Bernina Artista 730E User Guide - Page 65

Sewing on Elastic, Shirring Elastic/Cord Gathering Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Gathering stitch No. 12 size and type to suit the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Buttonhole foot No. 3C Shirring Elastic/Cord • for gathering lengths of fabric, for finishing children's and doll clothing, crafts, etc. Preparation ™ cut shirring elastic or cord double the length of the edge and fold in half lengthways ™ hook over the center toe on the buttonhole foot ™ take both ends of the cord under the foot to the back ™ shirring elastic/cord lies in the openings of the buttonhole foot Sewing ™ sew a few stitches ™ lift the elastic or cord at the front and pull towards you, leave ends behind the presser foot ™ oversew cord without stitching into it ™ stretch elastic while sewing; the more it is stretched, the tighter the gathers ™ after sewing, pull the cord to gather the fabric TIP Securing beginning and end Sew a few stitches with the feed dog lowered. TIP Presser foot pressure Increase the foot pressure for better feeding of the fabric and cord if necessary. TIP Gathering of long lengths of fabric Use two separate gathering cords instead of one hooked over the center toe. Practical Stitches - Applications 63