Overcasting ; Presser ; Twin - Page 108

SEWING THE STITCHES

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Overcasting 

Use for the edge of seams in skirts or trousers, and the edge of all cuttings. Use presser foot “G”, presser 
foot “J”, or the side cutter attachment depending on the kind of overcasting stitch you select. 

■

Overcasting Using Presser Foot “G” 

a

Select a stitch and attach presser foot “G”.

b

Lower the presser foot so that the presser 
foot guide is set flush against the edge of the 
fabric.

c

Sew along the presser foot guide.

a

Guide

Stitch

Stitch name

Presser 

foot

Applications

Stitch width 

[mm (inch)]

Stitch length 

[mm (inch)]

Twin 

needle

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

Overcasting stitch

Reinforcing of light and medium 
weight fabrics

3.5

(1/8)

2.5 - 5.0

(3/32 - 3/16)

2.0

(1/16)

1.0 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

NO

Overcasting stitch

Reinforcing of heavyweight 
fabric

5.0

(3/16)

2.5 - 5.0

(3/32 - 3/16)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

NO

Overcasting stitch

Reinforcing of medium, 
heavyweight and easily friable 
fabrics or decorative stitching.

5.0

(3/16)

3.5 - 5.0

(1/8 - 3/16)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

NO

 CAUTION

• After the stitch width is adjusted, rotate the 

handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). 
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

The needle should not touch the center bar

• If the presser foot is raised to its highest level, 

the needle may strike the presser foot.