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SEWING
Explanation of Icons/Colors
SEWING
On your overlock machine, different stitches are obtained by combining different needle positions, threading methods, ten
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sion settings, and the use of the 2-thread overlock converter.
See Chapter 2, Getting Ready to Sew, for references on how to set your machine.
Stitch Overview
The settings shown in the table below are our recommendations based on normal conditions. It may be necessary to adjust
the thread tension depending on the stitch, type of fabric and thread you are using. For best results make tension adjustments
in small increments of no greater than half a number at a time. Always test sew on a sample of your fabric before sewing on
your project.
In the table below, different fabric weights and types are explained. For you to better understand how the stitches are formed,
each of the threads are displayed in different shades of grey.
Needle position
2-thread overlock
converter
Wrong side of fabric
Differential feed
Right needle thread
Right side of fabric
Stitch length
Left needle thread
Right needle thread
NORM/
TIGHT
Lower looper pre-tension
Upper looper thread
Left needle thread
N/R
Stitch finger position
Lower looper thread
Upper looper thread
Lower looper thread
4-Thread Overlock
For all seams where stretch or give is needed, such as neck edges, side seams, sleeves, etc.
NORM/
TIGHT
N/R
THREAD TENSION
Both
1.0~1.5
3
NORM
N
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3
3
3
3
