My
BERNINA
13
B E R N I N A S E W I N G M A C H I N E W O R K B O O K
BASTING STITCH
Wool-like fabric or heavy flannel, 6” x 7”
80/12 Universal
Polyester or cotton sewing thread
Default
Reverse Pattern Sole #1
1.
Optional:
Finish one 6” edge of the fabric with a zigzag
stitch, the Vari-Overlock Stitch, or an overlock machine.
2.
Fold a 2” hem to the wrong side of the fabric and press.
3.
Attach Reverse Pattern Sole #1.
4.
Select the straight stitch. Touch clr to clear any previous
changes to the stitch.
• Increase the stitch length to 5 mm.
5.
Baste the hem in place, sewing about 3/4” from the
finished edge of the hem (if done in Step 1).
6.
Press clr to return to a standard straight stitch.
7.
Use this sample for the Blind Hem exercise on the next
page.
NOTE:
This fabric sample will be used with the Blind Hem
Exercise on the following page.
HOW
Do you know how to:
• Increase the stitch length on your
machine?
• Overcast the edge of fabric?
