Bartacks - ELNA 6600 Instruction Manual

Bartacks

A bartack is a reinforced stitch used on garment areas
that receive extra stress like pockets, belt loops and
zippers.
Select 023. The LCD screen will briefly show a message.
Automatic Bartack
Place the fabric under presser foot. Lower presser foot.
Sew until the machine automatically stops. A 1.5 cm
(5/8˝) bartack is sewn.
Press the "Stitch Width/Needle Position" or "Stitch
Length" key to adjust bartack and density.
Make a longer bartack by combining bartacks until
desired length is obtained.
Setting Memory Bartack Size
It is possible to sew a bartack length shorter than 1.5 cm
(5/8˝).
Place the fabric under presser foot. Lower presser foot.
Sew until the desired bartack length is sewn. Stop and
press the "Reverse" key. Sew until the machine
automatically stops.
To sew another bartack the same size - raise foot, move
fabric, lower foot and sew.
Reset Bartack Size
To sew a bartack a different size (or width/length
adjusted), reset the machine by pressing "ENTER" key or
reselect 023. Sew new bartack size using same method.
Fine Adjustment Screw - Very heavy fabrics may
require the use of the fine adjustment screw.
See page 19.
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