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Beginning Sewing Lessons-
Basting
How To Sew
Basic Machine Basting
In sewing lingo, basting means a method for
temporarily sewing an area. It is accomplished
with long stitches that are easy to remove.
Sometimes the temporary stitching is for you to
check the fit of a seam before final sewing.
Other reasons for basting include temporarily
holding a zipper in place while sewing it in,
easing a curve by pulling up the basting
stitches gently, and preparing an area for
gathering. When your sewing pattern calls for
basting, don't skip it.
First, locate your stitch
length control for your sewing machine. If you
are not sure, refer to your sewing machine
manual. If you didn't receive a manual with
your machine, you can often buy one online.
Your sewing machine manual is your friend in
learning to sew to your best potential.
Set the stitch length to the
longest length available. On most machines the
larger the number, the longer the stitch. If
you are working with a very slippery or thin
fabric, you may need to use a slightly smaller
stitch than the largest available. For most
fabrics and uses, the largest length stitch is
enough.
Place the seam you want to
baste under the needle of your sewing machine,
raise the needle to its highest point and lower
the presser foot. Do not back stitch when
beginning or ending the seam to be basted, as
basting is usually removed later.
Sew the seam with the long
stitch length, then remove the piece from your
machine as usual by raising the needle to the
highest point, lifting the presser foot, and
cutting the threads. This is your basted seam,
a temporary seam or the preparation for
gathering.
Practice basting straight lines on scraps of
fabric until you're comfortable with the
technique. You'll find many uses for basting in
your new sewing projects.
Robin Brown is a Singer
sewing machine fan. She sews regularly for her
family and for fun.
Visit http://www.SewSing.com
for video tutorials on using a mechanical
Singer sewing machine. A video tutorial on how
to baste is available at
http://www.sewsing.com/singersewingblog/?p=12
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