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Overcasting Stitches 77

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Raise the presser foot lever to check that the

side cutter is securely attached.

Pass the upper thread under the side cutter,

and then pull it out toward the rear of the

sewing machine.

Select a stitch.

• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page

49).

Make a cut of about 2 cm (3/4 inch) long in

the fabric at the beginning of the stitching.

a 2 cm (3/4 inch)

Position the fabric in the side cutter.

The cut in the fabric should be positioned over

the guide plate of the side cutter.

a Guide plate

• If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the

fabric will not be cut.

Lower the presser foot lever, and then start

sewing.

X A seam allowance is cut while the stitching

is sewn.

• If the stitching is sewn in a straight line

the seam allowance will be about 5 mm

(3/16 inch).

a 5 mm (3/16 inch)

Memo

z The side cutter can cut as much as one layer

of 13-oz. denim.

z After using the side cutter, clean it by

removing any lint or dust.

z If the side cutter can no longer cut fabric,

use a rag to apply a small amount of oil to

the cutting edge of the cutter.

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Brother HE1 Instruction Manual Page 78