SINGER 1200 Athena User Manual

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Pin basting is a time saver and can be used

when you sew easy-to-handle fabrics. Use
fine pins and place 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 under both sides of the

presser foot. Never place pins on the under­
side of the fabric in contact with the feed.

at the Stitching Line

Pin Placement

SPEED BASTIUO

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;

e Joining seams for trial fittings

• Marking construction guidelines

c Basting pleats, hems and seams

® Stitch: speed basting j
e. Length: to suit fabric
® General purpose plate
e General purpose foot

Mote: 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.

Stitch

■<v.c:h

stitch
Length

27

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