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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.
aAttach zigzag foot "J".
• For details on replacing the presser foot, refer
to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43).
bSelect stitch 4 .
• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page
51).
cStart sewing.
• For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 55).

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
4Reinforcing 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 presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may
occur if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
J