Utility Stitches
56
Overcasting stitches
Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to
prevent them from fraying.
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Using overcasting foot “G”
a
Attach overcasting foot “G”.
b
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 49.
c
Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric against
the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the
presser foot lever.
d
Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot
guide.
e
Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop sewing when you
have reached the end of the stitching, and raise the
presser foot and needle to pull the fabric under the
presser foot towards the back of the machine.
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Using zigzag foot “J”
a
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
b
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 49.
c
Sew along the edge of the fabric with the needle
dropping off the edge at the right.
Utility Stitches
CAUTION
• Before replacing the presser foot, be sure that
you have pressed
(Presser foot/Needle
exchange key) on the operation panel to lock
all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may
occur if the “Start/Stop” button or any other
button is pressed and the machine starts. For
details on changing the presser foot, refer to
“Replacing the Presser Foot” on page 32.
No.
1-15
1-16
1-17
Stitch
CAUTION
• When using overcasting foot “G”, be sure
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.
1
Guide
G
a
1
Needle drop point
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.
1
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.
No.
1-09
1-10
1-11
1-12
Stitch
No.
1-13
1-14
1-18
1-19
Stitch
No.
1-20
1-21
1-22
1-23
Stitch
1
Needle drop point
1
a
