Bernina 990 - 5 Stitch Overview; 5.1 Practical Stitches

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5.1 Practical Stitches
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Stitch
patterns
Stitch
number
Name Purpose
1 Straight Stitch For joining seams, for topstitching and basting.
2 Zigzag For finishing, sewing knit seams, sewing on lace
inserts and elastic bands.
3 Vari-Overlock For finishing edges, sewing together and finishing
knit fabrics.
4 Running Stitch For darning and reinforcing fabric edges or
attaching lace or elastic tape.
5 Securing Program For automatic securing at the start of the seam
with forward and reverse stitches.
6 Triple Straight Stitch For reinforced seams on heavy fabrics,
topstitching and decorative effects.
7 Triple Zigzag For durable seams on strong fabrics, visible hems
and decorative seams.
8 Honeycomb Stitch For visible and decorative seams on knits and
wovens.
9 Blind Stitch For blind hems on most fabric types and for shell
edging on soft jerseys and fine fabric.
10 Double Overlock For sewing together and finishing knit fabrics.
11 Superstretch Stitch For very stretchy open seams.