Bernina 717 Manual - Page 34

Tailor tacking Tailor tacking foot Needle thread: according to material and colours Important preparation 1. First set zigzag and put needle in its highest position. Presser foot is to be attached only after this procedure, in order to avoid damaging the needle. 2. Loosen top tension so that big, loose loops are formed or remove top thread from tension slot altogether and pass round pattern lever 13. When work is finished tighten tension again or re, place in the tension slot. Automatic: zigzag WVWVW Needle position: centre Drop feed control: sewing Tailor tacking with sewing thread Needle: Zigzag: Stitch length: 80 1'/2-2 4 Tailor tacking with basting thread (especially for wool materials) Use basting thread for top thread only; and normal sewing thread for the bobbin. a Needle: 90 Zigzag: 2 Stitch length: 4 Draw thread to the rear under the pres- Pull both sides of the material gently ser foot. Before starting to sew always apart and cut through the threads. lay the thread sideways under the presser foot. \-\ When tacking by hand one works directly alongside the pattern. It is to be recommended when working by machine (saves time) to transfer the pattern onto the material with chalk and then remove the pattern. It is understood that the pieces of material should be pinned down first before basting to prevent slipping. Tailor tacking with darning thread (for thin materials) Needle: 70 Zigzag: 13/4 Stitch length: 4 b a Position of tension indicator for nor- A pattern can be transferred onto the mal sewing fabric with the aid of the tailor tacking foot, this forms the necessary loops. b Position of tension indicator for tailor tacking