Bernina 215 - Selected Practical Stitches - Stitches 5 & 6; Blind Stitch for Hems; Double Overlock Stitch for Knits

Selected practical stitches
26
Use blind stitch sole No. 5
For «invisible» hems in medium to heavy cotton, wool and
blended fabrics.
Preparation
•
neaten raw edges
•
prepare seam as for sewing by hand
•
place work under the presser foot (see drawing)
Blind stitch No. 5
2
Use reverse pattern sole No. 1 or
overlock sole No. 2
Closed seam
Overlock seam in loose knits and cross seams in knits and
jerseys.
Double overlock stitch No. 6
Sewing
•
the needle should just pierce
the edge of the fold (same as
hand sewing)
•
adjust the stitch width to suit
the fabric
•
after sewing about 10 cm
(4"), check both sides of
fabric and adjust width again
if necessary
Sewing
•
guide the raw edge along the pin on
the overlock sole or the reverse pattern
sole
•
the stitch will form over the pin and
over the edge of the fabric
5
Right side of fabric
Wrong side
of fabric
Wrong side
of fabric