Bernina ACTIVA 135 S - Manual (Page 53)

Selected practical stitches: Overlock seams 52
2
Knits and jersey
use a new needle to prevent
damaging the loops
Sewing stretch fabrics
if necessary use a stretch
needle (130/705H-S) = needle
point slides between the fibers
Vari-overlock seam
Vari-overlock No. 3
size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 57)
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Overlock foot No. 2 or
Reverse pattern foot No. 1
Overlock foot No. 2 is specially designed for overlock stitches.
The pin on the foot produces more thread in each stitch so that
the elasticity of the seam is maintained.
Closed seam
Stretchy seam in fine, soft knits such as silk jersey and interlock.
Sewing
• guide the raw edge along the pin on the overlock foot
• the stitch will form over the pin and over the edge of the fabric
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
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