UTILITY STITCHES76Zigzag Stitches■ Cord Guide Bobbin Cover (Using a ZigzagStitch)a Remove the bobbin cover from the machine (page 40).b Thread the gimp thread through the hole in the cordguide bobbin cover from top to bottom. Position thethread in the notch at the back of the cord guidebobbin cover.c Snap the cord guide bobbin cover into place, makingsure that the gimp thread can be fed freely.* Make sure there are no restrictions when feeding thethread.d Set the zigzag width from 2.0-2.5 mm (approx. 1/16 -3/32 inch).e Attach presser foot “N”.f Position the fabric right side up on top of the cord andplace the cord to the rear of the machine under thepresser foot.g Lower the presser foot and start sewing to make adecorative finish.OvercastingSew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric toprevent them from fraying.■ Using Overcasting Foot “G”a Select a stitch.b Attach overcasting foot “G”.c Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric againstthe guide of the presser foot, and then lower thepresser foot lever.d Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise).Check that the needle does not touch the presser foot.e Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser footguide.1 Notch2 Gimp thread1 Fabric (right side)2 Gimp threadaba bMemo• For details on stitch patterns, refer to “STITCHSETTING CHART” on page 190.CAUTION• When using overcasting foot “G”, be sureselect a stitch that can be used withovercasting foot “G”. If you sew with theincorrect stitch, the needle may hit the presserfoot, bending the needle or damaging thepresser foot.1 Guide1 The needle shouldnot touch thecenter bar1 Needle drop pointGa1
