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AUTOMATIC BAR-TACK
AND DARNING
You can sew automatic bar-tack and darning using
the buttonhole foot.
No. 102 Bar-tack, to reinforce areas that will be
subject to strain, such as pocket corners.
No.103 Darning, mending and other applications.
Buttonhole Foot (F)
1. Adjust slide on base according to the length of
bar-tack or darning.
a= Length of bar-tack or darning
2. Pass upper thread through the hole of
buttonhole foot and bring upper and bobbin
threads to the left.
3. Position fabric under presser foot so that the
starting point comes depth side.
Lower the foot.
b. Sewing bar-tack on edge of thick fabric such as
pocket, place same thickness fabric or
cardboard beside the fabric.
4. Lower the buttonhole lever completely.
Note:
Machine will not start to sew if buttonhole lever
is not lowered properly or buttonhole foot is not
positioned correctly.
5. Hold upper thread lightly and start the machine.
6. Machine will sew bar-tack or darning stitch as
shown. Machine will stop automatically when
the pattern is finished.
7. Press the thread cutter button and raise the
presser foot lifter to remove the fabric.
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