How to Baste Stitch Using a Brother Model Xl-5130

If you want your fabric to stay in place but don't want to risk getting stuck by pins, use a baste stitch. A baste stitch is a long stitch used to temporarily hold fabric into place before making the final stitches. The baste stitch is often used for fittings so the sewer can see how the fabric will fit before sewing the final seams. The Brother XL- 5130 sewing machine can make a baste stitch if you adjust the stitch length.

Things You'll Need

• Brother XL-5130
• Fabric
• Thread

Instructions

1. Thread your Brother XL-5130. Place your fabric under the foot of the machine. Move the foot to the down position.

2. Turn the stitch dial to the straight stitch icon. Turn the length dial to "4."

3. Sew the length of the fabric you need to baste. Sew the baste stitch as close to where you want the final stitches to be as possible. Do not back stitch. Leave a long tail of thread so you will be able to remove the stitch later.

4. Remove the baste stitch after you have completed your task by pulling on the end of the string.

References

• Dictionary.com: Basting Stitch
• Brother: Instruction Manual