Janome Memory Craft 6650, Instruction Book, Page: 53 / 108

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Overcasting Stitch
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Pattern: MODE 2: 013
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Presser foot: Overcasting foot M
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Thread tension: 3-7
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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
sew.
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Guide
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Edge of fabric
NOTE:
The stitch width cannot be changed.
Variety of Overcasting Stitches
Multiple Zigzag Stitch
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Pattern: MODE 1: 6 or MODE 2: 011
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Presser foot: Zigzag foot A
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Thread tension: 3-6
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Foot pressure: 3
This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics
as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the
greatest amount of elasticity and strength.
Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and
sew.
For better results, use the zigzag foot A and sew leaving
an adequate seam allowance.
After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to the
stitches.
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Guide
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Edge of fabric
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 off the seam allowance
closer to the stitches.
Knit Stitch
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Pattern: MODE 2: 014
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Presser foot: Overcasting foot M
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Thread tension: 3-6
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Foot pressure: 3