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Stitch Chart
Threading symbols
The stitch display provides all the
information you need about
stitches and threading.
Symbols:
Yellow line = insert needle
L
and thread
Green line = insert needle
C
and thread
Brown line = insert needle
R
and thread
Blue dot = thread the upper
looper through the blue guides
Red dot = thread the lower looper
through the red guides
Purple dot = thread the lower
looper through the purple guides
Small black dot = do not thread
needle, remove needle
Attach the upper looper
converter
(upper looper is not threaded)
Move stitch selection lever to
overlock
Move stitch selection lever to
roll hem
Raise the upper knife and
upper knife arm
Attach the cover stitch
extension plate
Lower the wiper and
finger guard
Press in wiper activating
lever
Note:
The positions A, C, D and E are
for overlock stitches using
standard overlock thread.
The stitches on Position B are
the same as position A but
with pre-set tensions for
woolly nylon or a similar
decorative thread in the
loopers.
Position F is pre-set for cover
stitch, G for chain stitch using
all-purpose overlock thread
and H for top & bottom cover
stitch. The machine must be
converted (see page 60).
Applications
■
Durable stretch seams in jerseys and knits in
cotton, wool, synthetic and blended fibres and
for machine and hand knits.
■
Ideal for seams in fine to medium weight
cotton, viscose, satin or synthetic fibres, e.g.
batiste, crepe-de-chine, poplin, satin, etc.
■
Very elastic seams in stretchy fabrics such as
Lycra.
■
Neatening edges of seam allowances, hems and
facings. Suitable for all types of fabric.
■
Stretchy seams in fine knits.
■
Decorative and quickly sewn edges.
■
Decorative seams in woven or fleecy fabrics or
firm knits.
■
Neatening edges on seam allowances, hems
and facings. Suitable for all fabrics.
■
Double sided edging.
■
Decorative seams on firm wovens, fleecy fabrics
or firm knits.
■
Narrow seams in the finest of silks, cotton or
synthetic jersey. Particularly suitable for lingerie
or lace inserts and fine pintucks.
■
Fine edge finish on sheer and lightweight
woven fabrics or jerseys. Suitable for pintucks
or lace insertion.
■
Quickly sewn delicate and fine edging for all
fine or sheer fabrics.
■
Flat decorative seams in knit or woven fabrics.
Suitable for patchwork.
■
Decorative flat seam with slight stretch.
Suitable for knits or woven fabrics. Ideal for
patchwork.
Exemples
Sweatshirts, running suits, jersey
and knitted garments, children's
clothing, light outer wear, home
dec.
Swimwear, gymwear, sportswear
Neatening and sewing seams in
clothing and home dec articles.
Seams in T-shirts, baby and
children's wear and all garments
such as coats, jackets pullovers as
well as tablecloths, table mats,
napkins, cushions and curtains.
Neatening seams in clothing and
home dec articles.
Decorative finish on clothing such
as coats, jackets and pullovers as
well as tablecloths, table mats,
napkins, cushions and curtains.
Lingerie, underwear, light
outerwear, e.g. blouses, summer
dresses, children's wear.
Lingerie, underwear, scarves,
handkerchiefs. Light outer wear,
evening wear, home dec.
Lingerie, underwear, scarves.
Light outerwear, evening wear,
home dec
Home dec: cushions, bedspreads
Clothing: jackets, coats, pullovers
Clothing: sportswear, gymwear,
swimwear, fleece pullovers, jackets,
coats.
Home dec: cushions, bed covers
etc.
Stitch
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