Bernina Artista 730E User Guide - Page 89

Heirloom Techniques / Scallops Off the Edge Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Padded satin stitch No. 416 size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or decorative up (sewing position) Open embroidery foot No. 20C or Embroidery foot No. 6 (special accessory) Padded Satin Scallops • an «airy» finish for any finished edge • for garments, table and bed linens Preparation ™ to create padded satin scallops «in the air», i.e. off the edge, place watersoluble or tear-away stabilizer under the fabric, allowing to protrude clearly at the edge ™ pin or baste stabilizer to fabric ™ place filler cord spool (e.g. Perle cotton No. 8) on FHS lifter • the filler cord, which stabilizes the scallops, should be the same color as the thread used to make the scallops, as well as be colorfast and shrinkproof ™ thread the filler cord from underneath the stitch plate through the hole in the stitch plate • for more information on Inserting Gimp Cord see page 85 Stitching ™ stitch the first row of scallops • the scallops always begin and end on the fabric edge, with the curve being stitched on the stabilizer • if the scallops do not begin and end on the fabric, they will not be attached to it ™ add 2 to 3 more rows of scallops as desired • with additional rows, the scallop begins and ends in each case in the middle of the scallop of the previous row • if the scallop stitch does not begin or end in the middle of the scallop of the previous row, the rows will not hold together ™ carefully remove the stabilizer on completion of the stitching TIP Perfect sewing results As the padded satin scallop off the edge technique requires some practice, always sew a test. Decorative Stitches - Applications 87