Bernina Artista 730E User Guide - Page 61

Ribbing With Overlock Seams Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Vari-overlock No. 3 size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Overlock foot No. 2A Ribbing With Overlock Seam • for all fine cotton, synthetic and mixed fiber knits Preparation ™ cut ribbing twice the finished width plus double the seam allowance ™ fold ribbing in half ™ pin and baste to opening, front edge to outside Sewing ™ sew vari-overlock over the raw edge ™ guide the raw edge along the pin of the foot ™ the stitch will form over the pin and over the edge of the fabric Right side Wrong side TIP Preventing the ribbing from becoming wavy Cut ribbing slightly shorter than the opening and pull slightly when pinning. TIP Needle stop down Needle stays in fabric when pivoting around curves (neck edges and armholes). Practical Stitches - Applications 59