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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, you will thread the overlocker for a
3-thread narrow overlock stitch using the right 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 below.
Note: If following instructions in the Mastery book,
the right needle was removed in the previous exercise
You will now be inserting the right needle and
removing the left to complete this exercise.
1.
Using the small screwdriver and needle holder tool,
loosen the right needle screw and insert the right
needle. Tighten the needle set screw. Thread the
needle.
2.
Remove the left needle thread. Loosen the left needle
set screw and remove the left needle.
3.
Fold the fabric in half to a 3" x 6" rectangle and stitch
along the fold of the fabric, trimming 1/4".
4.
Using this same stitch, finish edge of one 6" side of the
fabric to see how the stitch looks on a single layer.
3-THREAD OVERLOCK STITCH NARROW
Firm fabric, 6" x 6"
80/12 ELx705
4 Spools Serger Thread (G, 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
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4*/4.5** 4*/ 4.5**
4
2�5
6
1
N
* b44
**b48
