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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.
Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Check the pattern numbers available with your
machine, and select the desired stitch.
Pattern No.
Stitch Name
J 05 05 05 05
Zigzag stitch
3-point
J 06 06 06 06
zigzag stitch
G 07 07 07 07
G 08 08 08 08
Overcasting
stitch
G 09 09 09 09
J 10 10 10 10
1
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Do not use reverse stitching.
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.
CAUTION
● 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.
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Application
Auto
Overcasting and
3.5
attaching appliqués
(1/8)
Overcasting on
medium weight or
5.0
stretch fabrics,
(3/16)
(1/16–1/4)
attaching elastic,
darning, etc.
Overcasting on thin
3.5
or medium weight
(1/8)
(3/32–3/16)
fabrics
Overcasting on thick
5.0
fabrics
(3/16)
(3/32–3/16)
Preventing fraying in
5.0
thick fabrics and fab-
(3/16)
(1/8–3/16)
rics that fray easily
Overcasting on
5.0
stretch fabrics
(3/16)
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Manual
Auto
Manual
0.0–7.0
1.4
0.0–4.0
Yes
(0–1/4)
(1/16)
(0–3/16)
1.5–7.0
1.0
0.2–4.0
Yes
(1/16)
(1/64–3/16)
2.5–5.0
2.0
1.0–4.0
(1/16)
(1/16–3/16)
2.5–5.0
2.5
1.0–4.0
(3/32)
(1/16–3/16)
3.5–5.0
2.5
1.0–4.0
(3/32)
(1/16–3/16)
0.0–7.0
2.5
0.5–4.0
Yes
(0–1/4)
(3/32)
(1/32–3/16)
Reverse/
Reinforcement
Stitching
1
*
Reverse
(J) Yes
No Reinforcement
(J)
No No Reinforcement
No No Reinforcement
No No Reinforcement
No Reinforcement
(J)
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