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Overcasting Stitches 75
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Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot "J"
Seven stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot "J".
CAUTION
a
Attach zigzag foot "J".
• For details on replacing the presser foot, refer
to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43).
b
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching"
(page 49).
c
Sew along the edge of the fabric with the
needle dropping off the edge at the right.
a Needle drop point
Stitch Name Pattern Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Presser
Foot
Auto Manual Auto Manual
Zigzag stitch
(center
needle
position)
7
Preventing fraying (center
baseline/reverse stitching)
3.5
(1/8)
0.0-7.0
(0-1/4)
1.4
(1/16)
0.0-4.0
(0-3/16)
J
Zigzag stitch
(right needle
position)
8
Preventing fraying (right
baseline/reinforcement stitching)
2.5-5.0
(3/32-3/16)
0.3-4.0
(1/64-3/16)
2-point
zigzag stitch
9
Preventing fraying in thick
fabrics and stretch fabrics
5.0
(3/16)
1.5-7.0
(1/16-1/4)
1.0
(1/16)
0.2-4.0
(1/64-3/16)
3-point
zigzag stitch
10
Overcasting
stitch
14
Preventing fraying in stretch
fabrics
0.0-7.0
(0-1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.5-4.0
(1/32-3/16)
15
Preventing fraying in thick
fabrics and stretch fabrics
16
Preventing fraying in stretch
fabrics
4.0
(3/16)
4.0
(3/16)
1.0-4.0
(1/16-3/16)
● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the pressor foot. Otherwise, injuries may
occur if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
J
a
a