Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
backtack
Polish translation:
fastryga wsteczna
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backtack
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What does it mean?
It is used in an instruction manual to a sewing maching (lockstitch machine), e.g.:
"Reverse sewing or intermediate backtack within the seam"
"Switch off backtack function for one tack"
I understand that "tack" means "fastryga, fastrygować", but what does "backtack" mean?
It is used in an instruction manual to a sewing maching (lockstitch machine), e.g.:
"Reverse sewing or intermediate backtack within the seam"
"Switch off backtack function for one tack"
I understand that "tack" means "fastryga, fastrygować", but what does "backtack" mean?
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| 3 +1 | fastryga wsteczna |
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fastryga wsteczna
Analogia: backstitch =ścieg wsteczny
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Note added at 6 hrs (2014-08-25 22:10:25 GMT)
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Stitching in reverse for a short distance at the beginning and ending of a seamline to secure the stitches. Most machines have a button or knob for this function (also called backstitch).
http://www.sewdaily.com/glossary/backtack.aspx
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Note added at 6 hrs (2014-08-25 22:10:25 GMT)
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Stitching in reverse for a short distance at the beginning and ending of a seamline to secure the stitches. Most machines have a button or knob for this function (also called backstitch).
http://www.sewdaily.com/glossary/backtack.aspx
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