Pfaff creative 1473 Owner's Manual - Page 69

Overcasting raw edges with the zigzag-stitch (J -r Stitch-width: as required Sewing thread: embroidery, darning, or sewing thread The stored zigzag-stitch is suitable for serging of light materials. The more difficult the material, the wider the stitch width must be selected for the zig zag stitch. Ensure that the needle passes outside the outer edge during sewing. In this way the material edge is properly serged and well covered (Fig. 1). For heavy or easily fraying materials, use: • Program: 13, 21, or 22 (Fig. 3). Serging with overlock foot For materials which contract during serging us the overlock foot. prog [ L1[z_z-zLrz ii 3 Stitch-width: as required Serge the raw edge with the required zigz stitch. The material enters at the red marking c the sewing foot (Fig. 2). • Preparation of the sewing foot (overlock foi No. 3) Turn screw "A" fully to the front. The red mark "I is then on the right sewing foot side. Allow t[ edge of the material to be sewn to enter clo against the red mark. During sewing, the thret places itself over the wire "C". By this means y will receive a beautiful smooth seam (Fig. 2). For change of needle position for zigzag stit see page 53, 62 3