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Bernina C24 Operating instructions

  • Hello! I've reviewed the user manual for the BERNINA Shirring foot C24. This document details how to use this foot for shirring, gathering, and sewing puffing strips. It also covers compatibility with various stitch types and provides guidance on settings for achieving the desired results. I'm ready to answer any questions you may have about its use.
  • What is the shirring foot designed for?
    What settings should be used for shirring?
    How can I increase shirring?
Shirring foot
#C24
Overlocker
1
A
B
C
D
E
F
Information
Purpose
• For shirring/gathering light to medium weight, single layer fabrics.
• For smooth, balanced fabric feeding of very light, slippery single layer
fabrics.
• For sewing puffing strips with overlock-, cover-, chain- or combostitches.
• For all overlock-, cover- or combostiches.
For your safety
Before using this accessory, please read this instruction manual as well as the
instruction manual of your machine carefully.
Markings
A Cutting line at cutting width 6
B Right needle for OL (RN)
C Left needle for OL (LN)
D Right coverstitch needle RC
E Center coverstitch needle CC
F Left coverstitch needle LC
Application
Shirring
> Thread and set the machine for an overlock-, cover-, chain- or
combostitch.
> For shirring, set the differential feed to 2.
> For increased shirring, increase stitch length to 4.5.
> For easing (gather to fit) of full hems or sleeve caps.
Tip
> To gather fabric while sewing it together with a flat piece of fabric, use the
Gathering Foot.
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