Brother CS 80 - Manual (Page 66)

UTILITY STITCHES ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
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Overcasting Stitches
Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Seven stitches are available for
overcasting. The procedure for sewing overcasting stitch is explained according to the presser foot that is used.
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”
Two stitches can be used to sew overcasting with overcasting foot “ G” .
1
Attach overcasting foot “G”.
• For details, refer to “ Replacing the presser
foot” (page 35).
2
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to “ Selecting stitching”
(page 58).
3
Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric
against the guide of the presser foot, and then
lower the presser foot lever.
1 Guide
4
Sew with the edge of the fabric against the
presser foot guide.
1 Needle drop point
Stitch Name Pattern Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch.)] Stitch Length
[mm (inch.)] Presser
Foot
Auto Manual Auto Manual
Overcasting
stitch
Preventing fraying in medium weight
and thin 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)
G
Preventing fraying in thick fabrics and
fabrics that fray easily
5.0
(3/16)
2.5– 5.0
(3/32– 3/16)
2.5
(3/32)
1.0– 4.0
(1/16– 3/16)
G
1
● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly
turn the balance wheel toward you and
check that the needle does not touch the
presser foot. If the needle hits the presser
foot, the needle may bend or break.
1
CAUTION
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