How to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches
Sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches
Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the beginning and end of sewing.
Depending on the selected stitch, reverse or reinforcement stitches are sewn while (Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button) is kept pressed.
With reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches are sewn at the same place. With reverse stitches, the stitching is sewn in the opposite direction.
When any of the following stitches is selected, pressing (Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button) will sew reverse stitches.
No.
1-01
1-03
1-08
Stitch
When any other stitch is selected, pressing (Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button) will sew reinforcement stitches.
(1) Reverse stitch
(2) Reinforcement stitch
(3) (Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button)
Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching
After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning and end of sewing.
Select a stitch.
For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Basic sewing“.
Press to set the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching function.
>> The key will display as .
Set the fabric in the start position and begin sewing.
(1) Reverse stitches
(or reinforcement stitches)
>> The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) and then continue sewing.
Once you have reached the end of the stitching, press (Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button).
(1) Reverse stitches
(or reinforcement stitches)
>> The machine will sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) and stop.