Brother International Innov-ís 40 Users Manual - English - Page 76
Bar tack stitching
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Bar tack stitching Bar tacks are one type of reinforcement stitching used to strengthen 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. With the pattern selection dial, c select stitch . Attach buttonhole foot "A". d • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 31). Pass the upper thread down through the hole e in the presser foot, and then pull it under the presser foot, as shown. Determine the desired length of the bar tack. a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "A" to the desired length. (The distance 3 between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) a With the opening of the pocket toward you, f position the fabric so that the needle drops 2 mm (1/16 inch) in front of the pocket opening, and then lower the presser foot lever. b c a Presser foot scale b Length of bar tack c 5 mm (3/16 inch) Turn on the machine. b a a 2 mm (1/16 inch) 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. 75