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Seam and Overcasting Stitch Patterns, Modes 1 and 3

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Seam and Overcasting Stitch Patterns (Modes 1 and 3) Overcasting stitches are used to finish the edges of fabric to prevent fraying. The SINGER® Studio™ S18 sewing machine is equipped with overedge feet designed to create beautiful and flat seam finishes. Overcasting with zigzag stitch pattern 08 Machine Setting Stitch pattern: Thread tension: Presser foot: Foot pressure: 08 (Mode 1) 3-7 Overedge foot C 3 3 Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then 2 sew. 1 Edge of fabrics 1 2 Guide of the foot 3 Wires on foot CAUTION: When using the overedge foot C is on the machine, set the stitch width at 5.0 or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot. Seam and Overcast stitch pattern 10 Machine Setting Stitch pattern: Thread tension: Presser foot: Foot pressure: 10 (Mode 1) 3-7 Overedge foot C 3 This stitch can be used to simultaneously seam and overcast edges of fabrics. 3 Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew. 2 1 Edge of fabrics 2 Guide 1 3 Wires on foot CAUTION When using the overedge foot C, set the stitch width at 5.0 or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot. Multiple zigzag stitch pattern 09 Machine Setting Stitch pattern: Thread tension: Presser foot: Foot pressure: 09 (Mode 1) 3-7 General purpose foot A 3 This stitch is used to finish a raw edge on synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker. The three short stitches created by this stitch pattern make it ideal for mending tears, applying patches and inserting elastic. Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance. After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to the stitches. 33

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Seam and Overcasting Stitch Patterns
(Modes 1 and 3)
Overcasting stitches are used to finish the edges of fabric
to prevent fraying. The SINGER
®
Studio™ S18 sewing
machine is equipped with overedge feet designed to
create beautiful and flat seam finishes.
Overcasting with zigzag stitch pattern 08
Machine Setting
Stitch pattern:
08 (Mode 1)
Thread tension:
3-7
Presser foot:
Overedge foot C
Foot pressure:
3
Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then
sew.
1
Edge of fabrics
2
Guide of the foot
3
Wires on foot
CAUTION:
When using the overedge foot C is on the machine, set
the stitch width at 5.0 or wider to prevent the needle from
hitting the wires on the foot.
Seam and Overcast stitch pattern 10
Machine Setting
Stitch pattern:
10 (Mode 1)
Thread tension:
3-7
Presser foot:
Overedge foot C
Foot pressure:
3
This stitch can be used to simultaneously seam and
overcast edges of fabrics.
Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then
sew.
1
Edge of fabrics
2
Guide
3
Wires on foot
CAUTION
When using the overedge foot C, set the stitch width at 5.0
or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the
foot.
Multiple zigzag stitch pattern 09
Machine Setting
Stitch pattern:
09 (Mode 1)
Thread tension:
3-7
Presser foot:
General purpose foot A
Foot pressure:
3
This stitch is used to finish a raw edge on synthetics and
other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker.
The three short
stitches created by this stitch pattern make it ideal for
mending tears, applying patches and inserting elastic.
Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam
allowance.
After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to
the stitches.
1
3
2
1
3
2