Bernina 740 Manual - Page 61

Hemstitch sewing Hemstitches can be made: 1. With the single hemstitch needle, using the Bernina zigzag sewing machine, models 710, 711 or 712. With the single hemstitch needle only effects resembling hemstitch can be obtained, particularly on thin fabric< such as organza, organdy a. s. 0., whereas with the patented double hemstitch needle genuine hemstitches can be made, which are known as one-needle hemstitches and double-needle hemstitches. In this manner it will be possible to work nut only thin, but also medium-thick to thick kinds of cloth altogether. In the following descriptions the several operations will be represented. together with instructions as to the choice of threads to be used and the adjustment of the sewing machine. 2. With the patented double needle. using the Bernina zigzag sewing machines. 1. Hemstitch sewing with the single hemstitch needle on Bernina zigzag sewing machines Introduce the hemstitch needle into the sewing machine instead of the normal sewing needle. Threading Is done in the well known manner t see on p. 11i. As upper threads use darning or fine embroidery thread f. i. DMC no. 100 i. As under thread use equally darning or fine embroidery thread if. i. DMC no. 100:. ao