GETTING READY TO SEW –
17
Testing overlock stitches
After threading is completed, use a scrap of the
same fabric you are planning to sew on and test
sew following the instructions below.
1. With all threads under the presser foot, gently
pull all threads to the left, then lower the press-
er foot. Rotate the hand wheel towards you a
few times to see if the lock stitches are properly
formed.
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2. Start the machine at low speed and feed in test
fabric under the presser foot by slightly pushing it
forward. (This can be done with the presser foot
down on most fabrics except bulky materials.)
Guide the fabric gently as machine automatically
feeds the fabric.
3. Check thread tensions by test sewing on spare
fabric. (See page 17.)
4. At fabric end, carry on running machine at
low speed, gently pulling the fabric towards the
back, until about 5 to 6cm (2 to 2.5”) of extra lock
stitches are produced without fabric.
5. Cut thread by thread knife on face cover, or
with scissors.
