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Reinforcement Stitching 103
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Reinforcement Stitching
Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners.
CAUTION
Triple stretch stitching
Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes
and inseams.
a
Attach zigzag foot "J".
• For details on replacing the presser foot, refer
to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43).
b
Select stitch
4
.
• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page
49).
c
Start sewing.
• For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 51).
Bar tack stitching
Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to
strain, such as pocket corners and openings.
As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at
pocket corners is described below.
Stitch Name Pattern Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Presser
Foot
Auto Manual Auto Manual
Triple stretch
stitch
4
Reinforcing the seams of sleeves
and inseams
0.0
(0)
0.0-7.0
(0-1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
1.5-4.0
(1/16-3/16)
J
Bar tack stitch
60
Reinforcing the ends of
openings, such as the corners of
pockets
2.0
(1/16)
1.0-3.0
(1/16-1/8)
0.4
(1/64)
0.3-1.0
(1/64-1/16)
A
Darning stitch
58
Darning mediumweight fabrics
7.0
(1/4)
2.5-7.0
(3/32-1/4)
2.0
(1/16)
0.4-2.5
(1/64-3/32)
59
Darning thick fabrics
● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the pressor foot. Otherwise, injuries may
occur if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
J