Overcasting Overlocking, Using the Overcasting Foot | Singer 9960

OVERCASTING-

OVERLOCKING

A.USING THE OVERCASTING FOOT

No. 9 (Stitch Width 5.0)

No. 15, 16, 30 (Stitch Width 5.0-7.0)

Overcasting Foot (C)

Press fabric against the guide plate of the overcasting foot so that needle falls near the edge of seam.

a.No. 9 (Width=5.0) is used for preventing raveling of fabrics.

b-d. No. 15, 16, 30 can sew overcasting and regular stitches at the same time. Therefore it is convenient for sewing easy to ravel and stretch fabrics.

CAUTION: To prevent accidents. Overcasting foot should be used for sewing patterns 9, 15, 16, 30 only. Do not change the stitch mode or elongation. It is possible that the needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns and widths.

B.USING THE GENERAL PURPOSE FOOT

No. 9, 12

General Purpose Foot (A)

Place fabric so that needle will fall nearest to edge of fabric when using the General Purpose Foot.

e.For narrower zigzag width (Width=2.0-4.5).

f.Use No. 12 when sewing easy to ravel or stretch fabrics.

C. NOTE:

You can also cut off the excess material after sewing the inside of fabric.

Be careful not to cut thread when cutting excess fabric.

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Singer 9960 instruction manual Overcasting Overlocking, Using the Overcasting Foot, Using the General Purpose Foot

Contents

9960 Important Safety Instructions Contents Blue neutral N Brown live L For European and Similar Territories Main Parts Dust Cover AccessoriesOptional Accessories Changing the presser foot Extension TableChanging the Presser Foot FABRIC, Thread Needle Table Inserting the NeedleType of Fabric Thread Size Needle Needle Size Use a Singer brand needle for better sewing results Foot Controller Connecting Machine Function of Each Part Extra Wide Table Control Panel To Turn OFF Audible Beep Setting Spool of Thread on Spool PIN Bobbin SettingRemoving the Bobbin Winding the Bobbin Inserting the Bobbin Threading the Upper Thread Threading the Machine Drawing UP the Bobbin Thread 1. Raise the presser foot Threading the Needle EYE Upper Thread Sensor Starting to SEWStart and END of Seam Auto Tack Stitch Reverse Stitching Seam Guide Turning CornersSewing Heavy Fabric Helpful Hints Thread TensionF3 F4 F5 Direct Stitch Pattern Selecting Utility Stitch PatternSelecting Other Utility Stitch Patterns MIRROR/REVERSE Stitch Elongation Where to USE Each Stitch Straight Stitch With Auto-lock Stitch Pattern No Straight Stitch SewingStraight Stitch Basting BastingAttaching the Darning Embroidery Foot Quilting Elastic Stitch SewingJoining the pieces of fabric Quilting MULTI-STITCH Zigzag Zigzag Stitch SewingFree ARM Sewing Elastic Band Sewing Overcasting Overlocking Using the Overcasting FootUsing the General Purpose Foot Blind HEM Stitching Applique When sewing sharp anglesPatch Work Inserting Zippers Centered Insertion Inserting Zippers Lapped Insertion To stitch around the zipper tab Diagram a Buttonhole Sewing Page Bound Buttonhole Eyelet Automatic BAR-TACK Darning Thread Shank Sewing on Buttons Cording Narrow HemmingSingle Cording Triple Cording Continuous Decorative Pattern Using the EVEN-FEED FootSewing Thin Fabrics Attaching the EVEN-FEED Foot FREE-HAND Embroidery DARNING/FREE-HAND EmbroideryDarning Twin needle sewing may be used with decorative Twin Needle Sewing Shifting the Cursor Selecting Decorative & Letter Stitch selecting modeDecorative & Letter Stitch Sewing To Delete Pattern To Check Selected PatternsInserting Pattern Elongation Editing of Each PatternMirror / Reverse stitch F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F1 F3 F4 F5 Setting the thread tensionTo Recall the Selected Patterns Sewing Sewing the Selected Patterns Adjusting the Forward and Reverse Stitches Decorative and Letter Stitch ChartDecorative Stitch Pattern Letter Stitch Pattern Cleaning MaintenanceBobbin Holder Hook Race and Feed Dog Helpful Hints Problem Cause Correction Messages on LCD Page Page Page 9960English 34108 B0