Feed Dog; Basting Stitch - Bernina Artista 640 User Manual

Basting Stitch

Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Stitch length:

Feed dog:

Presser foot:
Piecing Stitch / Straight Stitch
Stitch:
Stitch length:
Needle:
Thread:
feed dog:
Presser foot:
Basting stitch No. 21
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton/polyester/leightweight darning thread
3,5 mm-5 mm
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1C
Basting Stitch
• straight stitch, sewing every fourth stitch
(i.e. longest stitch possible is 20mm when
the stitch length is set at 5mm)
• for all work where a very long stitch is
required
• quick and easy basting of seams, hems,
quilts, etc.
• easy to remove
Preparation:
• pin work horizontally to basting direction
to prevent the layers slipping
Straight stitch No. 1
1.5mm – max. 2mm
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Patchwork foot No. 37 (optional accessory)
Patchwork foot No. 57 (optional accessory)
Patchwork Foot
Accuracy is essential when sewing patches
together. The side edges of the Patchwork
foot are exactly 1/4" (6mm) from the center
needle position. The center indents on either
side of the foot indicate the needle insertion
point and the two additional indents are 1/4"
(6mm) in front of and behind the needle.
When you sew at a foot's width, the seam
allowances will always be of the exact width
and it is easy to turn the work while
maintaining the same width.
Practical Stitches - Applications
Securing/fixing the thread
• sew a few basting stitches at
the beginning and end of a
seam
Basting
• use a fine darning thread for
basting as it is easier to remove
Piecing patchwork is sewn with a straight
stitch. A stitch length of 1.5-2 mm is ideal.
It is not necessary to secure the stitches for
these relatively short seam lengths. Attach
the slide-on table for precise and easier work.
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