Speed Basting; Stitch Length - Singer CG-550 Workbook

Speed Basting

Basting is used to temporarily hold fabrics together. Stitch length and tension
are adjusted to create a looser stitch. This stitch can easily be removed with a
seam ripper or simply pulled out.
Machine Set-Up:
Stitch:
Pattern Selector:
Stitch Width:

Stitch Length:

Presser Foot:
Tension:
Needle Position:
Materials:
(2) 4" x 4" pieces of cotton, right sides together
Procedure:
Place under the foot, matching the raw edges with the ⅝" seam guide.
Sew the length of the fabric.
Use the seam ripper to remove a portion of the basting, or simply pull the
bobbin thread to completely remove basting.
Straight Stitch
A
1, no width
5
General Purpose Foot
Adjust the tension setting to a smaller number
Center
4