Speed basting – SINGER 6550-WORKBOOK Scholastic User Manual

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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.

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