SINGER 2001 TouchTronic - Manual (Page 45)

Basting a Seam
Procedure
Thread the machine in the usuai way.
1. Touch
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speed basting. When selected
the machine wiil automatically take one
short straight stitch to secure basting start.
2. Adjust to the length of basting stitch
desired — stitches approximately 1 inch
(2.5cm) long are recommended for seam
basting —and proceed. Stitch slowly, sup­
porting the fabric in front and back of the
presser foot if stitches are more than 112-
inch (1.3cm) long.
CAUTION: Do not pull the fabric while you
are stitching as this may deflect the needle,
causing it to break.
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3. To secure end of basting touch
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straight
stitch and take a few short stitches.
Stitch Length
Stitch length control located in the Digital Fine
Tuning section of the stitch selection panel
(see page 29) regulates the length of basting
stitches. Because the interval at which the
needle enters the fabric is changed when you
machine baste, the length of the stitch is no
longer the same as for regular stitching.
Touch 2X when an extra long basting stitch is
desired.
Thread Tension
Speed basting requires a light needle thread
tension. When tension is correctly adjusted,
stitches up to 1 inch (2.5cm) long should lie
flat in firm fabrics. If stitches are longer than 1
inch, place tension on the fabric by holding it
lightly in front and back of the presser foot as
you sew, to prevent pucker.
Refer to page 37 for further information on
needle thread tension.
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