Things your machine might be able to do: Triple Stitch

[VictoriaGuy]

If you have a 'newer' sewing machine - one built since 1970 - it might be able to do a 'Triple Stitch' or 'Lock Stitch'.
In this stitch, the machine makes two forward stitches, then backstitches one, then two forward, etc.
Result: Every stitch is 'locked' - no need to back up to keep your stitch line from ravelling. Not something you'd want to use all the time, but it is really handy for sewing webbing and other 'can't fail' areas.

The pic is not that clear, but the stitching looks like it is just done with heavier thread than usual.

Machine is Pfaff 1222E.

[Brute1100]

Mine doesn't have any words on it, just pictures... What would the picture look likek

[VictoriaGuy]

Mine doesn't have any words on it, just pictures... What would the picture look like?

On the machine? On the Pfaff 1222E, the button looks like the first attached pic.

For the older Elna machines, it's cam disk #160, I think.