Sizes • lettering size 1 is 30mm • when starting the monogramming program, lettering size 1 is normally activated • monograms in size 1 are individual letters, which means that the sewing computer secures and stops after each letter • the templates included with the owner's manual contain size 1 monograms • lettering size 2 is 20mm ™ touch Alphabet Size button: the field with number «2» is blue • size 2 monograms are sewn in a continuous horizontal row on the fabric • lettering size 3 is 15mm ™ touch Alphabet Size button: the field with number «3» is blue • size 3 monograms are sewn in a continuous horizontal row on the fabric Note: Size 1 monograms are dealt with differently than sizes 2 and 3. See pages 104-106 (size 1) 107-108 (size 2 and 3). Sewing Sideways Motion Stitches ™ use slide-on table to enlarge sewing area ™ when sewing, ensure that fabric feeds smoothly and easily, without bumping into anything or dragging ™ it is important to let the sewing computer do the stitching freely; do not pull, push, or hold the fabric back Balance TIP • depending on type of fabric, stabilizer and thread quality, the stitched patterns may differ slightly from the original • use the Balance function to match the selected stitch Test sewing It is always a good idea to test sew to the fabric used with the materials you intend to use - fabric, stabilizer, and threads. 103 Lettering - Applications