SINGER 9980 QUANTUM STYLIST - Manual (Page 58)

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OVERCASTING-
OVERLOCKING
A. USING THE OVERCASTING FOOT
No. 9 (Stitch Width 5.0)
No. 15, 16, 30 (Stitch Width 5.0-7.0)
Overcasting Foot (C)
Line up the fabric against the guide plate of the
overcasting foot so that the needle falls near the
edge of the fabric.
a. No. 9 (Width=5.0) is used for preventing
raveling of fabrics.
b-d. No. 15, 16, 30 can sew overcasting and
regular stitches at the same time. Therefore it is
convenient for sewing easy to ravel and stretch
fabrics.
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
Overcasting foot should be used for sewing
patterns 9, 15, 16, 30 only. Do not change the
stitch mode or elongation. It is possible that the
needle could hit the presser foot and break when
sewing other patterns and widths.
B. USING THE GENERAL PURPOSE FOOT
No. 9, 12
General Purpose Foot (A)
Place fabric so that the needle falls near the edge
of the fabric when using the General Purpose
Foot.
e. For narrower zigzag width (Width=2.0-4.5).
f. Use No. 12 when sewing easy to ravel or
stretch fabrics.
g. Note:
If desired, trim the excess fabric after stitching is
complete.
Be careful not to cut the threads while trimming.