Bernina 135 S appendix Basting stitch

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Selected practical stitches: Basting stitch

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Basting stitch

Stitch:

Basting stitch No. 15 (activa 135 S PE No. 14)

Needle:

size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 57)

Thread:

cotton/polyester

Feed-dog:

lowered (darning position)

Presser foot:

No. 9

Basting stitch

•for all work which requires a very long stitch

•for basting seams, hems, quilts, etc.

•easy to remove

Preparation:

•pin work horizontally to basting direction to prevent the layers slipping

Basting

•lower the feed-dog

•position work under the presser foot and sew one stitch; hold threads when starting to sew

•pull work from behind to the required length of the stitch

•sew one stitch and repeat the procedure

TIP Securing/fixing the thread

•sew a few basting stitches at the beginning and end of a seam

Basting

•use a fine darning thread for basting as it is easier to remove

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Contents Activa 135 S Patchwork Edition Welcome to Important Safety Instructions Servicing DOUBLE- Insulated Products Details of the sewing computer Front viewContinuous ScreenBobbin winder with CutterBack view Left end Carrying handleAccessories Start-stop-unitAccessory box Free standing accessory boxStoring accessories Attaching the accessory box to the sewing computerPower cable Power cableWhen sewing Foot control cableSewing table Free-Hand-System FHS presser foot lifter* knee-operatedWinding the bobbin Winding the bobbin Thread cutterBobbin case InstructionInserting the bobbin Changing the needleInsert the bobbin Removing the needleChanging the presser foot Supplementary spool pinPresser foot with shank Attaching the presser foot Collapsible vertical spool pinRefer to the safety instruction Threading the upper threadNeedle Threader Thread in hookLever down Thread in front of needleBringing up the lower thread Stitch plate Thread tension Main switch to General instructionsScreen shows Stitch* selection Stitch widthNeedle position Stitch lengthFunctions Needle stopStitch end Alphabet contents Altered Stitch Memory Return to basic settingsClr/del clear/delete Letters, numbers and punctuation marks only activa 145 SMemory Memory buttonsExample saved stitch Open MemoryDelete complete Memory Scroll backwardsScroll forwards Begin sewingDelete single stitch, letter or number Leave Memory Balance Normal position Denser stitch formationStitches Activa 135 S Activa 145 S Practical and decorativeActiva 135 S Activa 135 S PE see appendix a Darning program Honeycomb stitchQuilt/hand stitching Standard buttonholeStandard foot selection Securing program Basting stitch Fine stitch width adjustment Blind hemSewing Darning program Zippers TIP To sew around zipper pullSeam begin Zipper or fabric is thick or Densely wovenEverything you need to know about buttonholes Corrections To adjust the bead width Test sewingAltering the stitch length Balance for automatic/manual buttonholesAutomatic standard buttonhole with auto length Programme the standard buttonhole Auto buttonholeCorrections see p Exact duplicatesAutomatic keyhole buttonhole with auto length Marking the keyhole buttonholeCorrections see p Balance Double sewn keyhole buttonholesManual buttonhole all types Always test sew buttonholesSewing a manual standard buttonhole Manual keyhole buttonholeButtonhole with gimp Gimp Hooking the cord in the butTonhole foot with slide No a Foot NoWith the seam ripper Special accessory Programmed buttonholes Saving programmed buttonholes in long term memoryOpening saved buttonholes Button sewing-on program StitchSewing on buttons with foot No Beginning and ending threadsHole button Vari-overlock seam Closed seamKnits and jersey Sewing stretch fabricsDouble overlock seam Double overlock NoOverlock foot No or Reverse pattern foot No Ribbing with overlock seam Ribbing with overlock seamNeedle stop down Self-facing with Honeycomb stitch Important facts about sewing computer needles Needle table Description Needle point Suitable for Standard SpecialNeedles Double needleFeed-dog and fabric feed Feed-dog and stitch lengthFeed-dog and fabric feed with compensating plates Uneven layersThick fabrics feed-dog and sewing corners Cleaning Sewing light Replacing the Sewing LightReplacing the bulb Trouble shooting Index Balance 29, 49Inserting the bobbin Functions Buttonholes #-button Altering buttonholes Speed030529.52.040303a135 a145EN Contents Impressum Practical Quilting stitches23-30Decorative stitches Activa 135 S PE Quilters securing program Blanket stitch Machine threadReverse pattern foot No or Open Embroidery Foot NoStipple stitch Stipple stitch No40 or 30 weight cotton for the lower thread Handlook quilt stitchFeather stitch Feather stitch No

135 S specifications

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