Bernina Artista 730E User Guide - Page 67

Sewing on Elastic, Shirring Elastic/Cord Sewing on Wide Elastic Stitch: Stitch length: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Needle stop: Running stitch No. 4 or Sewn-out zig-zag No. 16 or Lycra stitch No. 17 adjust to suit elastic size and type to suit the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C down Wide Elastic • for edges on sportswear and lingerie Preparation ™ cut elastic to length desired ™ divide fabric edge and elastic into 4 equal sections and mark ™ pin elastic to raw edge, matching up marks Sewing ™ stretch the elastic to fit the raw edge while sewing ™ trim excess fabric close to the stitching TIP Gather edges first ™ first sew two parallel straight stitches about 5mm apart for about 2" (5cm) ™ knot the beginning of the threads ™ hold bobbin thread, gather fabric ™ to begin the elastic can be sewn on flat without being stretched TIP Preventing elastic from stretching too much ™ Avoid over-stretching the elastic; adjust the presser foot pressure to suit the fabric. Practical Stitches - Applications 65