Bernina Artista 730E User Guide - Page 24

Feed Dog and Fabric Feed Feed Dog and Stitch Length With each stitch the feed dog moves forward by one step. The length of this step is determined by the stitch length selected. With an extremely short stitch length, the steps are also very short. The fabric moves under the foot quite slowly, even at full sewing speed. Buttonholes, satin stitch and decorative stitches are all sewn with a very short stitch lengh. Important • let the fabric feed evenly! • pulling, pushing or holding back the fabric will result in uneven stitches Height Compensating Tool The feed dog can work normally when the foot is level. If the foot is at an angle, e.g. when sewing over thick to thin or vice versa, the feed dog cannot grip and feed the fabric. To solve this problem, place one, two or three compensating plates as required behind the needle under the presser foot. To correct the height in front of the foot, place one or more plates to the right of the foot next to the needle. Sew until the foot is level again and remove the plates. Feed Dog and Sewing Corners The gap between the two rows of teeth is relatively large due to the width of the stitch plate hole. When sewing corners, only a small section of the fabric is actually on the feed dog so that it cannot grip the fabric well. Correct this by placing one or more compensating plates as close as possible to the edge of the fabric. 22 The Sewing Computer - Operating Instructions