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SINGER ® PROFESSIONAL 5 ™ Overlock Workbook[...]
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C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s o n t h e p u r chase of your new SINGER ® PROFESSIONA L 5™ O v e r l o c k M a c h i n e ! T h e S I N G E R P R OFESSIONAL 5 (14T968DC) Overlock Machine is a time saving innovation that provides professional seams, seam fini shes, and creative stitch capabiliti es. Sew one-of-kind projects with the special effects[...]
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Chapter 1 Double Chain S titch C h a p t e r 2 Tw o - T h r e a d W r a p p e d E d g e O v e r l o c k (narrow and wide) C h a p t e r 3 Tw o - T h r e a d O v e r e d g e ( n a r r o w a n d w i d e ) C h a p t e r 4 Three-Thread Overlock ( n a r r o w , w i d e , a n d w i d e w i t h d e c o r a t i v e t h r e a d s ) C h a p t e r 5 T hree-Th[...]
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Chapter 1: Double Chain S titch[...]
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Double Chain S titch This stitch is suitable for straight seams. It also can be used for a decorative chainstitch topstitching e ffect. The Middle Cover needle and the Chainstitch Looper are used. Decorative thread can be placed in the Chainstitch Loo per, the needle, or in both to create various effects. D ouble Chain Sti tch page 1[...]
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ATD : Auto Tension Dial “D” Left Cover Stitch Needle “C” Unthreaded and Remove Needle Middle Cover Stitch Needle “D” (Blue) Threaded Right Cover Stitch Needle “E” Unthreaded and Remove Needle Overedge Left Needle “A” Unthreaded and Remove Needle Overedge Right Needle “B” Unthreaded and Remove Needle Upper Looper Looper Disen[...]
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Double Chain S titch Turn Au to Tension D ial to “D”. Turn Stit ch Length Dial t o “N”. Disengag e Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the m ovable knife hold er (silver scre w ) to the right as far as it will go. 3 . T u r n t h e h o l[...]
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Turn Press er Foot Pressure Dial to “N”. Turn Diff erential Feed Dial “N”. Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”. Place Stitch Finger to “R”. [...]
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Install the Seam Guide Plate. The Seam Guide Plate provi des a flat surface for the fabric and se am guides. It can onl y be used when the knife and the lower looper are disengag ed. The Seam Guide Plat e is used when sewing the Chainstitch, Cover Stitch and the Triple Cover Sti tch. 1 . O p e n l o o p e r c o v e r . 2. Remove Knife Cover by [...]
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Thread Chainstitch Looper wi th a decorative thread 1. Raise the Presser foot to release the tension di sks. Pa ss the thread from the back to t he front through the thread guide c . 2 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards the left until it slip s under the guide. T hen pull thr ead along the r[...]
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4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper ext ends out 10mm (approximately ½ ”) from the needle plate edge. 5 . T h r e a d t h e l o o p e r a r e a o f t h e m a chine following the brown color-coded thread guide s 4-11. Us e the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper. 6 . P l a c e t h e t [...]
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Thread Middle Cover Stitch Needle with regular over lock thread. 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l e a s e t h e te nsion disks. Thread the Cover S t i t c h M i d d l e / C h ain Stitch needle as illustrated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a c k t o t h e f r o n t through the t hread guide c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t [...]
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5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go over the take up lever h . Continue by slipping the thread into t he middle slot of the thread guides i and j . 6 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l e , make sure the thread is in front of the th[...]
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Fuse a layer of fabric to a lightweight batting. Fuse a fabric b acking to the other side of the batting, to c reate a quilted piece of fabric. Using a rin se-away fabric marking pen draw a design lines on the w rong side of the fabric. Lift the Pre sser Foot to the heighte st position. Position t[...]
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When sewing the Double Chainstitc h, it is necessary to have fabric u nder the needl e. Avoid sewing off the fabric. Continue s ewing, followi n g the drawn marking. To remove fabric, gently turn handwheel to loosen threads. Turn fabric over t o see the decorative stitching. Double Chai n Stitch page 11[...]
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Chapter 2: Tw o - T h r e a d W r a p p e d E d g e O v e r l o c k ( n a r r o w a n d w i d e )[...]
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Tw o - T h r e a d W r a p p e d E d g e O v e r l o c k ( n a r r o w ) The Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock provides an elegant fine finish t o lightweight fabrics. When using clear threads in c onjunction with the Two-Thread stitch, the fabric appears to have an invisible edge. Th is gives a couture effect and looks beautiful on finer fabrics. T[...]
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Needle : ATD : Auto Tension Dial “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 Loo[...]
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Turn Au to Tension D ial to “D”. Turn Stit ch Length Dial t o “2”. Engage Up per Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the mova ble knife holder ( silver screw ) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder toward clockwise until the knife clic[...]
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Turn Press er Foot Pressure Dial to “N”. Turn Diff erential Feed Dial to “N”. Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”. Set Stitch Finger to “N”.[...]
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Install the Knife Cover . Engage Up per Looper. Engaging t he Upper Looper causes t he looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded, it needs to be engaged. 1 . P u s h t h e c l u t c h b u t t o n t o t h e l e f t and do wn to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. ?[...]
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Engage Sp reader . The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper. If th e stitch r equires that the looper be engaged, but not threaded th en the Spreader is u sed. The Spreader simpl y plugs-in (or closes) the looper’s hole. The Spreade r is disengaged w hen the Upper Looper is engaged/operativ e and threaded. The Spre [...]
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3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y p u lling the thread towards the left until it slips unde r the guide. Th en pull the thread along the right side of the b u t t o n a s i l l u s t r a t e d . 4 . W h i l e h o l d i n g t h e t h r e a d f i r m l y , pull the thread between the tension disks[...]
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10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cu tout (B) on thr eader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pu ll Threader leve r (C) up into place (D). Thread Ri ght Overedge ne ed le with regular thread. 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F [...]
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3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards the left until i t s l i p s u n d e r t h e g u i d e . T h e n p u ll the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go o[...]
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Align two pieces of light weig ht fabric, right sides together so t hat the knife just sl ightly trims the fabric edge. Sew. Press seam to on e side. Two-Thread Wrappe d Edge Overlock (narrow) page 10[...]
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T wo-Thread W rapped Edge Overlock (wide) Needle : ATD : Auto Tension Dial “D” Left Cover Stitch Needle (Orange) Unthreaded and Remove Needle Middle Cover Stitch Needle (Blue) Unthreaded and Remove Needle Right Cover Stitch Needle (Green) Unthreaded and Remove Needle Overedge Left Needle (Orange) Threaded Overedge Right Needle (Blue) Unthreaded[...]
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Thread Left Overedge needl e with regular thread. 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l ease the tension disks. Thread the left needle as indicated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a ck to the front through the t hread guide c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards the le[...]
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5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go over the take up lever h . Continue by slipping the thread into t he middle slot of the thread guides i and j . 6 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l e, make sure the thread is behind the thread g[...]
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Align one piec e of medium weight fabri c so that the knife just sl ightly trims t he fabric edge. Sew. . Two-Thread Wrappe d Edge Overlock (wide) page 4[...]
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Chapter 3: Tw o - T h r e a d O v e r e d g e (narrow and wide)[...]
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Tw o - T h r e a d O v e r e d g e ( n a r r o w ) This stitch is used as a lightweight seam fi nish or a lightweight seam. When creating a seam finish, less thread is used and the thre ad does not imprint on the right side of the fabric when pressed. The st itch can also used for seaming. The stitch creates less bulky seams, which is ideal for she[...]
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Needle: ATD : Auto Tension Dial 1E3 Left Cover Stitch Needle 1C3 Unthreaded and Remove Needle Middle Cover Stitch Needle 1D3 Unthreaded and Remove Needle Right Cover Stitch Needle 1E3 Unthreaded and Remove Needle Overedge Left Needle 1A3 Unthreaded and Remove Needle Overedge Right Needle 1B3 (Blue) Threaded Upper Looper Looper Engaged and Not Threa[...]
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Two-Thread Overed ge (narrow) page 3 Turn Au to Tension D ial to :E<. Turn Stit ch Length Dial t o :2<. Engage Up per Knife. The knife wil l not trim the f abric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the m ovable knife hold er (silver scre w ) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ho[...]
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Turn Press er Foot Pressure Dial to 0N2. Turn Diff erential Feed Dial to 0N2. Turn Seam Width Dial to 0N2. Set Stitch Finger to 0N2. Two- Thread Ove[...]
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Install the Knife Cover . Engage Up per Looper. Engaging t he Upper Looper causes t he looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded, it needs to be engaged. 1 . P u s h t h e c l u t c h b u t t o n t o t h e l e f t and do wn to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. ?[...]
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Two-Thread Overed ge (narrow) page 7 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y p u lling the thread towards the left until it slips unde r the guide. Th en pull the thread along the right side of the b u t t o n a s i l l u s t r a t e d . 4 . W h i l e h o l d i n g t h e t h r e a d f i r m l y , pull[...]
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Two-Thread Overed ge (narrow) page 8 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cu tout (B) on thr eader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pu ll Threader Lever (C) u p into place (D). Thread Ri ght Overedge ne ed le with regular thread[...]
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Two-Thread Overed ge (narrow) page 9 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards the left until i t s l i p s u n d e r t h e g u i d e . T h e n p u ll the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot [...]
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Join two pieces of medium weight fabric, right sides together with a conventional sewing machine stra ight stitch. Finsh the edges of both fabric pieces by aligning the fabric edge so that the k nife just slightly trims the fabr ic edge. Sew. Press sea m allowance to o ne side. Two-Thread Overed ge (narrow) page 10[...]
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Tw o - T h r e a d O v e r e d g e ( w i d e ) The Two-Thread Overedge (wide) is a good c hoice when sewing linens and wools. The Two-Thread Overedge (wide) has the sa me set up as the Two-Thread Over- edge (narrow) Stitch. The only exception is the Right Overedg e Needle is now un - threaded and removed and the Left Overedge Needle is threaded. By[...]
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ATD : Auto Tension Dial .E0 Left Cover Stitch Needle .C0 (Orange) Unthreaded and Remove Needle Middle Cover Stitch Needle .D0 (Blue) Unthreaded and Remove Needle Right Cover Stitch Needle .E0 (Green) Unthreaded and Remove Needle Overedge Left Needle .A0 (Orange) Threaded Overedge Right Needle .B0 (Blue) Unthreaded and Remove Needle Upper Looper (Gr[...]
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Thread Left Overedge needl e with regular thread. 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l ease the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a ck to the front through the t hread guide c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards the [...]
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5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go over the take up lever h . Continue by slipping the thread into t he middle slot of the thread guides i and j . 6 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l e, make sure the thread is behind the thread g[...]
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Align one piec e of medium weight fabri c so that the knife just sl ightly trims t he fabric edge. Sew. Align a sec ond piece of mediu m wieght fabric so that the knife just sl ightly trims t he fabric edge. Sew. Place the t wo fabrics, rig ht sides togeth er. Using a convent ional sewing machine, s ew a straight stitch with[...]
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Chapter 4: Three-Thread Overlock (narrow , wide, and wide with decorative threads)[...]
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Three-Thread Overlock (narrow) The Three-Thread Overlock Stitch is the most commonly used stitch because of its versatility. It provides a wonderful professional seam finish to woven fab rics. It is beneficial in preventing loosely woven fabri cs from unraveling. In addition, the Three-Thread Overlock Stitch offers unlim ited decorative capabilitie[...]
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ATD : Auto Tension Dial .A/ 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 .B/ (Blue) Threaded Upper Looper (Green) Looper Engaged and Threaded [...]
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The Three-Thread Overlock makes a great edge finish to a garment6s facing. Three-Thread Overlock (narrow) page 3[...]
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Three-Thread Overlock (narrow) page 4 Turn Au to Tension D ial to <A=. Turn Stit ch Length Dial t o <2=. Engage Up per Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the mova ble knife holder ( silver screw ) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the hold[...]
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Turn Press er Foot Pressure Dial to 0N2. Turn Diff erential Feed Dial to 0N2. Turn Seam Width Dial to 0N2. Set Stitch Finger to 0N2. Three-Thread O [...]
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Install the Knife Cover . Engage Up per Looper. Engaging t he Upper Looper causes t he looper move when sewing. Even though t he Upper Looper is not thr eaded it needs to be engaged. 1 . P u s h t h e c l u t c h b u t t o n t o t h e l e f t and do wn to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. [...]
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3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards the left until i t s l i p s u n d e r t h e g u i d e . T h e n p u ll the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4 . W h i l e h o l d i n g t h e t h r e a d , f i r m l y pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwh[...]
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7. Thread the hole in the Upper Looper from front to back k . Pull about 4 inche s o f thre ad thr oug h the lo ope r and place to the back of the throat plate. Thread Lower L ooper with regular overlock thread. 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l e a s e t h e tension disk[...]
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4. While holding the thread, firmly pu ll the thread between the tension disks. 5 . T u r n t h e h a n d w h e e l t o w a r d y o u u n t il the lower looper extends 5-10mm (approximately ½B ) from the needl e plate edge. 6 . T h r e a d t h e l o o p e r a r e a o f t h e m a c h ine following the red color coded t h r e a d g u i d e s[...]
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Thread Ri ght Overedge ne ed le with regular thread . 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l e a s e the tension disks. Thread the right needle as i ndicated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a ck to the front through the t hread guide c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towar[...]
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5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go over the take up lever h . Continue by slipping the thread into t he right slot of the thread guides i and j . 8 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e needle, make sure the thread is behind the thre ad guide lo[...]
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Align one piec e of medium weight fabri c so that the knife just sl ightly trims t he fabric edge. Sew. Align a sec ond piece of mediu m weight fabric so that the kn ife just slightly trims the fabric edge. Place the t wo fabrics, rig ht sides togeth er. Using a convent ional sewing machine, s ew a straight stitch with a ǫ inch[...]
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Three-Thread Overlock (wide) The Three-Thread Overedge (wide) has the same set up as the Three-Thread Over- edge (narrow) Stitch. The onl y exceptions are the Right Overed ge Needle is now unthreaded and removed and the Left Overedge Needle is threa ded. By using the left needle the stitch becomes wider. The ot her exception is the Auto Tension Dia[...]
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ATD : Auto Tension Dial “B” 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” (Orange) Threaded Overedge Right Needle “B” Unthreaded and Remove Needle Upper Looper (Green) Lo[...]
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Thread Left Overedge needl e with regular thread . 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l ease the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a ck to the front throug h the thread gui de. 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards the l[...]
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5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go over the take up lever h . Continue by slipping the thread into t he middle slot of the thread guides i and j . 6 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l e, make sure the thread is behind the thread g[...]
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Turn Au to Tension D ial to “B”. Turn Stit ch Length Dial t o “2”. Align one p iece of medium w eight fabric so that the knife just sl ightly trims t he fabric edge. Sew. Three-Thread Overlock (wide) page 5[...]
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Three-Thread Overedge (wide with decorative thread) Three-Thread Overlock (wide-decorative) page 1 Using decorative threads can duplicate the look of fine braids and bindings often found only in ready-to-wear. It is easy to embellish s ewing projects with decorativ e thread. Threads such as texturized nylon thread, crochet thread, pearl cotton,[...]
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ATD : Auto Tension Dial “B” 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” (Orange) Threaded Overedge Right Needle “B” Unthreaded and Remove Needle Upper Looper (Green) Lo[...]
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Thread Up per Looper with decorative thre ad . 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l e a s e the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as i llustrated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a c k t o t h e front through the thread guide. 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread toward[...]
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5 . T u r n t h e h a n d w h e e l t o w a r d y o u u n t il the lower looper extends 5-10mm ( a p p r o x i m a t e l y ½ i n c h ) from the needle plate edge. 6 . T h r e a d t h e l o o p e r a r e a o f t h e m a chine following the green color coded t h r e a d g u i d e s 4 - 9 . 7 . T h r e a d t h e h o l e i n t h e U pper Looper from f[...]
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Thread Lo wer Looper with dec orative overlock thread. 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l e a s e t h e tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a c k t o t h e f r o n t t h r o u g h t h e t h r e a d g u i d e c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e[...]
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6 . T h r e a d t h e l o o p e r a r e a o f t h e m a c h ine following the red color coded t h r e a d g u i d e s 4 - 1 0 . 7. Place the thread slighty from left and t o t h e r i ght of threading guide f . 8 . P l a c e t h e t h r e a d slightly from the fr ont and to the back of threading guide g . 9 . P l a c e t h e t h r e a d[...]
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Thread Ov eredge Left nee dle with regular thread. 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l ease the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a ck to the front through the t hread guide c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards the[...]
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Three-Thread Overlock (wide-decorative) page 8 5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go over the take up lever h . Continue by slipping the thread into t he middle slot of the thread guides i and j . 6 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l[...]
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Align dou ble-sided quil ted fabric so that the knife just sl ight ly trims the fabric edge. Sew. Three-Thread Overlock (wide decorative) page 9[...]
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Chapter 5: Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow and wide)[...]
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Three-Thread Flatlock Narrow The Flatlock Stitch is used decoratively to achieve th e look of applied trim on a garment, craft or home decorator projects. Special decor at ive threads are used for a textured and dramatic embellishment effect. The Flatlock Stitch can also be used to serge non-bulky seams. The Flatlock Stitch is sewn with one needle [...]
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Needle : ATD : Auto Tension Dial “F” 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 “B” (Blue) Threaded Upper Looper (Gr[...]
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The Flatlock stitch, with fabric’s right sides together, f orm a ladder stitch. A ribbon can then be woven by hand in and out of the stitches. The ladder stitch is ideal for joining laces together, as seen in heirloom sewing. Another idea for the ladder stitch is to use decorativ e thread through the needle to fo rm a bold embellishment to projec[...]
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Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow) page 4[...]
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Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow) page 5 Turn Auto Tens ion Dial to “F”. Turn Stit ch Length Dial t o “2”. Engage Up per Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengage d. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the mova ble knife holder ( silver screw ) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ho[...]
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Turn Press er Foot Pressure to “N”. Turn Diff erential Feed Dial to “N”. Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”. Set Stitch Finger to “N”. Thre[...]
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Install the Knife Cover . Engage Up per Looper. Engaging t he Upper Looper causes t he looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper [...]
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Two-Thread Flatlock (narrow) page 8 Disengag e Spreader . The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper. If th e stitch requires that the looper be engaged but not threaded then the Spreader is u sed. The Spreader simpl y plugs-in (or closes) the looper’s hole. The Spreade r is disengaged w hen the Upper L ooper is engag[...]
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3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards the left until i t s l i p s u n d e r t h e g u i d e . T h e n p u ll the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4 . W h i l e h o l d i n g t h e t h r e a d f i r m l y , pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwh[...]
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7. Thread the hole in the Upper Looper from front to back k . Pull about 4 inche s o f thre ad thr oug h the lo ope r and place to the back of the throat plate. Thread Lower L ooper with regular overlock thread. 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r f o o t t o r e l e a s e t h e Tension disk[...]
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Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow) page 11 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cu tout (B) on thr eader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pu ll Threader leve r (C) up into place (D). NOTE: Make sure the Upper Looper thread is b[...]
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Thread Right O veredge needle with regular overlock thread . 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l e a s e the tension disks. Thread the right needle as i llustrated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a ck to the front through the t hread guide c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thr[...]
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5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go over the take up lever h . Continue by slipping the thread into t he right slot of the thread guides i and j . 8 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l e, make sure the thread is behind the thre ad gui[...]
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Fold T-shirt in terlock fabric wrong si des together lengthwise. Align the f abric so that th e fabric’s fold is not being trimme d by the knife. Sew. Gently pull the fabr ic flat and press. Hint: If the fabric is not laying flat, align the fabric farther to the left of the knife. Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow) page 14[...]
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Three-Thread Flatlock (wide) Three-Thread Flatlock (wide) page 1 The Three-Thread Flatlock (wide) has the same set up as the Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow) Stitch. The only exception is the Right Overed ge Needle is now unthreaded and removed and the Left Overedge Needle is threa ded. By using the left needle, the stitch becomes wider. Right Overed[...]
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ATD : Auto Tension Dial “F” 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” (Orange) Threaded Overedge Right Needle “B” Unthreaded and Remove Needle Upper Looper (Green) Lo[...]
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Three-Thread Flatlock (wide) page 3 Decora tive Ladder Effect (wide) Decorative Loo p Effect (wide) Fabr ic Right Sides Tog ether Fabric Wron g Sides Together Right Overedge Needle Th read Left Overedge Needle Thread Lower Looper Thread Upper Looper Threa d[...]
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Thread Left Ov erlock needle with regu lar thread . 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l ease the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a ck to the front through the t hread guide c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards th[...]
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5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go over the take up lever h . Continue by slipping the thread into t he middle slot of the thread guides i and j . 6 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l e, make sure the thread is behind the thread g[...]
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Fold sweatshirt fabric wrong sides together, lengthwise. Align the f abric so that th e fabric’s fold is not being trimme d by the knife. Sew. Gently pull the fabr ic flat and press. Hint: If the fabric is not laying flat, align the fabric farther to the left of the knife. Three-Thread Flatlock (wide) page 6[...]
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Chapter 6: Three-Thread Ultra-S tretch Mock Safety S titch[...]
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Three-Thread Ul tra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch This stitch stretches with the fabric, the seam will not break when the fabric is stretched. It is ideal for super-stretch kn its like those used on s wimwear or athlete clothing. This stitch us es two needles and one looper. Left Overedge Needle Thread Lower Looper Thread Right Overedge Needle Thread [...]
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Needle : ATD : Auto Tension Dial “G” Left Cover Stitch Needle “C” Not Threaded Middle Cover Stitch Needle “D” Not Threaded Right Cover Stitch Needle “E” Not Threaded Overedge Left Needle “A” (Orange) Threaded Overedge Right Needle “B” (Blue) Threaded Upper Looper (Green) Looper Engaged and Not Threaded Lower Looper (Red) Thr[...]
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Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 3 Turn Au to Tension D ial to “G”. Turn Stit ch Length Dial t o “2”. Engage Up per Knife. The knife wil l not trim the f abric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the m ovable knife hold er (silver scre w ) to the right as far as it will [...]
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Turn Press er Foot Pressure Dial to “N”. Turn Diff erential Feed Dial to “N”. Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”. Set Stitch Finger to “N”.[...]
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Install the Knife Cover . Engage Up per Looper. Engaging t he Upper Looper causes t he looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded it needs to be engaged. 1 . P u s h t h e c l u t c h b u t t o n t o t h e l e f t and do wn to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. ?[...]
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Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 6 Engage Sp reader . The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper. If th e stitch r equires that the looper be engaged, but not threaded th en the Spreader is u sed. The Spreader simpl y plugs-in (or closes) the looper’s hole. The Spreade r is disengaged w hen the Upper[...]
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Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 7 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y p u lling the thread towards the left until it slips unde r the guide. Th en pull the thread along the right side of the b u t t o n a s i l l u s t r a t e d . 4 . W h i l e h o l d i n g t h e t h r e a d , [...]
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Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 8 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cu tout (B) on thr eader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pu ll Threader leve r (C) up into place (D). Thread Right O veredge needle with [...]
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Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 9 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards the left until i t s l i p s u n d e r t h e g u i d e . T h e n p u ll the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread int[...]
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Thread Left Overedge needl e with regular thread . 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r f o o t t o r e l ease the tension disks. Thread the left needle as indicated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a ck to the front through the t hread guide c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards the l[...]
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5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go over the take up lever h . Continue by slipping the thread into t he middle slot of the thread guides i and j . 6 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l e, make sure the thread is behind the thread g[...]
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Align two piec es of fabric, right side s together so t hat that the knife just slightly trims the fabric’s edges. Sew. Three Thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 12[...]
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Chapter 7: Four-Thread Ultra-S tretch Mock Safety S titch[...]
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Four-Thread Ultra-S tretch Mock Safety S titch The Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety St itch is stronger than the Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch. The additi onal thread provides added strength to the seam and is good choice for knits as well as woven s. This stitch w orks well when applying ribbing to a garment. Ribbing is often [...]
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ATD : Auto Tension Dial “A” Left Cover Stitch Needle “C” Not Threaded Middle Cover Stitch Needle “D” Not Threaded Right Cover Stitch Needle “E” Not Threaded Overedge Left Needle “A” (Orange) Threaded Overedge Right Needle “B” (Blue) Threaded Upper Looper (Green) Looper Engaged and Threaded Lower Looper (Red) Threaded Chain S[...]
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Sweatshirt sample Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 3[...]
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Turn Au to Tension D ial to “A”. Turn Stit ch Length Dial t o “N”. Engage Up per Knife. The knife wil l not trim the f abric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the m ovable knife hold er (silver scre w ) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder clockwise until t he knife cli[...]
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Turn Press er Foot Pressure Dial to “N”. Turn Diff erential Feed Dial to “N”. Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”. Set Stitch Finger to “N”.[...]
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Install the Knife Cover . Engage Up per Looper. Engaging t he Upper Looper causes t he looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded, it needs to be engaged. 1 . P u s h t h e c l u t c h b u t t o n t o t h e l e f t and do wn to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. ?[...]
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Disengag e Spreader . The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper. If th e stitch requires that the looper be engaged but not threaded then the Spreader is u sed. The Spreader simpl y plugs-in (or closes) the looper’s hole. The Spreade r is disengaged w hen the Upper L ooper is engaged/operative and threaded. The Spre [...]
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3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards the left until i t s l i p s u n d e r t h e g u i d e . T h e n p u ll the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4 . W h i l e h o l d i n g t h e t h r e a d f i r m l y , pull the thread between the tension disks. 5 . T u r n t h e [...]
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7. Thread the hole in the Upper Looper from front to back k . Pull about 4 inche s o f thre ad thr oug h the lo ope r and place to the back of the throat plate. Thread Lower L ooper with regular overlock thread. 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l e a s e the Tension disks. Thread the Lower L o o p e r a s i l l u s t r a t e d [...]
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3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y p u lling the thread towards the left until it slips unde r the guide. Th en pull the thread along the right side of the b u t t o n a s i l l u s t r a t e d . 4 . W h i l e h o l d i n g t h e t h r e a d , f i r m l y pull the thread between the tension disks[...]
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10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cu tout (B) on thr eader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pu ll Threader leve r (C) up into place (D). Thread Right Overedge needle wit h regular overlock thread . 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l e a s e the[...]
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3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards the left until i t s l i p s u n d e r t h e g u i d e . T h e n p u ll the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go o[...]
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Thread Left Ov erlock needle with regu lar thread . 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l ease the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a ck to the front through the t hread guide c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards th[...]
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5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go over the take up lever h . Continue by slipping the thread into t he middle slot of the thread guides i and j . 6 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l e, make sure the thread is behind the thread g[...]
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Fold ribbing lengthwise. Place ribbing on top of fl eece. Align the fabric so that t he knife just sli ghtly trims both th e ribbing and fleece fab ric edges. Sew, stre tching the ribb ing as needed. Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 1 5[...]
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Chapter 8: Four-Thread Safety S titch[...]
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Four-Thread Safety S titch This stitch is an alternative to the Five-Thread Safety Stitch. It o ffers the same type of Two-Thread Chainstitch. However the Th ree-Thread Overlock is now replaced by a Two-Thread Overedge finish. The Four-Thread Safety Stitch is appropriately used when sewing a medium weight woven fabric . Because there is one less th[...]
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ATD : Auto Tension Dial “I” Left Cover Stitch Needle “C” Not Threaded Middle Cover Stitch Needle “D” (Orange) Threaded Right Cover Stitch Needle “E” Not Threaded Overedge Left Needle “A” Not Threaded Overedge Right Needle “B” (Blue) Threaded Upper Looper Looper Engaged and Not Threaded Lower Looper (Red) Threaded Chain Stitc[...]
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Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 3 Turn Au to Tension D ial to “I”. Turn Stit ch Length Dial t o “N”. Engage Up per Knife. The knife wil l not trim the f abric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the m ovable knife hold er (silver scre w ) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the hold[...]
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Turn Press er Foot Pressure Dial to “N”. Turn Diff erential Feed Dial to “N”. Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”. Set Stitch Finger to “N”.[...]
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Install the Knife Cover . Engage Up per Looper. Engaging t he Upper Looper, caus es the looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded it needs to be engaged. 1 . P u s h t h e c l u t c h b u t t o n t o t h e l e f t and do wn to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. ?[...]
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Four-Thread S afety Stitch pag e 6 Engage Sp reader . The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper. If th e stitch r equires that the looper be engaged, but not threaded th en the Spreader is u sed. The Spreader simpl y plugs-in (or closes) the looper’s hole. The Spreade r is disengaged w hen the Upper L ooper is engage[...]
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Four-Thread S afety Stitch pag e 7 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y p u lling the thread towards the left until it slips unde r the guide. Th en pull the thread along the right side of the b u t t o n a s i l l u s t r a t e d . 4 . W h i l e h o l d i n g t h e t h r e a d , f i r m l y pull t[...]
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Four-Thread S afety Stitch pag e 8 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread int o V cutout (B) on threader. Firmly hold thread tail with left han d and pull Threader leve r (C) up into place (D). Thread Ch ainstitch Loop er with regular overlock thread. [...]
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4. Turn the hand wheel toward yo u until the Chainstitch Looper extends out 10mm (a pproximately ½ ”) from the needle plate edge. 5. Thread the looper area of the ma chine following the brown color-coded thr ead guides 4-11. Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper. Four-Thread Safety S titch page 9 2. Threa[...]
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6 . P l a c e t h e t h r e a d t h r o u g h t h r e a d i n g g u i d e f and g . 7 . C o n t i n u e t h r e a d i n g g u i d e s h , i , j and k . 8. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thr ead throug h the looper. Po sition the thre ad in to the V cutout (B) on the threader. F i r m l y h o l d t h e t h r e a[...]
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Four-Thread Safety S titch page 11 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards the left until i t s l i p s u n d e r t h e g u i d e . T h e n p u ll the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of[...]
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Thread Middle Cover Stitch with regular overlock thr ead. 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l e a s e t h e te nsion disks. Thread the Cover S t i t c h M i d d l e / C h ain Stitch needle as illustrated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a c k t o t h e f r o n t through the t hread guide c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o[...]
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5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go over the take up lever h . Continue by slipping the thread into t he middle slot of the thread guides i and j . 6 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l e , make sure the thread is in front of the th[...]
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Place two pieces of broad cloth right side s together. Align the f abric so that that the knife just slightly tri ms the fabric edge. Sew. Four-Thread S afety Stitch pag e 14[...]
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Chapter 9: Five-Thread Safety S titch Wi de[...]
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Five-Thread Safety S titch Wide This stitch is a combination of a Two-Thread Chainstitch and a Three-Thread Overlock Stitch. It is suitable for woven fabrics and provides a durable seam for heavy weight fabrics such as denim and terrycloth. Using this strong safety stitch eliminates the need to reinforce the seam with a conventional sewing machi ne[...]
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Needles : ATD : Auto Tension Dial “B” Left Cover Stitch Needle “C” Not Threaded Middle Cover Stitch Needle “D” (Orange) Threaded Right Cover Stitch Needle “E” Not Threaded Overedge Left Needle “A” (Blue) Threaded Overedge Right Needle “B” Not Threaded Upper Looper (Green) Looper Engaged and Threaded Lower Looper (Red) Thread[...]
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Five-Threa d Safety Stitch Wide page 3 Turn Au to Tension D ial to “B”. Turn Stit ch Length Dial t o “N”. Engage Up per Knife. The knife wil l not trim the f abric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the m ovable knife hold er (silver scre w ) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn th[...]
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Turn Press er Foot Pressure Dial to “N”. Turn Diff erential Feed Dial to “N”. Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”. Set Stitch Finger to “N”.[...]
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Install the Knife Cover . Engage Up per Looper . Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded, it needs to be engaged. 1 . P u s h t h e c l u t c h b u t t o n t o t h e l e f t and do wn to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. ?[...]
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Five-Thread Safe ty Stitch Wide page 6 Disengag e Spreader . The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper. If th e stitch requires that the looper be engaged but not threaded, the n the Spreader is u sed. The Spreader simpl y plugs-in (or closes) the looper’s hole. The Spreade r is disengaged w hen the Upper L ooper is [...]
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3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards the left until i t s l i p s u n d e r t h e g u i d e . T h e n p u ll the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4 . W h i l e h o l d i n g t h e t h r e a d , f i r m l y pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwh[...]
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7. Thread the hole in the Upper Looper from front to back k . Pull about 4 inche s o f thre ad thr oug h the lo ope r and place to the back of the throat plate. Thread Lower L ooper with regular overlock thread. 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l e a s e t h e tension disk[...]
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4. While holding the thread, firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5 . T u r n t h e h a n d w h e e l t o w a r d y o u u n t il the lower looper extends 5-10mm ( a p p r o x i m a t e l y ½ i n c h ) from the needle plate edge. 6 . T h r e a d t h e l o o p e r a r e a o f t h e m a c h ine following the red color coded t h [...]
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Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page 1 0 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cu tout (B) on thr eader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pu ll Threader leve r (C) up into place (D). NOTE: Make sure the Upper Looper thread is [...]
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Thread Chainstitch Looper with regular overlock thread . 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension di sks. Pa ss the thread from the back to t he front through the thread guide c . 2.Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull thread along the right side of the button[...]
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4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper ext ends out 10mm (approximately ½ inch) from the needle plate edge. 5 . T h r e a d t h e l o o p e r a r e a o f t h e m a chine following the brown color-coded thread guide s 4-11. Us e the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper. 6 . P l a c e t h e t[...]
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Thread Left Ov erlock needle with regu lar thread . 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l ease the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a ck to the front through the t hread guide c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards th[...]
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5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the foward slot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go over the take up lever h . Continue by slipping the thread into the left sl ot of the thread guides i and j . 6 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l e, make sure the thread is behind the thread gui[...]
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Thread Middle Cover stitch needl e with regular overlock thread. 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l e a s e the tension disks. Thread the Cover S t i t c h M i d d l e / C h a i n S t itch needle as illustrated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a c k t o t h e f r o n t through the t hread guide c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t[...]
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5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go over the take up lever h . Continue by slipping the thread into t he middle slot of the thread guides i and j . 6 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l e , make sure the thread is in front of the th[...]
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Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page 1 7 Place two piec es of home decorative fa bric, right sides toget her. Align the f abric so that th e knife just sl ightly trims the fab ric edge. Sew.[...]
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Chapter 10: Five-Thread Safety S titch Narrow[...]
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Five-Thread Safety S titch Narrow This stitch is a combination of a Two-Thread Chainstitch and a Three-Thread Overlock Stitch. It is suitable for woven fabrics and provides a durable seam for heavy weight fabrics such as denim and terrycloth. Usi ng this strong and stable safety stitch eliminates the need to reinforce the seam with a conventional s[...]
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Five-Threa d Safety Stitch Narrow page 3 Turn Au to Tension D ial to “A”. Turn Stit ch Length Dial t o “N”. Engage Up per Knife. The knife wil l not trim the f abric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the m ovable knife hold er (silver scre w ) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn [...]
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Turn Press er Foot Pressure dial to “N”. Turn Diff erential Feed Dial to “N”. Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”. Set Stitch Finger to “N”.[...]
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Install the Knife Cover . Engage Up per Looper. Engaging t he Upper Looper causes t he looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded it needs to be engaged. 1 . P u s h t h e c l u t c h b u t t o n t o t h e l e f t and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. [...]
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Five-Thread Safety Sti tch Narro w page 6 Disengag e Spreader . The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper. If th e stitch r equires that the looper be engaged, but not threaded th en the Spreader is u sed. The Spreader simpl y plugs-in (or closes) the looper’s hole. The Spreade r is disengaged w hen the Upper Looper [...]
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3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards the left until i t s l i p s u n d e r t h e g u i d e . T h e n p u ll the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4 . W h i l e h o l d i n g t h e t h r e a d f i r m l y , pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwh[...]
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7. Thread the hole in the Upper Looper from front to back k . Pull about 4 inche s o f thre ad thr oug h the lo ope r and place to the back of the throat plate. Thread Lower L ooper with regular overlock thread. 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l e a s e the Tension disks.[...]
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4. While holding the thread firmly, pu ll the thread between the tension disks. 5 . T u r n t h e h a n d w h e e l t o w a r d y o u u n t il the lower looper extends 5-10mm ( a p p r o x i m a t e l y ½ i n c h ) from the needle plate edge. 6 . T h r e a d t h e l o o p e r a r e a o f t h e m a c h ine following the red color coded t h [...]
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Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow page 10 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cu tout (B) on thr eader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pu ll Threader leve r (C) up into place (D). NOTE: Make sure the Upper Looper thread is[...]
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Thread Chainstitch Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension di sks. Pa ss the thread from the back to t he front through the thread guide c . 2.Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull thread along the ri ght side of the button[...]
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4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper ext ends out 10mm (approximately ½ inch) from the needle plate edge. 5 . T h r e a d t h e l o o p e r a r e a o f t h e m a chine following the brown color-coded thread guide s 4-11. Us e the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper. 6 . P l a c e t h e t[...]
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Thread Right O veredge needle with regualar overlock thread . 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l e a s e the tension disks. Thread the right needle as i llustrated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a ck to the front through the t hread guide c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the th[...]
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5 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l e, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 6 . T h r e a d t h e e y e o f t h e R i g h t O v e r e d g e N e e d l e k . Thread Middle Cover stitch needl e with regular overlock thread. 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s[...]
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3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. T hen pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4 . W h i l e h o l d i n g t h e t h r e a d f i r m l y , p u ll the thread between the tension disks. 5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o [...]
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6 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l e , make sure the thread is in front of the thre ad guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for the Cover Stitch or C hainstitch. 7 . T h r e a d t h e e y e o f t h e m i d d l e n e e d l e k . 8 . D r a w a b o u t 4 i n c h e s o f t h e t h r ead through the needle eye t[...]
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Place two piec es of terrycloth ri ght sides together . Align the f abric so that that the knife just sl ight ly trims the fabric edge. Sew. Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page 1 7[...]
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Chapter 1 1: Cover Hem ( Cover S titch) Narr ow[...]
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Cover Hem Narrow This professional Cover Hem is a necessa ry requirement for today’s sewing. The stit ch is often seen i n ready-to-w ear garments. Two needl es create parallel rows of topst itching and one looper s ews an edge finish on the underneath side. Dependi ng on which needl e position is se le cted, the width can be 5.6mm wide or 2.8mm [...]
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ATD : Auto Tension Dial “K” Left Cover Stitch Needle “C” (Orange) Threaded Middle Cover Stitch Needle “D” (Blue) Threaded Right Cover Stitch “E” Needle Not Threaded Upper Looper (Green) Looper Disengaged and Not Threaded Lower Looper Not Threaded Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Threaded Upper Looper Clutch “C” Upper Knife Non-workin[...]
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Cover Hem Narrow Turn Au to Tension D ial to “K”. Turn Stitch Le ngth Dial to “2.5”. Disengag e Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the m ovable knife hold er (silver scre w ) to the right as far as it will go. 3 . T u r n t h e h o l d [...]
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Turn Press er Foot Pressure Dial to “N”. Turn Diff erential Feed Dial to “N”. Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”. Set Stitch Finger to “R”.[...]
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Install the Seam Guide Plate. The Seam Guide Plate provi des a flat surface for the fabric and se am guides. It can only be used when the knife and the lower looper are disengaged. The Seam Guide Plate is used when sewing the Chainstitch, Cover Stitch and th e Triple Cover Stitch. 1 . O p e n l o o p e r c o v e r . 2. Remove Knif e Cover by pu[...]
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Thread Chainstitch Looper wit h a regular overlock thread . 1. Raise the Pr esser Foot to release the tension disks. Pass the thread from the ba ck to the front through the thread guide c . 2. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull thread along the right side of the but[...]
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4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper ext ends out 10mm (approximately ½ inch) from the needle plate edge. 5 . T h r e a d t h e l o o p e r a r e a o f t h e m a chine following the brown color-coded thread guide s 4-11. Us e the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper. 6 . P l a c e t h e t[...]
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Thread Middle Cover needle with regular overlock thr ead. 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l e a s e t h e te nsion disks. Thread the Cover S t i t c h M i d d l e / C h ain Stitch needle as illustrated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a c k t o t h e f r o n t through the t hread guide c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o[...]
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5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go over the take up lever h . Continue by slipping the thread into t he middle slot of the thread guides i and j . 6 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l e , make sure the thread is in front of the th[...]
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Thread Left Cover Stitch needle with regular thread . 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l ease the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a ck to the front through the t hread guide c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards [...]
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5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the forward s lot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go over the take up lever h . Continue by slipping the thread into the left sl ot of the thread guides i and j . 6 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l e , make sure the thread is in front of the th[...]
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Press a 1” hem into a knit fabric. Lift the Pres ser Foot to the highest position. Position t he fabric rig ht side up and un der the needles. Align the f abric so that that the fabric fold is 1” to the right of t he needles. Use markings on cover for p ositioni ng and guiding fabric. Lower the Presser Foot. Turn the han[...]
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Chapter 12: Cover Hem (Cover S titch) W ide[...]
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Cover Hem Wide This professional Cover Hem stitch is a nec essary requirement for today’s sewing. The stit ch is often seen i n ready-to-w ear garments. Two needles create parallel rows of t op stitching and one looper se w an edge finish on the underneath side. Dependi ng on which needl e position is se lected the width can be 5.6mm wide or 2.8 [...]
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ATD : Auto Tension Dial “H” Left Cover Stitch Needle “C” (Orange) Threaded Middle Cover Stitch Nee- dle “D” Not Threaded Right Cover Stitch Needle “E” (Green) Threaded Upper Looper Looper Disengaged and Not Threaded Lower Looper Not Threaded Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Threaded Upper Looper Clutch “C” Upper Knife Non-working Pos[...]
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Double Chain S titch Turn Au to Tension D ial to “H”. Turn Stit ch Length Dial t o “N”. Disengag e Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the m ovable knife hold er (silver scre w ) to the right as far as it will go. 3 . T u r n t h e h o l[...]
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Turn Press er Foot Pressure Dial to “N”. Turn Diff erential Feed Dial to “N”. Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”. Set Stitch Finger to “R”.[...]
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Install the Seam Guide Plate. The Seam Guide Plate provi des a flat surface for the fabric and se am guides. It can only be used when the knife and the lower looper are disengaged. The Seam Guide Plate is used when sewing the Chainstitch, Cover Stitch and th e Triple Cover Stitch. 1 . O p e n L o o p e r C o v e r . 2. Remove Knif e Cover by pu[...]
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Thread Chainstitch Looper wit h a regular overlock thread . 1. Raise the Pr esser Foot to release the tension di sks. Pa ss the thread from the back to t he front through the thread guide c . 2.Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull thread along the ri ght side of the b[...]
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4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper ext ends out 10mm (approximately ½ inch) from the needle plate edge. 5 . T h r e a d t h e l o o p e r a r e a o f t h e m a chine following the brown color-coded thread guide s 4-11. Us e the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper. 6 . P l a c e t h e t[...]
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Thread Right C over Stitch needle with regular thread . 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l ease the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a ck to the front through the t hread guide c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread toward[...]
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5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go over the take up lever h . Continue by slipping the thread into t he middle slot of the thread guides i and j . 6 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l e , make sure the thread is in front of the th[...]
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Thread Left Cover Stitch needle with regular thread . 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l ease the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a ck to the front through the t hread guide c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards [...]
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5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the front slot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go over the take up lever h . Continue by slipping the thread into the left sl ots of the thread guides i and j . 6 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l e , make sure the thread is in front of the thre[...]
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Press a 1” hem into a knit fabric. Lift the Presser Foot to the highest position. Position t he fabric rig ht side up and un der the needles. Align the f abric so that that the fabric fold is 1” to the right of the needles. Lower the Presser Foot. Turn the ha ndwheel to a ssist in the stitch forming on th e f abric. When[...]
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Chapter 13: T riple Cover Hem S titch[...]
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Tr i p l e C o v e r H e m This innovative stitch provides a very wi de 5.6 mm professional and creative triple topstitch to sewing projects . Three needles c reate parallel rows of topstitching and one looper sews an edge finish on the under neath side. This is ideal for heavier fabrics traditionally used in home decorating. It also adds a unique [...]
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ATD : Auto Tension Dial “J” Left Cover Stitch Needle “C” (Orange) Threaded Middle Cover Stitch Nee- dle “D” (Blue) Threaded Right Cover Stitch Needle “E” (Green) Threaded Upper Looper Looper Disengaged and Not Threaded Lower Looper Not Threaded Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Threaded Upper Looper Clutch “C” Upper Knife Non-working [...]
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Turn Auto Tens ion Dial to “J”. Turn Stit ch Length Dial t o “N”. Disengag e Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the m ovable knife hold er (silver scre w ) to the right as far as it will go. 3 . T u r n t h e h o l d e r c o u n t e r c[...]
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Turn Press er Foot Pressure Dial to “N”. Turn Diff erential Feed Dial to “N”. Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”. Set Stitch Finger to “R”.[...]
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Install the Seam Guide Plate. The Seam Guide Plate provi des a flat surface for the fabric and se am guides. It can only be used when the knife and the lower looper are disengaged. The Seam Guide Plate is used when sewing the Chainstitch, Cover Stitch and th e Triple Cover Stitch. 1 . O p e n L o o p e r C o v e r . 2. Remove Knif e Cover by pu[...]
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Thread Chainstitch Looper wit h a regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Pr esser Foot to release the tension disks. Pass the thread from the ba ck to the front through the thread guide c . 2. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull thread along the right side of the butt[...]
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4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper ext ends out 10mm (approximatel y ½ inch ) from the needle plate edge. 5 . T h r e a d t h e l o o p e r a r e a o f t h e m a chine following the brown color-coded thread guide s 4-11. Us e the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper. 6 . P l a c e t h e[...]
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Thread Right C over Stitch needle with regular thread . 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l ease the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a ck to the front through the t hread guide c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread toward[...]
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5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go over the take up lever h . Continue by slipping the thread into t he right slot of the thread guides i and j . 6 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l e , make sure the thread is in front of the threa[...]
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Thread Middle Cover needle with regular overlock thread. 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l e a s e t h e te nsion disks. Thread the Cover S t i t c h M i d d l e / C h ain Stitch needle as illustrated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a c k t o t h e f r o n t through the t hread guide c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o [...]
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5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go over the take up lever h . Continue by slipping the thread into t he middle slot of the thread guides i and j . 6 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l e , make sure the thread is in front of the th[...]
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Thread Left Cover Stitch needle with regular thread . 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l ease the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a ck to the front through the t hread guide c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards [...]
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5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the forward s lot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go over the take up lever h . Continue by slipping the thread into the left sl ot of the thread guides i and j . 6 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l e , make sure the thread is in front of the th[...]
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Press a 3” hem in to a woven home decorator fabric. Lift the Presser Foot to the highest position. Position t he fabric rig ht side up and under the nee dles. Align the f abric so t hat that the fabric fold is 1” to t he right of the needles. Lower the Presser Foot. Turn the handwheel to assi st in the stitch forming on [...]
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Chapter 14: Three-Thread Rolled Hem[...]
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Three-Thread Rolled Hem The Rolled Hem Stitch is used to finish edges of scarves, ruffles, table linens, and some garments. It is suitable for lightweight to medium weig ht fabrics, such as sheers, silkies and broadcloth. Beautiful pintucks c an be achieved with the rolled hem. They can enhance a yoke, heirloom sewing, wearable art and even home de[...]
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ATD : Auto Tension Dial “C” Left Cover Stitch Needle “C” Not Threaded Middle Cover Stitch Needle “D” Not Threaded Right Cover Stitch Needle “E” Not Threaded Upper Looper (Green) Looper Engaged and Threaded Lower Looper (Red) Threaded Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Not Threaded Upper Looper Clutch “L” Upper Knife Engaged Seam Guide [...]
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Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 3 Turn Au to Tension D ial to “C”. Turn Stit ch Length Dial t o “1”. Engage Up per Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the mova ble knife holder ( silver screw ) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder cl[...]
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Turn Press er Foot Pressure Dial to “N”. Turn Diff erential Feed Dial to “N”. Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”. Set Stitch Finger to “R”.[...]
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Install the Knife Cover . Engage Up per Looper. Engaging t he Upper Looper causes t he looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded it needs to be engaged. 1. Push t he clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper[...]
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Three-T hread Rolled He m Page 6 Disengag e Spreader . The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper. If th e stitch r equires that the looper be engaged, but not threaded th en the Spreader is u sed. The Spreader simpl y plugs-in (or closes) the looper’s hole. The Spreade r is disengaged w hen the Upper Lo oper is engag[...]
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3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thread towards the left until i t s l i p s u n d e r t h e g u i d e . T h e n p u ll the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4 . W h i l e h o l d i n g t h e t h r e a d f i r m l y , pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwh[...]
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7. Thread the hole in the Upper Looper from front to back k . Pull about 4 inche s o f thre ad thr oug h the lo ope r and place to the back of the throat plate. Thread Lower L ooper with regular overlock thread. 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l ease the tension disks. Th[...]
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4. While holding the thread firmly, pu ll the thread between the tension disks. 5 . T u r n t h e h a n d w h e e l t o w a r d y o u u n t il the lower looper extends 5-10mm ( a p p r o x i m a t e l y ½ i n c h ) from the needle plate edge. 6 . T h r e a d t h e l o o p e r a r e a o f t h e m a c h ine following the red color coded t h [...]
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Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 10 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cu tout (B) on thr eader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pu ll Threader leve r (C) up into place (D). NOTE: Make sure the Upper Looper thread is behind the Lower Looper thread. Threader Lev er “V?[...]
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Thread Right O veredge needle with regular overlock thread . 1 . R a i s e t h e P r e s s e r F o o t t o r e l e a s e the tension disks. Thread the right needle as i llustrated 1-9. 2 . P a s s t h r e a d f r o m b a ck to the front through the t hread guide c . 3 . T h r e a d t h e t o p c o v e r t h r e a d g u i d e b y pulling the thr[...]
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5 . C o n t i n u e t o t h r e a d p o i n t s 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the t h r e a d g u i d e g . Go over the take up lever h . Continue by slipping the thread into t he right slots of the thread guides i and j . 8 . B e f o r e t h r e a d i n g t h e e y e o f t h e n e e d l e, make sure the thread is behind the thre ad gu[...]
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Align a pie ce of lightweight f abric so that the fabric’s edge is b eing slightly trimmed by the knife. Sew. Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 13[...]
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Additio nal Presser Feet page 1 BLIND HEM FOOT The Blind Hem Foot is used for hemming skirts, pants and other sewing projects in one easy operation. It is recommended fo r use on stretch or textured fabrics. Machine Preparation x Differential Feed: Set to “N” x Needles: Use the right needle only x Upper Knife: Engaged x Stitch Lengt[...]
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Additio nal Presser Feet page 2 CORDING FOOT The Cording Foot is used for sewing piping (cording) between two layers of fabric in one easy operation. Machine Preparation x Differential Feed: Set to “N” x Needles: You may use both the right and left needle, or left only x Upper Knife: Engaged x Stitch Length: Set to “N” x Foot[...]
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Additio nal Presser Feet page 3 ELASTIC FOOT The Elastic Foot is used for inserting elas tic into a seam. It can be used for swimwear, lingerie and other sewing projects. Machine Preparation x Differential Feed: Set to “N” x Needles: Use both the right & left needle for wider elastic, right needle for na rrow x elastic x Upper K[...]
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BEADING FOOT The Beading Foot is used for sewing on beads, sequins, pearls and thick cord. Machine Preparation x Differential Feed: Set to “N” x Needles: Use left needle for larg e beads, or right needle for sma ller beads x Upper Knife: You may choose to work with or without the upper knife (If engaging t h e k n i f e , b e c a r e f[...]
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Additio nal Presser Feet page 4 T APING FOOT The Taping Foot is used for inserting a tape into seams that will stretch easily. Inserting the tape will stabiliz e the seam. Machine Preparation x Differential Feed: Set to “N” x Needles: Use both the right and left needle x Upper Knife: Engaged x Stitch Length: Set to “N” x Foot[...]