Bernette b68 AIRLOCK - Joining Seams; Binding Seams

Practical Overlocking
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2022-05 EN 50400685.00A.04
9.7 Joining Seams
> Thread and set the machine for a cover- or chainstitch.
> Adjust the stitch length to be suitable for the fabric.
> Place the fabric under the presser foot and lower the presser foot.
> Sew the seam.
> To sew parallel lines or pintucks, use either the left or the right edge of the foot or the scale on the
coverstitch insert.
9.8 Binding Seams
Seam binding proves ideal for elastic necklines, sleeve edgings and circular finishes.
> Cut the bias tape or tricot strips to size at the desired width.
> Mark the seam, pre-iron or pin it.
> Place the binding around the edge of the fabric and start sewing.
> Guide the edge of the binding on the upper side of the sewing project along the left spring-loaded foot
part.
– On the bottom side, the edge of the binding is finished by the looper thread.
> Trim the protruding seam allowance to 2mm.