UTILITY STITCHES ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————523 UTILITY STITCHESOvercastingSew overcasting along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Six stitches are available forovercasting.The values below “Auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value withinthe range indicated below “Manual”.Observe the following precautions while stitching.Stitch NamePatternPresser FootApplicationStitch Width[mm (inch)] Stitch Length[mm (inch)]Twin NeedleWalk-ingFootReverse/ReinforcementStitchingAuto Manual Auto ManualZigzag stitch J Overcasting andattaching appliqués3.5(1/8)0.0–7.0(0–1/4)1.4(1/16)0.0–4.0(0–3/16)Yes(J) Yes Reverse3-point zigzagstitch JOvercasting onmedium weight orstretch fabrics,attaching elastic,darning, etc.5.0(3/16)1.5–7.0(1/16–1/4)1.0(1/16)0.2–4.0(1/64–3/16)Yes(J) No ReinforcementOvercastingstitchGOvercasting onthin or mediumweight fabrics3.5(1/8)2.5–5.0(3/32–3/16)2.0(1/16)1.0–4.0(1/16–3/16) No No ReinforcementG Overcasting onthick fabrics5.0(3/16)2.5–5.0(3/32–3/16)2.5(3/32)1.0–4.0(1/16–3/16) No No ReinforcementGPreventing frayingin thick fabrics andfabrics that frayeasily5.0(3/16)3.5–5.0(1/8–3/16)2.5(3/32)1.0–4.0(1/16–3/16) No No ReinforcementJ Overcasting onstretch fabrics5.0(3/16)0.0–7.0(0–1/4)2.5(3/32)0.5–4.0(1/32–3/16)Yes(J) No Reinforcement*1 Do not use reverse stitching.CAUTION● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occurif a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.*1
