Securing Seams; Cutting Threads; Using The Seam Guide Lines - Janome Sewing Machine Getting Started Manual

Securing seams

For fastening the ends of seams, press the reverse
button and sew several reverse stitches.
The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and
hold the reverse button.
Press the reverse button once when sewing the
lock-a-matic stitch (pattern U3) or locking stitch (pattern
U4) and the machine will lock the stitches off and stop
automatically.

Cutting threads

After finishing sewing, press the thread cutter button
to cut the threads.
NOTES:
The thread cutter button does not function when the
presser foot is raised.
To start the next seam, it is recommended to bring the
bobbin thread up and pull both needle and bobbin
threads to the back under the presser foot.
Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut
specialized or thick threads if the auto thread cutter
does not work well.
To use the thread cutter on the face plate, remove the
fabric and draw it to the back.
Pull the treads up and slip them between the thread
cutter and face plate from behind.
Pull the threads toward you to cut.

Using the seam guide lines

The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover
help you measure seam allowance.
NOTE:
The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance
from the center needle position in millimeters and
inches.
Angle scale on the needle plate
You can easily seam patchwork pieces at the desired
angle without marking by using the unique angle scales
on the needle plate.
The angle scales are marked at 45, 60, 90 and 120
degrees.
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