Brother CS 8060 manual Overcasting Stitches, Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G

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

Overcasting Stitches

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

Stitch Length

Presser

Stitch Name

Pattern

Application

[mm (inch.)]

[mm (inch.)]

 

 

 

 

Foot

 

 

 

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preventing fraying in medium weight

3.5

2.5–5.0

2.0

1.0–4.0

 

Overcasting

 

and thin fabrics

(1/8)

(3/32–3/16)

(1/16)

(1/16–3/16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G

stitch

 

Preventing fraying in thick fabrics and

5.0

2.5–5.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fabrics that fray easily

(3/16)

(3/32–3/16)

(3/32)

(1/16–3/16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTENTS GETTING READY

1Attach overcasting foot “G”.

G

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 35).

2Select a stitch.

•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 58).

3Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever.

4Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide.

1

1Needle drop point

CAUTION

●After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

1

1Guide

INDEX

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Page Enclosed Accessories AccessoriesNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewNeedle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view Getting ReadyContents Getting Ready Operation buttonsOperation panel StitchesOptional Accessories Following are available as optional accessoriesSewing Machine Features IntroductionContents Sewing Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Useful Sewing TipsTroubleshooting Stitch SettingsMaintenance Error messagesImportant Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Getting Ready Power supply precautions Turning the Machine On/OffTurning on the machine 3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Turning off the machineWinding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Move the bobbin thread spool pin up as far as possibleWinding/Installing the Bobbin Thread is cut to a suitable length Thread guide for bobbin winding Two slitsBPress start/stop button once Sewing machine stopsInstalling the bobbin Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right7Reattach the bobbin cover Spools that can be loaded into the thread cassette Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread Spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassetteLoading the spool into the thread cassette Upper ThreadingThread cassette is raised Place the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pinFollow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassette Follow arrow 5 indicated on the thread cassetteCheck that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in green Threading the needleSpool of thread is now loaded in the thread cassette Upper threading is finished 1Placepin. the spool of thread onto the extra spool Using the extra spool pin5Close the thread cassette compartment cover For more details, refer to About the spool of threadRemove the needle Extra spool pin is now installed3Install a needle Refer to Replacing the needleUsing the twin needle For details, refer to Replacing the needleInstall the twin needle For details, refer to Thread the needle manuallyGetting Ready Refer to steps 1 through 5 of Installing the bobbin Pulling up the bobbin threadInsert the bobbin into the shuttle Needle types and their uses Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle FabricsChecking the needle Correct needleIncorrect needle Replacing the needle Install the twin needle in the same way 3Using the screwdriver, loosen the needle clamp screwNeedle can be removed from the needle bar Needle is installed4Lower the needle-changing tool 8Lowerneedle.the needle-changing tool offPresser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Presser foot holder releases the presser foot Presser foot is attachedRemoving the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser footFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Using the optional walking foot Attaching the walking foot 1Remove the presser foot holder2Turn off the sewing machine 5Attach the presser foot holder For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holderFree-arm sewing Then,position.install the flap back to its originalSewing Cylindrical Pieces Slide the flap off to the leftSewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure 3Place the fabric under the presser foot Positioning the fabricTurn on the sewing machine Fabric is now positioned to be sewnStarting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Machine stops sewing Securing the stitchingFor details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing directionRelease the start/stop button or foot controller Sewing reinforcement stitches2Raise the presser foot lever When you have finished sewing, cut the threadsCutting the thread Threads are cut and the needle is raisedCorrect thread tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Upper thread is too tightStitch width adjustment indicator lights up Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width Changing the needle positionAdjusting the stitch length Stitch length adjustment indicator lights upChanging the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curvesSewing thick fabrics Sewing an even seam allowance Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing Basics Utility Stitches Selecting stitching When the machine is first turned on, 00 will be displayedSelecting Stitching Attach the presser footSelecting Stitching Stitch Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches Attach overcasting foot GReverse stitching Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot JPreventing fraying center baseline Stretch fabricsSewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Contents Getting Ready Sewing8Position the fabric in the side cutter Lower the presser foot lever, and then start9sewing Basic stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Position3Attach blind hem foot R Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching 4Select a stitchIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching ButtonholeButtonhole sewing 3Attach buttonhole foot a If the button does not fit in the button guide plateSize of the buttonhole is set Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asFor details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width Changing the stitch widthTrim off any excess of the gimp thread Button sewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Feed dogs are lowered4Place the button into button-sewing foot M 5Select stitch9Start Aftersewing.sewing for about 10 seconds at low Zipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Are described belowInserting a side zipper 6Select stitch7Topstitch around the zipper 7Select stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inchBTopstitch around the zipper Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic attaching 3Select stitch Sew the elastic tape to the fabric whileAppliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching QuiltingAppliqué stitching Remove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance4Attach zigzag foot J Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing For details, refer to Using the optional walking foot QuiltingBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot Walking foot Presser foot holder Using the optional quilting guideFree-motion quilting 1Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear 7After sewing is finished, slide the drop feedNormally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the left Reinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching 5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet size Eyelet StitchingAttach monogramming foot N Decorative Stitching Decorative4Select stitch Fagoting3Attach zigzag foot J Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch4Trim along the stitches Scallop stitchingSmocking 3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inchJoining 3Select stitch , orHeirloom stitching 4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section Utility Stitches Stitch Settings Maintenance AppendixStitch Settings Utility stitchesStitch Settings Stitch Width Stitch Length Mm inch Utility Stitches Cleaning the shuttle MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Needle plate cover is removedRemove the shuttle Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it outDo not apply oil to the shuttle Troubleshooting Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot leverLoosen the upper thread tension There are knots or tangles Clean the shuttle Bobbin designed specifically forCorrectly install the presser foot Needle is bent or blunt Replace the needleStitch is not Needle was not raised Press the needle position button.Red Green ShuttleFabric does Not feedSewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearest Error messages Operation beepChanging the needle stop position Needle stop position changes to the raised positionIndex NumericsIndex English
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