13
b e r n e t t e O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K
For this exercise, the overlocker will be threaded for a wide
3-thread overlock stitch using only the left needle and
thread colors to match the color-coded threading path
on the overlocker. Adjust all thread tension settings for a
balanced stitch as indicated in chart below.
1.
Using the small screwdriver and needle holder tool,
remove the right needle and thread. Tighten the needle
set screw after removing the right needle. The left
needle will remain threaded.
2.
Fold fabric in half to 3” x “6”. Stitch along the folded
edge of the fabric, trimming 1/4".
3-THREAD OVERLOCK STITCH-WIDE
Firm fabric, 6" x 6"
80/12 ELx705
3 Spools Serger Thread (Y, R, B)
3-Thread Overlock Stitch (wide/narrow)
Standard
thread
tension
setting
machine
setup
L
eft
N
eedLe
R
ight
N
eedLe
U
ppeR
L
oopeR
L
oweR
L
oopeR
S
titch
L
eNgth
c
UttiNg
w
idth
d
iffeReNtiaL
f
eed
R
oLLed
h
em
L
eveR
3
-
4* / 4.5**
3.5
2�5
6
1
N
* b44
**b48
