Elastic Zigzag Stitches; Tape/Elastic Attaching; Overcasting - Baby Lock Symphony BLSY Instruction And Reference Manual

SEWING THE STITCHES

Elastic Zigzag Stitches

Use elastic zigzag stitches for a wide variety of applications, including overcasting, tape attaching, and darning.
Stitch
Stitch Name
Key
2 step elastic zigzag
3 step elastic zigzag
a
Select a stitch, and then attach presser foot
"J".
74
Presser
Applications
Foot
For overcasting (medium weight
and stretch fabrics), attaching
tape and elastic
For overcasting (medium,
heavyweight and stretch fabrics),
attaching tape and elastic
Stitch width
[mm (inch)]
Auto Manual Auto
5.0 1.5 - 7.0 1.0
(3/16) (1/16 - 1/4) (1/16)
5.0 1.5 - 7.0 1.0
(3/16) (1/16 - 1/4) (1/16)

Tape/Elastic Attaching

Stretch the tape or elastic flat. While stretching the
tape or elastic flat, sew the tape or elastic to the
fabric.
a Tape/elastic

Overcasting

Use this stitch to sew overcasting on the edge of
stretch fabrics. Sew while making sure that the
needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric.
Stitch length
Twin
[mm (inch)]
Needle
Manual
0.2 - 4.0 OK
(1/64 - 1/16) ( J )
0.2 - 4.0 OK
(1/64 - 1/16) ( J )
a