Pfaff creative 7550 Owner's Manual - Page 117

Overlock stitches Prog. 06,30-38 For knit and other stretch materials the creative offers a selection of overlock stitches. These join two plies of fabric and serge them in one operation.They have a higher elasticity than usual stitches, they are more durable, and you can sew them fast, too. Tip: When you sew overlock seams, we recom mend you use blind stitch foot No. 3. It guides the fabric better and prevents tunneling of the seam at wider stitch widths. Pullover stitch Prog. 31, 36 + 37 Used together with the knit-edge foot (special accessories) this stitch can even be used for sewing open-knit fabrics. Fashion-knit garment sections can be joined with this stitch without any efforts. TIP: To prevent the seam from stretching open during joining, it is advisable to add a woollen thread under slight tension. I Open overlock stitch Prog. 33 With this stitch it is no problem to join firm materials or fabrics which do not fray too much. TIP: Make sure that the needle in its right-hand position just misses the edge of the material. :- I- (aI)) i; 0> '00 El 118 •r.' Closed overlock stitch with edge thread Prog. 30 If you wish to use a material that frays easily, select program 30. With this stitch an additional edge thread protects the fabric edge against fraying.