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Utility stitches
38
Overcasting Stitches
Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to
prevent them from fraying.
■ Using overcasting foot “G”
a
Attach overcasting foot “G”.
b
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 33.
c
Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric against
the presser foot guide, and then lower the presser foot
lever.
d
Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise).
Check that the needle does not touch the presser foot.
e
Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot
guide.
f
Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop sewing when you
are finished, and raise the presser foot and needle to
pull the fabric under the presser foot towards the back
of the machine.
Utility stitches
CAUTION
• Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to
turn off the machine, otherwise injuries may
occur if the “Start/Stop” button or any other
button is pressed and the machine starts
operating. For details on changing the presser
foot, refer to “Replacing the Presser Foot” on
page 21.
Stitch
No.
11 10 10 05
12 11 11 06
13 12 12 –
CAUTION
• When using overcasting foot “G”, be sure to
select a stitch that can be used with
overcasting foot “G”. If you sew with the
incorrect stitch, the needle may hit the presser
foot, bending the needle or damaging the
presser foot.
G
80
stitches
60
stitches
50
stitches
16
stitches
1 Presser foot guide
1 The needle should
not touch the
presser foot center
bar
1 Needle drop point
CAUTION
• Be sure to pull the fabric backward after
finished sewing. If you pull the fabric toward
side or forward, the presser foot pin may be
damaged.
• If thread is tangled on the presser foot, remove
the entangled thread, and then raise the
presser foot lever to remove the presser foot. If
the presser foot is raised while entangled with
thread, the presser foot may be damaged.
a
1
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