ThreeStitches for Overcasting

•Zigzag Stitch

This stitch can be used on most fabrics, it is the fastest way to finish an edge, leaving it neat and flat. A dense zigzag can also be used for applique.

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Do not set the zigzag width to less than 5 Note:

manua[ly when using the overedge foot.

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• Multiple Zigzag Stitch

This stitch is used to finish the seam allowance on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker.

The stitch is excellent for darning and mending tears.

(!) A: Zigzag foot

• Overcasting [_

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This stitch can be used to simultaneously stitch and

 

overcast seams in one step.

 

Use this stitch when you do not need to press seams open

 

flat.

 

Test stitch on the fabric being used for best results.

*Gently guide the fabric so that the raw edges always touch the black ridge and brush guide.

(!) C: Overedge foot

(_) Blackridgeand brush guide

(_) Edgeof fabric

Note:

Do not set the zigzag width to less than 5 manually when using the overedge foot.

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385. 19000 specifications

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