SEWING THE STITCHES
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d
Pull down the buttonhole lever.
* The buttonhole lever should be positioned behind
the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot, as shown
in the illustration.
a Buttonhole lever
a Metal bracket
e
Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and
then start sewing.
* Once sewing is completed, the machine
automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then
stops.
* If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected
before sewing, the machine will automatically cut
the thread at the end of stitching.
Bar Tacks
Bar tacks are one type of reinforcement stitching used to strengthen points subject to strain, such as ends of pocket
openings and slits.
a
Press .
b
Set the scale on buttonhole foot “A” to the
desired length of the darning, and then attach
the buttonhole foot.
a Presser foot scale
b Finished measurement
c 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)
a
a
a
Note
If the fabric does not feed, for example, because it is
too thick, press in the length display to increase
the stitch length.
Stitch
Key
Stitch Name
Presser
Foot
Applications
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Twin
Needle
Auto. Manual Auto. Manual
Bar tack
Reinforcement at opening of
pocket, etc.
2.0
(1/16)
1.0 - 3.0
(1/16 - 1/8)
0.4
(1/64)
0.3 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)
NO
Memo
The bar tack length can be set between 5 and 28 mm
(approx. 3/16 and 1-1/16 inches). Bar tacks are usually
between 5 and 10 mm (approx. 3/16 and 3/8 inch)
(This differs depending on the application.)
a
c
b
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