Basting
Set the Machine
f 1t
A: Zigzag
foOt
Pressure
dial: I
Thread tension
f0 to 2,5
Darning plate
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Blue needle No. t I
Use the darning plate for basting.
(See p. 366 for details.)
Use this stitch to:
baste seams
tailor tack
-- tack quilt layers
CAUTION: Do not use this stitch if the
needle will leave permanent
marks _n the fabric. A small
needle will be less likely to
leave permanent marks,
I, Press the foot control.
The machine will take one stitch
and stop automatically.
2. Release the foot controL.
3, Hold the fabric taut and slide it
to the place where you want the
next stitch.
4, Press the foot control,
5, Take out the darning plate when
finished.
NOTE: Reset the tension and
pressure dial for straight
sewing.
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