Brother CS6000I Overcasting Stitches, Attach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitch

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UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————

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UTILITY STITCHES

OVERCASTING STITCHES

You can use the overcasting stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. They are also useful for sewing stretch materials.

Stitch Name

Zigzag stitch

3-point zig-

zag stitch

Overcasting

stitch

Pattern	Presser Foot
	J
	J
	G
	G
	J

Pattern No.

Stitch Width

Stitch Length

NeedleTwin

FootWalking

Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching

stitches70 model

stitches40 model

[mm (inch.)]

[mm (inch.)]

stitches60 model

stitches50 model

Application

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

Overcasting and attach-

3.5

0.0–7.0

1.4

0.0–4.0

Yes

***

*

04

04

04

04

ing appliqués

(1/8)

(0–1/4)

(1/16)

(0–3/16)

( J )

Yes

Rev.

Overcasting on medium

05

05

05

05

weight or stretch fabrics,

5.0

1.5–7.0

1.0

0.2–4.0

Yes

No

Rfc.**

attaching elastic, darn-

(3/16)

(1/16–1/4)

(1/16)

(1/64–3/16)

( J )

ing, etc.

06

06

06

06

Overcasting on thin or

3.5

2.5–5.0

2.0

1.0–4.0

No

No

Rfc.

**

medium weight fabrics

(1/8)

(3/32–3/16)

(1/16)

(1/16–3/16)

07

07

07

07

Overcasting on thick fab-

5.0

2.5–5.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

No

No

Rfc.

**

rics

(3/16)

(3/32–3/16)

(3/32)

(1/16–3/16)

08

08

08

08

Overcasting on stretch

5.0

0.0–7.0

2.5

0.5–4.0

Yes

No

Rfc.

**

fabrics

(3/16)

(0–1/4)

(3/32)

(1/32–3/16)

( J )

*Rev.: Reverse

**Rfc.: Reinforcement

***Do not use reverse stitching.

aAttach overcasting foot “G” or zigzag foot “J”.

bSelect a stitch.

•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 27).

cPosition the fabric with the edge of the fabric against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever.

aGuide

dSew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide.

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aNeedle 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.

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Contents Computerized Sewing Machine For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only For safe operation For a longer service lifeContents Utility Stitches Main parts Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsNeedle and presser foot section Operation buttonsButtons provided on some models Operation panel Flat bed attachmentASlideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to Optional accessories AccessoriesPower supply precautions Using Your Sewing MachineBSet the main power switch to CTo turn off the machine, set the main power switch toChanging the needle stop position Foot controllerWinding the bobbin Threading the MachinePass the thread around the pre-tension disk ETurn on the sewing machineGTrim the excess thread above the bobbin CSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the right For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding systemActual size 11.5mm 7/16 inch This model Lower threadingFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Right side see arrow b until the cover clicks into placeUpper threading Thread take-up lever Catch the thread on the hook as shown below DFully lower the needle threader leverDrawing up the lower thread For models equipped with the quick-set bobbinLightly hold the end of the upper thread Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsNeedle types and their uses FabricsReplacing the needle Checking the needleCorrect needle Incorrect needleInstalling the needle clamp Twin needle threading Sewing with a twin needleReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the presser footMark on the wheel points up. With models Removing the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holderAttaching the presser foot holder Remove the presser footSewing General sewing procedureSelecting stitching DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch lengthTurn on the sewing machine CAttach the presser footStarting to sew On the wheel points up. With models equippedBRaise the presser foot lever Sewing reinforcement stitches Thread tensionCorrect tension Upper tension is too tightTrial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing thin fabrics Using a free-arm styleSewing stretch fabrics Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release itAttach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitch Overcasting StitchesBasic Stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic stitching Changing the needle positionBlind HEM Stitching BAttach blind hem foot R CSelect a stitchIf the needle does not catch the hem fold Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on Buttonhole SewingIf the button does not fit in the button guide plate Size of the buttonhole is setFPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Button sewing Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabricsCAttach presser foot M With stitch Select stitch ESelect a stitchRev. Reverse Zipper InsertionSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic attaching Appliqués APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingPiecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingQuilting Using the optional quilting guideBaste the fabric to be quilted DSelect stitch , orGAfter sewing is finished, slide the feed dog Free-motion quiltingTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch Start sewingPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Once sewing is completed,Decorative Stitching Fagoting Scallop stitchingDTrim along the stitches Shell tuck stitching SmockingSew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch DPull the bobbin threads to create gathersJoining Heirloom stitchingUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side Utility stitches Stitch SettingsRfc. Reinforcement Pattern No Rfc Binding Appendix Maintenance Cleaning the machine surfaceCleaning the bobbin case Remove the bobbin case Troubleshooting Or breaks LowerThread ten Fabric isSkipped Stitches areThere is a high Pitched noise While sewingOperation beep for models equipped with the operation beep Error MessagesNumerics Index30, 32 English 885-S33/S34/S36/S37 XC8835-4216