Bernina Sewing Machine manual Handlook quilt stitch

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38 Selected practical stitches: Handlook quilt stitch

Handlook quilt stitch

Stitch:

Quilt stitch No. 13

Needle:

size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 42)

Upper thread:

monofilament

Bobbin thread:

30/2 cotton thread

Feed-dog:

up (sewing position)

Presser foot:

Reverse pattern foot No. 1

 

Quilt/hand stitch

 

for all fabrics and all types of work which should have a hand-

 

sewn look

 

Sewing test

 

the bobbin thread must come through to the right side:

 

1 stitch is visible

 

1 stitch is invisible (monofilament) = hand stitched effect

 

Upper thread tension

 

depending on the fabric = increase the tension (6–9)

 

Balance

 

adjust if necessary

 

Sewing

 

Quilt stitch can be sewn with any needle position

TIP

Perfect corners

activate needle-stop down and then turn work

Monofilament breaks

sew more slowly

reduce upper thread tension slightly

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Welcome to Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of electric shockThis sewing computer is intended for household use only Details of the sewing computer Front viewThread take up cover Adjustment2330 Bobbin cover FHS connection Stitch plate Thread pathBack view Manual Carrying handlePresser foot lifter Thread cutterStart-stop-unit AccessoriesStandard accessories Fabric coverStoring accessories Accessory boxFree standing accessory box Attaching the accessory box to the sewing computerPower cable Sewing table Free-Hand-System FHS presser foot lifter* knee-operatedWinding the bobbin Winding the bobbin Thread cutterBobbin case Insert the bobbin Inserting the bobbinChanging the needle Removing the needleChanging the presser foot sole Changing the presser footSupplementary spool pin Attaching the presser foot soleThreading the upper thread Bringing up the lower thread Thread cutterStitch plate markings Stitch plateFeed-dog Button below the handwheelThread tension Screen shows Main switch toGeneral instructions Needle position Stitch* selectionStitch width Stitch lengthClr/del clear/delete FunctionsNeedle stop Balance Shorter stitch length Longer stitch lengthButtonhole sole Presser foot selection snap-on systemPresser foot shaft Reverse pattern sole Overlock soleQuilting- and Decorative stitches StitchesPractical and decorative ActivaStitches Gathering stitch Standard buttonholeDarning program Straight stitch Seam end Securing programSeam begin Oversewing edges C Zig-zag stitchSatin stitch Preparation Fine stitch width adjustmentBlind hem SewingDarning program Seam begin Zipper or fabric is thick or ZippersTIP To sew around zipper pull Densely woven Manual buttonhole Sewing a manual standard buttonhole Foot No Buttonhole with gimpGimp Ideal cordsWith the seam ripper Special accessory Handlook quilt stitch Knits and jersey Vari-overlock seamClosed seam Sewing stretch fabricsCotton or polyester Double overlock seamDouble overlock No Overlock foot No or Reverse pattern foot NoNeedle stop down Ribbing with overlock seamRibbing with overlock seam Needle and thread Important facts about sewing computer needlesSewing computer, needle and thread Needle 100Needle and fabric Condition of needle Special Needle table Description Needle point Suitable for StandardNeedle NeedlesFeed-dog and fabric feed Feed-dog and stitch lengthThick fabrics feed-dog and sewing corners Feed-dog and fabric feed with compensating platesUneven layers Cleaning Disconnect plug Sewing lightReplacing the bulb Trouble shooting Index Presser foot lifter Quilt stitchIndex Impressum