White 310 - Zigzag Stitch: Overcasting; Sewing Knits; Sewing on Buttons

ZIGZAG
STITCH:
OVERCASTING
Place
the
edge
of
the
material
underneath
the
opening
of the
sewing
foot
and
guide
the
raw edge
along
the
centre
slot
of
the
foot
allowing
the
stitch
to
form half
on
and
half off the
fabric.
The
multiple
stitch
zigzag
is
a
wiser
choice
for most
fabrics.
See
Page
26.
SEWING
KNITS
The narrow
zigzag can
be used
for
seams
in
firm
knits for
added
strength.
After
sew-
rig, open
the seam
and
press
it flat.
Tiny
zigzag
stitches
can
hardly
be
seen
and
the
seam
will
give
when stretched.
Generally
on
knits,
however,
try
the
straight
stretch
stitch
or
the
stitch-and-
overcast.
See page
32.
SEWING
ON
BUTTONS
Place
the button
so
that the
hole
is
at
the
center
of the
foot.
Turn
the
hand wheel
by hand
until needle
point
is
close
to
the
face of
the
button.
Turn
the
stitch pattern
dial
to
the
right until
the
needle
comes
just above
the hole
of
button.
Turn the
hand
wheel slowly
to
check
if
the
needle
clearly
enters the
second
hole
of button.
If necessary
readjust
the
button
position
below
the foot.
Note:
Be
sure the
needle
clears
the holes
of
button
by
moving
the wheel
by hand
before
running
the
machine
fast.
Usually
6
to
8
stitches
are adequate
for
securing
a
button
in
place.
To lock
the
threads,
set
the
stitch
pattern
dial
at
the
straight
stitch
position,
readjust
the
button
position
so
that
a
hole
of the
button
is
just below
the needle,
and
make
a
few
stitches
in
the
hole.
Pattern:
Length:
1—3
Feed Dog:
Up
A
Pressure:
Full
Foot:
All—Purpose
Pattern:
Length:
1—3
Feed Dog:
Up
Pressure:
Full
Foot:
All-Purpose
Pattern:
Length:
0
Feed
Dog:Down
J
Pressure:
Full
Foot:
Button
Foot
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