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SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
59
3
■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J”
a
Select a stitch, and then attach presser foot
“J”.
b
Sew while making sure that the needle drops
slightly off the edge of the fabric.
a Needle drop point
Stitch
Key
Stitch Name
Presser
Foot
Applications
Stitch width
[mm (inch.)]
Stitch length
[mm (inch.)]
Twin
needle
Auto. Manual Auto. Manual
Overcasting stitch
Reinforced seaming of stretch
fabric
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 9/32)
2.5
(3/32)
0.5 - 4.0
(1/32 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Overcasting stitch
Reinforcing of medium stretch
fabric and heavyweight fabric,
decorative stitching
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 9/32)
2.5
(3/32)
0.5 - 4.0
(1/32 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Overcasting stitch
Reinforcement of stretch fabric
or decorative stitching
4.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
4.0
(3/16)
1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Overcasting stitch
Stretch knit seam
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
4.0
(3/16)
1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)
NO
Single diamond
overcast
Reinforcement and seaming
stretch fabric
6.0
(15/
64)
1.0 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4)
3.0
(1/8)
1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Single diamond
overcast
Reinforcement of stretch fabric
6.0
(15/
64)
1.0 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4)
1.8
(1/16)
1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Memo
For best results when sewing stretch fabrics, decrease
the pressure of the presser foot.
a