Bernina 7 Series Manual page 77

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.
Beginning to sew
⦁ 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
Ending the seam
⦁
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
24mm, when the stitch length is set at 6mm. Recommended stitch length
3.5-5mm
̶ 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 basting stitches at the begin and at the end.
Thread
Use a fine darning thread for basting as it is easier to remove.
Practical stitches Practical stitches
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