Bernina Artista 630 User Guide - Page 53

Basting Stitch Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Basting stitch No. 30 size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton/polyester/leightweight darning thread down (darning position) Darning foot No. 9 Practical Stitches - Applications 53 Basting Stitch • for all work which requires a very long stitch • for basting seams, hems, quilts, etc. • easy to remove Preparation: • pin work horizontally to basting direction to prevent the layers slipping Basting • lower the feed dog • position work under the presser foot and sew one stitch; hold threads when starting to sew • pull work from behind to the required length of the stitch • sew one stitch and repeat the procedure Securing/fixing the thread • sew a few basting stitches at the beginning and end of a seam Piecing Stitch / Straight Stitch Basting • use a fine darning thread for basting as it is easier to remove Stitch: Stitch length: Needle: Thread: feed dog: Presser foot: Straight stitch No. 1 1.5mm - max. 2mm size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Patchwork foot No. 37 (optional accessory) Patchwork foot No. 57 (optional accessory) Patchwork Foot Accuracy is essential when sewing patches together. The side edges of the Patchwork foot are exactly 1/4" (6mm) from the center needle position. The center indents on either side of the foot indicate the needle insertion point and the two additional indents are 1/4" (6mm) in front of and behind the needle. When you sew at a foot's width, the seam allowances will always be of the exact width and it is easy to turn the work while maintaining the same width. Piecing patchwork is sewn with a straight stitch. A stitch length of 1.5-2 mm is ideal. It is not necessary to secure the stitches for these relatively short seam lengths. Attach the slide-on table for precise and easier work. 031196.50.04_0507_a630_EN