Singer One Instruction Manual 4 - Page 35

Thread Tension Speed basting requires a light needle-thread tension. When tension is correctly adjusted, stitches up to 1 inch long should lie flat in firm FINE fabrics. If stitches are more than 1 inch long, 20 place tension on the fabric by holding it in front and back of the presser foot, as you sew, to prevent pucker. PREPARATION Select needle and thread according to your fabric: a fine needle and a soft pliable thread are recommended when basting stitches are not to be removed before pressing, as in the case of pleats or hems. Choose a thread color to contrast with your fabric so that it can be seen easily. Thread the machine in the usual way and wind the bobbin using straight-stitch settings. If you insert a wound bobbin instead of winding a new one, set the stitch-width dial on A to raise the needle thread through the needle hole. Make sure the zig-zag foot and zig-zag plate are on the machine and do not attempt to use ME the Even Feed Foot. PROCEDURE 1. Set stitch-length dial for a short stitch in the triangle above the FINE area. Place work under the needle, lower the presser foot, and take a few stitches to position and secure basting start. 2. Reset stitch-length dial for the length of basting stitch desired (stitches less than 1 inch long are recommended for seam bast- FINE ing) and proceed as for regular sewing. 20 Stitch slowly, supporting the fabric in front and back of the presser foot if stitches are more than 12/ inch long. 3. To secure the end of basting, set dial for a short stitch in the FINE area and take a few stitches. Basting a Seam Positioning Starting Stitches &•Basting Seam st Securing End Stitches t" • 29