Brother 885-U22, 285C Automatically cutting the thread, CPress Automatic thread cutting key

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.

aTurn on the sewing machine.

XThe LCD comes on.

bSelect a stitch.

•For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 72).

cPress (Automatic thread cutting key).

X (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.

dPosition the fabric under the presser foot, and

then press (“Start/Stop” button) once.

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a“Start/Stop” button

XAfter reverse/reinforcement stitches are sewn, the machine starts sewing.

eAfter 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.

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a“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button

XAfter reverse/reinforcement stitches are sewn, the sewing machine stops and cuts the thread.

The thread is cut here.

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zReverse/reinforcement stitches WILL NOT be sewn and the thread will not automatically

be cut until (“Reverse/Reinforcement

Stitch” button) is pressed. (“Start/Stop” button) may be pressed to stop stitching

when needed such as for pivoting corners.

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