The Spanish Hemstitch Attachment is exclusive to both Bernina and Husqvarna Viking sewing machines. It is used to create the look of hand-sewn fagotting entirely by machine. The decorative technique joins two pieces of fabric or lace leaving a space between them to feature the decorative stitches. The fabric edges may be corded, folded or finished in other ways such as hemmed or faced. This technique also works well when attaching decorative lace to fabric.
Today, we will look at how to use the Spanish Hemstitch Attachments for both the Bernina and Husqvarna Viking machines. While each of the attachments produce the same type of result, each is unique. Below is an overview for the two brands accessories and a video to demonstrate theuse of these great accessories from Bernina and Husqvarna Viking.
Bernina Spanish Hemstitch Attachment
The Bernina Spanish Hemstitch Attachment kit includes everything you need. Included in the package is the accessory attachment sheet, screw and screw driver to attach it to you Bernina sewing machine and 4 attachments that simply clip onto the accessory attachment sheet to help complete the Spanish Hemstitch. Why are there 4 attachments? There are 2 sets of 2 attachments, 2 for 9mm stitch widths and 2 for 5.5mm stitch widths, each of the stitch width sets have one attachment for lighter fabric and one for thicker fabric. And for another added touch each attachment has a grove to easily add a bit of decorative cording (up to 2mm wide)
Husqvarna Viking Spanish Hemstitch Attachment
Using the Husqvarna Viking Spanish Hemstitch Attachment is similar to the Bernina. However, instead of using and open toe foot, the Husqvarna Viking attachment includes a specific foot for the Spanish Hemstitch as well as a distance plate that simply clips onto the needle plate. One tip, when starting the stitch with either brand, hold onto the thread tails until the decorative stitch catches both sides of your project. That way if the stitch starts in the gap between the pieces you still have control of the piece. From that point just let the foot and the machine do the work. Husqvarna Viking’s distance plate is also equipped with a groove to make adding some cording to the spacing simple, just put the needle down and presser foot up and insert your cording. Again, hold the thread tails until there are a few stitches in the edges of the fabric and threw the cording to ensure everything is held in place properly.
Spanish Hemstitch Ideas:
- Embellishing the fronts of vests, jackets, or blouses
- Decorative edge on pillows, skirts, table or bed linens, kitchen or bathroom curtains
- Lengthening a hemline
- Heirloom projects
- Inserting decorative threads, yarn, trims, cord, or other embellishment within the open space
Contact your local Bernina or Husqvarna Viking dealer for more information and availability.
