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.

1. Select a stitch.
   For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Basic sewing“.
   
    
   
    
2. Press   to set the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching function.
   
   >> The key will display as  .
   
    
   
    


3. 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.
   
   
    
   
    
4. 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.