UTILITY STITCHES ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————72Reinforcement StitchingReinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners.The values below “Auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the rangeindicated below “Manual”.Triple stretch stitchingWith each stitch, three overlapping stitches aresewn.aTurn on the machine.bWith the pattern selection dial,select stitch .c Attach zigzag foot “J”.• For details, refer to “Replacing the presserfoot” (page 29).dStart sewing.■ Changing the needle positionThe needle position can be adjusted with thestraight stitch (left needle position) and the triplestretch stitch by adjusting the stitch width. Pressthe “–” side of the stitch width key for a leftneedle position, or press the “+” side for a rightneedle position.a Stitch widthb Stitch width keyc Moves the needle position to the leftd Moves the needle position to the rightStitch NamePatternPresser FootApplicationStitch Width[mm (inch)]Stitch Length[mm (inch)]Twin NeedleWalk-ingFootReverse/ReinforcementStitchingAuto Manual Auto ManualTriple stretchstitch JAttaching sleeves,sewing inseams,sewing stretch fab-rics and decorativestitching0.0(0)0.0–7.0(0–1/4)2.5(3/32)1.5–4.0(1/16–3/16) Yes No ReinforcementBar tack stitch AReinforce open-ings and areaswhere the seameasily comes loose2.0(1/16)1.0–3.0(1/16-1/8)0.4(1/64)0.3–1.0(1/64-1/16) No No AutomaticReinforcement● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if abutton is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.CAUTIONdca b