Brother NV1500, NV1500D Overcasting Using Presser Foot J

SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
59
3
■Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J”
aSelect a stitch, and then attach presser foot
“J”.
bSew while making sure that the needle drops
slightly off the edge of the fabric.
aNeedle drop point
Stitch
Key Stitch Name Presser Foot Applications
Stitch width
[mm (inch.)]
Stitch length
[mm (inch.)] Twin
needle
Auto. Manual Auto. Manual
Overcasting stitch Reinforced seaming of stretch
fabric 5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 9/32)
2.5
(3/32)
0.5 - 4.0
(1/32 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of medium stretch
fabric and heavyweight fabric,
decorative stitching
5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 9/32)
2.5
(3/32)
0.5 - 4.0
(1/32 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Overcasting stitch Reinforcement of stretch fabric
or decorative stitching 4.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
4.0
(3/16)
1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Overcasting stitch Stretch knit seam 5.0
(3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
4.0
(3/16)
1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16) NO
Single diamond
overcast
Reinforcement and seaming
stretch fabric
6.0
(15/
64)
1.0 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4)
3.0
(1/8)
1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Single diamond
overcast
Reinforcement of stretch fabric 6.0
(15/
64)
1.0 - 7.0
(1/16 - 1/4)
1.8
(1/16)
1.0 - 4.0
(1/16 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Memo
For best results when sewing stretch fabrics, decrease
the pressure of the presser foot.
a