Download PDF - Bernina

SPECIAL CLASSROOM EDITIONGUIDELINES FORSUCCESSFUL DIRECTIONALSEWINGFabrics, Interfacings, and StabilizersPrepare the fabric by stabilizing it asnecessary to support the directionalstitching. A combination of bothfusible interfacing as well as a stabilizerproduct may be required. Alwaysexperiment with your selected interfacingsand stabilizers to make sureyou have the proper combination foryour project.Presser FootSideways Motion Foot #40C is theonly foot recommended for directionalsewing. It is specially designed withouta thread escape to avoid the possibilityof a thread getting caught asthe machine is feeding the fabric invarious directions. The foot also hasa beveled cut-out area around theneedle slot, which facilitates movementof the sole over sewn stitchesregardless of the direction in whichthe fabric is moving.GuidingUsing a fabric marker, draw a seriesof parallel lines on the fabric. This isthe single most important contributingfactor to successful directionalsewing. Draw as many as you need:don’t skimp on giving yourself enoughguidelines to follow. The edge of thepresser foot should always remainparallel to these guidelines. Considerselecting a fabric with a visible weavestructure. The “yarn lines” in the fabricwill offer additional guidelines forthe directional sewing.BORDER #1 - Stacked ScallopsThree scallops stacked in a pyramidcreate this elegant border.Stitch 507Stitch 39Compass Direction Line(CDL) = 2Stitch 39Compass Direction Line(CDL) = 2Stitch 39Compass Direction Line(CDL) = 2Stitch 507Stitch 39Compass Direction Line(CDL) = 14Stitch 39Compass Direction Line(CDL) = 14Stitch 39Compass Direction Line(CDL) = 14Stitch 507BORDER #2 – Waving ScallopsAlternating scallops result in a simple,serene edging.Stitch 507Stitch 39Compass Direction Line(CDL) = 2Stitch 508Engage Vertical MirrorImageEngage Vertical MirrorImageStitch 39Compass Direction Line(CDL) = 14Waving Scallops Border –“Actual Stitches” viewStacked Scallops Border –“Actual Stitches” View47