Section 4. Utility Stitches Zigzag Stitching; Overcasting; Tricot Stitch - Janome Sewing Machine Instruction Book

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SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHES
Zigzag Stitching
Machine setting:
q Stitch selector:
w Presser foot:
e Thread tension dial:
The zigzag stitch is one of the most versatile stitches on
your machine. It can be a utility stitch for sewing on
buttons, buttonholing, hemming, overcasting, mending
and darning.
It can also be used to decorate with trims, appliques and
cutwork or as a decorative stitch.

Overcasting

Machine setting:
q Stitch selector:
w Presser foot:
e Thread tension dial:
Overcasting is used on the seam allowance to prevent
fabrics from raveling at raw edges. It can be used to
finish a hem edge. Place the edge of the fabric next to
the black ridge of foot C.
r Black ridge

Tricot Stitch

Machine setting:
q Stitch selector:
w Presser foot:
e Thread tension dial:
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.
Place your fabric to allow a 1.6 cm (5/8˝) seam.
Trim the extra seam allowance after sewing as illustrated.
Note: Be careful not to cut the stitches.
Zigzag foot A
2-5
or
Overedge foot C
3-6
Zigzag foot A
3-6