Brother Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine Overcasting Using Presser Foot G

SEWING THE STITCHES

Overcasting

Sew overcasting at the beginning and end of seams for skirts or pants, and at the beginning and end of all cuttings. Depending on the selected stitch, use presser foot “G” or “J” or the optional side cutter attachment.

■Overcasting Using Presser Foot “G”

Stitch		Presser		Stitch width		Stitch length		Twin
	Stitch Name		Applications	[mm (inch)]		[mm (inch)]
Key		Foot						Needle
				Auto	Manual	Auto	Manual
	Overcasting stitch		Reinforcing of light and medium	3.5	2.5 - 5.0	2.0	1.0 - 4.0
			weight fabrics					NO
				(1/8)	(3/32 - 3/16)	(1/16)	(1/16 - 3/16)
	Overcasting stitch		Reinforcing of heavyweight	5.0	2.5 - 5.0	2.5	1.0 - 4.0
			fabric					NO
				(3/16)	(3/32 - 3/16)	(3/32)	(1/16 - 3/16)
	Overcasting stitch		Reinforcing of medium,	5.0	3.5 - 5.0	2.5	1.0 - 4.0
			heavyweight and easily frayed					NO
				(3/16)	(1/8 - 3/16)	(3/32)	(1/16 - 3/16)
			fabrics or decorative stitching

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aSelect“G”. a stitch, and then attach presser foot

bLower the presser foot so that the presser foot guide is flush against the edge of the fabric.

CAUTION

•After the stitch width is adjusted, turn the handwheel toward you by hand and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may break and cause injury.

G

a

aThe needle should not touch

•If the presser foot is raised to its highest level, the needle may strike the presser foot.

Utility Stitches

cSew along the presser foot guide.

a

aPresser foot guide

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