Bernina Artista 730E User Guide - Page 19

Stitch Plate 1 5/8 1/4 1/4 5/8 1 1 5/8 1/4 1/4 5/8 1 1 5/8 1/4 1/4 5/8 1 A 9 mm (inch measurements) A 5.5mm Stitch Plate (special accessory) Stitch Plate Markings • the stitch plates are marked with vertical lines in millimeters or inches • mm measurements are at the front • inch measurements are at the back • the measurements correspond to the distance from the needle to the line • needle insertion point is position 0 (center needle position) • the mm/inch measurements are marked to the right and left • the lines help to guide the fabric for sewing seams and for topstitching • the horizontal markings are helpful for sewing corners and buttonholes, etc. A Straight Stitch Plate (special accessory) Removing the Stitch Plate • turn power switch off («0») • raise the presser foot and needle • lower feed dog • press the stitch plate down at the back right corner until it flips up • remove the stitch plate Replacing the Stitch Plate • place the stitch plate over the opening A and press down until it clicks into place Note: As in all household appliances because of the motors and electronics, your artista 730 will get warm when in use. This is a normal occurence. Important Facts About Thread and Needles With the right combination of thread and needle optimum sewing results are achieved. Thread The thread is chosen according to use. For a perfect sewing result, thread and material quality play an important role. Cotton Thread • cotton thread has the advantage of a natural fiber and therefore is especially suitable for sewing cotton fabrics • if cotton thread is mercerized it will have a slight sheen Polyester Thread • polyester thread is suitable for practically all sewing needs • it has a high tensile strength and is particularly colorfast • polyester thread is more flexible and is recom- mended where a strong and elastic seam is required Needle, Thread and Fabric Care has to be taken when combining needle and thread. The correct needle size does not only depend on the chosen thread, but also has to be wellsuited to the fabric used. The fabric weight determines the thread weight and needle size and point form. The following are the guidelines: Needle No. • fine fabrics: fine thread (darning thread, embroidery thread) 70-75 • mediumweight fabrics: normal thread 80-90 • heavyweight fabrics: stronger thread 100, 110, 120 The Sewing Computer - Operating Instructions 17