Brother International Quattro 2 6700D Users Manual - English - Page 107

SEWING THE STITCHES Overcasting Use for the edge of seams in skirts or trousers, and the edge 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 Overcasting stitch 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) 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) Reinforcing of medium, heavyweight and easily friable fabrics or decorative stitching. 5.0 (3/16) 3.5 - 5.0 (1/8 - 3/16) 2.5 1.0 - 4.0 (3/32) (1/16 - 3/16) Twin needle NO NO NO a Select a stitch and attach presser foot "G". c Sew along the presser foot guide. 3 Utility Stitches b Lower the foot guide presser foot so that the presser is set flush against the edge of the fabric. a Guide CAUTION • After the stitch width is adjusted, rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). Check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may break and cause injury. a The needle should not touch the center bar • If the presser foot is raised to its highest level, the needle may strike the presser foot. 105