Is Singer 202-1 meant to be used for reverse stitches?
I'm new here & to vintage machines. When I mentioned that my stitches were too tight when sewing in reverse, a repairman told me that for this machine stitching in reverse is only meant to be used for locking stitches at the beginning/end of seams, not for sewing in reverse more than that.
I may have set my hopes to high, but I am hoping to learn stitch painting. I'd like to use it for shading parts of applique. I can't find anything about reverse stitching.
If he wasn't correct, is there another reason why my stitches would be too tight in reverse? The actually cause the fabric to curl up. Thank you for any responses may get. I look forward to learning and getting to know some of you.