Section Iv Utility Stitching Zigzag Stitching; Overcasting - Janome HD1800 Instruction Book

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SECTION IV
UTILITY STITCHING
Zigzag Stitching
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q Pattern selector:
w Presser foot:
3
2
4
e Thread tension:
r Stitch length:
t
t Stitch width:
Simple zigzag stitch is widely used for
overcasting, applique, sewing on buttons, etc.

Overcasting

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q Pattern selector:
w Presser foot:
5
4
6
e Thread tension:
r Stitch length:
t
t Stitch width:
This type of stitch is used on the seam allowance
to prevent fabrics from fraying at raw edges.
It can be used to finish a hem edge.
Place the edge of the fabric next to the black
prong of overedge foot C.
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9
Zigzag foot A
2–5
0.5–3
1–6.5
9
Overedge foot C
3–7
1–2
5–6.5