Useful Functions; Automatically Cutting The Thread; Mirroring Stitches - Brother 888-H72 Operating Manual

Useful Functions

Automatically cutting the thread

The machine can be set to automatically cut the threads at the
end of the stitching. This is called "programmed thread
cutting". If programmed thread cutting is set, automatic
reverse/reinforcement stitching is also set.
a Turn on the machine.
b Select a stitch.
• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to "Selecting a
stitch pattern" on page B-35.
c Press .
→
and are lit, and the machine is set for
programmed thread cutting and automatic reverse/
reinforcement stitching.
• To turn programmed thread cutting off, press
Set the fabric in place, and press the "Start/Stop"
d
button once.
→ Stitching will begin after reverse stitches or
reinforcement stitches are sewn.
e Once you have reached the end of the stitching, press
(Reverse stitch button) or
button) once.
If stitching, such as buttonholes and bar tacking, that
includes reinforcement stitching has been selected, this
operation is unnecessary.
→ After the reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching
has been done, the machine stops, and the thread is
cut.

Mirroring stitches

You can sew the mirror image of a stitch horizontally (left and
right).
a
b
.
(Reinforcement stitch
c
1
2 3
1 The point where the "Start/Stop" button was pressed.
2 The point where
(Reverse stitch button) or
(Reinforcement stitch button) was pressed.
3 The thread is cut here.
Memo
• Programmed thread cutting will not be performed
if the "Start/Stop" button is pressed while sewing.
Press (Reverse stitch button) or
(Reinforcement stitch button) at the end of the
stitching.
• If the power is turned off, programmed thread
cutting will be turned off.
Turn on the machine.
Select a stitch.
• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to "Selecting a
stitch pattern" on page B-35.
Select (Mirror image) in the settings screen.
Basic operations B-43
Useful Functions
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