Presser ; Twin ; Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J” - Page 109

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Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J” 

a

Select a stitch and attach presser foot “J”.

b

Sew with the needle dropping slightly off 
the edge of the fabric.

a

Needle drop position 

Stitch

Stitch name

Presser 

foot

Applications

Stitch width 

[mm (inch)]

Stitch length 

[mm (inch)]

Twin 

needle

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

Overcasting stitch

Reinforced seaming of stretch 
fabric

5.0

(3/16)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - 9/32)

2.5

(3/32)

0.5 - 4.0

(1/32 - 3/16)

OK

( J )

Overcasting stitch

Reinforcing of medium stretch 
fabric and heavyweight fabric, 
decorative stitching

5.0

(3/16)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - 9/32)

2.5

(3/32)

0.5 - 4.0

(1/32 - 3/16)

OK

( J )

Overcasting stitch

Reinforcement of stretch fabric 
or decorative stitching

4.0

(3/16)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - 1/4)

4.0

(3/16)

1.0 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

OK

( J )

Overcasting stitch

Stretch knit seam

5.0

(3/16)

0.0 - 7.0

(0 - 1/4)

4.0

(3/16)

1.0 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

NO

Single diamond 
overcast

Reinforcement and seaming 
stretch fabric

6.0

(15/

64)

1.0 - 7.0

(1/16 - 1/4)

3.0

(1/8)

1.0 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

OK

( J )

Single diamond 
overcast

Reinforcement of stretch fabric

6.0

(15/

64)

1.0 - 7.0

(1/16 - 1/4)

1.8

(1/16)

1.0 - 4.0

(1/16 - 3/16)

OK

( J )