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:

Stitch patterns No. 3 and No. 4 have a built-in reverse stitch. See page 50 for information on how to sew these stitches.

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.

Touch the tack button.

 

 

Button will be highlighted.

 

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.

b

 

Machine will sew tacking stitches and stop

 

automatically.

 

4.

If you want to cancel this function, touch the

 

 

tack button again. Highlight will turn off.

 

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Singer 9985 instruction manual Reverse Stitching Reverse stitching is used for reinforcing, Auto Tack Stitch

9985 specifications

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