Bernina Artista 730E User Guide - Page 72

Freehand Embroidery Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Straight stitch No. 1 or Zig-zag stitch No. 2 size and type suitable for the fabric selected embroidery thread, lightweight thread in bobbin down (darning position) Darning foot No. 9 (optional accessory) or Freehand embroidery foot No. 24 (optional accessory) Freehand Embroidery • freehand embroidery is used for creative designing. With the Straight stitch No. 1 or Zig-zag stitch No. 2 the surface of the fabric can be covered with narrow or wide stitches • use fine to mediumweight fabrics Preparation ™ draw desired motif with a pencil or marker on the fabric ™ place stabilizer under fabric ™ stretch fabric and stabilizer into wooden embroidery hoop (optional accessory) ™ use slide-on table Note: If a thick decorative thread is used as bobbin thread, an extra bobbin case should be purchased. Sewing ™ stitch length: set on 0 and reduce upper thread tension slightly ™ use Zig-zag stitch No. 2 to cover the surface of the fabric and set stitch width according to motif ™ use Straight stitch No. 1 for sewing straight lines ™ it is recommended to start with a circular motion, until some practice is gained ™ hold hoop with both hands and move smoothly. To move up and down is easier than embroidering sideways; turn hoop to embroider sideways ™ embroider rows of stitches next to each other according to desired density ™ move with regular, consistent speed, if the thread lies loose on the right side of the fabric, the stitch area was moved too fast. If there are little knots on the wrong side, the stitch area was moved too slowly TIP Freehand embroidery on a water-soluble stabilizer Motifs can also be embroidered on water-soluble stabilizer. Make sure that the stitches overlap so that the edge is firmly woven. Wash out the stabilizer afterwards, appliqué the motif onto a project. TIP Additional designing possibilities Use different threads and fabrics. 70 Practical Stitches - Applications