Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock Instruction Manual 27
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- Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 1
14T967DC Overlock Workbook - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 2
of your new SINGER® Quantumlock® Overlock Machine! The Quantumlock® 14967DC is a threading directions, photos and definitions on how and where the stitch can be used, and suggestions for successful stitch formation. It is a good starting point to fully understanding your Quantumlock® overlock - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 3
Chain Stitch Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow and wide) Two-Thread Overedge (narrow and wide) Three-Thread Overlock (narrow, wide, and wide with decorative threads) Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow and wide) Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 4
Double Chain Stitch - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 5
suitable for straight seams. It also can be used for a decorative chainstitch topstitching effect. The Middle Cover needle and the Chainstitch Looper are used. Decorative thread can be placed in the Chainstitch Looper, the needle, or in both to create various effects. Double Chain Stitch page 1 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 6
Unthreaded and Remove Needle Unthreaded and Remove Needle Unthreaded and Remove Needle Looper Disengaged and Not Threaded Not Engaged Unthreaded Chainstitch Looper (Brown) Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial Presser Foot Pressure Differential Feed Dial Stitch Finger - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 7
Double Chain Stitch Turn Auto Tension Dial to "D". Turn Stitch Length Dial to "N". Disengage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder counter - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 8
Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Place Stitch Finger to "R". Double Chain Stitch page 4 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 9
disengaging the Upper Looper, the looper no longer moves when sewing. It is nonoperative. If the looper was still engaged, it would hit the Seam Guide Plate. 1. Turn handwheel until the Upper Looper is in the highest position. 2. Push the clutch button to the left and up to disengage. Upper Looper - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 10
Raise the Presser foot to release the tension disks. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guide . 2. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull thread along the right side of the button, as illustrated - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 11
area of the machine following the brown color-coded thread guides 4-11. Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper. 6. Place the thread through threading guide and . 7. Continue threading guides , , and . 8. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 12
Needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Cover Stitch Middle/Chain Stitch needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 13
into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 14
heightest position. Position the fabric right side down. Align the needle with one of the lines drawn. Lower the Presser Foot and sew. The decorative thread will be on the under side. Double Chain Stitch page 10 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 15
When sewing the Double Chainstitch, it is necessary to have fabric under the needle. Avoid sewing off the fabric. Continue sewing, following the drawn marking. To remove fabric, gently turn handwheel to loosen threads. Turn fabric over to see the decorative stitching. Double Chain Stitch page 11 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 16
Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (Narrow and Wide) - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 17
fabric appears to have an invisible edge. This gives a couture effect and looks beautiful on finer fabrics. The Two-Thread Stitch requires the lower looper thread and one overlock needle thread. The lower looper thread wraps around the fabric's edge. There are 2 different ways to set up for a Two - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 18
(Red) Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Upper Knife Threaded Not Threaded Engaged Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Not Installed Use Knife Cover "N" Stitch Length Dial "2" Presser Foot "N" Pressure Differential Feed Dial "N" Stitch Finger "N" Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 2 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 19
as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder toward clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position. Upper Knife Disengaged Upper Knife Engaged Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 3 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 20
Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "N". Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 4 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 21
the Knife Cover. Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded, it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper Disengaged Upper Looper Engaged - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 22
Disengaged Spreader Engaged Thread Lower Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the Tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 23
machine following the red color coded thread guides 4-10. 7. Place the thread slighty from left and to the right of threading guide . 8. Place the thread slightly from the front and to the back of threading guide . 9. Place the thread through , ,and . Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 7 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 24
place (D). "V" cutout Threader Lever Thread Right Overedge needle with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension discs. Thread the right needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 8 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 25
by slipping the thread into the right slot of the thread guides and . 5. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 6. Thread the eye of the Right Overedge Needle . Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 26
Align two pieces of lightweight fabric, right sides together so that the knife just slightly trims the fabric edge. Sew. Press seam to one side. Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 10 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 27
Knife Threaded Not Threaded Engaged Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Not Installed Use Knife Cover "N" Stitch Length Dial "2" Presser Foot "N" Pressure Differential Feed Dial "N" Stitch Finger "N" Right Overedge Needle Thread Left Overedge Needle Thread Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 28
guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 29
the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 7. Thread the eye of the Left Overedge needle . 8. Draw about 4 inches of the thread through the needle eye towards the back of the machine. 9. Place the thread to the back, under the Presser Foot. Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (wide - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 30
Align one piece of medium weight fabric so that the knife just slightly trims the fabric edge. Sew. . Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (wide) page 4 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 31
Two-Thread Overedge (Narrow and Wide) - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 32
less bulky seams, which is ideal for sheer or lace fabrics. The Two-Thread Overlock stitch requires the lower looper thread and one overlock needle thread. There are 2 different ways to set up for a Two-Thread Overlock stitch. For a more narrow stitch (4.0) select the right overedge needle and for - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 33
Lower Looper (Red) Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial Presser Foot Pressure Differential Feed Needle Unthreaded and Remove Needle Threaded Looper Engaged and Not Threaded Engaged Threaded Not Threaded Engaged Not Installed Use Knife Cover - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 34
right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position. Upper Knife Disengaged Upper Knife Engaged Two-Thread Overedge (narrow) page 3 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 35
Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "N". Two-Thread Overedge (narrow) page 4 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 36
the Knife Cover. Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded, it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper Disengaged Upper Looper Engaged - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 37
Looper Spreader Disengaged Spreader Engaged Thread Lower Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . Two-Thread Overedge (narrow) page 6 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 38
area of the machine following the red color coded thread guides 4-10. 7. Place the thread slighty from left and to the right of threading guide . 8. Place the thread slightly from the front and to the back of threading guide . 9. Place the thread through , ,and . Two-Thread Overedge (narrow) page 7 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 39
(C) up into place (D). "V" cutout Threader Lever Thread Right Overedge needle with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the right needle as indicated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . Two-Thread Overedge (narrow) page 8 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 40
right side of the button as illustrated. 6 4. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the right slot of the thread guides and . 5. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 41
fabric pieces by aligning the fabric edge so that the knife just slightly trims the fabric edge. Sew. Press seam allowance to one side. Two-Thread Overedge (narrow) page 10 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 42
good choice when sewing linens and wools. The Two-Thread Overedge (wide) has the same set up as the Two-Thread Overedge (narrow) Stitch. The only exception is the Right Overedge Needle is now unthreaded and removed and the Left Overedge Needle is threaded. By using the left needle the stitch becomes - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 43
Looper (Red) Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial Presser Foot Pressure Differential Feed Threaded Unthreaded and Remove Needle Engage Looper and Not Threaded Engaged Threaded Not Threaded Engaged Not Installed "N" "2" "N" "N" "N" Two-Thread - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 44
Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 45
over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 7. Thread the eye of the Left Overedge Needle . 8. Draw about - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 46
fabric edge. Sew. Place the two fabrics, right sides together. Using a conventional sewing machine, sew a straight stitch with a ⅝ inch seam. Press the seam open. Two-Thread Overedge (wide) page 5 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 47
Three-Thread Overlock (Narrow, Wide, and Wide with Decorative Threads) - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 48
The stitch uses one overedge needles and both the upper looper and lower looper. There are 2 different ways to set up for a Three-Thread Overlock stitch. For a more narrow stitch (4.0) select the Right Overedge needle; for a wider stitch (6.0) the Left Overedge needle is used. Right Overedge Needle - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 49
Looper (Red) Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial Presser Foot Pressure Differential Feed Threaded Looper Engaged and Threaded Not Used Threaded Unthreaded Engaged Not Installed, use Knife Cover Plate "N" "2" "N" "N" "N" Three-Thread Overlock - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 50
The Three-Thread Overlock makes a great edge finish to a garment's facing. Three-Thread Overlock (narrow) page 3 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 51
right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position. Upper Knife Disengaged Upper Knife Engaged Three-Thread Overlock (narrow) page 4 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 52
Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "N". Three-Thread Overlock (narrow) page 5 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 53
Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper Disengaged Upper Looper Engaged Three-Thread Overlock (narrow) page 6 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 54
Looper Spreader Engaged Spreader Disengaged Thread Upper Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide. Two-Thread Overedge (narrow) page 7 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 55
, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower looper extends 5-10mm (approximately ½") from the needle plate edge. 6. Thread the looper area of the machine following the green color coded thread guides 4-9. Three-Thread Overlock (narrow) page 8 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 56
indicated 1-10. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. Three-Thread Overlock (narrow) page 9 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 57
of the machine following the red color coded thread guides 4-10. 7. Place the thread slighty from left and to the right of threading guide . 8. Place the thread slightly from the front and to the back of threading guide . 9. Place the thread through , and . Three-Thread Overlock (narrow) page 10 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 58
about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cutout (B) on threader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull Threader Lever (C) up into place (D). "V" cutout Threader Lever NOTE: Make sure the Upper Looper thread is behind the Lower Looper thread. Three-Thread Overlock (narrow) page 11 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 59
the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. Three-Thread Overlock - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 60
eye of the needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 9. Draw about 4 inches of the thread through the needle eye towards the back of the machine. 10. Place the thread to the back, under the Presser Foot. Three-Thread Overlock (narrow) page 13 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 61
the fabric edge. Place the two fabrics, right sides together. Using a conventional sewing machine, sew a straight stitch with a ⅝ inch seam. Press the seam open. Three-Thread Overlock (narrow) page 14 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 62
Right Overedge Needle is now unthreaded and removed and the Left Overedge Needle is threaded. By using the left needle the stitch becomes wider. The other exception is the Auto Tension Dial is turned to "B". Right Overedge Needle Thread Left Overedge Needle Thread Three-Thread Overlock (wide) page 1 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 63
Red) Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial Presser Foot Threaded Unthreaded and Remove Needle Looper Engaged and Threaded Disengaged Threaded Unthreaded Engaged Not Installed, use Knife Plate Cover "N" "2" "N" "N" "N" Three-Thread Overlock - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 64
the thread guide. 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. Three-Thread Overlock - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 65
the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 7. Thread the eye of the left needle . 8. Draw about 4 inches of the thread through the needle eye towards the back of the machine. 9. Place the thread to the back, under the Presser Foot. Three-Thread Overlock (wide - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 66
Turn Auto Tension Dial to "B". Turn Stitch Length Dial to "2". Align one piece of medium weight fabric so that the knife just slightly trims the fabric edge. Sew. Three-Thread Overlock (wide) page 5 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 67
Three-Thread Overlock (Wide-Decorative Thread) Using decorative threads can duplicate the look of fine braids and bindings often found only in ready-to-wear. It is easy to embellish sewing projects with decorative thread. Threads such as texturized nylon thread, crochet thread, pearl cotton, yarn - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 68
Red) Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial Presser Foot Threaded Unthreaded and Remove Needle Looper Engaged and Threaded Disengaged Threaded Unthreaded Engaged Not Installed, use Knife Plate Cover "N" "2" "N" "N" "N" Three-Thread Overlock - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 69
the thread guide. 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. Three-Thread Overlock - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 70
plate edge. 6. Thread the looper area of the machine following the green color coded thread guides 4-9. 7. Thread the hole in the Upper Looper from front to back . Pull about 4 inches of thread through the looper and place to the back of the throat plate. Three-Thread Overlock (wide-decorative) page - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 71
Lower Looper with decorative overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 72
of thread. Position thread into V cutout (B) on threader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull Threader lever (C) up into place (D). "V" cutout 11. Thread eye of looper. Threader Lever NOTE: Make sure the Upper Looper thread is behind the Lower Looper thread. Three-Thread Overlock (wide - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 73
the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. Three-Thread Overlock - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 74
the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 7. Thread the eye of the Left Overedge Needle . 8. Draw about 4 inches of the thread through the needle eye towards the back of the machine. 9. Place the thread to the back, under the Presser Foot. Lower foot and sew. Three-Thread Overlock - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 75
Align double-sided quilted fabric so that the knife just slightly trims the fabric edge. Sew. Three-Thread Overlock (wide decorative) page 9 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 76
Three-Thread Flatlock (Narrow and Wide) - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 77
) The Flatlock Stitch is used decoratively to achieve the look of applied trim on a garment, craft or home decorator projects. Special decorative threads are used for a textured and dramatic embellishment effect. The Flatlock Stitch can also be used to serge non-bulky seams. The Flatlock Stitch - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 78
Lower Looper (Red) Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial Presser Foot Pressure Differential Feed and Remove Needle Unthreaded and Remove Needle Threaded Looper Engaged and Threaded Disengaged Threaded Unthreaded Engaged Not Installed, use Knife - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 79
stitches. The ladder stitch is ideal for joining laces together, as seen in heirloom sewing. Another idea for the ladder stitch is to use decorative thread through the needle to form a bold embellishment to projects. Three - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 80
Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow) page 4 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 81
right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position. Upper Knife Disengaged Upper Knife Engaged Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow) page 5 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 82
Turn Presser Foot Pressure to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "N". Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow) page 6 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 83
the Knife Cover. Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper Disengaged Upper Looper Engaged - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 84
of Looper Spreader Engaged Thread Upper Looper with regular overlock thread . 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . Spreader Disengaged Two-Thread Flatlock (narrow) page - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 85
the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 86
throat plate. Thread Lower Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser foot to release the Tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 87
Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cutout (B) on threader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull Threader lever (C) up into place (D). "V" cutout Threader Lever NOTE: Make sure the Upper Looper thread is behind the Lower Looper thread. Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow) page - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 88
Right Overedge needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the right needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 89
5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the right slot of the thread guides and . 8. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 90
pull the fabric flat and press. Hint: If the fabric is not laying flat, align the fabric farther to the left of the knife. Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow) page 14 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 91
Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow) Stitch. The only exception is the Right Overedge Needle is now unthreaded and removed and the Left Overedge Needle is threaded. By using the left needle, the stitch becomes wider. Left Overedge Needle Thread Right Overedge Needle Thread Three-Thread Flatlock (wide - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 92
Lower Looper (Red) Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial Presser Foot Pressure Differential Feed Unthreaded and Remove Needle Threaded Unthreaded and Remove Needle Looper Engaged and Threaded Disengage Threaded Unthreaded Engaged Not Installed, - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 93
Left Overedge Needle Thread Upper Looper Thread Right Overedge Needle Thread Lower Looper Thread Decorative Ladder Effect (wide) Fabric Right Sides Together Decorative Loop Effect (wide) Fabric Wrong Sides Together Three-Thread Flatlock (wide) page 3 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 94
Thread Left Overlock needle with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 95
over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 7. Thread the eye of the left needle . 8. Draw about 4 inches - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 96
pull the fabric flat and press. Hint: If the fabric is not laying flat, align the fabric farther to the left of the knife. Three-Thread Flatlock (wide) page 6 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 97
Three-Thread UltraStretch Mock Safety Stitch - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 98
is ideal for super-stretch knits like those used on swimwear or athlete clothing. This stitch uses two needles and one looper. Left Overedge Needle Thread Right Overedge Needle Thread Lower Looper Thread Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 1 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 99
Looper (Green) Spreader Set at: "G" Not Threaded Not Threaded Not Threaded Threaded Threaded Looper Engaged and Not Threaded Engaged Lower Looper (Red) Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Upper Looper Clutch Threaded Not Threaded "L" Upper Knife Engaged Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Not Installed - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 100
right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position. Upper Knife Disengaged Upper Knife Engaged Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 3 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 101
Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "N". Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 4 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 102
the Knife Cover. Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper Disengaged Upper Looper Engaged - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 103
Spreader Disengaged Spreader Engaged Thread Lower Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the Tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide. Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 104
machine following the red color coded thread guides 4-10. 7. Place the thread slighty from left and to the right of threading guide . 8. Place the thread slightly from the front and to the back of threading guide . 9. Place the thread through , , and . Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 105
place (D). "V" cutout Threader Lever Thread Right Overedge needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the right needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 106
right side of the button as illustrated. 6 4. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the right slot of the thread guides and . 5. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 107
foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as indicated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 108
over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 7. Thread the eye of the Left Overedge Needle . 8. Draw about - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 109
Align two pieces of fabric, right sides together so that that the knife just slightly trims the fabric's edges. Sew. Three Thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 12 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 110
Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 111
Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch is stronger than the Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch. The additional thread provides added strength to the seam and is good choice for knits as well as wovens. This stitch works well when applying ribbing to a garment. - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 112
Foot Pressure Differential Feed Dial Stitch Finger Set at: "A" Not Threaded Not Threaded Not Threaded Threaded Threaded Looper Engaged and Threaded Disengaged Threaded Not Threaded "L" Engaged Not Installed Use Knife Guide "N" "N" "N" "N" "N" Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 2 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 113
Sweatshirt sample Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 3 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 114
right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position. Upper Knife Disengaged Upper Knife Engaged Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 4 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 115
Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "N". Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 5 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 116
the Knife Cover. Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded, it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper Disengaged Upper Looper Engaged - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 117
Spreader Engaged Spreader Disengaged Thread Upper Looper with regular overlock thread . 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 118
the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 119
to the back of the throat plate. Thread Lower Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the Tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 9 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 120
following the red color coded thread guides 4-10. 7. Place the thread slighty from left and to the right of threading guide . 8. Place the thread slightly from the front and to the back of threading guide . 9. Place the thread through , ,and . Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 121
is behind the Lower Looper thread. Thread Right Overedge needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the right needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 122
right side of the button as illustrated. 6 4. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the right slot of the thread guides and . 5. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 123
Thread Left Overlock needle with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 124
over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 7. Thread the eye of the Left Overedge Needle . 8. Draw about - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 125
Fold ribbing lengthwise. Place ribbing on top of fleece. Align the fabric so that the knife just slightly trims both the ribbing and fleece fabric edges. Sew, stretching the ribbing as needed. Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 15 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 126
Four-Thread Safety Stitch - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 127
Safety Stitch This stitch is an alternative to the Five-Thread Safety Stitch. It offers the same type of Two-Thread Chainstitch. However the Three-Thread Overlock is now replaced by a Two-Thread Overedge finish. The Four-Thread Safety Stitch is appropriately used when sewing a medium weight woven - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 128
) Upper Looper Clutch Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial Presser Foot Pressure Differential Feed Dial Stitch Finger Set at: "I" Not Threaded Threaded Not Threaded Not Threaded Threaded Looper Engaged and Not Threaded Engaged Threaded Threaded "L" Engaged Not Installed - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 129
right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position. Upper Knife Disengaged Upper Knife Engaged Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 3 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 130
Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "N". Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 4 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 131
the Knife Cover. Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper, causes the looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper Disengaged Upper Looper Engaged - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 132
of Looper Spreader Disengaged Spreader Engaged Thread Lower Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 6 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 133
area of the machine following the red color coded thread guides 4-10. 7. Place the thread slighty from left and to the right of threading guide . 8. Place the thread slightly from the front and to the back of threading guide . 9. Place the thread through , ,and . Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 7 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 134
left hand and pull Threader lever (C) up into place (D). "V" cutout Threader Lever Thread Chainstitch Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guide . Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 8 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 135
the tension disks. 4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper extends out 10mm (approximately ½") from the needle plate edge. 5. Thread the looper area of the machine following the brown color-coded thread guides 4-11. Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 136
back of the machine. "V" cutout Threader lever Thread Right Overedge with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the right needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 10 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 137
right side of the button as illustrated. 6 4. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the right slot of the thread guides and . 5. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 138
Stitch with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Cover Stitch Middle/Chain Stitch needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 139
into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 140
Place two pieces of broadcloth right sides together. Align the fabric so that that the knife just slightly trims the fabric edge. Sew. Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 14 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 141
Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 142
Safety Stitch (Wide) This stitch is a combination of a Two-Thread Chainstitch and a Three-Thread Overlock Stitch. It is suitable for woven fabrics and provides a durable seam for heavy weight fabrics such as denim and terrycloth. Using this strong safety stitch - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 143
Clutch Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial Presser Foot Pressure Differential Feed Dial Stitch Finger "B" Not Threaded Threaded Not Threaded Threaded Not Threaded Looper Engaged and Threaded Not Used Threaded Threaded "L" Engaged Not Installed "N" "N" "N" "N" "N" Five - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 144
right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position. Upper Knife Disengaged Upper Knife Engaged Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page 3 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 145
Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "N". Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page 4 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 146
the Knife Cover. Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded, it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper Disengaged Upper Looper Engaged - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 147
of Looper Spreader Engaged Thread Upper Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . Spreader Disengaged Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 148
the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 149
throat plate. Thread Lower Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 150
area of the machine following the red color coded thread guides 4-10. 7. Place the thread slighty from left and to the right of threading guide . 8. Place the thread slightly from the front and to the back of threading guide . 9. Place the thread through , and . Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page 9 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 151
Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cutout (B) on threader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull Threader lever (C) up into place (D). "V" cutout Threader Lever NOTE: Make sure the Upper Looper thread is behind the Lower Looper thread. Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 152
Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guide . 2.Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull thread along the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 153
area of the machine following the brown color-coded thread guides 4-11. Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper. 6. Place the thread through threading guides and . 7. Continue threading guides , , and . 8. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 154
Thread Left Overlock needle with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 155
over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the left slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 7. Thread the eye of the Left Overedge Needle . 8. Draw about - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 156
needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Cover Stitch Middle/Chain Stitch needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 157
into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 158
Place two pieces of home decorative fabric, right sides together. Align the fabric so that the knife just slightly trims the fabric edge. Sew. Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page 17 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 159
Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 160
Safety Stitch (Narrow) This stitch is a combination of a Two-Thread Chainstitch and a Three-Thread Overlock Stitch. It is suitable for woven fabrics and provides a durable seam for heavy weight fabrics such as denim and terrycloth. Using this strong and stable - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 161
Looper Clutch Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial Presser Foot Pressure Differential Feed Dial Stitch Finger Set at: "A" Not Threaded Threaded Not Threaded Not Threaded Threaded Looper Engaged and Threaded Disengaged Threaded Threaded "L" Engaged Not Installed Use Knife - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 162
right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position. Upper Knife Disengaged Upper Knife Engaged Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow page 3 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 163
Turn Presser Foot Pressure dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "N". Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow page 4 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 164
the Knife Cover. Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper Disengaged Upper Looper Engaged - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 165
of Looper Spreader Engaged Thread Upper Looper with regular overlock thread . 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . Spreader Disengaged Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 166
the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 167
throat plate. Thread Lower Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the Tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 168
of the machine following the red color coded thread guides 4-10. 7. Place the thread slighty from left and to the right of threading guide . 8. Place the thread slightly from the front and to the back of threading guide . 9. Place the thread through , and . Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow page 9 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 169
about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cutout (B) on threader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull Threader lever (C) up into place (D). "V" cutout Threader Lever NOTE: Make sure the Upper Looper thread is behind the Lower Looper thread. Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow page - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 170
Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guide . 2.Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull thread along the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 171
area of the machine following the brown color-coded thread guides 4-11. Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper. 6. Place the thread through threading guide and . 7. Continue threading guides , , and . 8. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 172
Right Overedge needle with regualar overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the right needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 173
needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 6. Thread the eye of the Right Overedge Needle . Thread Middle Cover stitch needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Cover Stitch Middle - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 174
holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides and . Five-Thread Safety Stitch - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 175
the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for the Cover Stitch or Chainstitch. 7. Thread the eye of the middle needle . 8. Draw about 4 inches of the thread through the needle eye towards the back of the machine. 9. Place - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 176
Place two pieces of terrycloth right sides together. Align the fabric so that that the knife just slightly trims the fabric edge. Sew. Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow page 17 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 177
Cover Stitch Narrow - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 178
edge finish on the underneath side. Depending on which needle position is selected, the width can be 5.6mm wide or 2.8mm wide. Middle Cover Needle Thread Left Cover Needle Thread Cover Stitch Looper Thread Cover Stitch Narrow page 1 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 179
Upper Looper (Green) Spreader Lower Looper Set-up: "K" Threaded Threaded Not Threaded Not Threaded Not Threaded Looper Disengaged and Not Threaded Not Used Not Threaded Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Upper Looper Clutch Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial Presser Foot - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 180
Cover Stitch Narrow Turn Auto Tension Dial to "K". Turn Stitch Length Dial to "2.5". Disengage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder counter - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 181
Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "R". Cover Stitch Narrow page 4 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 182
disengaging the Upper Looper, the looper no longer moves when sewing. It is nonoperative. If the looper was still engaged it would hit the Seam Guide Plate. 1. Turn handwheel until the Upper Looper is in the highest position. 2. Push the clutch button to the left and up to disengage. Upper Looper - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 183
with a regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guide . 2. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull thread along the right - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 184
area of the machine following the brown color-coded thread guides 4-11. Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper. 6. Place the thread through threading guides and . 7. Continue threading guides , , and . 8. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 185
needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Cover Stitch Middle/Chain Stitch needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 186
into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 187
Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 188
the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the left slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 7. Thread the eye of the Left Cover Stitch Needle . 8. Draw - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 189
to the right of the needles. Use markings on cover for positioning and guiding fabric. Lower the Presser Foot. Turn the handwheel to assist in the necessary to have fabric under the needles while sewing. Sew, using the seam guides for a straight hem and to ensure the fabric's raw edge is finished - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 190
edge finish on the underneath side. Depending on which needle position is selected the width can be 5.6mm wide or 2.8 mm wide. Left Cover Needle Thread Right Cover Needle Thread Cover Stitch Looper Thread Cover Hem Wide page 1 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 191
Overedge Right Needle "B" (Blue) Unthreaded Upper Looper Looper Disengaged and Not Threaded Spreader Not Used Lower Looper Not Threaded Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Upper Looper Clutch Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial Presser Foot Pressure Differential Feed Dial - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 192
Double Chain Stitch Turn Auto Tension Dial to "H". Turn Stitch Length Dial to "N". Disengage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder counter - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 193
Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "R". Cover Hem Wide page 4 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 194
disengaging the Upper Looper the looper no longer moves when sewing, it is nonoperative. If the looper was still engaged it would hit the Seam Guide Plate. 1. Turn handwheel until the Upper Looper is in the highest position. 2. Push the clutch button to the left and up to disengage. Upper Looper - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 195
with a regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guide . 2.Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull thread along the right - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 196
area of the machine following the brown color-coded thread guides 4-11. Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper. 6. Place the thread through threading guide and . 7. Continue threading guides , , and . 8. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 197
Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 198
the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 7. Thread the eye of the Right Cover Stitch Needle . 8. Draw - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 199
Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 200
the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the left slots of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 7. Thread the eye of the Left Cover Stitch Needle . 8. Draw - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 201
sewing the Cover Hem Stitch it is necessary to have fabric under the needles while sewing. Sew off onto a scrap fabric. Sew using the seam guides for a straight hem and to ensure the fabric's raw edge is finished. As the machine sews it will finish the fabic's raw edge and sew - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 202
Triple Cover Stitch - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 203
Triple Cover Stitch This innovative stitch provides a very wide 5.6 mm professional and creative triple topstitch to sewing projects. Three needles create parallel rows of topstitching and one looper sews an edge finish on the underneath side. This is ideal for heavier fabrics traditionally used in - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 204
Stitch Needle "D" (Blue) Threaded Right Cover Stitch Needle "E" (Green) Threaded Upper Looper Looper Disengaged and Not Threaded Spreader Not Used Lower Looper Not Threaded Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Upper Looper Clutch Threaded "C" Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Non-working Position - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 205
Turn Auto Tension Dial to "J". Turn Stitch Length Dial to "N". Disengage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw) to the right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder counter clockwise until the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 206
Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "R". Triple Cover Stitch page 4 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 207
disengaging the Upper Looper the looper no longer moves when sewing. It is nonoperative. If the looper was still engaged it would hit the Seam Guide Plate. 1. Turn handwheel until the Upper Looper is in the highest position. 2. Push the clutch button to the left and up to disengage. Upper Looper - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 208
with a regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guide . 2. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull thread along the right - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 209
area of the machine following the brown color-coded thread guides 4-11. Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper. 6. Place the thread through threading guides and . 7. Continue threading guides , , and . 8. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 210
Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 211
the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the right slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 7. Thread the eye of the Right Cover Stitch Needle . 8. Draw - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 212
needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Cover Stitch Middle/Chain Stitch needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 213
into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 214
Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 215
the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the left slot of the thread guides and . 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 7. Thread the eye of the Left Cover Stitch Needle . 8. Draw - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 216
forming on the fabric. When sewing the Triple Hem Stitch it is necessary to have fabric under the needles while sewing. Sew using the seam guides for a straight hem and to ensure the fabric's raw edge is finished. As the machine sews it will finish the fabic's raw edge and sew - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 217
Three-Thread Rolled Hem - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 218
Three-Thread Rolled Hem The Rolled Hem Stitch is used to finish edges of scarves, ruffles, table linens, and can only be performed with the Right Overedge needle all other needles must be removed. Right Overedge Needle Thread Lower Looper Thread Upper Looper Thread Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 1 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 219
Looper Clutch Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial Presser Foot Pressure Differential Feed Dial Stitch Finger Set at: "C" Not Threaded Not Threaded Not Threaded Not Threaded Threaded Looper Engaged and Threaded Not Used Threaded Not Threaded "L" Engaged Not Installed Use - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 220
right as far as it will go. 3. Turn the holder clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position. Upper Knife Disengaged Upper Knife Engaged Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 3 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 221
Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "R". Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 4 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 222
the Knife Cover. Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2. Turn handwheel. Upper Looper Disengaged Upper Looper Engaged - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 223
Eye of Looper Spreader Engaged Thread Upper Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-9. Spreader Disengaged 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 6 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 224
the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 225
throat plate. Thread Lower Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 226
looper area of the machine following the red color coded thread guides 4-10. 7. Place the thread slighty from left and to the right of threading guide . 8. Place the thread slightly from the front and to the back of threading guide . 9. Place the thread through , and . Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 9 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 227
. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cutout (B) on threader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull Threader lever (C) up into place (D). "V" cutout Threader Lever NOTE: Make sure the Upper Looper thread is behind the Lower Looper thread. Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 10 - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 228
Right Overedge needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the right needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 229
5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the right slots of the thread guides and . 8. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on - Singer 14T967DC Quantumlock | Instruction Manual 27 - Page 230
Align a piece of lightweight fabric so that the fabric's edge is being slightly trimmed by the knife. Sew. Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 13
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