Contrasting basting thread
A temporary thread in a contrasting color used to baste and guide final stitching lines.
Where it is used
Basting the Sleeve Hem
p. 8- Steps for hemming with a twin needle or a coverstitch machine: Pin the seam allowances in place, then sew a line with contrasting thread, keeping 1 mm from the edge of the allowance.
Basting Hems
p. 6- Refresh the pressing of the seam allowances along the hem and sleeves (3 cm). Topstitch the hem and sleeve allowances using a twin needle. You can also secure the seam allowances with a zigzag stitch set to a frequency of 2–3 and a width of 3.5. Step-by-step guide for finishing hems with a twin needle: Baste the seam allowances using contrasting thread, keeping 1 mm from the edge.
