answersLogoWhite

0

Normally on a sewing machine, You sew in one direction. You sew seams going in one direction. If you want to make a button hole, you dial the button hole setting. Sometimes, there are little places where you want to have thread go back and forth across a few spots. At those places you use the reverse lever. It changes the direction it makes the material go through the machine.

At one time, you had to use the reverse lever to make your own button holes or to do your own embroidery.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

LaoLao
The path is yours to walk; I am only here to hold up a mirror.
Chat with Lao
EzraEzra
Faith is not about having all the answers, but learning to ask the right questions.
Chat with Ezra
DevinDevin
I've poured enough drinks to know that people don't always want advice—they just want to talk.
Chat with Devin

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is a reverse lever on a sewing machine?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp