Gathering With A Basting Stitch - Bernina virtuosa 153 QE Owner's Manual

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GATHERING WITH A BASTING STITCH

• Trim all 4 edges of fabric piece with a wavy rotary cutter.
• Use all-purpose sewing thread top and bottom.
• Select stitch #1 - sew with the longest length and tighten the top tension .
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• Stitch / " from one 12" edge.
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• Tie the threads at the beginning to secure and gather the sample up to 6".
Notes:
- Use a fine darning thread; it is easier to remove after a seam has been sewn.
- To secure basting stitches, sew a few normal length straight stitches at the beginning
and end of the seam.
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Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 12" x 4"
Needle: 80/12 Universal
Thread: All-purpose sewing
Presser Foot: Reverse Pattern #1
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