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3 UTILITY STITCHES
Overcasting
Sew overcasting along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Six stitches are available for
overcasting.
Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Check the pattern numbers available with your
machine, and select the desired stitch.
The values below “Auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within
the range indicated below “Manual”.
Observe the following precautions while stitching.
Stitch Name
Pattern
Presser Foot
Pattern No.
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Twin Needle
Walking Foot
Reverse/
Reinforcement
Stitching
70 stitches
model
60 stitches
model
50 stitches
model
40 stitches
model
Auto Manual Auto Manual
Zigzag stitch
J05050505
Overcasting and
attaching appliqués
3.5
(1/8)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
1.4
(1/16)
0.0–4.0
(0–3/16)
Yes
(J) Yes
Reverse
3-point
zigzag stitch
J06060606
Overcasting on
medium weight or
stretch fabrics,
attaching elastic,
darning, etc.
5.0
(3/16)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
1.0
(1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
Yes
(J)
No
Reinforcement
Overcasting
stitch
G07070707
Overcasting on thin
or medium weight
fabrics
3.5
(1/8)
2.5–5.0
(3/32–3/16)
2.0
(1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
No No
Reinforcement
G08080808
Overcasting on thick
fabrics
5.0
(3/16)
2.5–5.0
(3/32–3/16)
2.5
(3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
No No
Reinforcement
G09090909
Preventing fraying in
thick fabrics and fab-
rics that fray easily
5.0
(3/16)
3.5–5.0
(1/8–3/16)
2.5
(3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
No No
Reinforcement
J10101010
Overcasting on
stretch fabrics
5.0
(3/16)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.5–4.0
(1/32–3/16)
Yes
(J)
No
Reinforcement
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1
Do not use reverse stitching.
● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if
a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
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1
CAUTION