Brother International Innov-ís 1500D Users Manual - English - Page 59

SEWING THE STITCHES Overcasting Sew overcasting at the beginning and end of seams for skirts or pants, and at the beginning and end of all cuttings. Depending on the selected stitch, use presser foot "G" or "J" or the side cutter attachment. ■ Overcasting Using Presser Foot "G" Stitch Key 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 then attach presser foot "G". 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 b Lower the presser foot so that the presser foot guide is flush against the edge of the fabric. a The needle should not touch • If the presser foot is raised to its highest level, the needle may strike the presser foot. c Sew along the presser foot guide. a a Presser foot guide 58