a Determine the desired length of the bar tack. Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "A" to the desired length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)
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aPresser foot scale b Length of bar tack c 5 mm (3/16 inch)
Memo
A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm
b Attach buttonhole foot "A".
•For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43).
cSelect stitch 60 
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•For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51).
d Position the fabric so that the opening of the pocket faces toward you, and then lower the presser foot lever so that the needle drops 2 mm (1/16 inch) in front of the pocket opening.
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a2mm (1/16 inch)
•Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot.
Note
When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size.
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aDo not reduce the gap.
e Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible.
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aButtonhole lever
The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot.
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aButtonhole lever b Bracket
Reinforcement Stitching 109