Brother International CS5055 Operation Manual - Page 17

Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching Turn on the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching function before sewing, and the machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning and end of sewing. 1 Turn on the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching. (page 7) 2 Select a stitch. 3 Set the fabric in the start position and start sewing. Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) XX The machine will automatically sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) and then continue sewing. Note • You can pause or resume sewing by pressing ("Start/Stop" button) while sewing. ★ 4 Once you have reached the end of the stitching, press (Reverse/Reinforcement stitch button). Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) XX The machine will sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) and stop. Thread tension The thread tension will affect the quality of your stitches. You may need to adjust it when you change fabric or thread. Note • We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew. n Correct tension * Too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric. Wrong side Right side Upper thread ★: Only for some models. Bobbin thread n Upper tension is too tight Note • If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to "Winding/Installing the bobbin" (page 7) and rethread the bobbin thread. 098 098 54 3 76 21 Loops will appear on the right side of the fabric. Solution Reduce the upper thread tension. n Upper tension is too loose Note • If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to "Upper threading" (page 9) and rethread the upper thread. 54 3 76 21 Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. Solution Increase the upper thread tension. Note • If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or the bobbin is not installed correctly, it may not be possible to set the correct thread tension. If the correct thread tension cannot be achieved, rethread the upper thread and insert the bobbin correctly. Utility Stitches You can see the "Stitch chart" from " http://s.brother/cmkag/ ". Overcasting stitches Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. 1 Attach overcasting foot "G". 2 Select a stitch. * Stitches may differ depending on the model. Check stitch selections on the machine's body, and then select the stitch number. 17