Operation Manual

Basting
Machine
basting
is
very
useful
for join
ing
seams
for
trial
fittings,
marking
construction
guidelines,
and
basting
pleats
and
hems.
Use
longest
stitch
possible,
setting
stitch
length
at 5.
Loosen
tension
on
upper
thread.
Choose
thread
color
to
contrast
with
your
fabric
so
it
can
be
easily
seen.
Basting
stitches
can
be
removed
easily
by
clipping
upper
thread,
then
pulling
out
lower
thread.
Staystitching
Staystitching
prevents
stretching
and
acts
as
a
guideline
for
clipping
and
joining
curved
edges.
Staystitch
any
edge
that
might
stretch
during
handling
before
the
final
stitching.
Staystitch
on
a
single
layer
of
fabric;
always
stitching
in
the
direction
of
the
grain.
Place
stitching
3mm
away
from
seamline
in
the
seam
allowance.
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