Singer 9960 instruction manual Reverse Stitching, Auto Tack Stitch

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B. REVERSE STITCHING

Reverse stitching is used for reinforcing the ends of the seams.

1.Place the fabric in position where back stitching is to be made and lower the presser foot.

2.Press and hold the reverse button. Sew 4-5 reverse stitch.

3.Release the reverse button and press the start/ stop button (or press the pedal). Machine will change to forward sewing.

4.When you reach the end of seam, press and hold reverse button and sew 4-5 reverse stitches.

Note:

The pattern No. 3 and No. 4 have a built-in reverse stitch. See page 25 to sew this stitch.

C. AUTO TACK STITCH

You may sew tack stitches at the beginning and end of the stitch.

This function can be used with all utility patterns.

1.Press the Tack button.

Tack mark “” will appear on the L.C.D..

2.Start to sew.

Machine will sew tacking stitches automatically and then start to sew the selected pattern.

3.When you reach the end of seam, press the reverse button once.

Machine will sew tacking stitches and stop automatically.

4.If you want to cancel this function, press the tack button again. Tack mark will disappear.

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Contents 9960 Important Safety Instructions Contents Blue neutral N Brown live L For European and Similar TerritoriesMain Parts Optional Accessories AccessoriesDust Cover Changing the Presser Foot Extension TableChanging the presser foot Use a Singer brand needle for better sewing results Inserting the NeedleFABRIC, Thread Needle Table Type of Fabric Thread Size Needle Needle SizeFoot Controller Connecting MachineFunction of Each Part Extra Wide Table Control Panel To Turn OFF Audible Beep Winding the Bobbin Bobbin SettingSetting Spool of Thread on Spool PIN Removing the BobbinInserting the Bobbin Threading the Upper Thread Threading the MachineDrawing UP the Bobbin Thread 1. Raise the presser foot Threading the Needle EYEStart and END of Seam Starting to SEWUpper Thread Sensor Auto Tack Stitch Reverse StitchingSewing Heavy Fabric Turning CornersSeam Guide F3 F4 F5 Thread TensionHelpful Hints MIRROR/REVERSE Stitch Selecting Utility Stitch PatternDirect Stitch Pattern Selecting Other Utility Stitch PatternsElongation Where to USE Each Stitch Straight Stitch Straight Stitch SewingStraight Stitch With Auto-lock Stitch Pattern No Attaching the Darning Embroidery Foot BastingBasting Quilting Elastic Stitch SewingQuilting Joining the pieces of fabricElastic Band Sewing Zigzag Stitch SewingMULTI-STITCH Zigzag Free ARM SewingUsing the General Purpose Foot Using the Overcasting FootOvercasting Overlocking Blind HEM Stitching Patch Work When sewing sharp anglesApplique Inserting Zippers Centered Insertion Inserting Zippers Lapped Insertion To stitch around the zipper tab Diagram aButtonhole Sewing Page Bound Buttonhole Eyelet Automatic BAR-TACK Darning Thread Shank Sewing on ButtonsTriple Cording Narrow HemmingCording Single CordingAttaching the EVEN-FEED Foot Using the EVEN-FEED FootContinuous Decorative Pattern Sewing Thin FabricsDarning DARNING/FREE-HAND EmbroideryFREE-HAND Embroidery Twin needle sewing may be used with decorative Twin Needle SewingDecorative & Letter Stitch Sewing Selecting Decorative & Letter Stitch selecting modeShifting the Cursor Inserting Pattern To Check Selected PatternsTo Delete Pattern Mirror / Reverse stitch Editing of Each PatternElongation To Recall the Selected Patterns Setting the thread tensionF1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F1 F3 F4 F5 Sewing Sewing the Selected PatternsLetter Stitch Pattern Decorative and Letter Stitch ChartAdjusting the Forward and Reverse Stitches Decorative Stitch PatternHook Race and Feed Dog MaintenanceCleaning Bobbin HolderHelpful Hints Problem Cause CorrectionMessages on LCD Page Page Page 9960English 34108 B0