Securing function at seam end

I am just learning to use our new Bernina 640E and have been trying to
figure out how to make the securing function work.

The securing function works fine at the beginning of a stitch even
though I migth like to take 2 or 3 stitches instead of four.

However, at stitch end (blind hem or zig zag) the machine keeps normal
stitching (moving the fabric) until it has completed the entire stitch
pattern before securing.

Is there a way to use the securing function at seam end to secure my
seam "exactly" where I choose instead of at the end of the stitch
pattern?

Jerry in North Alabama

Yes, there is a way to do it but I can't remember right now and don't
have time to look it up. Check your instruction book. I do remember
during the class that she showed us something to end a stitch. I have
had my 630 for four months and haven't had the time to really learn
how to use it. Sad to spend so much on a machine and then not use it
to the full advantage.

Susan

On 25 Nov 2006 05:09:34 -0800, "MaleQuilter"
wrote:

I am just learning to use our new Bernina 640E and have been trying to
figure out how to make the securing function work.

The securing function works fine at the beginning of a stitch even
though I migth like to take 2 or 3 stitches instead of four.

However, at stitch end (blind hem or zig zag) the machine keeps normal
stitching (moving the fabric) until it has completed the entire stitch
pattern before securing.

Is there a way to use the securing function at seam end to secure my
seam "exactly" where I choose instead of at the end of the stitch
pattern?

Jerry in North Alabama

Don't have a Bernina - but on my Janome the answer would be
to turn off the stitch pattern where you want to stop, then
end off. This assumes that your "securing function" is a
few stitches up and down in (almost) one spot.

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"MaleQuilter" wrote in message
ups.com...
:I am just learning to use our new Bernina 640E and have
been trying to
: figure out how to make the securing function work.
:
: The securing function works fine at the beginning of a
stitch even
: though I migth like to take 2 or 3 stitches instead of
four.
:
: However, at stitch end (blind hem or zig zag) the machine
keeps normal
: stitching (moving the fabric) until it has completed the
entire stitch
: pattern before securing.
:
: Is there a way to use the securing function at seam end to
secure my
: seam "exactly" where I choose instead of at the end of the
stitch
: pattern?
:
: Jerry in North Alabama
:

On 25 Nov 2006 05:09:34 -0800, "MaleQuilter"
wrote:

I am just learning to use our new Bernina 640E and have been trying to
figure out how to make the securing function work.

The securing function works fine at the beginning of a stitch even
though I migth like to take 2 or 3 stitches instead of four.

However, at stitch end (blind hem or zig zag) the machine keeps normal
stitching (moving the fabric) until it has completed the entire stitch
pattern before securing.

Is there a way to use the securing function at seam end to secure my
seam "exactly" where I choose instead of at the end of the stitch
pattern?

Jerry in North Alabama

I don't have a Bernina, but would changing the stitch length to zero
at the end help?
Debra in VA
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I don't have the same model so this may not be helpful, but my Bernina has a
button to push for ending at the end of the stitch pattern. See if you have
this then just press to turn it off. Mine has this as the picture beside
it: (| with a line at the top and bottom of it. Also, how does your secure
function work (I don't have that feature)? If it does just an up and down
in the same spot you would be Ok. If it does a reverse thing, the ends may
be a bit noticeable as the stitch pattern may not line up, so something to
think about.

With new Berninas, they offer a free class so you can learn how to use the
functions on your machine. If it is possible for you to take it, I would.
I did it with mine, and learned some things I didn't know the machine had.
Also, got to try out all my feet and we discovered that my button hole foot
was defective. I wouldn't have found out for awhile otherwise, and would
have probably blamed me for things not turning out instead of the foot.

Good luck. Hope you get it figured out.
--
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"MaleQuilter" wrote in message
ups.com...
I am just learning to use our new Bernina 640E and have been trying to
figure out how to make the securing function work.

The securing function works fine at the beginning of a stitch even
though I migth like to take 2 or 3 stitches instead of four.

However, at stitch end (blind hem or zig zag) the machine keeps normal
stitching (moving the fabric) until it has completed the entire stitch
pattern before securing.

Is there a way to use the securing function at seam end to secure my
seam "exactly" where I choose instead of at the end of the stitch
pattern?

Jerry in North Alabama

Debra ends off sort of like I do. The securing function doesn't exactly do
what I want so I always set my own. I keep the plain zigzag stitch set at
nearly no length and no width. When I want to end securely, I just punch
the zigzag stitch and do the number of stitches I like - which as you say is
only 2 or 3 stitches. The default end-off gets a little bit too
enthusiastic IMHO. I guess it would be okay on a canvas duffle bag. Polly

"Debra" wrote I don't have a Bernina, but would changing the stitch length
to zero
at the end help?

Debra ends off sort of like I do. The securing function doesn't exactly do
what I want so I always set my own. I keep the plain zigzag stitch set at
nearly no length and no width. When I want to end securely, I just punch
the zigzag stitch and do the number of stitches I like - which as you say is
only 2 or 3 stitches. The default end-off gets a little bit too
enthusiastic IMHO. I guess it would be okay on a canvas duffle bag. Polly

If you're straight stitching, no need to change the stitch length.... just
"stall" the fabric under the needle for a couple of stitches.