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UTILITY STITCHES 

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Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter

Using the side cutter, seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cut off. The following four 
stitches can be used to sew overcasting. When the side cutter is attached, be sure to use the settings in the 
ranges listed below.

1

Remove the presser foot.

• For details, refer to “ Replacing the presser 

foot”  (page 35).

2

Hook the connecting fork of the side cutter 
onto the needle clamp screw.

1

Connecting fork

2

Needle clamp screw

3

Position the side cutter so that side cutter pin 
is aligned with the notch in the presser foot 
holder, and then slowly lower the presser foot 
lever.

1

Notch in presser foot holder

2

Pin

X

The side cutter is attached.

Stitch Name

Pattern

Application

Stitch Width
[mm (inch.)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch.)]

Presser 

Foot

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

Overcasting 

stitch

Sewing straight stitches while cutting 

the fabric

0.0

(0)

0.0– 2.5

(0– 3/32)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2– 5.0

(1/64– 3/16)

S

Preventing fraying in thin and 

mediumweight fabrics while cutting 

the fabric

3.5

(1/8)

3.5– 5.0

(1/8– 3/16)

2.0

(1/16)

1.0– 4.0

(1/16– 3/16)

Preventing fraying in thick fabrics 

while cutting the fabric

5.0

(3/16)

3.5– 5.0

(1/8– 3/16)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0– 4.0

(1/16– 3/16)

Sewing zigzag stitches while cutting 

the fabric

3.5

(1/8)

3.5– 5.0

(1/8– 3/16)

1.4

(1/16)

0.0– 4.0

(0– 3/16)

1

2

1

2

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