Thread: Overcast Foot

I have a foot that the manual calls and "overcast" foot. Does anybody know what this is for? Is it anything like an "in the ditch" foot?

Looks kinda like the stitching you get with a serger when overcasting a seam

http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-us...achine-239099/

Originally Posted by MommaDorian

I have a foot that the manual calls and "overcast" foot. Does anybody know what this is for? Is it anything like an "in the ditch" foot?

Originally Posted by donnajean

Looks kinda like the stitching you get with a serger when overcasting a seam

http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-us...achine-239099/

Originally Posted by MommaDorian

I have a foot that the manual calls and "overcast" foot. Does anybody know what this is for? Is it anything like an "in the ditch" foot?

Doesn't look like an 'in the ditch' foot. Thanks for the video.

we need to see pic please

Originally Posted by carhop

we need to see pic please

It's for sewing an overcast stitch that's similar to what a serger does. The little edge and flat surface keeps the fabric from rolling as the machine does the overcast. I've been wondering if I might be able to adjust my needle setting and use for a stitch in the ditch but haven't tried it yet. Seems like a possibility.

Originally Posted by quiltsRfun

It's for sewing an overcast stitch that's similar to what a serger does. The little edge and flat surface keeps the fabric from rolling as the machine does the overcast. I've been wondering if I might be able to adjust my needle setting and use for a stitch in the ditch but haven't tried it yet. Seems like a possibility.

That's what I was wondering too. :)