SINGER 1200 Athena - Manual (Page 30)

Pfocedyre
Thread the machine in the usual way.
1. Set machine for basting at a short stitch
length, and take a few stitches to position
and 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 1
12-
inch (1.3cm) long.
Caution: Do not puli the fabric while you are
stiiChmg as this may deflect the needle, caus­
ing It to break.
3. Take a few short stitches to secure end of
basting.
Stitch Length
The stitch length control dial on the personal
preference panel (see page 22) regulates the
length of basting stitches. Because the Inter­
val 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 regu­
lar stitching.
Very short stitches are recommended to
fasten stitching starts and endings.
For Longer
Basting Stitches
Ecstir.g a Saarr:
bread 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.
See page 26 for further information on nee­
dle-thread tension.
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