Basting stitch
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
TIP
Basting stitch No. 15 (activa 135 S PE No. 14)
size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 57)
cotton/polyester
lowered (darning position)
No. 9
Basting stitch
for all work which requires a very long stitch
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for basting seams, hems, quilts, etc.
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easy to remove
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Preparation:
pin work horizontally to basting direction to prevent the
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layers slipping
Basting
lower the feed-dog
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position work under the presser foot and sew one stitch;
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hold threads when starting to sew
pull work from behind to the required length of the stitch
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sew one stitch and repeat the procedure
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Securing /fixing the thread
sew a few basting stitches at the beginning and end of a seam
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Basting
use a fine darning thread for basting as it is easier to remove
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Selected practical stitches: Basting stitch
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