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SEWING THE STITCHES
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■ Overcasting
Use this stitch to sew overcasting on the edge of
stretch fabrics. Sew the overcasting along the edge
of the fabric while positioning the right-hand side
needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric.
Overcasting
Use for the edge of seams in skirts or trousers, and
the edge of all cuttings. Use presser foot “G”,
presser foot “J”, or the side cutter attachment
depending on the kind of overcasting stitch you
select.
■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot “G”
a
Select a stitch and attach presser foot “G”.
b
Lower the presser foot so that the presser
foot guide is set flush against the edge of the
fabric.
c
Sew along the presser foot guide.
a Guide
d
Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop sewing
when you are finished, and raise the presser
foot and needle to remove the fabric by
pulling it back.
Stitch Stitch name Presser foot
Overcasting stitch
Overcasting stitch
Overcasting stitch
CAUTION
• After the stitch width is adjusted, rotate the
handwheel toward you (counterclockwise).
Check that the needle does not touch the
presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot,
the needle may break and cause injury.
a The needle should not touch the center bar
• If the presser foot is raised to its highest level,
the needle may strike the presser foot.
CAUTION
• Pull the fabric to the back of the machine after
finished sewing. By pulling the fabric to the
front or side, the center bar of the presser foot
“G” may break.
a Center bar
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