Reinforcement StitchingS-36Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeveholes, inseams and pocket corners.* Stitch patterns can be selected directly by pressing thenumeric keys on the machine during preset utility stitchmode. Refer to “Basic operations” section.Triple stretch stitchingUse triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes andinseams.a Attach zigzag foot “J”.bSelect stitch .cStart sewing.Bar tack stitchingBar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to strain, such aspocket corners and openings.As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocketcorners is described below.aDetermine the desired length of the bar tack.Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot “A” to thedesired length. (The distance between the markings onthe presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)1 Presser foot scale2 Length of bar tack3 5 mm (3/16 inch)• A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm(1–1/8 inches) can be sewn.bAttach buttonhole foot “A”.cSelect stitch .dPosition the fabric so that the opening of the pocketfaces toward you, and then lower the presser foot leverso that the needle drops 2 mm (1/16 inch) in front ofthe pocket opening.1 2 mm (1/16 inch)Pass the upper thread down through the hole in thepresser foot.• When lowering the presser foot, do not push in thefront of the presser foot, otherwise the bar tack willnot be sewn with the correct size.1 Do not reduce the gap.Reinforcement StitchingStitch name StitchPresser footStitch numberTriple stretch stitch 05* JBar tack stitch 67ADarning stitch6566J3121a
