3–Thread Overlock, Wide (and Narrow)
For sewing two layers of stretchy fabric or overcasting a single layer of light to medium fabric. Use heavier threads in the loopers to
create decorative edges.
Note: Use the right needle instead for a narrow stitch. Recommended thread tension settings within brackets in the chart.
Stitch/Fabric
N/R
Thread Tension
Left
1.0
3
5~6
N
—
4
(—)
—
(4)
4
(5)
4~5
(4~5)
Left
1.0
3
5~6
N
—
4
(—)
—
(4)
4
(5)
4~5
(4~5)
Left
1.0
3~4
5~6
N
—
4
(—)
—
(4)
4
(5)
4~5
(4~5)
Left
1.0
3
5~6
N
—
4
(—)
—
(4.5)
4
(5)
4~5
(4~5)
Left
1.0
3
5~6
N
—
4
(—)
—
(4.5)
4
(5)
4~5
(4~5)
Left
1.0
3~4
5~6
N
—
4
(—)
—
(4.5)
4
(5)
4~5
(4~5)
3–Thread Narrow Edge
For sewing two layers of stretchy fabric or overcasting a single layer of light fabric. Popular for creating decorative tucks. Use decorative
threads, such as 40 weight rayon, in the loopers and regular thread in the needle. Use different colors in the loopers to get an interesting
effect.
Note: Not recommended for heavy weight fabrics.
Stitch/Fabric
N/R
Thread Tension
Right
1.0
1~1.5
5~6
R
—
—
5~6
6
3
Right
1.0
1~1.5
5~6
R
—
—
5~6
6
3
Right
1.0
1~1.5
5
R
—
—
5~6
6
3
3–Thread Flatlock, Wide (and Narrow)
For sewing fabrics together with a decorative effect either with the flatlock side or the ladder stitch side. Create varying effects by
threading the loopers with decorative thread, such as 40 weight rayon.
Note: Use the right needle instead for a narrow stitch. Recommended thread tension settings within brackets in the chart.
Stitch/Fabric
N/R
Thread Tension
Left
1.0
2~3
5
N
—
0
(—)
—
(0)
5
(5~7)
9
(8~9)
Left
1.0
2~3
5
N
—
0
(—)
—
(0)
5
(5~7)
9
(8~9)
Left
1.0
2~3
5
N
—
0
(—)
—
(0)
5
(5~7)
9
(8~9)
Left
1.0
2~3
5
N
—
0
(—)
—
(0)
5
(5~7)
9
(8~9)
Left
1.0
2~3
5
N
—
0
(—)
—
(0)
5
(5~7)
9
(8~9)
Left
1.0
2~3
5
N
—
0
(—)
—
(0)
5
(5~7)
9
(8~9)
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