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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
Thread the overlocker for a 4-thread overlock stitch using
thread colors to match the color-coded threading path on
the machine. Adjust all thread tension settings as indicated
in the chart below.
INSIDE CORNER
NOTE:
This technique works well for continuous plackets on
sleeves. and back neck openings.
1.
Cut an inside corner into the fabric.
2.
Snip into the corner about ¼” (the width of the
stitching). See Image 1.
3.
Sew until the knife reaches the end of the cut.
4.
Use the handwheel to lower the needle into the fabric.
5.
Lift the presser foot and straighten the corner placing
the fabric in front of the presser foot. See Image 2.
6.
Lower the presser foot; continue sewing in a straight
line. See Image3.
OVERLOCKER TECHNIQUES: INSIDE CORNER
Firm fabric, 6" x 6"
80/12 ELx705
3 Spools Serger Thread (B, R, G)
3-Thread Overlock (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
4
4
4
4
2�5
6
1
N
Image 1
Image 2
Image 3
