Brother International DZ3400 Operation Manual - Page 49

3 UTILITY STITCHES OVERCASTING STITCHES You can use the overcasting stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. They are also useful for sewing stretch materials. Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Reinf.) Stitching Stitch Name Zigzag stitch Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Pattern No. Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 3.5 (1/8) J 05 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. 3 3-point zigzag stitch Overcasting on medium weight or 5.0 (3/16) J 06 stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, 1.5-7.0 darning, etc. (1/16-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes No ( J ) Reinf. G 07 Overcasting on thin or medium weight 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) No No Reinf. G 08 Overcasting on thick fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 2.5-5.0 (3/32-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Reinf. Overcasting stitch G 09 Overcasting on thick fabrics and decorative stitching J 10 Overcasting on stretch fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 3.5-5.0 (1/8-3/16) 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 0.5-4.0 (1/32-3/16) No No Reinf. ** Yes No ( J ) Reinf. J 11 Overcasting on thick or stretch fabrics 5.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.5-4.0 (1/32-3/16) ** Yes No ( J ) Reinf. J 12 *Do not use reverse stitching. Overcasting on stretch fabrics and 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) ** Yes No ( J ) **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. Reinf. CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Using zigzag foot Sew to the edge of the fabric. c Attach zigzag foot "J". a Select a stitch. b • For details, refer to "Selecting a stitch" (page 39). a Needle drop point 47