Janome 5270QDC, Instruction Book, Page: 47 / 84

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Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt
carriers where extra strength is needed.
Tacking
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Stitch pattern: MODE 2: 35
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Thread tension dial: 3 to 6
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Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F
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Start sewing
Start the machine and sew until the machine stops
automatically. The machine will sew a tacking 5/8˝ (1.5
cm) long.
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5/8˝ (1.5 cm)
Sewing a shorter tack
To sew a tack shorter than 5/8˝ (1.5 cm), first stop the
machine after sewing the required length, then press the
reverse button.
The tack length has been determined.
Start the machine again and continue sewing until the
machine stops automatically.
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Required length
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Reverse button
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Tack length
Sewing a same-size tacking
Simply start the machine to sew another tack at the same
size.
NOTE:
To reset the size of the tacking, select the other stitch
pattern and reselect the tacking.
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