Bernina Artista 730E User Guide - Page 90

Heirloom Techniques / Corded Scallops Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Satin scallop stitch No. 507, 508 size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or decorative up (sewing position) Sideways motion foot No. 40C, and Open Embroidery foot No. 20C, or Embroidery foot No. 6 (special accessory) Corded Scallops • a decorative edge finish for garments and table and bed linens Corded scallops • for more information on Sideways Motion Stitches see page 90 Pre-stitching ™ place stabilizer under fabric edge ™ with foot No. 40C, stitch a row of satin scallops approx. 3/8" (1cm) from the edge, using the seam guide or slide-on table seam guide to help you stitch straight Trim Fabric ™ once all the satin scallops are completed, carefully trim excess fabric Overstitching Corded Scallops ™ insert presser foot No. 20C, and place filler cord spool (e.g. Perle cotton No. 8) on the FHS lifter • the filler cord, which stabilizes the scallops, must be the same color as the thread used to make the scallops, as well as colorfast and shrinkproof ™ use Zig-zag stitch No. 2 (stitch width approx. 5, length approx. 1/2 - 1) to overstitch the scallops, guiding the filler cord along the stitching • the needle swing will alternately penetrate the scallop stitching and the fabric just next to the cord ™ slightly narrow the stitch width at the end of each scallop. Sew last few stitches to end of scallop, turn fabric slightly (with the needle down), then sew a few stitches, and widen stitch width again to sew the broad part of the scallop Pre-stitching corded scallops TIP Simplified overstitching of the scallops ™ reduce sewing speed when overstitching corded scallops (using Motor Speed function) ™ activate the Needle Stop Down function which is a big help when overstitching TIP Reinforced Satin Scalloped Edge Use double cord. Overstitching corded scallops 88 Decorative Stitches - Applications