Tip handlook quilt stitch – Bernina Sewing Machine User Manual

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Selected practical stitches: Handlook quilt stitch

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Perfect corners

•

activate needle-stop down
and then turn work

Monofilament breaks

•

sew more slowly

•

reduce upper thread tension
slightly

TIP

Handlook quilt stitch

Quilt stitch No. 13
size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 42)
monofilament
30/2 cotton thread
up (sewing position)
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

Stitch:

Needle:

Upper thread:

Bobbin thread:

Feed-dog:

Presser foot:

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