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BERNINA
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B E R N I N A O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K
Using the balanced 4-thread overlock stitch from the pre-
vious exercise, follow the instructions below to adjust the
cutting width" overlocker should be threaded for a 4-thread
overlock stitch using thread colors to match the color-coded
threading path on the overlocker.
1.
Fold the fabric in half to 5” x 10”.
2.
Using a fabric marker, divide the fabric into three equal
sections along the folded edge.
3.
Adjust the Cutting Width knob to the widest setting (9).
Sew to the first mark on the fabric, stopping when the
knife edge is on the mark.
4.
Reduce the cutting width to 7 and overlock to the second
mark.
5.
Turn the dial again to adjust the cutting width to the
lowest setting (5) and overlock to the end of the fabric.
6.
Mark the cutting width settings on the fabric sample.
7.
Return cutting width to its normal setting (6).
CUTTING WIDTH
High #
(Wide)
Mid
(Normal)
Low #
(Narrow)
Firm fabric such as muslin, 10" x 10"
80/12 ELX705
4 Spools Serger Thread (B, R, G, Y)
4-Thread Overlock Stitch #1
C 11
