Fabric handling, Pin basting, Speed basting – SINGER 2001 TouchTronic User Manual
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fabric handling
PIN BASTING
Pin basting is a time saver and can be used
when you sew easy-to-handle fabrics. Use
fine pins and piace them so that:
• They are at right angles to the presser foot
and just nip into the fabric at the stitching
line.
• They do not extend beyond both sides of the
presser foot. Never place pins on the under
side of the fabric in contact with the feed.
• Sew, pulling pins out of fabric as you stitch.
We do not recommend sewing over pins.
SPEED BASTING
The basting stitch produces temporary long
stitches in a variety of lengths. This allows
you to choose the correct length for your sew
ing job, considering the weight of your fabric
and how securely the pieces need to be held
together. A few of the many sewing jobs for
which you will find speed basting particularly
useful are:
• Joining seams for trial fittings
• Basting pleats, hems and seams
• Stitch: speed basting
j
• Stitch length: programmed or to suit application
or fabric
• General purpose needle plate
• General purpose foot
• Speed range:
SLOW
Note: The Even Feed foot cannot be used for
speed basting.
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.
Speed Basting on Garment Section
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