Securing Program; Basting Stitch - Bernina 560 Instruction Manual

Practical stitches

Securing program

Basting stitch

74
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
Darning foot no. 9 (optional accessory)
Basting stitch no. 30
̶ for work which requires a very long stitch
̶ basting seams, hems, Quilts etc.
̶ temporary joining
̶ easy to remove
preparation
⦁
lower the feed dog
⦁ pin work at a right angle to basting direction
►
to prevent the layers from slipping
Basting
⦁
place fabric under the presser foot
⦁ hold the threads while sewing the first stitch
⦁ pull work from behind to the required length of the stitch
⦁
sew one stitch
⦁ repeat the procedure
Securing/fixing the thread
Sew 3-4 securing stitches at the begin and at the end.
thread
Use a fine darning thread for basting as it is easier to remove.
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