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THROUGH THE NEEDLEFINISHING DETAILSCreating a Beautiful Corded EdgeSTEP 1: Stitch the directional edging.BORDER #3 – “Free Form” Directional BorderDirectional borders can be created without programminginto Combi Mode. Sometimes it is simply fun to selecta directional stitch, either straight or zigzag, and createas you sew. Double your pleasure by stitching your creationwith a Double or Triple needle! The sample shownwas stitched with a 3.0/90 Double needle; one needlethreaded with a solid color and the other with a variegatedthread.The sample shownwas sewn with adirectional zigzagstitch #(40). Theborder was randomlystitched usingCompass Directions6 and 7, engagingVertical Mirror imagewhen desired. Note: Simply engage Mirror Imageinstead of scrolling to change to Compass Directions 9and 10.To prevent accidental needle breakage, engage theSecurity Program on the artista 730. Select the appropriateneedle spacing to limit the sideways motion ofthe needle and prevent it from striking the presser foot.Note: This feature is also available on the artista 200.On the artista 180/185 and 1630, engage the DoubleNeedle Limitation function.Security Program iconSelect and activate theprogram.The Security programicon will turn red andautomatically limit yourstitch width regardlessof the selected stitch. Itevens remain on afterthe machine is turnedoff; you must open thedialog box and selectthe Standard needleicon to disengage theSecurity Program.STEP 2: Carefully trim the edging,making sure to leave a small (about1/16”- 1 /8”) “lip” of fabric next to thestitching. This not only protects yourstitching from being cut, but alsoprovides a place to position thedecorative cording.STEP 3: Set up the machine:• Attach Clear Embroidery Foot #39 to the machine;Thread machine with monofilament thread.• Thread the guide of Foot #39 (located between thetoes of the foot) with a smooth decorative cording.Note: Cording must be uniform in diameter to movesmoothly through the guide. For the sample, two cordswere threaded through the guide together - 1 strand ofSuperior Razzle Dazzle and 1 strand of YLI RibbonFloss.• Select Zigzag stitch #2. Adjust the Stitch Length andStitch Width to 1.5mm.• Select the Needle Stop Down function.STEP 4: Stitch, guidingthe cording along thetrimmed decorativeedge. Use the FreeHand System to easilypivot and maneuveraround the edge.48