Brother CS-770 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 Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only For a longer service life For safe operationContents Utility Stitches Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Main partsOperation buttons Needle and presser foot sectionButtons provided on some models Flat bed attachment Operation panelASlideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to Accessories Optional accessoriesBSet the main power switch to Using Your Sewing MachinePower supply precautions CTo turn off the machine, set the main power switch toFoot controller Changing the needle stop positionPass the thread around the pre-tension disk Threading the MachineWinding the bobbin ETurn on the sewing machineGTrim the excess thread above the bobbin For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system CSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the rightLower threading Actual size 11.5mm 7/16 inch This modelRight side see arrow b until the cover clicks into place For models equipped with the quick-set bobbinUpper threading Thread take-up lever DFully lower the needle threader lever Catch the thread on the hook as shown belowFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Drawing up the lower threadLightly hold the end of the upper thread Needle types and their uses Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle FabricsCorrect needle Checking the needleReplacing the needle Incorrect needleInstalling the needle clamp Sewing with a twin needle Twin needle threadingReplacing the presser foot Replacing the Presser FootMark on the wheel points up. With models Attaching the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holderRemoving the presser foot holder Remove the presser footGeneral sewing procedure SewingTurn on the sewing machine DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch lengthSelecting stitching CAttach the presser footOn the wheel points up. With models equipped Starting to sewBRaise the presser foot lever Correct tension Thread tension Sewing reinforcement stitches Upper tension is too tightChanging the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curvesSewing stretch fabrics Using a free-arm styleSewing thin fabrics Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release itOvercasting Stitches Attach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitchBasic stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Changing the needle positionBAttach blind hem foot R CSelect a stitch Blind HEM StitchingIf the needle does not catch the hem fold Buttonhole Sewing Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn onSize of the buttonhole is set If the button does not fit in the button guide plateFPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewingCAttach presser foot M ESelect a stitch With stitch Select stitchZipper Insertion Rev. ReverseStretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeElastic attaching APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching AppliquésPatchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingBaste the fabric to be quilted Using the optional quilting guideQuilting DSelect stitch , orFree-motion quilting GAfter sewing is finished, slide the feed dogBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch Start sewingOnce sewing is completed, Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asDecorative Stitching Scallop stitching FagotingDTrim along the stitches Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch SmockingShell tuck stitching DPull the bobbin threads to create gathersHeirloom stitching JoiningUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side Stitch Settings Utility stitchesRfc. Reinforcement Pattern No Rfc Binding Appendix Cleaning the machine surface MaintenanceCleaning the bobbin case Remove the bobbin case Troubleshooting Thread ten LowerOr breaks Fabric isThere is a high Stitches areSkipped Pitched noise While sewingError Messages Operation beep for models equipped with the operation beepIndex Numerics30, 32 Page English 885-S33/S34/S36/S37 XC8835-7219