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SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHES
Basic Zigzag
Machine setting
q
Stitch pattern:
C
w
Stitch width:
1 – 5
e
Stitch length:
0.5 – 3
r
Thread tension: A
t
Presser foot:
Zigzag foot A
Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting,
sewing on buttons etc.
Adjust the stitch length to suit your sewing needs.
NOTE:
Use a stabilizer for stretch fabrics such as tricot and
knits to prevent puckering.
Overcasting
Machine setting
q
Stitch pattern:
C
w
Stitch width:
5
e
Stitch length:
1 – 2
r
Thread tension: A
t
Presser foot:
Overedge foot C
Overcasting is used to prevent fabrics from raveling at
raw edges. It can be used to finish a hem edge.
Place the edge of the fabric next to the guide of foot and
sew while guiding the fabric edge along the guide.
y
Guide
CAUTION:
Do not set the stitch width less than 5 when using the
overedge foot C, otherwise the needle may hit the foot
causing the needle to bend or break.
q
w
e
r
t
q
w
e
r
t
y
