Owner's Manual
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... Suggested tension settings for standard rolled hem 27 • Suggested tension settings for the 3 thread overlock stitch 21 4 J 15. • Correct balance of the 3 thread • overlock stitch How to balance the 3 thread 21 overlock stitch 21 How to change threads/tie on method .22 . . . 16. How to...24 Page 18. Stitch variations and sewing techniques 29 • How to sew a flatlock decorative seam 29 • How to sew an overlock blind hem 31 • How to sew pin tucks 31 • Turning square corners 32 • Pin placement 33 • Securing the...
... Suggested tension settings for standard rolled hem 27 • Suggested tension settings for the 3 thread overlock stitch 21 4 J 15. • Correct balance of the 3 thread • overlock stitch How to balance the 3 thread 21 overlock stitch 21 How to change threads/tie on method .22 . . . 16. How to...24 Page 18. Stitch variations and sewing techniques 29 • How to sew a flatlock decorative seam 29 • How to sew an overlock blind hem 31 • How to sew pin tucks 31 • Turning square corners 32 • Pin placement 33 • Securing the...
Owner's Manual
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...throat plate © Hex-head wrench 1 I See page 44 for selecting sewing projects. 1. NEEDLE INFORMATION * This that overlock uses a eliminates the flat shank possibility industrial needle of inserting the needle backwards. * Do not attempt to use sewing machine ...needle of a standard any size or household type in this overlock. #2054 Overlock needle * ms(te2yaw0pce5ihns4ign-a0nere6.ewe)adoRvlveaeaerginel#ua2lbaal0freva5abi4pinrlioacssbisiinlzzeteesanfn11oe4d0er,dislsb1ee2faswu,llri(1nn#4igps2&ho0eik5ndn14t6i-tw.s4n.i2teh)eBdtoflhoetehsr ...
...throat plate © Hex-head wrench 1 I See page 44 for selecting sewing projects. 1. NEEDLE INFORMATION * This that overlock uses a eliminates the flat shank possibility industrial needle of inserting the needle backwards. * Do not attempt to use sewing machine ...needle of a standard any size or household type in this overlock. #2054 Overlock needle * ms(te2yaw0pce5ihns4ign-a0nere6.ewe)adoRvlveaeaerginel#ua2lbaal0freva5abi4pinrlioacssbisiinlzzeteesanfn11oe4d0er,dislsb1ee2faswu,llri(1nn#4igps2&ho0eik5ndn14t6i-tw.s4n.i2teh)eBdtoflhoetehsr ...
Owner's Manual
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... number increases on this machine are a one- creased from 3.5mm (9/64inch) to 5.0mm (1 3/64inch). 114. BASIC STITCH TYPES • 4 THREAD OVERLOCK MOCK SAFETY STITCH * This machine is 1) recommended that uses two needles and two loopers to 7.2mm (9/3 2inch), - The left needle is removed a ... OVER LOCK STITCH * When the right needle is removed a wide 5.7mm (7/32 inch) three-thread stitch is sewn. 4 • NARROW 3 THREAD OVERLOCK STITCH * When the left needle stitch width can be in no greater than half a number at a time. 2) Sew a test sample after each adjustment...
... number increases on this machine are a one- creased from 3.5mm (9/64inch) to 5.0mm (1 3/64inch). 114. BASIC STITCH TYPES • 4 THREAD OVERLOCK MOCK SAFETY STITCH * This machine is 1) recommended that uses two needles and two loopers to 7.2mm (9/3 2inch), - The left needle is removed a ... OVER LOCK STITCH * When the right needle is removed a wide 5.7mm (7/32 inch) three-thread stitch is sewn. 4 • NARROW 3 THREAD OVERLOCK STITCH * When the left needle stitch width can be in no greater than half a number at a time. 2) Sew a test sample after each adjustment...
Owner's Manual
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... thread \ Right thread nenee edled Jl ''\ thread L ierXooper hread Underside * When the right needle thread tension is too loose - • SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS FOR 4 THREAD OVERLOCK MOCK SAFETY STITCH Note: * These are suggested tension settings only. * Tension settings are effected by 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and...
... thread \ Right thread nenee edled Jl ''\ thread L ierXooper hread Underside * When the right needle thread tension is too loose - • SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS FOR 4 THREAD OVERLOCK MOCK SAFETY STITCH Note: * These are suggested tension settings only. * Tension settings are effected by 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and...
Owner's Manual
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... Topside Needle thread Underside 1. I (yellow) to a lower number. looper thread tension dial - Left Needle/Wide 3 Thread Overlock Stitch Fabric Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow Light weight 3 Medium weight Heavy weight 5 1 2 :1 2 1.5 2.5 Right Needle/Narrow 3 Thread Overlock Stitch Fabric Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow Lightweight Medium weight Heavyweight 3 4 :5 1.5 2 1,5 2 2 2.5 • CORRECT BALANCE OF...
... Topside Needle thread Underside 1. I (yellow) to a lower number. looper thread tension dial - Left Needle/Wide 3 Thread Overlock Stitch Fabric Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow Light weight 3 Medium weight Heavy weight 5 1 2 :1 2 1.5 2.5 Right Needle/Narrow 3 Thread Overlock Stitch Fabric Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow Lightweight Medium weight Heavyweight 3 4 :5 1.5 2 1,5 2 2 2.5 • CORRECT BALANCE OF...
Owner's Manual
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... Turn the upper looper thread tension dial - (orange) to roll. 1 Always sew a test sample, and if neccessary, adjust tension balance as for a narrow three-thread overlock stitch (page 21). * Set the stitch length dial to "2-F" and a fine seam will be sewn. * This machine can sew two types of rolled hems. •...
... Turn the upper looper thread tension dial - (orange) to roll. 1 Always sew a test sample, and if neccessary, adjust tension balance as for a narrow three-thread overlock stitch (page 21). * Set the stitch length dial to "2-F" and a fine seam will be sewn. * This machine can sew two types of rolled hems. •...
Owner's Manual
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... SEWING TECHNIQUES • HOW TO SEW A FLATLOCK DECORATIVE SEAM * A flatlock stitch is achieved by adjusting the tension of the three-thread overlock stitch, sewing the seam and pulling the fabric apart to flatten the seam. * The flatlock stitch can be used as a construction and ...stitch or for ornamentation only. (1) MachineSetUp * Remove the left or right needle. * Begin with the machine threaded and tension balanced for the three-thread overlock stitch (page 21). * Loosen the needle thread tension (green or blue) generously. * Loosen the upper looper thread tension (orange) slightly. * ...
... SEWING TECHNIQUES • HOW TO SEW A FLATLOCK DECORATIVE SEAM * A flatlock stitch is achieved by adjusting the tension of the three-thread overlock stitch, sewing the seam and pulling the fabric apart to flatten the seam. * The flatlock stitch can be used as a construction and ...stitch or for ornamentation only. (1) MachineSetUp * Remove the left or right needle. * Begin with the machine threaded and tension balanced for the three-thread overlock stitch (page 21). * Loosen the needle thread tension (green or blue) generously. * Loosen the upper looper thread tension (orange) slightly. * ...
Owner's Manual
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...fold Note: An optional blind hem foot (ULTR HEM FOOT) is almost invisible. * Remove the left needle and adjust machine for a narrow three-thread overlock stitch. • HOW TO SEW AN OVER LOCK BLIND HEM The excess fabric is trimmed and the hem is best suited for sewing knit wear...* Stitch on the fabric before cutting out the garment * Remove the left needle and adjust machine for a narrow three-thread overlock stitch. The overlock blind hem is sewn and the raw edges are overlocked in one operation. It provides a durable finish that is available (page 45) • HOW TO SEW PIN TUCKS I...
...fold Note: An optional blind hem foot (ULTR HEM FOOT) is almost invisible. * Remove the left needle and adjust machine for a narrow three-thread overlock stitch. • HOW TO SEW AN OVER LOCK BLIND HEM The excess fabric is trimmed and the hem is best suited for sewing knit wear...* Stitch on the fabric before cutting out the garment * Remove the left needle and adjust machine for a narrow three-thread overlock stitch. The overlock blind hem is sewn and the raw edges are overlocked in one operation. It provides a durable finish that is available (page 45) • HOW TO SEW PIN TUCKS I...
Owner's Manual
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... making sure elastic and fabric edges are even. * Line up with edge of throat plate. * Elastic should be sewn using the three-thread overlock stitch or the four-thread overlock mock safety stitch. * After securing with 2 3 stitches, continue sewing, allowing the fabric to feed through the machine while gently stretching elastic (a quarter...
... making sure elastic and fabric edges are even. * Line up with edge of throat plate. * Elastic should be sewn using the three-thread overlock stitch or the four-thread overlock mock safety stitch. * After securing with 2 3 stitches, continue sewing, allowing the fabric to feed through the machine while gently stretching elastic (a quarter...
Owner's Manual
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... more maintenance than a conventional machine mainly due to two reasons. 1) A lot of lint is produced due to the cutting action of the knives. 2) An overlock runs at a very high speed and needs to lubricate the internal working parts. . Do not use any other oil or damage could result. 40 / CLEANING ...
... more maintenance than a conventional machine mainly due to two reasons. 1) A lot of lint is produced due to the cutting action of the knives. 2) An overlock runs at a very high speed and needs to lubricate the internal working parts. . Do not use any other oil or damage could result. 40 / CLEANING ...
Owner's Manual
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... - Insert needle correctly - Insert new needle, current needle may be bent or have a blunt point Use a high quality thread - - Compress thick layers of fabric with overlock Connect machine to power source - Increase presser foot pressure for heavy weight fabric Decrease presser foot pressure for tangled or caught thread - Check for tangled...
... - Insert needle correctly - Insert new needle, current needle may be bent or have a blunt point Use a high quality thread - - Compress thick layers of fabric with overlock Connect machine to power source - Increase presser foot pressure for heavy weight fabric Decrease presser foot pressure for tangled or caught thread - Check for tangled...
Owner's Manual
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS (1) Sewing with an Overlock * For additional information, the following book is recommended, Sewing with an Overlock-From The Sewing Reference Library, published by Cy Decosse Incorporated. (2) Edge Guide * Attaches to the looper cover to aid in seaming and decorative sewing such as flatlocking and pin tucking. (3) Spool Cap (S) * Adapts a regular thread spool for use on the over lock machine. (4) Anti-spill Net (S) * For use with threads that easily spill off the cone. 44 set screw I 27.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS (1) Sewing with an Overlock * For additional information, the following book is recommended, Sewing with an Overlock-From The Sewing Reference Library, published by Cy Decosse Incorporated. (2) Edge Guide * Attaches to the looper cover to aid in seaming and decorative sewing such as flatlocking and pin tucking. (3) Spool Cap (S) * Adapts a regular thread spool for use on the over lock machine. (4) Anti-spill Net (S) * For use with threads that easily spill off the cone. 44 set screw I 27.