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... new SINGER® PROFESSIONAL 5™ Overlock Machine! Each chapter has comprehensive machine set-up and threading directions, photos and definitions on how and where the stitch can then apply to your SINGER PROFESSIONAL 5 Overlock Machine. We are exclusive trademarks of The Singer Company Ltd... hours of sewing enjoyment with the special effects of decorative stitching, such as Flatlocking, Chainstitching and Rolled Hemming. The SINGER PROFESSIONAL 5 (14T968DC) Overlock Machine is divided into individual chapters, and each chapter focuses on a particular stitch type. Sew one-of-kind...
... new SINGER® PROFESSIONAL 5™ Overlock Machine! Each chapter has comprehensive machine set-up and threading directions, photos and definitions on how and where the stitch can then apply to your SINGER PROFESSIONAL 5 Overlock Machine. We are exclusive trademarks of The Singer Company Ltd... hours of sewing enjoyment with the special effects of decorative stitching, such as Flatlocking, Chainstitching and Rolled Hemming. The SINGER PROFESSIONAL 5 (14T968DC) Overlock Machine is divided into individual chapters, and each chapter focuses on a particular stitch type. Sew one-of-kind...
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... Contents Chapter 1 Double Chain Stitch Chapter 2 Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow and wide) Chapter 3 Two-Thread Overedge (narrow and wide) Chapter 4 Three-Thread Overlock (narrow, wide, and wide with decorative threads) Chapter 5 Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow and wide) Chapter 6 Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch Chapter 7 Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch Chapter 8 Four...
... Contents Chapter 1 Double Chain Stitch Chapter 2 Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow and wide) Chapter 3 Two-Thread Overedge (narrow and wide) Chapter 4 Three-Thread Overlock (narrow, wide, and wide with decorative threads) Chapter 5 Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow and wide) Chapter 6 Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch Chapter 7 Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch Chapter 8 Four...
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Double Chain Stitch This stitch is suitable for a decorative chainstitch topstitching effect. The Middle Cover needle and the Chainstitch Looper are used for straight seams. It also can be used . Decorative thread can be placed in the Chainstitch Looper, the needle, or in both to create various effects. Double Chain Stitch page 1
Double Chain Stitch This stitch is suitable for a decorative chainstitch topstitching effect. The Middle Cover needle and the Chainstitch Looper are used for straight seams. It also can be used . Decorative thread can be placed in the Chainstitch Looper, the needle, or in both to create various effects. Double Chain Stitch page 1
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... "E" Overedge Left Needle "A" Overedge Right Needle "B" Upper Looper Spreader Lower Looper Set at:: "D" Unthreaded and Remove Needle Threaded Unthreaded and Remove Needle Unthreaded and Remove Needle Unthreaded and Remove Needle Looper Disengaged and Not Threaded Not Engaged Unthreaded Chainstitch Looper (Brown) Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial...
... "E" Overedge Left Needle "A" Overedge Right Needle "B" Upper Looper Spreader Lower Looper Set at:: "D" Unthreaded and Remove Needle Threaded Unthreaded and Remove Needle Unthreaded and Remove Needle Unthreaded and Remove Needle Looper Disengaged and Not Threaded Not Engaged Unthreaded Chainstitch Looper (Brown) Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial...
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Raise the Presser foot to the front through the thread guide . 2. Pass the thread from the back to release the tension disks. Then pull thread along the right side of the button, as illustrated. 3. Thread Chainstitch Looper with a decorative thread 1. While holding the thread, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks. Double Chain Stitch page 6 Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.
Raise the Presser foot to the front through the thread guide . 2. Pass the thread from the back to release the tension disks. Then pull thread along the right side of the button, as illustrated. 3. Thread Chainstitch Looper with a decorative thread 1. While holding the thread, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks. Double Chain Stitch page 6 Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.
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... from the needle plate edge. 5. "V" cutout Threader lever Double Chain Stitch page 7 Pull about 4 inches of thread through threading guide and . 7. Firmly hold the thread tail with your left hand and pull threader lever (C) up into the V cutout (B) on the threader. Turn ...Chainstitch Looper extends out 10mm (approximately ½") from front to back. Continue threading guides , , and . 8. Position the thread into place (D). Gently pull 5-6" of thread to aid in threading the looper. 6. Thread the looper area of the machine. Use the tweezers provided in the accessory ...
... from the needle plate edge. 5. "V" cutout Threader lever Double Chain Stitch page 7 Pull about 4 inches of thread through threading guide and . 7. Firmly hold the thread tail with your left hand and pull threader lever (C) up into the V cutout (B) on the threader. Turn ...Chainstitch Looper extends out 10mm (approximately ½") from front to back. Continue threading guides , , and . 8. Position the thread into place (D). Gently pull 5-6" of thread to aid in threading the looper. 6. Thread the looper area of the machine. Use the tweezers provided in the accessory ...
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Raise the Presser Foot to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Pass thread from back to release the tension disks. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated 1-9. 2. Double Chain Stitch page 8 Thread the Cover Stitch Middle/Chain Stitch needle as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks. Thread Middle Cover Stitch Needle with regular overlock thread. 1.
Raise the Presser Foot to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Pass thread from back to release the tension disks. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated 1-9. 2. Double Chain Stitch page 8 Thread the Cover Stitch Middle/Chain Stitch needle as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks. Thread Middle Cover Stitch Needle with regular overlock thread. 1.
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...back, under the Presser Foot. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the needle clamp for the Cover Stitch or Chainstitch. 6 7 4 8 5 7. Draw about 4 inches of the thread through the needle eye towards the back of the Middle Cover Needle . 8. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure ...the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the thread guides and . 6. Go over the take up lever . Place...
...back, under the Presser Foot. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the needle clamp for the Cover Stitch or Chainstitch. 6 7 4 8 5 7. Draw about 4 inches of the thread through the needle eye towards the back of the Middle Cover Needle . 8. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure ...the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the thread guides and . 6. Go over the take up lever . Place...
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Fuse a fabric backing to the other side of the batting, to the heightest position. Lower the Presser Foot and sew. The decorative thread will be on the wrong side of fabric. Lift the Presser Foot to create a quilted piece of the fabric. Double Chain Stitch page 10 MtcuAasurvknhrvoesaei;rdspsgomrwcfatoaodgrkrunekianenblgrtslee.st. Position the fabric right side down. Fuse a layer of the lines drawn. Using a rinse-away fabric marking pen draw a design lines on the under side. Align the needle with one of fabric to a lightweight batting.
Fuse a fabric backing to the other side of the batting, to the heightest position. Lower the Presser Foot and sew. The decorative thread will be on the wrong side of fabric. Lift the Presser Foot to create a quilted piece of the fabric. Double Chain Stitch page 10 MtcuAasurvknhrvoesaei;rdspsgomrwcfatoaodgrkrunekianenblgrtslee.st. Position the fabric right side down. Fuse a layer of the lines drawn. Using a rinse-away fabric marking pen draw a design lines on the under side. Align the needle with one of fabric to a lightweight batting.
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Avoid sewing off the fabric. Turn fabric over to loosen threads. Continue sewing, following the drawn marking. To remove fabric, gently turn handwheel to see the decorative stitching. Double Chain Stitch page 11 When sewing the Double Chainstitch, it is necessary to have fabric under the needle.
Avoid sewing off the fabric. Turn fabric over to loosen threads. Continue sewing, following the drawn marking. To remove fabric, gently turn handwheel to see the decorative stitching. Double Chain Stitch page 11 When sewing the Double Chainstitch, it is necessary to have fabric under the needle.
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Chapter 2: Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow and wide)
Chapter 2: Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow and wide)
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... needle is used. There are 2 different ways to have an invisible edge. Right Overedge Needle Thread Lower Looper Thread Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 1 for a Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock stitch. This gives a couture effect and looks beautiful on finer fabrics. The ...Two-Thread Stitch requires the lower looper thread and one overlock needle thread. The lower looper thread wraps around the fabric's edge. Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) The Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock provides an elegant fine finish to...
... needle is used. There are 2 different ways to have an invisible edge. Right Overedge Needle Thread Lower Looper Thread Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 1 for a Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock stitch. This gives a couture effect and looks beautiful on finer fabrics. The ...Two-Thread Stitch requires the lower looper thread and one overlock needle thread. The lower looper thread wraps around the fabric's edge. Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) The Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock provides an elegant fine finish to...
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... Needle "E" Unthreaded and Remove Needle Overedge Left Needle "A" Unthreaded and Remove Needle Overedge Right Needle (Blue) "B" Threaded Upper Looper Looper Engaged and Not Threaded Spreader Engaged Lower Looper (Red) Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Upper Knife Threaded Not Threaded Engaged Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Not Installed Use Knife Cover "N" Stitch Length Dial "2" Presser...
... Needle "E" Unthreaded and Remove Needle Overedge Left Needle "A" Unthreaded and Remove Needle Overedge Right Needle (Blue) "B" Threaded Upper Looper Looper Engaged and Not Threaded Spreader Engaged Lower Looper (Red) Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Upper Knife Threaded Not Threaded Engaged Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Not Installed Use Knife Cover "N" Stitch Length Dial "2" Presser...
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Open Looper Cover. 2. Turn the holder toward clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position. Turn Stitch Length Dial to "D". Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw) to the right as far as it will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Turn Auto Tension Dial to "2". Upper Knife Disengaged Upper Knife Engaged Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 3 The knife will go. 3. Engage Upper Knife.
Open Looper Cover. 2. Turn the holder toward clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position. Turn Stitch Length Dial to "D". Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw) to the right as far as it will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Turn Auto Tension Dial to "2". Upper Knife Disengaged Upper Knife Engaged Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 3 The knife will go. 3. Engage Upper Knife.
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Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 4 Set Stitch Finger to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N".
Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 4 Set Stitch Finger to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N".
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Install the Knife Cover. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to be engaged. 1. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded, it needs to move when sewing. Turn handwheel. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Upper Looper Disengaged Upper Looper Engaged Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 5 Engage Upper Looper.
Install the Knife Cover. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to be engaged. 1. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded, it needs to move when sewing. Turn handwheel. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Upper Looper Disengaged Upper Looper Engaged Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 5 Engage Upper Looper.
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...the top of the Upper Looper. The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the Spreader to wrap around the fabric's edge. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to the front through the thread guide . Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 6 The Spreader is disengaged when the Upper ...Looper is used . Pass thread from back to release the Tension disks. Eye of the Spreader the single looper thread needs to insert the tip into the eye of the looper. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2. The Spreader is engaged/operative...
...the top of the Upper Looper. The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the Spreader to wrap around the fabric's edge. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to the front through the thread guide . Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 6 The Spreader is disengaged when the Upper ...Looper is used . Pass thread from back to release the Tension disks. Eye of the Spreader the single looper thread needs to insert the tip into the eye of the looper. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2. The Spreader is engaged/operative...
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... to the right of the machine following the red color coded thread guides 4-10. 7. Place the thread through , ,and . Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left and to the back of the button as illustrated. 4. Thread the looper area of threading guide . 8. Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 7 Then pull the...
... to the right of the machine following the red color coded thread guides 4-10. 7. Place the thread through , ,and . Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left and to the back of the button as illustrated. 4. Thread the looper area of threading guide . 8. Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 7 Then pull the...
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Raise the Presser Foot to the front through the thread guide . Pull about 4 inches of thread. Pass thread from front to back. Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 8 Position thread into place (D). Firmly hold thread tail with regular thread. 1. "V" cutout Threader Lever Thread Right Overedge needle with left hand and pull Threader lever (C) up into V cutout (B) on threader. 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from back to release the tension discs. Thread the right needle as illustrated 1-9. 2.
Raise the Presser Foot to the front through the thread guide . Pull about 4 inches of thread. Pass thread from front to back. Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 8 Position thread into place (D). Firmly hold thread tail with regular thread. 1. "V" cutout Threader Lever Thread Right Overedge needle with left hand and pull Threader lever (C) up into V cutout (B) on threader. 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from back to release the tension discs. Thread the right needle as illustrated 1-9. 2.
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... 4-8. Go over the take up lever . Continue by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Thread the eye of the thread guides and . 5. Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 9 Thread the top cover thread guide by slipping the thread into the rear slot of the button as illustrated. 6 4. Then pull the...
... 4-8. Go over the take up lever . Continue by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Thread the eye of the thread guides and . 5. Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 9 Thread the top cover thread guide by slipping the thread into the rear slot of the button as illustrated. 6 4. Then pull the...
