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Variety of Overcasting Stitches (Modes 1 and 3)
Overcasting with zigzag stitch
Machine Setting
Pattern: 08
Thread tension:3-7
Presser foot: Overedge foot C
Foot pressure: 3
Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then
sew.
1Edge of Fabrics
2Guide
3 Wires on Foot
CAUTION:
When you use the overedge foot C, you must set the
zigzag width at 5.0 or wider to prevent the needle from
hitting the wires on the foot.
Overcasting stitch
Machine Setting
Pattern: 10
Thread tension:3-7
Presser foot: Overedge foot C
Foot pressure: 3
This stitch can be used to simultaneously seam and
overcast edges of fabrics.
Use this stitch when you do not need to open seams flat.
Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then
sew.
1Edge of Fabrics
2Guide
3 Wires on Foot
CAUTION:
When you use the overedge foot C, you must set the
zigzag width at 5.0 or wider to prevent the needle from
hitting the wires on the foot.
Multiple zigzag stitch (Tricot stitch)
Machine Setting
Pattern: 09
Thread tension:3-7
Presser foot: Zigzag foot A
Foot pressure: 3
This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and
other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker.
Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam
allowance.
After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to the stitches.
1
3
2
1
3
2