OVERCAST
Overcast fabric edges to prevent fraying and to help
them lay flat. It is easiest to overcast before the garment
is sewn together. Presser foot J is recommended for light
and medium weight fabric to prevent puckering along the
edge. Presser foot B is used for heavy weight fabric. Your
Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR
best stitch length and stitch width for the fabric weight and
recommend the presser foot and needle.
: Woven medium.
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: Woven medium fabric and Overcast technique. (The
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Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR
step Zig Zag stitch.)
: Presser foot J and size 80 needle as recommended.
use
Place the edge of a single thickness of fabric under presser
foot J with the wire guide along the edge of the fabric. The
three-step Zig Zag stitch sews over the wire guide to keep
the edge of the fabric flat.
:
sew
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Step on the foot control. The presser foot lowers
automatically.
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Sew to overcast the edge of the fabric.
•
Touch the Selective Thread Cutter.
Note: It is not necessary to overcast leather or vinyl because they do
not fray. However, the Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR
allows you to, if desired. Select Leather/Vinyl fabric and Overcast
technique on your Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR
(The Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR
stitch).
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