SINGER 6550-WORKBOOK Scholastic - Manual (Page 8)

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Speed Basting
Basting is used to temporarily hold fabrics together. The stitch length and
tension are adjusted to create a looser stitch. This stitch can easily be
removed with a seam ripper or simply pulled out.
Machine Set-Up:
Stitch:
Straight Stitch
Stitch Width: 0, no width
Stitch Length: 3-4
Presser Foot: Standard Foot
Tension: Adjust the tension by setting to a smaller number
Materials:
(2) 4” x 4” pieces of cotton, right sides together
Procedure:
Place under the foot, matching the raw edges with the 5/8” seam guide.
Sew the length of the fabric.
Use the seam ripper to remove a portion of the basting, or simply pull
the bobbin thread to completely remove basting.