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Practical stitches
Reverse pattern foot No. 1C
Securing program No. 5
for all fabrics
secures beginning and end of seam
Sewing long seams with straight stitch
Even securing by defined stitch count.
Beginning to sew
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press the foot control
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the sewing computer secures automatically when beginning to sew
(5 stitches forward, 5 stitches in reverse)
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sew seam with straight stitches in desired length
Ending the seam
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press «Quick reverse»-button
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the sewing computer secures seam automatically (5 stitches in reverse,
5 stitches forward)
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the sewing computer stops automatically at the end of the securing
program
Securing program
Reverse pattern foot No. 1C
Basting stitch No. 21
straight stitch, sews out every fourth stitch, i.e. longest stitch possible is
20mm, when the stitch length is set at 5mm. Recommended stitch length
3.5-5mm
for work which requires a very long stitch
basting seams, hems, Quilts etc.
temporary joining
easy to remove
Preparation
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pin work at a right angle to basting direction
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to prevent the layers from slipping
Securing/fixing the thread
Sew 3-4 securing stitches at the begin and at the end.
Thread
Use a fine darning thread for basting as it is easier to remove.
Basting stitch