Overcast
Overcast fabric edges to prevent fraying and to help them lay
flat. It is easier to overcast before the garment is sewn
together. Presser foot J is recommended for light and
medium weight fabric to prevent puckering along the edge.
Presser foot B is used for heavy weight fabric. Your
Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature will select the best
stitch length and stitch width for the fabric weight and
recommend the presser foot and needle.
Fabric:
Woven medium.
Select:
Woven medium fabric and overcast technique. (The
Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature selects a three—
step zigzag stitch.)
Use:
Presser foot J and size 80 needle as recommended.
Set:
Presser foot pressure to N as recommended.
Place the edge of a single thickness of fabric under presser
foot J with the wire guide along the edge of the fabric. The
three-step zigzag stitch sews over the wire guide to keep the
edge of the fabric flat.
Sew:
• Lower the presser foot.
• Sew to overcast the edge of the fabric.
• When finished, press the cut function button. The
machine cuts top and bobbin threads.
• Raise the presser foot and remove your project.
Note: It is not necessary to overcast leather or vinyl because they do not
fray. However, the Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature
allows you to, if desired. Select leather/vinyl fabric and overcast
technique. (The Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature selects a
zigzag stitch).
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