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Reinforcement Stitching

Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners.

Triple stretch stitching

Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes 
and inseams.

1

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser 

foot” (page 41).

2

Select stitch 

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• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” 

(page 66).

3

Start sewing.

• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” 

(page 51).

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.

1

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).)

1

Presser foot scale

2

Length of bar tack

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5 mm (3/16 inch)

• A bar tack with a maximum length of about 

28 mm (1-1/8 inch) can be sewn.

Stitch Name

Pattern

Application

Stitch Width
[mm (inch.)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Presser 

Foot

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

Triple 

stretch 

stitch

4

Reinforcing 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

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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

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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)

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Darning thick 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)

J

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