Overcasting; Overcasting Using Presser Foot "G - Baby Lock Ellageo PLUS BLL2 Instruction And Reference Manual

Overcasting

Sew overcasting at the beginning and end of seams for skirts or pants, and at the beginning and end of all cuttings.
Depending on the selected stitch, use presser foot "G" or "J" or the side cutter attachment (sold separately).

■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot "G"

Stitch
Stitch Name
Key
Overcasting stitch
Overcasting stitch
Overcasting stitch
a a
Select a stitch, and then attach presser foot
"G".
b
Lower the presser foot so that the presser foot
guide is flush against the edge of the fabric.
c
Sew along the presser foot guide.
a Presser foot guide
Presser
Applications
Foot
Reinforcing of light and medium
weight fabrics
Reinforcing of heavyweight
fabric
Reinforcing of medium,
heavyweight and easily frayed
fabrics or decorative stitching.
a
Stitch Width Stitch Length*
[mm (inch)]
Auto. Manual Auto.
3.5 2.5 - 5.0 2.0
(1/8) (3/32 - 3/16) (1/16)
5.0 2.5 - 5.0 2.5
(3/16) (3/32 - 3/16) (3/32)
5.0 3.5 - 5.0 2.5
(3/16) (1/8 - 3/16) (3/32)
CAUTION
• After the stitch width is adjusted, turn the handwheel
toward you by hand and check that the needle does
not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the
presser foot, the needle may break and cause injury.
a
a The needle should not touch
• If the presser foot is raised to its highest level, the
needle may strike the presser foot.
SEWING THE STITCHES
Twin
[mm (inch)]
Needle
Manual
1.0 - 4.0
NO
(1/16 - 3/16)
1.0 - 4.0
NO
(1/16 - 3/16)
1.0 - 4.0
NO
(1/16 - 3/16)
G
3
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