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OVERCASTING-
OVERLOCKING
A.USING THE OVERCASTING FOOT
No. 9 (Stitch Width 5.0)
No. 15, 16, 30 (Stitch Width 5.0-7.0)
Overcasting Foot (C)
Press fabric against the guide plate of the
overcasting foot so that needle falls near the edge
of seam.
a. No. 9 (Width=5.0) is used for preventing
raveling of fabrics.
b-d. No. 15, 16, 30 can sew overcasting and
regular stitches at the same time. Therefore it is
convenient for sewing easy to ravel and stretch
fabrics.
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
Overcasting foot should be used for sewing
patterns 9, 15, 16, 30 only. Do not change the
stitch mode or elongation. It is possible that the
needle could hit the presser foot and break when
sewing other patterns and widths.
B.USING THE GENERAL PURPOSE FOOT
No. 9, 12
General Purpose Foot (A)
Place fabric so that needle will fall nearest to edge
of fabric when using the General Purpose Foot.
e. For narrower zigzag width (Width=2.0-4.5).
f. Use No. 12 when sewing easy to ravel or
stretch fabrics.
C. NOTE:
You can also cut off the excess material after
sewing the inside of fabric.
Be careful not to cut thread when cutting excess
fabric.