Singer 9960 instruction manual Reverse Stitching, Auto Tack Stitch

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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