White 1550 Instructions Manual page 27

Basting
Machine basting is very useful for join
ing seams for trial fittings, marking
construction
guidelines, and basting
pleats and hems.
Use longest
stitch possible,
setting
stitch length at 4.
Loosen tension on
upper thread.
Choose thread color to
contrast with your fabric so it can be
easily seen.
Basting stitches can be removed easily
by clipping upper thread, then pulling
out lower thread.
Staystitching
Staystitching prevents stretching and
acts as a guideline for clipping and
joining curved edges. Staystitch any
edge that might stretch during handl
ing before the final stitching.
Staystitch on a single layer of fabric;
always stitching in the direction of the
grain.
Place stitching 1/8" away from
seamline in the seam allowance. Use
12 stitches per inch for most fabrics.
Changing Sewing Directions
1. Stop the machine, and turn the
hand
wheel toward you to bring
the needle down into the fabric.
Raise the presser foot.
2. Pivot the fabric around the needle to
change direction as desired.
3. Lower the presser foot and continue
the sewing.
Fastening Seams
1. For fastening the ends of seams,
press down the reversing button and
sew several reverse stitches.
2. To remove the fabric, raise the presser
foot and draw the fabric away from
you.
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3. Sever threads on thread cutter at the
rear of presser bar or with a pair of
scissors.
Leave about 15 cm (6 inches) o 4
thread hanging from the needle eye.
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