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Overcasting Stitches
Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent fabric from fraying. Six stitches are
available for overcasting. The procedure for sewing overcasting stitch is explained according to the
presser foot that is used.
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot "G"
Two stitches can be used to sew overcasting with overcasting foot "G".
Stitch Name
Overcasting stitch
a
Attach overcasting foot "G".
• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser
foot" (page 38).
b
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to "Selecting Stitching"
(page 62).
c
Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric
against the guide of the presser foot, and then
lower the presser foot lever.
a Guide
Stitch
Preventing fraying in medium weight and thin fabrics
Preventing fraying in thick fabrics and fabrics that fray
easily
G
a
Application
d
Sew with the edge of the fabric against the
presser foot guide.
a Needle drop point
CAUTION
● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly
turn the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) and check that the
needle does not touch the presser foot. If
the needle hits the presser foot, the
needle may bend or break.
Presser Foot
G
1
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