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Overcasting Stitches
Sewing S-13
UTILITY STITCHES
S
c
Position the side cutter so that side cutter pin is aligned
with the notch in the presser foot holder, and then
slowly lower the presser foot lever.
1 Notch in presser foot holder
2 Pin
d
Raise the presser foot lever to check that the side
cutter is securely attached.
e
Pass the upper thread under the side cutter, and then
pull it out toward the rear of the machine.
f
Select a stitch.
g
Make a cut of about 2 cm (3/4 inch) long in the fabric
at the beginning of the stitching.
1 2 cm (3/4 inch)
h
Position the fabric so that the right side of the cut is on
top of the guide plate and the left side of the cut is
underneath the presser foot.
1 Guide plate
• If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the fabric will
not be cut.
• If the fabric is not feeding properly, gently guide
fabric under foot the same as with regular sewing
feet.
i
Lower the presser foot lever, and then start sewing.
A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn.
• If the stitching is sewn in a straight line , the seam
allowance will be about 5 mm (3/16 inch).
1 5 mm (3/16 inch)
Note
• When it is hard to set under the presser foot
holder, fit the pin on the side cutter into the notch
of the presser foot holder raising up the presser
foot lever higher.
b
a
1
Memo
• The side cutter can cut as much as one layer of
13-oz. denim.
• After using the side cutter, clean it by removing
any lint or dust.
• If the side cutter can no longer cut fabric, use a
piece of cloth to apply a small amount of oil to the
cutting edge of the cutter.
a
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