Overcasting

Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying.

For details on stitch patterns, refer to Stitch Chart.

Using Overcasting Foot “G”

1. Select a stitch and attach the overcasting foot “G”.

   

   CAUTION

   • When using overcasting foot “G”, be sure to select a stitch that can be used with overcasting foot “G”. If you sew with the incorrect stitch, the needle may strike the presser foot and break, and may cause injury.

2. Lower the presser foot so that the presser foot guide is set flush against the edge of the fabric.

   
   1. Guide

3. Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). Check that the needle does not touch the presser foot.

   
   1. The needle should not touch the center bar

4. Sew along the presser foot guide.

   
   1. Guide
   2. Needle drop point

5. Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop sewing when you are finished, and raise the presser foot and needle to remove the fabric by pulling it back.

   IMPORTANT

   • Be sure to pull the fabric backward after finished sewing. If you pull the fabric toward side or forward, the presser foot pin may be damaged.
   • If thread is tangled on the presser foot, remove the entangled thread, and then raise the presser foot lever to remove the presser foot. If the presser foot is raised while entangled with thread, the presser foot may be damaged.

Using Zigzag Foot “J”

1. Select a stitch and attach zigzag foot “J”.

   

2. Sew with the needle dropping slightly off the edge of the fabric.

   
   1. Needle drop point