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Gathering, Presser foot markings, Seam allowance markings

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2500_DCE_2_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 15:01 Uhr Seite 62 Practical Sewing - Overlock Gathering Use the differential feed to gather a single layer of fabric before sewing it to a garment. For example, sleeve heads and lower edges, yokes, lace edging or frills. Settings: · Stitch: 4 thread overlock, position A/B · Differential feed: 2 · Stitch length: 3-4 · Cutting width: 2 Note: Increase the needle tensions for a tighter gather. Tip: After sewing, loosen the needle threads from the thread chain with a pin or the BERNINA seam ripper and pull the threads gently to gather fine fabrics. Presser foot markings The markings on the presser foot help to guide the fabric. A Cutting line (cutting width 2) B Needle R insertion point (cover and chain stitch only) C Needle C insertion point D Needle L insertion point E 1 cm distance from cutting line (A) (cutting width 2) A B C 62 D E Seam allowance markings The seam allowance markings on the looper cover allow you to guide the fabric easily and perfectly according to the chosen or given seam allowance. The measurements are taken from the point of needle insertion.

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Practical Sewing – Overlock
Gathering
Use the differential feed to gather a single layer of fabric
before sewing it to a garment. For example, sleeve heads and
lower edges, yokes, lace edging or frills.
Settings:
· Stitch: 4 thread overlock, position A/B
· Differential feed: 2
· Stitch length: 3–4
· Cutting width: 2
Note:
Increase the needle tensions for a tighter gather.
Tip:
After sewing, loosen the needle threads from the
thread chain with a pin or the BERNINA seam ripper and
pull the threads gently to gather fine fabrics.
A
B
C
D
E
Presser foot markings
The markings on the presser foot help to guide the fabric.
A Cutting line (cutting width 2)
B Needle R insertion point (cover and chain stitch only)
C Needle C insertion point
D Needle L insertion point
E 1 cm distance from cutting line (A) (cutting width 2)
Seam allowance markings
The seam allowance markings on the looper cover allow you
to guide the fabric easily and perfectly according to the
chosen or given seam allowance.
The measurements are taken from the point of needle
insertion.
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