Gathering With A Basting Stitch - Bernina activa 125 Owner's Workbook

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GATHERING WITH A BASTING STITCH

135 PE and 145:
• Trim all 4 edges of fabric piece with a wavy rotary cutter.
• Use all-purpose sewing thread top and bottom.
• Select the Basting Stitch (#14 on the 135 PE and #15 on the 145).
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• Stitch / " from one 12" edge.
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• Tie the threads at the beginning to secure and gather the sample up to 6".
125:
• Select Straight Stitch #1; adjust the length to 5mm
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• Stitch / " from one 12" edge.
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• Tie the threads at the beginning to secure and gather the sample up to 6".
Notes:
- Use a fine darning thread; it is easier to remove after a seam has been sewn.
- To secure basting stitches, sew a few normal length straight stitches at the beginning
and end of the seam.
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Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 12" x 4"
Needle: 80/12 Universal
Thread: All-purpose sewing
Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern #1
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activa 125/135 PE/145
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