Brother Simplicity SB3129 - Automatically Cutting the Thread

Useful Functions 59
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Automatically cutting the
thread
The sewing machine can be set to automatically cut
the threads at the end of the stitching. This is called
“programmed thread-cutting”.
If programmed thread-cutting is set, automatic
reverse/reinforcement stitching is also set. This
setting is convenient if a stitch for sewing
buttonholes or bar tacks is selected.
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Turn on the sewing machine.
X The LCD comes on.
2
Select a stitch.
• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to
“Selecting stitching” (page 68).
3
Press (settings key) in the operation panel.
X The settings screen appears.
4
Press , , and (arrow keys) until
is selected.
5
Press (OK key).
X The screen for specifying automatic thread-
cutting appears.
6
Press to select .
To return to , press .
X The machine is now set for programmed
thread-cutting.
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Press (OK key).
X The initial stitch screen appears again, and
appears in the lower-left corner of the
screen.
• When the sewing machine is turned off, the
programmed thread-cutting setting is
cancelled.
8
Position the fabric under the presser foot, and
then press (start/stop button) once.
1 Start/stop button
X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are
sewn, the machine starts sewing.
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After reaching the end of the stitching, press
(reverse/reinforcement stitch button)
once.
This step is not necessary if a stitch such as
those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is
selected where reinforcement stitches are
automatically sewn.
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