Brother International AIRFLOW 3000 Operation Manual - Page 26

Narrow overlock / Rolled hemming stitch

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Three-thread overlock stitch 2.8 mm (7/64 inch) Use three threads and the right needle, producing 2.8 mm (7/64 inch) seams. Use: For overlock stitching on suits, blouses, slacks, etc. Ideal for fine to medium materials. NOTE: Remove the left needle when sewing this overlock stitch. Narrow overlock / Rolled hemming stitch The Narrow overlock / Rolled hemming stitch is a decorative finish for lightweight to midweight fabrics. It is often used to complete the edge of a fabric. This stitch is sewn by removing the left needle and using the 3-thread overlock stitch. Use as decorative or finishing stitch. Two-thread overlock stitch 5 mm (3/16 inch) Use two threads and the left needle, producing 5 mm (3/16 inch) seams. Use: For overlock stitching on suits, blouses, slacks, etc. Ideal for fine to medium materials. Narrow overlock / Rolled hemming stitch Instructions for Narrow overlock / Rolled hemming stitch CAUTION Turn off the machine before removing/installing the needle. NOTE: For the recommended thread and needle, see "CHAPTER 4 SEWING MATERIALS, THREADS AND NEEDLES COMPARISON CHART". 1. Remove the left needle. 2. Thread the machine for the three-thread overlock, using the right needle. 3. Pull lever toward you to lower the stitch finger. %! Two-thread overlock stitch 2.8 mm (7/64 inch) Use two threads and the right needle, producing 2.8 mm (7/64 inch) seams. Use: For overlock stitching on suits, blouses, slacks, etc. Ideal for fine to medium materials. $! : Stitch finger lowered NOTE: For normal overlock stitching, the stitch finger is used. In that case, return the stitch switching lever to its original position. &! 24 $! : Stitch finger raised

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Three-thread overlock stitch 2.8 mm
(7/64 inch)
Use three threads and the right needle, producing
2.8 mm (7/64 inch) seams.
Use: For overlock stitching on suits, blouses,
slacks, etc. Ideal for fine to medium materials.
NOTE:
Remove the left needle when sewing this overlock
stitch.
Narrow overlock / Rolled hemming
stitch
The Narrow overlock / Rolled hemming stitch is
a decorative finish for lightweight to midweight
fabrics. It is often used to complete the edge of
a fabric. This stitch is sewn by removing the left
needle and using the 3-thread overlock stitch.
Use as decorative or finishing stitch.
Two-thread overlock stitch 5 mm (3/16
inch)
Use two threads and the left needle, producing 5
mm (3/16 inch) seams.
Use: For overlock stitching on suits, blouses,
slacks, etc. Ideal for fine to medium materials.
Two-thread overlock stitch 2.8 mm (7/64
inch)
Use two threads and the right needle, producing 2.8
mm (7/64 inch) seams.
Use: For overlock stitching on suits, blouses,
slacks, etc. Ideal for fine to medium materials.
Narrow overlock / Rolled hemming stitch
Instructions for Narrow overlock /
Rolled hemming stitch
CAUTION
Turn off the machine before removing/installing
the needle.
NOTE:
For the recommended thread and needle,
see "CHAPTER 4 SEWING MATERIALS,
THREADS AND NEEDLES COMPARISON
CHART".
1. Remove the left needle.
2. Thread the machine for the three-thread
overlock, using the right needle.
3.
Pull lever <A> toward you to lower the stitch
finger.
´$!
´%!
<B>: Stitch finger lowered
NOTE:
For normal overlock stitching, the stitch finger
is used. In that case, return the stitch switching
lever <A> to its original position.
´$!
´&!
<C>: Stitch finger raised