Section 4. Utility Stitches Basic Zigzag; Overcasting - ELNA 2600 Bedienungsanleitung

SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHES
Basic Zigzag
Machine setting
Stitch:
1
Stitch width:
2
Stitch length:
3
Thread tension: 2 – 5
4
Presser foot:
5
Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting,
sewing on buttons etc.
Adjust the stitch length to suit your sewing needs.
NOTE:
Use a stabilizer for stretch fabrics such as tricot and
knits to prevent puckering.

Overcasting

Machine setting
Stitch pattern: 2
1
Stitch width:
2
Stitch length:
3
Thread tension: 3 – 7
4
Presser foot:
5
Model 2800:
Overcasting is used to prevent fabrics from raveling at
raw edges. It can be used to finish a hem edge.
Place the edge of the fabric next to the guide of foot and
sew while guiding the fabric edge along the guide.
Guide
6
CAUTION:
Do not set the stitch width less than 5 when using foot
C ; the needle may hit the foot causing the needle to
bend or break.
Model 2600:
Sew while guiding the fabric so the needle drops off the
fabric edge on the right.
46
2
1 – 5
0.5 – 3
A
5
1 – 2
C (Model 2800)
A (Model 2600)