Useful Functions
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-34.
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
d
Set the fabric in place, and press the "Start/Stop"
button once.
→ Stitching will begin after reverse stitches or
reinforcement stitches are sewn.
Once you have reached the end of the stitching, press
e
(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.
2
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.
B-42
.
(Reinforcement stitch
1
3
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.
Mirroring stitches
You can sew the mirror image of a stitch horizontally (left and
right).
a
Turn on the machine.
b
Select a stitch.
• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to "Selecting a
stitch pattern" on page B-34.
Press
.
c
→
is displayed on the screen, and the pattern
displayed on the screen is mirrored.
• To turn the mirrored stitching off, press
again.