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... various stitch types, which you can be inspired and that provides professional seams, seam finishes, and creative stitch capabilities. Enjoy! The SINGER PROFESSIONAL 5 (14T968DC) Overlock Machine is a good starting point to your sewing projects. The Singer Sewing Company SINGER® and PROFESSIONAL 5™ are certain that your creativity will have many hours of The...
... various stitch types, which you can be inspired and that provides professional seams, seam finishes, and creative stitch capabilities. Enjoy! The SINGER PROFESSIONAL 5 (14T968DC) Overlock Machine is a good starting point to your sewing projects. The Singer Sewing Company SINGER® and PROFESSIONAL 5™ are certain that your creativity will have many hours of The...
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Table of 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-Thread Safety Stitch Chapter 9 Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide Chapter 10 Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow Chapter 11 Cover Hem (Cover Stitch) Narrow Chapter 12 Cover Hem (Cover Stitch) ...
Table of 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-Thread Safety Stitch Chapter 9 Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide Chapter 10 Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow Chapter 11 Cover Hem (Cover Stitch) Narrow Chapter 12 Cover Hem (Cover Stitch) ...
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Chapter 1: Double Chain Stitch
Chapter 1: Double Chain Stitch
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Double Chain Stitch This stitch is suitable 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. The Middle Cover needle and the Chainstitch Looper are used for a decorative chainstitch topstitching effect. Double Chain Stitch page 1
Double Chain Stitch This stitch is suitable 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. The Middle Cover needle and the Chainstitch Looper are used for a decorative chainstitch topstitching effect. Double Chain Stitch page 1
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Needle: ATD: Auto Tension Dial Left Cover Stitch Needle "C" Middle Cover Stitch Needle "D" (Blue) Right Cover Stitch Needle "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 Presser Foot Pressure Differential Feed Dial Stitch Finger Threaded Not Used Installed "N" "N" ...
Needle: ATD: Auto Tension Dial Left Cover Stitch Needle "C" Middle Cover Stitch Needle "D" (Blue) Right Cover Stitch Needle "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 Presser Foot Pressure Differential Feed Dial Stitch Finger Threaded Not Used Installed "N" "N" ...
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Turn Stitch Length Dial to "D". The knife will go. 3. Open Looper Cover. 2. Disengage Upper Knife. Upper Knife Engaged Upper Knife Disengaged Double Chain Stitch page 3 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 the holder counter clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position. Double Chain Stitch Turn Auto Tension Dial to "N".
Turn Stitch Length Dial to "D". The knife will go. 3. Open Looper Cover. 2. Disengage Upper Knife. Upper Knife Engaged Upper Knife Disengaged Double Chain Stitch page 3 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 the holder counter clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position. Double Chain Stitch Turn Auto Tension Dial to "N".
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Turn Differential Feed Dial "N". Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "R". Place Stitch Finger to "N". Double Chain Stitch page 4 Turn Seam Width Dial to "N".
Turn Differential Feed Dial "N". Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "R". Place Stitch Finger to "N". Double Chain Stitch page 4 Turn Seam Width Dial to "N".
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Disengage Upper Looper. It is in the highest position. 2. Open looper cover. 2. Remove Knife Cover by pulling it would hit the Seam Guide Plate. 1. By disengaging the Upper Looper, the looper no longer moves when sewing. Install the Seam Guide Plate. If the looper was still engaged, it slightly towards you. 3. Turn handwheel until the Upper Looper is nonoperative. Slide the Seam Guide Plate into place. Push the clutch button to the left and up to disengage. It can only be used when sewing the Chainstitch, Cover Stitch and the Triple Cover Stitch. 1. The Seam Guide ...
Disengage Upper Looper. It is in the highest position. 2. Open looper cover. 2. Remove Knife Cover by pulling it would hit the Seam Guide Plate. 1. By disengaging the Upper Looper, the looper no longer moves when sewing. Install the Seam Guide Plate. If the looper was still engaged, it slightly towards you. 3. Turn handwheel until the Upper Looper is nonoperative. Slide the Seam Guide Plate into place. Push the clutch button to the left and up to disengage. It can only be used when sewing the Chainstitch, Cover Stitch and the Triple Cover Stitch. 1. The Seam Guide ...
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Thread Chainstitch Looper with a decorative thread 1. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Double Chain Stitch page 6 While holding the thread, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks. Then pull thread along the right side of the button, as illustrated. 3. Pass the thread from the back to release the tension disks. Raise the Presser foot to the front through the thread guide . 2.
Thread Chainstitch Looper with a decorative thread 1. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Double Chain Stitch page 6 While holding the thread, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks. Then pull thread along the right side of the button, as illustrated. 3. Pass the thread from the back to release the tension disks. Raise the Presser foot to the front through the thread guide . 2.
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Thread the looper area of the machine. Continue threading guides , , and . 8. "V" cutout Threader lever Double Chain Stitch page 7 Use the tweezers provided in threading the looper. 6. Position the thread into place (D). Place the thread through the looper. Firmly hold the thread tail with your left hand and pull threader lever (C) up into the V cutout (B) on the threader. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper extends out 10mm (approximately ½") from front to aid in the accessory case to back. 4. Thread the looper eye (A) from the needle...
Thread the looper area of the machine. Continue threading guides , , and . 8. "V" cutout Threader lever Double Chain Stitch page 7 Use the tweezers provided in threading the looper. 6. Position the thread into place (D). Place the thread through the looper. Firmly hold the thread tail with your left hand and pull threader lever (C) up into the V cutout (B) on the threader. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper extends out 10mm (approximately ½") from front to aid in the accessory case to back. 4. Thread the looper eye (A) from the needle...
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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. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated 1-9. 2. Double Chain Stitch page 8 Pass thread from back to release the tension disks. While holding the thread, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks. Thread Middle Cover Stitch Needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Thread the Cover Stitch Middle/Chain Stitch needle as illustrated. 4.
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. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated 1-9. 2. Double Chain Stitch page 8 Pass thread from back to release the tension disks. While holding the thread, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks. Thread Middle Cover Stitch Needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Thread the Cover Stitch Middle/Chain Stitch needle as illustrated. 4.
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Go over the take up lever . Thread the eye of the needle clamp for the Cover Stitch or Chainstitch. 6 7 4 8 5 7. Double Chain Stitch page 9 Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide . Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the Middle Cover Needle . 8. Lower foot and sew. Continue to the back, under the Presser Foot. Place the thread to thread points 4-8. Draw about 4 inches of the thread through the needle eye towards the back of the thread guides and . 6. ...
Go over the take up lever . Thread the eye of the needle clamp for the Cover Stitch or Chainstitch. 6 7 4 8 5 7. Double Chain Stitch page 9 Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide . Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the Middle Cover Needle . 8. Lower foot and sew. Continue to the back, under the Presser Foot. Place the thread to thread points 4-8. Draw about 4 inches of the thread through the needle eye towards the back of the thread guides and . 6. ...
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Lift the Presser Foot to a lightweight batting. Position the fabric right side down. Lower the Presser Foot and sew. Align the needle with one of fabric. Fuse a layer of fabric to the heightest position. Using a rinse-away fabric marking pen draw a design lines on the under side. The decorative thread will be on the wrong side of the fabric. MtcuAasurvknhrvoesaei;rdspsgomrwcfatoaodgrkrunekianenblgrtslee.st. Double Chain Stitch page 10 Fuse a fabric backing to the other side of the batting, to create a quilted piece of the lines drawn.
Lift the Presser Foot to a lightweight batting. Position the fabric right side down. Lower the Presser Foot and sew. Align the needle with one of fabric. Fuse a layer of fabric to the heightest position. Using a rinse-away fabric marking pen draw a design lines on the under side. The decorative thread will be on the wrong side of the fabric. MtcuAasurvknhrvoesaei;rdspsgomrwcfatoaodgrkrunekianenblgrtslee.st. Double Chain Stitch page 10 Fuse a fabric backing to the other side of the batting, to create a quilted piece of the lines drawn.
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Avoid sewing off the fabric. To remove fabric, gently turn handwheel to see the decorative stitching. Continue sewing, following the drawn marking. Turn fabric over to loosen threads. Double Chain Stitch page 11 When sewing the Double Chainstitch, it is necessary to have fabric under the needle.
Avoid sewing off the fabric. To remove fabric, gently turn handwheel to see the decorative stitching. Continue sewing, following the drawn marking. Turn fabric over to loosen threads. 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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for a Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock stitch. 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 have an invisible edge. The Two-Thread Stitch requires the lower looper thread and one overlock needle thread. Right Overedge Needle Thread Lower Looper Thread Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 1 This gives a couture effect and looks beautiful on finer fabrics. For a more narrow stitch (4.0) select the right overedge needle; There are 2 different ...
for a Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock stitch. 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 have an invisible edge. The Two-Thread Stitch requires the lower looper thread and one overlock needle thread. Right Overedge Needle Thread Lower Looper Thread Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 1 This gives a couture effect and looks beautiful on finer fabrics. For a more narrow stitch (4.0) select the right overedge needle; There are 2 different ...
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Needle: ATD: Auto Tension Dial Set at: "D" Left Cover Stitch Needle "C" Unthreaded and Remove Needle Middle Cover Stitch Needle "D" Unthreaded and Remove Needle Right Cover Stitch 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 Foot "N" ...
Needle: ATD: Auto Tension Dial Set at: "D" Left Cover Stitch Needle "C" Unthreaded and Remove Needle Middle Cover Stitch Needle "D" Unthreaded and Remove Needle Right Cover Stitch 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 Foot "N" ...
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Turn Stitch Length Dial to "D". Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw) to the right as far as it is disengaged. 1. The knife will not trim the fabric when it will go. 3. Upper Knife Disengaged Upper Knife Engaged Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 3 Open Looper Cover. 2. Engage Upper Knife. Turn Auto Tension Dial to "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 is disengaged. 1. The knife will not trim the fabric when it will go. 3. Upper Knife Disengaged Upper Knife Engaged Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 3 Open Looper Cover. 2. Engage Upper Knife. Turn Auto Tension Dial to "2". Turn the holder toward clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position.
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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". Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 4 Set Stitch Finger to "N".
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Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded, it needs to move when sewing. Turn handwheel. Install the Knife Cover. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to be engaged. 1. Upper Looper Disengaged Upper Looper Engaged Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 5 Engage Upper Looper. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2.
Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded, it needs to move when sewing. Turn handwheel. Install the Knife Cover. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to be engaged. 1. Upper Looper Disengaged Upper Looper Engaged Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 5 Engage Upper Looper. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2.