53Practical Stitches - Applications
Basting Stitch
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed dog:
Presser foot:
Basting stitch No. 30
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton/polyester/leightweight darning thread
down (darning position)
Darning foot No. 9
Piecing Stitch / Straight Stitch
Stitch:
Stitch length:
Needle:
Thread:
feed dog:
Presser foot:
Straight stitch No. 1
1.5mm – max. 2mm
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Patchwork foot No. 37 (optional accessory)
Patchwork foot No. 57 (optional accessory)
Patchwork Foot
Accuracy is essential when sewing patches
together. The side edges of the Patchwork
foot are exactly 1/4“ (6mm) from the center
needle position. The center indents on either
side of the foot indicate the needle insertion
point and the two additional indents are 1/4”
(6mm) in front of and behind the needle.
When you sew at a foot’s width, the seam
allowances will always be of the exact width
and it is easy to turn the work while
maintaining the same width.
Piecing patchwork is sewn with a straight
stitch. A stitch length of 1.5-2 mm is ideal.
It is not necessary to secure the stitches for
these relatively short seam lengths. Attach
the slide-on table for precise and easier work.
Securing/fixing the thread
• sew a few basting stitches at
the beginning and end of a
seam
Basting
• use a fine darning thread for
basting as it is easier to remove
Basting Stitch
• for all work which requires a very long
stitch
• for basting seams, hems, quilts, etc.
• easy to remove
Preparation:
• pin work horizontally to basting direction
to prevent the layers slipping
Basting
• lower the feed dog
• position work under the presser foot and
sew one stitch; hold threads when
starting to sew
• pull work from behind to the required
length of the stitch
• sew one stitch and repeat the procedure
