Overcast Foot
02-23-2011, 11:08 AM
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Looks kinda like the stitching you get with a serger when overcasting a seam
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-us...achine-239099/
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?
02-23-2011, 11:13 AM
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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/
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?
02-23-2011, 02:33 PM
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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.
02-23-2011, 03:23 PM
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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.
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