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UTILITY STITCHES
Overcasting
Sew overcasting along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Six stitches are available for
overcasting.
The values below “Auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within
the range indicated below “Manual”.
Observe the following precautions while stitching.
Stitch Name
Pattern
Pr
ess
er Foot
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
T
w
in
N
eed
le
Walk-
ing
Foot
Reverse/
Reinforcement
Stitching
Auto
Manual
Auto
Manual
Zigzag stitch
J
Overcasting and
attaching appliqués
3.5
(1/8)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
1.4
(1/16)
0.0–4.0
(0–3/16)
Yes
(J)
Yes
Reverse
3-point zigzag
stitch
J
Overcasting on
medium weight or
stretch fabrics,
attaching elastic,
darning, etc.
5.0
(3/16)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
1.0
(1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
Yes
(J)
No Reinforcement
Overcasting
stitch
G
Overcasting on
thin or medium
weight fabrics
3.5
(1/8)
2.5–5.0
(3/32–3/16)
2.0
(1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
No No Reinforcement
G
Overcasting on
thick fabrics
5.0
(3/16)
2.5–5.0
(3/32–3/16)
2.5
(3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
No No Reinforcement
G
Preventing fraying
in thick fabrics and
fabrics that fray
easily
5.0
(3/16)
3.5–5.0
(1/8–3/16)
2.5
(3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
No No Reinforcement
J
Overcasting on
stretch fabrics
5.0
(3/16)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.5
(3/32)
0.5–4.0
(1/32–3/16)
Yes
(J)
No Reinforcement
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Do not use reverse stitching.
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Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur
if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
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CAUTION
