Bernina Artista 730E User Guide - Page 56

Honeycomb Stitch Edges Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Honeycomb stitch No. 8 universal, ballpoint, or stretch cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Honeycomb Stitch Edges • for all cotton, wool, synthetic and mixed fiber knits Preparation ™ turn the raw edge under by 3/8" (1cm); press and baste if required Sewing ™ sew from the right side a presser foot away from the edge ™ trim excess fabric from the wrong side Balance/Corrections The Honeycomb stitch opens up and it does not look correct: ™ turn the stitch length knob until the stitch in the right portion of the screen is identical with the stitch on the fabric • for more information on the Balance function see page 183 TIP Needle stop down Needle stays in fabric when pivoting around curves (neck edges and armholes). 54 Practical Stitches - Applications