Brother International Innov-is XJ2 Operation Manual - Page 57

SEWING Sewing Reverse Stitches/Reinforcement Stitches Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. You can use (Reverse stitch button) to sew reverse/reinforcement stitches. When you keep pressing (Reinforcement stitch button), the machine will sew reinforcement stitch at that point 3 to 5 stitches, and then stop. (page 10)  The key will display as . c Set the needle in the start position Stop" button to start sewing. and press the "Start/ a 1 Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)  The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) and then continue sewing. Memo • Pressing the "Start/Stop" button while the machine is sewing pauses or restarts sewing. 2 SEWING BASICS a b 1 Reverse stitch 2 Reinforcement stitch 3 (Reverse stitch button) cd 4 (Reinforcement stitch button) d Press (Reverse stitch button) or (Reinforcement stitch button). The operation performed when the button is pressed differs depending on the selected stitch pattern. (Refer to "STITCH SETTING CHART" on page 197.) Memo • When you press (Reinforcement stitch button) while sewing character/decorative stitch pattern, you can end sewing with a full stitch instead of at a mid-point. • The green light on the right of (Reinforcement stitch button) lights up while the machine is sewing a full motif, and it automatically turns off when the sewing is stopped. a 1 Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)  The machine will sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) and stop. Automatic Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching After selecting a stitch motif, turn on the automatic reinforcement stitching function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch motif) at the beginning and end of sewing. a Select a stitch pattern. b Touch stitching to set the function. automatic reinforcement 55