Singer 5 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
5, 6, 8, 10 Stitch Sewing Machines
Bar tacks
Strong multi-stitch bar tacks are effective for tacking
belt loops on heavy fabrics such as denim.
Recommended settings
Stitch Selection: Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag
Needle Position:
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length: 1-2
Foot: Special Purpose (J)
Needle Plate: General Purpose (A)
* Mark start and finish lines of belt loop on fabric.
* Place one end of belt loop, wrong side up, on
beginning mark on fabric and straight stitch in place.
* Trim raw end close to stitching and fold belt loop
over, right side up.
* Stitch a bar tack about 1/8" (3mm) from the fold, as
shown.
* Fold loose end of belt loop under and press it in
place on finishing line.
* Stitch second bar tack about 118" (3mm) from the
fold.
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