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Thanks for hint of making a stitch sampler. What a wonderful idea.
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Sorry, my eyes missed the 1972 as the year. I thought you had the new 830. Why did Bernina have to re-use numbers anyway?
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Originally Posted by Candace
(Post 6031408)
The vintage 830 RECORD doesn't do a blanket stitch. Bummer, I know. It's the only stitch I really wish it had. You'll have to use another machine if you really have to have the blanket stitch.
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You may not be able to do the blanket stitch on your machine, but it is a good idea to try out all the stitches on your machine, and try changing the lengths and widths if you can. You may find a stitch that almost mimic's the blanket stitch by doing that. The blind hem stitch may be one of them. If that doesn't work, you could use your machine's zig-zag stitch to do applique, if you can adjust your width and length to something that will cover the edges well.
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I would practice with a heart or a gingerbread man piece. When I worked in a quilt store, this is what we did. They have curves and points to practice on. Hope you get it figured out and enjoy the process. :)
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I was confused with the number of the machine also - I have the "new" 830 and it has a couple button hole stitches. Those Berninas last forever don't they!!
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I have not done the blanket stitch by machine, sorry.
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you can use the blind hem stitch and shorten the stitch lenght and it almost looks like the blanket stitch. just test it out.
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No help from me:( I'm still trying to learn everything that my new Brothers will do. It is fun though. I like the idea of a stitch Bible.
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My babylock machine doesn't have the blanket stitch either but i just tried the hem stitch and shell stitch using a smaller number and they don't look to bad....thanks for the suggestions
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