Overcasting StitchesSewing S-13UTILITY STITCHESScPosition the side cutter so that side cutter pin is alignedwith the notch in the presser foot holder, and thenslowly lower the presser foot lever.1 Notch in presser foot holder2 PindRaise the presser foot lever to check that the sidecutter is securely attached.ePass the upper thread under the side cutter, and thenpull it out toward the rear of the machine.fSelect a stitch.gMake a cut of about 2 cm (3/4 inch) long in the fabricat the beginning of the stitching.1 2 cm (3/4 inch)hPosition the fabric so that the right side of the cut is ontop of the guide plate and the left side of the cut isunderneath the presser foot.1 Guide plate• If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the fabric willnot be cut.• If the fabric is not feeding properly, gently guidefabric under foot the same as with regular sewingfeet.iLower the presser foot lever, and then start sewing.→ A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn.• If the stitching is sewn in a straight line , the seamallowance will be about 5 mm (3/16 inch).1 5 mm (3/16 inch)Note• When it is hard to set under the presser footholder, fit the pin on the side cutter into the notchof the presser foot holder raising up the presserfoot lever higher.ba1Memo• The side cutter can cut as much as one layer of13-oz. denim.• After using the side cutter, clean it by removingany lint or dust.• If the side cutter can no longer cut fabric, use apiece of cloth to apply a small amount of oil to thecutting edge of the cutter.a1
