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SEWING BASICS
Automatically cutting the
thread
The sewing 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. This setting is convenient if a
stitch for sewing buttonholes or bar tacks is selected.
a
Turn on the sewing machine.
The LCD comes on.
b
Select a stitch.
• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to
"Selecting stitching" (page 72).
c
Press
(Automatic thread cutting key).
(Automatic thread cutting key) and
(Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch
key) light up, and the sewing machine is set
for programmed thread-cutting and
automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching.
• To turn off programmed thread-cutting, press
(Automatic thread cutting key) until the
key is no longer lit.
• When the sewing machine is turned off, the
programmed thread-cutting setting is
cancelled.
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d
Position the fabric under the presser foot, and
then press
("Start/Stop" button) once.
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a "Start/Stop" button
After reverse/reinforcement stitches are
sewn, the machine starts sewing.
e
After reaching the end of the stitching, press
("Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button)
once.
This step is not necessary if a stitch such as
those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is
selected where reinforcement stitches are
automatically sewn.
a "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button
After reverse/reinforcement stitches are
sewn, the sewing machine stops and cuts the
thread.
Memo
Reverse/reinforcement stitches WILL NOT be
sewn and the thread will not automatically
be cut until
Stitch" button) is pressed.
button) may be pressed to stop stitching
when needed such as for pivoting corners.
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The thread is cut here.
("Reverse/Reinforcement
("Start/Stop"
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