Zigzag Stitching
q Pattern selector:
w Presser foot:
e Thread tension:
r Stitch length:
t Stitch width:
Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting, sewing on
buttons etc.
SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING
Overcasting
q Pattern selector:
w Presser foot:
e Thread tension:
r Stitch length:
t Stitch width:
The zigzag stitch is used on the seam allowance to prevent
fabric from fraying at raw edges.
C
Zigzag foot
2–5
0.5–4
5
C
Zigzag foot
1–4
1–2
5
1
C
A
C
D
E
L
F
K
G
J
H
I
1
C
A
C
D
E
L
F
K
G
J
H
I
36
2
4
2
1
3
1
0
4
0
2
4
2
1
3
0
4
0
3
5
2
3
4
5
3
5
2
3
1
4
5