SINGER 2001 TouchTronic - Manual (Page 85)

Multi-Stitch Zig-Zag Bar Tacks
With the multi-stitch zig-zag you can make
strong bar tacks. Multi-stitch zig-zag bar
tacks are effective for tacking belt loops on
heavy fabrics such as denim. Be sure to
check the Fabric, Thread and NeedleTable on
page 14 for correct thread and needle selec­
tion with your choice of fabric.
• Stitch: multi-stitch zig-zag <;
• Stitch width: programmed or to suit application
or fabric
• Stitch length: digitally fine tuned at 0
• Feed cover plate
• General purpose foot or special purpose foot •
We recommend making a test sample first
using scraps of the material you will be sew­
ing the bar tacks on, duplicating all
thicknesses.
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Belt Loop Finish Line
1. Mark position for the finished end of belt
loop on the fabric.
• Place belt loop, wrong side up, straight
stitch with cut end 1/8-inch (3mm) from
edge of garment; do not stitch beyond
edges of the belt loop. Trim the end close to
the stitching and press.
2. Fold belt loop back on the stitching line
and press.
• Program your machine according to the
code above.
• Stitch 1/8-inch (3mm) from the fold using
the multi-stitch zig-zag.
3. Fold over loose end and bar tack.
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