Sears 385. 19601 - Manual (Page 64)

SECTiON 5. LEARN THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches [
» Overcasting Stitch
and (Continued)
This ztgzag ysnation is very usetui in
garment consiruciion ond in finishing raw
edges ol any sewmg proieci.
Here‘s How
1. The black ridge and brush and ths
guide wires on the overedge toot keep
the edge neat and the fabric straight.
2. Place your labnc so that the double
guide Wires come to the edge.
MOTE: These wires keep light weight fabric
from roIMfig into a ridge and hold
medium weight fabric flat.
The machine will stitch over these wires.
The black ridge and brush will keep the
loose threads in so that the needle can stitch
over them.
3. As you sew, be sure your fabric edge
pushes against the black ridge and brush
guide.
4. When you stop sewing, remove the
fabric by drawing it to the back and
out. The fabric will catch on the wire
guides if you pull it toward you.
For overcasting folded fabric:
You can also fold the raw edge of the seam
and overcast.
1. Stan the fold by sliding it under the
needle and lowering the needle.
fJOTE; Be sure your needle is m the teft
position.
2. Lower the pressor foot so that both
guide wires are on the fabric.
3. Fold the fabric to the left 1/S" as you
feed it into the machine and stitch.
Helpful Hints
Start overcasting about 1/8” inside the raw comer of your seam. If you start
right at the edge, the fabric will bunch up and the stitches will become
tangled.