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A bartack is a reinforced stitch used on garment
areas that receive extra stress like pockets, belt
loops and zippers.
Starting to sew
Place the fabric under presser foot. Lower presser
foot. Sew until the machine automatically stops. A 1.5
cm (5/8˝) bartack is sewn.
Press the “Stitch Width/Needle Position” or “Stitch
Length” key to adjust bartack.
To sew shorter tacking
It is possible to sew a bartack length shorter than
1.5 cm (5/8˝).
Place the fabric under presser foot. Lower presser
foot. Sew until the desired bartack length is sewn.
Stop and press the Reverse key
q
. Sew until the
machine automatically stops.
To sew another bartack the same size - raise foot,
move fabric, lower foot and sew.
To sew the same size tacking
To sew another tack at the same size, simply start the
machine and it will stop automatically when finishing
sewing.
Fine adjustment screw
Very heavy fabrics may require the use of the fine
adjustment screw. See page 80.
Tucking
Machine settings
q
Stitch pattern:
#23
w
Foot:
Satin stitch foot F
e
Needle thread tension:
1–4
q
w
e
q
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