Bernina 325 - Blind Hem; Securing Stitch

Examples of Application
ples of Ap
34
Examples of Application
5
Reverse pattern sole no. 1
Securing program
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for all fabrics
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secures beginning and end of seam
Sewing long seams
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quicker securing at beginning and end of seam
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even securing by defined stitch count
Starting to sew
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the sewing computer secures seam automatically (5 stitches forward,
5 stitches reverse)
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then it continues with straight-stitch forward
Ending the seam
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press the Quick reverse button on head frame; the sewing computer
secures automatically (5 stitches reverse, 5 stitches forward)
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the sewing computer stops automatically when securing is complete
Securing Stitch
Blind hem
Blindstitch sole no. 5
Blindstitch
For invisible hems in medium to heavy cotton, wool and blended fabrics.
Preparation
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finish raw edges
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fold the hem and baste or pin in place
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fold the fabric back over the right side of the fabric to expose the finished
lower edge (see drawing)
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place the work under the sole with the guide positioned against the folded-
back fabric
Sewing
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the needle should just pierce the edge of the fold (as when hand blind-
stitching)
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adjust the stitch width to suit the fabric thickness
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after sewing about 4” (10cm), check both sides of fabric and adjust width
again if necessary
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the metal guide on the sole of the blindstitch sole can be adjusted sideways
by turning the screw on the right
right side of fabric
wrong side of
fabric
wrong side of
fabric
Fine stitch-width adjustment
Guide the folded edge evenly along the metal guide on the sole =
even depth.