Stitch types and their use
Stitch selection and thread tension
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Manual • Overlock W6 N 656D Free Arm • 06/03/2019 • 1.0 • GBR
*When sewing flatlock seams, pattern numbers 6, 7, 13 and 14
in the table above, attention must be given to the details
described below.
Please follow the steps below:
1.
Place the two left-hand sides of the fabric together.
14.
Double-thread flat
lock seam, narrow
*
2.5
N N
Yes
No Yes
0.0
Especially suited
for
non-stretch
non-fraying
fabrics.
This seam is a
narrow decora-
tive seam in
which the two
edges of the
fabric are
placed on top
of each other
and sewn on
the left-hand
side. The deco-
rative flat seam
is created by
pulling apart
the two edges
of the fabric.
15. Double-thread
narrow edge foot
1.5
N R
Yes
No Yes
0.0
Creates an extremely
narrow version of the
rolled hem.
For
thin
non-
stretch
non-
fraying fabrics
16. Double-thread
rolled hem
1
N R
Yes
No Yes
4.0
Decorative edging of
hems, for fine and
light-weight fabrics. Suit-
able for tucks or the
insertion of lace in fine
batiste.
Underwear,
handkerchiefs
lightweight
outer garments.
Example of stitch type application
Stitch type with illus-
tration
Stitch length
Differ
ential
Chaining fin
ger
Looper
co
ver
Left-
hand needle
Right-han
d needle
Thr
ead tension
4.
ORANGE thread
Thr
ead tension
3.
BLUE thread
Thr
ead tension
1.
RED th
read
Thr
ead tension
2.
GREEN thread
Area of application
Example
5.5
4.5
4.5
without function
without function
without function
without function
without function
without function
