Bernina Artista 640E User Guide - Page 53

Basting Stitch Stitch: Needle: Thread: Stitch length: Feed dog: Presser foot: Basting stitch No. 21 size and type suitable for the fabric selected cotton/polyester/leightweight darning thread 3,5 mm-5 mm up (sewing position) Reverse pattern foot No. 1C Basting Stitch • straight stitch, sewing every fourth stitch (i.e. longest stitch possible is 20mm when the stitch length is set at 5mm) • for all work where a very long stitch is required • quick and easy basting of seams, hems, quilts, etc. • easy to remove Preparation: • pin work horizontally to basting direction to prevent the layers slipping Practical Stitches - Applications 53 Securing/fixing the thread • sew a few basting stitches at the beginning and end of a seam Basting • use a fine darning thread for basting as it is easier to remove Piecing Stitch / Straight Stitch 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.