Brother International Isodore„ Innov-ís 5000 Users Manual - English - Page 75

SEWING THE STITCHES Overcasting Use for the beginning and end of seams in skirts or trousers, and the beginning and end of all cuttings. Use presser foot "G", presser foot "J", or the side cutter attachment depending on the kind of overcasting stitch you select. ■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot "G" Stitch Stitch name Overcasting stitch Presser foot Applications Reinforcing of light and medium weight fabrics Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Auto. Manual 3.5 2.5 - 5.0 (1/8) (3/32 - 3/16) Stitch length [mm (inch.)] Auto. Manual 2.0 1.0 - 4.0 (1/16) (1/16 - 3/16) Twin needle NO Overcasting stitch Overcasting stitch Reinforcing of heavyweight fabric 5.0 2.5 - 5.0 2.5 1.0 - 4.0 (3/16) (3/32 - 3/16) (3/32) (1/16 - 3/16) NO 3 Reinforcing of medium, heavyweight and easily frayable 5.0 3.5 - 5.0 2.5 1.0 - 4.0 fabrics or decorative stitching. (3/16) (1/8 - 3/16) (3/32) (1/16 - 3/16) NO a Select a stitch and attach presser foot "G". c Sew along the presser foot guide. Utility Stitches b Lower the foot guide presser foot so that the presser is set flush against the edge of the fabric. a a Guide CAUTION • After the stitch width is adjusted, turn the handwheel toward you by hand and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may break and cause injury. G a a The needle should not touch • If the presser foot is raised to its highest level, the needle may strike the presser foot. 63