Using the automatic thread cutter -15 – Brother ULT 2003D User Manual

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Using the Automatic Thread Cutter

After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic thread cutting 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, and trim the threads at the end of sewing. This
function is useful when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks.

1. Select a stitch pattern.

2. Press

to set the automatic thread cutting func-

tion. The key will display as

Note
This function is set automatically when sewing embroi-
dery.

3. Set the fabric in the start position and start sewing. The

machine will automatically sew reverse stitches (or
reinforcement stitches) and then continue sewing.
1

Reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches)

Note
If you use the “Start/Stop” button to pause sewing, press
the same button again to continue. The beginning reverse/
reinforcement stitches will not be sewn again.

4. Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching” button. The

machine will sew reverse stitches (or reinforcement
stitches), then trim the thread.
To turn off the automatic thread cutting function, press

the

again, so it appears as

Sews reverse stitches (or reinforcement stitches) and
automatically trims the thread.