How To Use An Overcast Foot
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- Опубліковано 18 лис 2012
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If you want finished edges similar to a serger/overlock machine, look no further than the Overcast Foot. You can even get the rolled-edge look! Also, learn how to make lettuce edges and fringe in our instructional video. We show you how to install and use this must-have presser foot!
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I'm not going to lie. The first thing that I learned from this video, was that you could just lower the mechanism to snap the foot on! You don't know how long I have been fumbling to hold the foot in just the right position to push it in! lol
You are genius. Feet have terrified me until I heard about your tutorials.
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THE BOSS
He isn’t paying you enough.
I depend upon your beautiful calm voice and especially upon how you can teach so well and explain all uses of a foot such as this one.
You literally remove the fear and make me want to start sewing.
Cannot thank you enough.
We thanks for your tutorial for use of different foots for sewing that is wonderful and we are ver great full to you stay bless
Your videos of how to use different foot on brother sewing machine just wonderful and helpful. I am just so glad you made these videos because it makes easier learn how use them.
Wow. I have learnt more in this video, than in 50 years of sewing. Thank you.
Thank you! I am a novice and could not figure this foot out at all . I love the fringe too. My daughter loves horses, I am going to add manes to her pony dress I am working on. She is going to love it
Glad to help! For a rolled hem on chiffon - if you notice the fabric starting to unravel, stabilize the hem with a thin strip of light interfacing or stabilizer. It'll make sure the extra thread weight doesn't compromise the finished hem. Good luck!
Thank you, Have just obtained and Overlocker (overcast) foot (in the UK) and you have showed me some very cool things to do with it. Much appreciated,
Wow !! Aren't you incredibly creative !!! All of your tutorials are so informative and fun.. You are really a wonderful teacher. Thank you for all of your inspiring videos. I live near your store and I cannot wait to go there. I hope to meet you because you are such a delight on these tutorials and you make sewing fun and not so intimidating, Thank you again Sarah for the scrunchie tutorial that I requested last year. Also you are the only company that carries the little black screwdriver for the Brother machines. I have purchased them from you. So happy I found you :-)
Love your videos! I just bought this machine a week ago... and wasn't wanting to brave all the feet... and after finding all of your tutorials online - Now I can't wait! This foot is awesome... So glad I watched it & won't need to buy a serger!
Thank you for subscribing! I'm glad we could save you time and money on a serger LOL!
ohh my god you are a sewing gift from heaven..I am so glad to have found you..so resourceful..I am sharing this to all my sewing facebook groups...many many thanks..
Hi! It's an Brother LB 6800 sewing and embroidery machine. Lots of fun to use!
Wonderful tutorial. I just hoped you had shown the types of stitches that you mentioned earlier so I could match them to my machine stitches.
You are my new favorite online instructor, thank you!
Hi Green Wood! Yup, you can definitely use zig zag in place of overcast. The overcast stitch mimics a serger stitch in that it effectively prevents the raw edges from fraying too badly. A zig zag foot is a fine alternative. It's not as neat and organized as an overcast stitch, but it works well!
You just saved my life! I was about to buy a rolled rem foot for my chiffon skirts that I am working on, and realized that my machine came with other feet that I haven't used, one of them being an overcasting foot! I didn't want to have to hand roll the edges for fear of them not being neat, but you have just made my life easier. Thanks!
It's nice to get extra feet with a sewing machine but the thing is knowing how and when to use them. Your videos have helped me a lot. Thank you so much. I can't wait to try our what I've learned.
Hi Lynda! I did miss your comment, thank you for reposting! We have very similar machines. If you're trying to create the stitch shown on the prequilted fabric, I suggest using a 90/14 needle and Gutermann thread- works great in brother machines. And switch to stitch number 12 or 11. If you're talking about the hem created on the polka dot fabric, that was a narrow zigzag stitch and wooly nylon thread. Bring the stitch length down to 0.9 and you'll get a thick border hem. Does that help at all?
LOVE your tutes!
Oldie, but goodie. Thank you so much.
Your sewing machine is so quiet!... I love your tutorial. Very Helpful.
Very interesting, you gave me a lot of ideas. I've used the overcasting stitches but never used the foot.
I didn't know about the lettuce edge. Thanks!
Do I need to back-tack to secure the stitches at start and end of seam?
You are very welcome! My machine is a computerized machine, super easy to use. If you have any questions about newer machines, feel free to ask. I'm happy to help!
LOVED THIS! i just found your channel, thank you so much for such amazing videos!
I’ve watched a few sewing instructional videos here on UA-cam, I got the idea of how to try to sew and those videos were good. The videos I’ve seen on this channel not only explained in a way that I understood but was really excited to go try it. I honestly do not believe that I would have found sewing as enjoyable had it not been for these videos, thank you for posting.
This makes us so happy! Thank you for telling us!!
Absolutely brilliant
My machine is the Innov-is 950D. Thanks for your help.
So very clever thank you so much for sharing
Lots of good information, thanks.
Wonderful dear ♥
Enjoy your brilliant show.
Sweet-great ideas...thank you!
This was super helpful, thank you ^_^
Very helpful tutorials
Thanks so much...learning alot about my new Brother machine.
i love the way you sew its very beautiful
Tiffany Cobb Thank you!
Hello Sara.
I write from Mexico , just to ask what model of machine use and thank you do the tutorials that have helped me a lot .
thank you.
Great video! Thank you!!!!
Great video! I just bought a Brother after fighting with my 25+ year old Elna. I've been having fun but I am having trouble with overcasting. I've followed your example but don't get the heavy edging you do. Also, I'm working on felt pages (quiet book) so the fabric seems to move. I'm using just Dual duty thread. I'm wondering if that is my problem. Love that you showed how to attach the foot! I think I'm making this machine harder than it is!
Learn a lot, thanks
Thank you for watching!
@ 1:40 - Pieces would go flying and that would be bad. Best sewing line I've heard this week.
WOW AMAZING THANK YOU !!!👍🇺🇸
LOL Congrats on your new machine! All of our videos are done on a brother - so if you have any questions, just let us know! Happy Sewing!
I have the overcast foot came with my machine I didn't know what it was or how it was used Thankyou
Thank you for this. I have been on the fence about getting a serger, so I love that I can use my existing machine for the same result. I do a lot of cross stitch, and like to finish the edges of the material for I start stitching on the aida cloth. It helps to prevent the cloth from raveling. Great video, thank you!
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excellent, thank you
Thank you!
Hi. Love your demonstrations. One thing, when do you finish the edges ? Before or after put the garment together?
bent a needle before I realize you did a couple of stitches to ensure the needle is not hitting the metal bar. My sewing machine is a Chinese brand and could not adjust the width and length, only the tension and several kinds of stitches. Still, found out that one of the zigzag stitches work. thanks for the tutorial!
Thank you!!!!!
My Brother machine is a little old. I like the way yours works. I'm going to invest in one like yours. And thank you for this video. I been wondering how a zig zag would work with this foot.
Hi Sarah,
What a great video showing how to use the overcast foot. I love how it can make fabric edges look nice. Now I notice that you are using thread that looks variegated as your seam is orchid and white. That isn't the top thread and the bobbin thread, is it? Is it a specialty thread that looks variegated?
Thank you very much for replying. I was just curious cause it sounds a lot like my machine it's a Brother SE 400 sewing and embroidery machine.
Wonderful tutorial. I have a question, though. What is the little blade - like portion of this foot whic just out at the bottom of it ? TYSM for sharing this video with us.
It's a nice machine! But really, it all depends on how much you plan to sew and what you like to sew. What range of projects will be you be doing and how often? I can give you a better idea oh whether or not that machine is ideal.
My pleasure! If it still gives you trouble, feel free to message me back!
I'm wondering if you could answer a question for me. I have a Brother CS6000i which came with an overcast foot. My question is about fabric and what would be best. I'm going to be sewing 100% cotton Muslin cloth and want to do an overcast stitch since I don't own a Serger. I liked the look of the overcast zig-zag. Would that stitch work for this fabric? It's not very thick fabric either. If this would work for that than what stitch length would work best to get the same look as on your fabric, that slight rolled look?
What size needle did you use for the wooly nylon thread? Thank you for this video!
LOL! I use to do they same thing! I saw someone else do it on youtube and was like "ah ha!"
Thank you for your tutorial.
I just can’t get mine to sew a nice edge. It puckers up so much.
What about tension?
What setting should it be at?
Thank you.
Depends what kind of sewing you do. I would only really stress a serger if you work with knit often. Of if you spend a lot of time on clothing construction.
Thanks for the video. What model is your Brother sewing machine? as I'm considering whether I need to get a serger machine...
I mean what model of brothers machine do you use and where do you get the light on your machine attached
Gracias por ayudar yo tengo tu misma maquina :)
That's a pretty handy foot. Thanks for the great video!
Hi! I was wondering what machine you were using? You said that the overcast stitch for heavier fabrics was stitch 13 for your machine but I was wondering what that would look like on a machine (diagram wise) as opposed to the overcast stitch for regular fabric?
I was wondering what machine and model she uses also
i just got a 2222 janme and that foot came with it and i have more edge kind stitches in top of the zigzag its safe to use them with this foot without hitting the middle?
Heeeey ! I like this giiiirl :)
Hi Lynda! What is the model number of your machine? I can look up your machine and find out what the issue is. Sometimes, certain machines have a little trick or two that needs to be done first.
By stretch fabric, do you mean dance fabric/lycra? Or do you mean knit fabric?
Your sewing machine looks a lot like mine, mine is a brother project runway limited edition c5505 so I'm hoping we have the same stitches… what does the second stitch you used look like on your stitch list
thanks
Thank you so much. I actually have a question, what do you think of the Brother CS6000i machine? I am thinking about purchasing that one.
when you use the wooly nylon thread did you use it in the bobbin or the needle thread and did you have to adjust the tension in any way?
Hi there, thank you so much for the video. It is really helpful.
Can I use zigzag stitch or multi stitch zigzag and get the same type of overcast stitch? How different it will be from the overcast stitch in the video?
I have a singer 8280 and it has no dedicated overcast stitch option.
Thank you and keep up the amazing videos :)
On the Sooto Rolled edge you did with the overcast foot on sewing machine you said make the setting narrow lower. What did you change the length or width ? My jersey Knit Fabric keeps pulling to the left & not staying by the foot metal edge. I'm trying to keep it guide but it keeps pulling left. What do I do HELP!!!! Please I bought your Presser foot. Do I need also a zig zag stitch plate for my sewing machine to help guide it? Or lower tension ? I have a Husqvarna Viking Topaz 50. I also tried a Knit presser foot as well as a overcast foot. Both the fabric pulls left. Thankyou
What thread is that woolly one you are using. Its lovely. I'm in the UK and very very new to sewing. I think its a YLI Woolly Nylon thread but which colour code is it? Also i havent been able to track down anywhere in the uk that sells yli woolly 😢
Thank u
Ditto...I figured it out last week after driving myself bonkers...and it's not like I am totally clueless, I have a 15 needle commercial embroidery machine...but the simplest things can jack up one's mind...LOL
I have a White sewing machine model 1525, which I bought used. I guess it's about 20 years old, and I've only used it once for one straight seam. My presser foot area has a screw that yours doesn't seem to have; I really can't tell because it's hard to see detail in the installation step but are there different ways to install presser feet?
Hi! I looked up your machine manual and it appears your presser foot should be very similar to mine. The little extra screw - is it a little black screw on the right side of the foot?
Greetings Sarah: I watched your overcast video. Can you help me with my question? I purchased the 32 pc. sewing machine presser foot set from Super Smart Products. The bar in the middle is wider than the one you demonstrated and all the thread does is bunch up and not glide off the wide bar in the middle. If there is a way I can upload to show you what I am talking about; please advise. Thank you so much for your time; it's greatly appreciated.
Oh hell yeah,,, i was about to buy a serger but nevermind now.my.machine is a brothers 90 i just brought it from hsn and it. Comes with. Over cast woot woot
Do you backstitch when doing an overcast stitch to secure it??
At 5:45 you showed us the pin tuck stitch. Did you do this using the pin tuck stitch selection on your machine? Can the shell pin tuck stitch be used for overcasting?
Cool tricks you can do with the overcast foot! My question is... how do you make sure your stitches are locked or knotted at the beginning and end? I can't seem to find the answer anywhere. My machine won't reverse & you can't turn the material around with out pulling it off the foot. So how do you lock your overcast seams?
Hi! If your machine doesn't reverse, you can reduce your stitch length to zero (or as low as it will go) and sew three stitches. Those three stitches will lock in the stitches. Simply turn your stitch length back up and sew. Good luck!
Thanks for the video. I found it because I need a blanket stitch for my fleece blankets. Will this work on fleece and Is it easy to do curves with these stitches?
Hi iadol ! It can definitely be used on fleece, as long as you have decent feed dogs. If you find your machine isn't feeding the fleece well, you can do a blanket stitch with a walking foot installed, which is great for sewing fleece. It also works on curves just like a standard presser foot; maybe even a bit better because the overcast stitch is a little slower to sew.
Is this a good stitch to use on athletic wear in place of a serger?
I am very new to sewing so these may seem like silly questions but here goes. I love the look of a finished seam especially the overcast stitch. First question is, when doing the overlock stitch, with the overcast foot, do I overcast all the edges on all the individual pieces before I sew any seams together? I'm just wondering because my pattern says to iron the seams open and if I sew/overcast them together then I can't press them open. My second question is since my machine is a regular machine and doesn't cut the excess fabric off, if I overlock it's not going to be at the typical 5/8 seam allowance so won't my garment then be too large? I hope this makes sense. Thank you, Cindy
Hi Rich! Welcome to the wonderful world of sewing! You're questions aren't silly at all - sewing can be very confusing. So, for the first question - you can do either. However, since your pattern wants the seams pressed open, you would overcast each raw edge individually so the seams can be pressed open. Second question - here is what I recommend for your pattern. First, overcast all the raw edges to prevent them from fraying. Then, sewing the pattern pieces together with a straight stitch (i'm assuming you are sewing a woven) using a 5/8 inch seam allowance (I assume the pattern calls for a 5/8th seam allowance). That way, you have the right seam allowance, your raw edges are finished, and you can still press the seams open. Feel free to ask more questions if anything is unclear. Good luck!
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That's REALLY good advice as i wondering the same thing (part 2 of the question). Thanks!
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Amaaazing! I wondered about all of this myself, and here was a fabulous answer! Thank you so much! 😁
My overcast foot tangles the thread in the middle bar and all get stucked. I use a zig zag stitch as my machine doesn't have many options.
Do you possibly know why this is happening?
What type of machine are you using here. And going to buy some of that thread as it looks really nice. Love your video's
Tracy Brewer Hi! This machine is a Brother LB 6800 - great machine!
To do the finished edge, what length and width settings do I use?
Can you explain how this is attached on the box 1140 model?
Great tutorial! I have a Janome DC3050 and I've had issues with these stitches and now I know why. Operator error! LOL
I'm so glad it helped!
Hi Sewing Parts Online the video tutorial was well done & clearly demonstrated I enjoyed it it had be intetesting in going & try these different things out; probably soon or sum time on. Few Queries I have though; What type of Sewing Machine do you have or were using,p; Have you ever broke a machine needle using the overcast foot & Lastly if so how many if you don't mind sharing it with me or online. Thanks for explaining the reason the reason or the purpose for the bar thing in the middle of the foot becuz I was wondering just yesterday why/ what's the purpose of it. Pertaining to my Second Question mention above Yes I have broken one machin e needle yesterday but I guess I was using itfor the wrong purpose & not knowing it's purpose now I know; thanks. Look forward to your Response A.S.A.P! & TAFS!
Kimberley Gamble Hi! In this video, I'm using a Brother LB6800 PRW edition. It's a great, fun machine! I've broken so many needles, I cant remember if I broke one using the overcast foot or not, but I'm sure I did! I usually double check my needle position by manually turning the hand wheel - especially with a complex foot - but I've forgotten a fair few times. Breaking needles is just part of sewing - sometimes you under estimate how thick your fabric is or set a zig zag too wide - it happens! No worries =)
So for the rolled hem, are you just changing the stitch, or do I see you letting the fabric ride up on the guide? I am pseudo-serging some floor sack towels, and I'm getting good results by letting the fabric ride up on the guide. I was looking for a video like this to see if I'm not abusing anything by doing that, or missing a better way :)
When I "properly" overcast across the grain, with the cut edge nicely aligned to the foot's guide, I can see all the little weft threads poking out like a bad buzz cut :)
Thanks!
I did reduce the stitch length and the tension significantly. Go with whatever works for you and your machine. I've found that with sewing, you always have to make slight adjustments based on the thread you're using, the fabric, and the machine. As long as it's working, keep with it!
Thanks for the demo, very helpful and good ideas. I have an unrelated question to the foot. Its about the lite you have attached to your machine. I have one as well, purchased it last year at a quilting show, however, it has just now gone on the fritz. I thought they were supposed to last forever! Has yours died yet? Is there a battery or bulb replacement (I dont have the packaging any longer). Thanks.
There's nothing to replace but it should've came with a warranty. I'd contact the manufacturer for a replacement.
I just opened my new Brother computerized machine, and have never had a machine with an overcast stitch. it is bunching when I try to turn the fabric. Can you not turn fabric when overcasting?! Thanks for help.
so cool! so I don't need a serger?
Can you use an overcast foot if your machine doesn’t have an overcast stitch setting? I need to know!