Brother International SE-270D Users Manual - English - Page 55

Securing the stitching When sewing with the straight stitch, for example, at the end of an opening or where seams do not overlap, use reverse stitching or einforcement stitching to secure the end of the thread. Lower the needle into the fabric at the a beginning of the stitching, and then lower the presser foot lever. 1 a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button 2 X While the reverse/reinforcement stitch button is held pressed, reverse stitches are sewn. After sewing back to the beginning of the d stitching, release the reverse/reinforcement stitch button. X The machine stops sewing. Press (Start/stop button) or press down on b the foot controller. At this time, if the start/stop button is held pressed, the machine sews at a low speed. Press (Start/stop button), or press down e on the foot controller. X The machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction. 1 a Start/stop button • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 47). X The machine starts sewing. After sewing 3 to 5 stitches, press c (Reverse/reinforcement stitch button). Keep the reverse/reinforcement stitch button held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching. • The machine sews at a slow speed when the reverse/reinforcement stitch button is held down. When the end of the stitching is reached, press f (Reverse/reinforcement stitch button). Keep the reverse/reinforcement stitch button held down until 3 to 5 reverse stitches are sewn. X While the reverse/reinforcement stitch button is depressed, reverse stitches are sewn. Sewing 49