SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
Sewing S-33
S
2
Elastic Zigzag Stitches
Use elastic zigzag stitches for tape attaching,
overcasting, darning, or a wide variety of other
uses.
See page S-67 for the detailed information of
stitches.
a
Select a stitch.
b
Attach presser foot “J”.
■ Tape Attaching
Stretch the tape flat. While stretching the tape flat,
sew the tape to the fabric.
a Tape
■ Overcasting
Use this stitch to sew overcasting on the edge of
stretch fabrics. Sew the overcasting along the edge
of the fabric while positioning the right-hand side
needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric.
Overcasting
Use for the edge of seams in skirts or trousers, and
the edge of all cuttings. Use presser foot “G”,
presser foot “J”, or the optional side cutter
attachment depending on the kind of overcasting
stitch you select.
■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “G”
Stitch Stitch name Presser foot
2 steps elastic zigzag
3 steps elastic zigzag
Stitch Stitch name Presser foot
Overcasting stitch
Overcasting stitch
Overcasting stitch