SINGER S18 STUDIO Instruction Manual - Manual (Page 54)

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Tacking
Machine Setting
Stitch pattern: 19 (Mode 3)
Thread tension: 3-6
Presser foot:
Satin stitch foot F
Foot pressure: 3
Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotch seams and belt
carriers where extra strength is needed.
To sew
Place fabric under the foot the program a tacking stitch.
Depress the foot control and the machine will stitch in
reverse the standard pre-set tack length. The machine will
then stitch back to the starting point, then zigzag back over
the two rows of straight stitches. The machine will stop
automatically when finished.
The pre-set tacking stitch pattern is 9/16” (1.5cm) long
automatically.
1 9/16” (1.5cm)
How to sew a shorter tack
Tacks can be sewn at various lengths shorter than 9/16”.
Make a mark on the fabric to measure the length tack
needed.
Lower the needle into the beginning of the marked line.
Lower the foot and sew to end of mark and stop.
Press the reverse button once to finish tack. The new tack
length is now programmed.
2 Required length
3 Reverse button
4 Tack length
To adjust the next tack at a different size, press the
memory button to cancel programmed tack stitch and
program a new tack length.
1
2
3
9/16”
4
Lower needle
and start
stitching