Securing Program; Basting Stitch - Bernina 880 Manual

Securing Program

Basting Stitch

Reverse pattern foot No. 1C
Securing Program No. 5
̶ for all fabrics
̶ secures beginning and end of seam
Sewing long seams with straight stitch
Even securing by defined stitch count.
Sewing start
⦁
press the foot control
►
the sewing computer secures automatically when beginning to sew
(5 stitches forward, 5 stitches in reverse)
⦁
sew seam with straight stitches in desired length
Sewing end
⦁ press «Quick reverse»-button
►
the sewing computer secures seam automatically (5 stitches in reverse,
5 stitches forward)
►
the sewing computer stops automatically at the end of the securing
program
Reverse pattern foot No. 1C/1D
Basting stitch No. 21
̶ straight stitch, sews out every fourth stitch, i.e. longest stitch possible is
24 mm, when the stitch length is set at 6 mm. Recommended stitch length
3.5-5 mm
̶ for work which requires a very long stitch
̶ basting seams, hems, Quilts etc.
̶ temporary joining
̶ easy to remove
Preparation
⦁ pin work at a right angle to basting direction
►
to prevent the layers from slipping
Securing/fixing the thread
Sew 3-4 securing stitches at the beginning and at the end.
Thread
Use a fine darning thread for basting as it is easier to remove.
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Practical stitches
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