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eAfter reaching the end of the stitching, press (Reverse/reinforcement stitch button)

once.

If stitching, such as buttonholes and bar tacking, that includes reinforcement stitching has been selected, this operation is unnecessary.

XAfter the reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching has been done, the sewing machine stops, and the thread is cut.

The thread is cut here.

Memo

zPress (Start/stop button) when you want to stop the sewing machine in the middle of sewing without programmed thread-cutting (for example, when you want to change the sewing direction). The sewing machine stops

without programmed thread cutting.

Press (Reverse/reinforcement stitch button) at the end of the stitching.

1

2 a

4 c

3 b

aStop the machine and change the sewing direction.

bStart the machine again.

cThe thread is cut here.

zIf the power is turned off, programmed thread-cutting will be turned off.

Mirroring stitches

You can sew the mirror image of a stitch horizontally (left and right).

aTurn on the machine.

2

XThe LCD comes on.

bSelect a stitch.

For details on selecting a stitch, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 49).

cPress on the screen.

XIt turns to , and the pattern displayed at the top of the screen is mirrored.

Memo

zTo cancel the mirroring setting, press .

zMirroring is not possible for buttonholes and

other stitches where shows.

zWhen the sewing machine is turned off, the mirroring setting is cancelled.

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Brother 885-V31/V33 operation manual Mirroring stitches, Without programmed thread cutting, Press on the screen

885-V31/V33 specifications

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