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Reverse sewing
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Reverse sewing is used for locking the end of seams and
where reinforcement is needed. At the end of seam, press
down the reverse sewing lever and touch the foot control
lightly. Sew a few reverse stitches. Release the lever and
the machine will sew forwards again (A).
A
1. Stop the machine at the point where you wish to change
directions with the needle still in the fabric.
2. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line up its
new direction using the needle as a turning point.
3. Lower the presser foot and start sewing in the new
direction.
Turn the handwheel towards you to bring the thread take
up lever to its highest position. Raise the presser foot and
draw the fabric away from you.
Cutting the thread
Hold the threads behind the presser foot. Using both hands,
guide them to the slit (B) at the rear of the presser bar and
press down to cut the thread. You can also use the thread
cutter on the side of the machine.
Removing the work
Changing sewing directions
