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UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
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Using the side cutter (optional)
By using the optional side cutter, overcasting stitching can be sewn while the edge of the fabric is cut off.
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”. When using the side cutter, adjust the stitch width setting to a value within the range indicated in
the table above.
a
Remove the presser foot.
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser
foot” (page 33).
b
Thread the upper thread.
• For details, refer to “Threading the upper
thread” (page 20).
Note
● The needle threader cannot be used while
the side cutter is installed on the sewing
machine, otherwise damage to the needle
threader may result.
c
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”
(page 42).
d
Raise the presser foot lever.
e
Raise the presser foot lever even higher, and
then hook the connecting fork of the side
cutter onto the needle clamp screw.
a Connecting fork
b Needle clamp screw
Stitch Name
Pattern
Presser Foot
Pattern No.
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Reverse/
Reinforcement
Stitching
70 stitches
model
60 stitches
model
50 stitches
model
40 stitches
model
Auto Manual Auto Manual
Overcasting stitch
S01010101
Basic stitching, sewing
gathers or pintucks, etc.
0.0
(0)
0.0–2.5
(0–3/32)
2.5
(3/32)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
Reverse
S07070707
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)
Reinforcement
S08080808
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)
Reinforcement
S09090909
Preventing fraying in
thick fabrics and fabrics
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)
Reinforcement
● Before replacing the presser foot and presser foot holder, be sure to turn off the sewing machine,
otherwise injuries may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
CAUTION