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Singer 14T968DC manual

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  • Page 1

    SINGER ® PROFESSIONAL 5 ™ Overlock W orkbook[...]

  • Page 2

    Congratulations on the pur chase of your new SINGER ® PROFESSIONAL 5™ Overlock Machine! The SINGER PR 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 of decorative st itching, such as Flatloc[...]

  • Page 3

    Chapter 1 Double Chain Stitch Chapter 2 T wo-Thread W rapped Edge Overlock (narrow and wide) Chapter 3 T wo-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-S tretch Mock Safety Stitch Chapter 7 Four-Thre[...]

  • Page 4

    Chapter 1: Double Chain S t itch[...]

  • Page 5

    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 Looper, the needle, or in both to create various effects. Double Chain Stitch page 1[...]

  • Page 6

    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[...]

  • Page 7

    Double Chain S titch  Turn Auto Tension Dial to “D”.  Turn Stitch Length Dial to “N”.  Disengage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw ) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder counter clockwis e until the knife click[...]

  • Page 8

     Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to “N”.  Turn Differential Feed Dial “N”.  Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”.  Place Stitch Finger to “R”. Double Chain Stitch page 4[...]

  • Page 9

     Install the Seam Guide Plate. The Seam Guide Plate provi des a flat surface for the fabric and seam guides. It can onl y be used when the knife and the lower looper are disengaged. The Seam Guide Plat e is used when sewing the Chainstitch, Cover Stitch and the Triple Cover Stitch. 1. Open looper cover. 2. Remove Knife Cover by pulling it slight[...]

  • Page 10

     Thread Chainstitch Looper with a decorative thread 1. Raise the Presser foot to release the tension disks. Pa ss the thread from the back to t he front through the thread guide  . 2. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull thr ead along the right side of the button, a[...]

  • Page 11

    4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper extends out 10mm (approximately ½”) from the needle plate edge. 5. Thread the looper area of the ma chine following the brown color-coded thread guides 4-11. Us e the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper. 6. Place the thread through threading guide ?[...]

  • Page 12

     Thread Middle Cover Stitch Needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the te nsion disks. Thread the Cover Stitch Middle/Ch ain Stitch needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide  . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it[...]

  • Page 13

    5. Continue to thread point s 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide  . Go over the take up lever  . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides  and  . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle [...]

  • Page 14

     Fuse a layer of fabric to a lightweight batting.  Fuse a fabric backing to the other side of the batting, to create a quilted piece of fabric.  Using a rinse-away fabric marking pen draw a design lines on the wrong side of the fabric.  Lift the Presser Foot to the heightest position.  Position the fabric right side down. Align the n[...]

  • Page 15

     When sewing the Double Chainstitc h, it is necessary to have fabric under the needl e. Avoid sewing off the fabric.  Continue sewing, followin g the drawn marking.  To remove fabric, gently turn handwheel to loosen threads.  Turn fabric over to see the decorative stitching. Double Chain Stitch page 11[...]

  • Page 16

    Chapter 2: T wo-Thread W rapped Edge Overlock (narrow and wide)[...]

  • Page 17

    T wo-Thread W rapped Edge Overlock (narrow) The Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock provides an elegant fine finish to 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. The Two-Thread Stitch requires [...]

  • Page 18

    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[...]

  • Page 19

     Turn Auto Tension Dial to “D”.  Turn Stitch Length Dial to “2”.  Engage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw ) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder toward clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position. Up[...]

  • Page 20

     Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to “N”.  Turn Differential Feed Dial to “N”.  Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”.  Set Stitch Finger to “N”. Two-Thread Wrapped Edg e Overlo ck (narrow) page 4[...]

  • Page 21

     Install the Knife Cover .  Engage Upper 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. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper Disengag ed Upper Looper Engaged Two-Thread Wrapped Edg e Overlo ck (n[...]

  • Page 22

     Engage Spreader . The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper. If the stitch r equires that the looper be engaged, but not threaded then the Spreader is used. The Spreader simply plugs-in (or closes) the looper’s hole. The Spreader is disengaged when the Upper Looper is engaged/operativ e and threaded. The Spreader is [...]

  • Page 23

    3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pu lling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you unt il the lower looper extends 5-10mm (approximately ½ [...]

  • Page 24

    10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cutout (B) on thr eader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull Threader leve r (C) up into place (D).  Thread Right Overedge need le with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to releas e the tension discs. Thread the right needl[...]

  • Page 25

    3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pu ll the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. Continue to thread point s 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the thread guide  . Go over the take up lever  . Continue by slipping the thread into the [...]

  • Page 26

     Align two pieces of lightweig ht fabric, right sides together so t hat the knife just sl ightly trims the fabric edge.  Sew.  Press seam to one side. Two-Thread Wrapped Edg e Overlo ck (narrow) page 10[...]

  • Page 27

    T wo-Thread W rapped Edge Overlock (wide) Needle : ATD : Auto Tension Dial “D” Left Cover Stitch Needle (Orange) Unthread ed 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) Unthreade[...]

  • Page 28

     Thread Left Overedge needl e with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to rel ease the tension disks. Thread the left needle as indicated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from ba ck 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 pu ll the threa[...]

  • Page 29

    5. Continue to thread point s 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide  . Go over the take up lever  . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides  and  . 6. Before threading the eye of the needl e, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clam[...]

  • Page 30

     Align one piece of medium weight fabric so that the knife just sl ightly trims t he fabric edge.  Sew. . Two-Thread Wrapped Edg e Overlo ck (wide) page 4[...]

  • Page 31

    Chapter 3: T wo-Thread Overedge (narrow and wide)[...]

  • Page 32

    T wo-Thread Overedge (narrow) 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 si de of the fabric when pressed. The st itch can also used for seaming. The stitch creates less bulky seams, which is ideal for sheer or la ce fabrics.[...]

  • Page 33

    Needle: ATD : Auto Tension Dial “E” 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 Loop[...]

  • Page 34

    Two-Thread Overedge (na rrow) page 3  Turn Auto Tension Dial to “E”.  Turn Stitch Length Dial to “2”.  Engage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the f abric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw ) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder clockwise until t he knife[...]

  • Page 35

     Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to “N”.  Turn Differential Feed Dial to “N”.  Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”.  Set Stitch Finger to “N”. Two-Thread Overedge (narrow) page 4[...]

  • Page 36

     Install the Knife Cover .  Engage Upper 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. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper Disengag ed Upper Looper Engaged Two-Thread Overedge (na rrow) page 5[...]

  • Page 37

    Two-Thread Overedge (na rrow) page 6  Engage Spreader . The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper. If the stitch requires that the looper be engaged but not threaded, then the Spreader is used. The Spreader simply plugs-in (or closes) the looper’s hole. The Spreader is disengaged when the Upper Looper is engaged/opera[...]

  • Page 38

    Two-Thread Overedge (na rrow) page 7 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pu lling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you unt il the lower loo[...]

  • Page 39

    Two-Thread Overedge (na rrow) page 8 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cutout (B) on thr eader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull Threader Lever (C) up into place (D).  Thread Right Overedge need le with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to releas e the t[...]

  • Page 40

    Two-Thread Overedge (na rrow) page 9 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pu ll the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. Continue to thread point s 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the thread guide  . Go over the take up lever  . Cont[...]

  • Page 41

     Join two pieces of medium weight fabric, right sides together with a conventional sewing machine straight stitch.  Finsh the edges of both fabric pieces by aligning the fabric edge so that the knife just slightly trims the fabr ic edge.  Sew.  Press seam allowance to one side. Two-Thread Overedge (na rrow) page 10[...]

  • Page 42

    T wo-Thread Overedge (wide) 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 Overedge Needle is now un- threaded and removed and the Left Overedge Needle is threaded. By using the left needl[...]

  • Page 43

    ATD : Auto Tension Dial “E” Left Cover Stitch Needle “C” (Orange) Unthreaded and Remove Needle Middle Cover Stitch Needle “D” (Blue) Unthreaded and Remove Needle Right Cover Stitch Needle “E” (Green) Unthreaded and Remove Needle Overedge Left Needle “A” (Orange) Threaded Overedge Right Needle “B” (Blue) Unthreaded and Remove[...]

  • Page 44

     Thread Left Overedge needl e with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to rel ease the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from ba ck 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 pu ll the thr[...]

  • Page 45

    5. Continue to thread point s 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide  . Go over the take up lever  . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides  and  . 6. Before threading the eye of the needl e, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clam[...]

  • Page 46

     Align one piece of medium weight fabric so that the knife just sl ightly trims t he fabric edge.  Sew.  Align a second piece of medium wieght fabric so that the knife just sl ightly trims t he fabric edge.  Sew.  Place the two fabrics, right sides together.  Using a conventional sewing machine, sew a straight stitch with a ⅝ in[...]

  • Page 47

    Chapter 4: Three-Thread Overlock (narrow , wide, and wide with decorative threads)[...]

  • Page 48

    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 fabrics. It is beneficial in preventing loosely woven fabri cs from unraveling. In addition, the Three-Thread Overlock Stitch offers unlim ited decorative capabilities[...]

  • Page 49

    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) Loop[...]

  • Page 50

    The Three-Thread Overlock makes a great edge finish to a garment’s facing. Three-Thread Overlock (narrow) page 3[...]

  • Page 51

    Three-Thread Overlock (narrow) page 4  Turn Auto Tension Dial to “A”.  Turn Stitch Length Dial to “2”.  Engage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw ) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder clockwise until t he knife[...]

  • Page 52

     Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to “N”.  Turn Differential Feed Dial to “N”.  Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”.  Set Stitch Finger to “N”. Three-Thread Overlock (narrow) page 5[...]

  • Page 53

     Install the Knife Cover .  Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper move when sewing. Even though t he Upper Looper is not thr eaded it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper Disengag ed Upper Looper Engaged Three-Thread Overlock (narrow) page 6[...]

  • Page 54

    Two-Thread Overedge (na rrow) page 7  Disengage Spreader . The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper. If the stitch requires that the looper be engaged but not threaded, then the Spreader is used. The Spreader simply plugs-in (or closes) the looper’s hole. The Spreader is disengaged when the Upper L ooper is engaged/o[...]

  • Page 55

    3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pu ll the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you unt il the lower looper extends 5-10mm (approximately ½?[...]

  • Page 56

    7. Thread the hole in the Upper Looper from front to back  . Pull about 4 inches of thread through the loope r and place to the back of the throat plate.  Thread Lower Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as indicated 1-10. 2. Pass thread from back to the front th[...]

  • Page 57

    4. While holding the thread, firmly pu ll the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you unt il the lower looper extends 5-10mm (approximately ½” ) from the needl e plate edge. 6. Thread the looper area of the mach ine following the red color coded thread guides 4-10. 7. Place the thread slighty from left and to the ri gh[...]

  • Page 58

    Three-Thread Overlock (narrow) page 11 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cutout (B) on thr eader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull Threader Lever (C) up into place (D). NOTE: Make sure the Upper Looper thread is behind the Lower Looper thread. Threader Lever “V?[...]

  • Page 59

     Thread Right Overedge need le with regular thread . 1. Raise the Presser Foot to releas e the tension disks. Thread the right needle as indicated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from ba ck 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 pu ll the th[...]

  • Page 60

    5. Continue to thread point s 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the thread guide  . Go over the take up lever  . Continue by slipping the thread into the right slot of the thread guides  and  . 8. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on t he bottom of the needle clamp. [...]

  • Page 61

     Align one piece of medium weight fabric so that the knife just sl ightly trims t he fabric edge.  Sew.  Align a second piece of medium weight fabric so that the knife just slightly trims the fabric edge.  Place the two fabrics, right sides together.  Using a conventional sewing machine, sew a straight stitch with a ⅝ inch seam. ?[...]

  • Page 62

    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 Overedge Needle is now unthreaded and removed and the Left Overedge Needle is threaded. By using the left needle the stitch becomes wider. The ot her exception is the Auto Tension Dial [...]

  • Page 63

    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) Thre aded Overedge Right Needle “B” Unthreaded and Remove Needle Upper Looper (Green) L[...]

  • Page 64

     Thread Left Overedge needl e with regular thread . 1. Raise the Presser Foot to rel ease the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from ba ck 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 pu ll the thread [...]

  • Page 65

    5. Continue to thread point s 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide  . Go over the take up lever  . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides  and  . 6. Before threading the eye of the needl e, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clam[...]

  • Page 66

     Turn Auto Tension Dial to “B”.  Turn Stitch Length Dial to “2”.  Align one piece of medium weight fabric so that the knife just sl ightly trims t he fabric edge.  Sew. Three-Thread Overlo ck (wide) page 5[...]

  • Page 67

    Three-Thread Overedge (wide with decorative thread) Three-Thread Overlo ck (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 sewing projects with decorative thread. Threads such as texturized nylon thread, crochet thread, pearl cotton, yarn[...]

  • Page 68

    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) Thre aded Overedge Right Needle “B” Unthreaded and Remove Needle Upper Looper (Green) L[...]

  • Page 69

     Thread Upper Looper with decorative thread . 1. Raise the Presser Foot to releas e the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back 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 pu ll the thread along [...]

  • Page 70

    5. Turn the handwheel toward you unt il the lower looper extends 5-10mm (approximately ½ inch ) from the needle plate edge. 6. Thread the looper area of the ma chine following the green color coded thread guides 4-9. 7. Thread the hole in the U pper Looper from front to back  . Pull about 4 inches of thread through the loope r and place to the [...]

  • Page 71

     Thread Lower Looper with dec orative overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2. Pass thread from back 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 pu ll the[...]

  • Page 72

    6. Thread the looper area of the mach ine following the red color coded thread guides 4-10. 7. Place the thread slighty from left and to the ri ght of threading guide  . 8. Place the thread slightly from the fr ont and to the back of threading guide  . 9. Place the thread through  ,  ,and  . 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front t[...]

  • Page 73

     Thread Overedge Left needle with regular thread . 1. Raise the Presser Foot to rel ease the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from ba ck 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 pu ll the thr[...]

  • Page 74

    Three-Thread Overlo ck (wide-decorative) page 8 5. Continue to thread point s 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide  . Go over the take up lever  . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides  and  . 6. Before threading the eye of the needl e, make sure the thread is behind the threa[...]

  • Page 75

     Align double-sided quilted fabric so that the knife just slight ly trims the fabric edge.  Sew. Three-Thread Overlo ck (wide decorative) page 9[...]

  • Page 76

    Chapter 5: Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow and wide)[...]

  • Page 77

    Three-Thread Flatlock Narrow The Flatlock Stitch is used decoratively to achieve the look of applied trim on a garment, craft or home decorator projects. Special decorat 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 an[...]

  • Page 78

    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[...]

  • Page 79

    The Flatlock stitch, with fabric’s right sides together, form 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 project[...]

  • Page 80

    Three-Thread Flatlock (na rrow) page 4[...]

  • Page 81

    Three-Thread Flatlock (na rrow) page 5  Turn Auto Tension Dial to “F”.  Turn Stitch Length Dial to “2”.  Engage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw ) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder clockwise until t he knif[...]

  • Page 82

     Turn Presser Foot Pressure to “N”.  Turn Differential Feed Dial to “N”.  Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”.  Set Stitch Finger to “N”. Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow) page 6[...]

  • Page 83

     Install the Knife Cover .  Engage Upper 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. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper Disengag ed Upper Looper Engaged Three-Thread Flatlock (na rrow) page 7[...]

  • Page 84

    Two-Thread Flatlock (narrow) page 8  Disengage Spreader . The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper. If the stitch requires that the looper be engaged but not threaded then the Spreader is used. The Spreader simply plugs-in (or closes) the looper’s hole. The Spreader is disengaged when the Upper L ooper is engaged/ope[...]

  • Page 85

    3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pu ll the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you unt il the lower looper extends 5-10mm (approximately ½ [...]

  • Page 86

    7. Thread the hole in the Upper Looper from front to back  . Pull about 4 inches of thread through the loope r and place to the back of the throat plate.  Thread Lower Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser foot to release the Tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2. Pass thread from back to the front [...]

  • Page 87

    Three-Thread Flatlock (na rrow) page 11 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cutout (B) on thr eader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull Threader leve r (C) up into place (D). NOTE: Make sure the Upper Looper thread is behind the Lower Looper thread. Threader Lever “V[...]

  • Page 88

     Thread Right Overedge needle with regular overlock thread . 1. Raise the Presser Foot to releas e the tension disks. Thread the right needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from ba ck 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 pu[...]

  • Page 89

    5. Continue to thread point s 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the thread guide  . Go over the take up lever  . Continue by slipping the thread into the right slot of the thread guides  and  . 8. Before threading the eye of the needl e, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on t he bottom of the needle clamp.[...]

  • Page 90

     Fold T-shirt interlock fabric wrong sides together lengthwise.  Align the fabric so that the fabric’s fold is not being trimmed 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 (na rrow) page 14[...]

  • Page 91

    Three-Thread Flatlock (wide) Three-Thread Flatlock (wi de) 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 Overedge Needle is now unthreaded and removed and the Left Overedge Needle is threaded. By using the left needle, the stitch becomes wider. Right Overedg[...]

  • Page 92

    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) Threa ded Overedge Right Needle “B” Unthreaded and Remove Needle Upper Looper (Green) L[...]

  • Page 93

    Three-Thread Flatlock (wi de) page 3 Decorative Ladder Effect (wide) Decorative Loop Effect (wide) Fabric Right Sides Together Fabric Wrong Sides Together Right Overedge Needle Thread Left Overedge Needle Thread Lower Looper Thread Upper Looper Thread[...]

  • Page 94

     Thread Left Overlock needle with regular thread . 1. Raise the Presser Foot to rel ease the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from ba ck 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 pu ll the thr[...]

  • Page 95

    5. Continue to thread point s 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide  . Go over the take up lever  . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides  and  . 6. Before threading the eye of the needl e, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clam[...]

  • Page 96

     Fold sweatshirt fabric wrong sides together, lengthwise.  Align the fabric so that the fabric’s fold is not being trimmed 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 (wi de) page 6[...]

  • Page 97

    Chapter 6: Three-Thread Ultra-S tretch Mock Safety S titch[...]

  • Page 98

    Three-Thread Ultra-S tretch 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 [...]

  • Page 99

    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) Thre aded Overedge Right Needle “B” (Blue) Threaded Upper Looper (Green) Looper Engaged and Not Threaded Lower Looper (Red) Th[...]

  • Page 100

    Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 3  Turn Auto Tension Dial to “G”.  Turn Stitch Length Dial to “2”.  Engage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the f abric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw ) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder clockwise [...]

  • Page 101

     Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to “N”.  Turn Differential Feed Dial to “N”.  Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”.  Set Stitch Finger to “N”. Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 4[...]

  • Page 102

     Install the Knife Cover .  Engage Upper 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. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper Disengag ed Upper Looper Engaged Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety[...]

  • Page 103

    Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 6  Engage Spreader . The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper. If the stitch r equires that the looper be engaged, but not threaded then the Spreader is used. The Spreader simply plugs-in (or closes) the looper’s hole. The Spreader is disengaged when the Upper L oope[...]

  • Page 104

    Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 7 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pu lling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you unt [...]

  • Page 105

    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 cutout (B) on thr eader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull Threader leve r (C) up into place (D).  Thread Right Overedge needle with regular overlock thread . 1. Raise the Pres[...]

  • Page 106

    Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 9 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pu ll the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. Continue to thread point s 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the thread guide  . Go over the take up [...]

  • Page 107

     Thread Left Overedge needl e with regular thread . 1. Raise the Presser foot to rel ease the tension disks. Thread the left needle as indicated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from ba ck 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 pu ll the thre[...]

  • Page 108

    5. Continue to thread point s 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide  . Go over the take up lever  . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides  and  . 6. Before threading the eye of the needl e, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clam[...]

  • Page 109

     Align two pieces of fabric, right sides together so t hat that the knife just slightly trims the fabric’s edges.  Sew. Three Thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 12[...]