Singer 14T968DC PROFESIONAL 5 Instruction Manual

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    SINGER® PROFESSIONAL 5™ Overlock Workbook
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    Congratulations on the purchase of your new SINGER® PROFESSIONAL 5™ Overlock Machine! The SINGER PROFESSIONAL 5 (14T968DC) Overlock Machine is a time saving innovation that provides professional seams, seam finishes, and creative stitch capabilities. Sew one-of-kind projects with the special effects
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    , wide, and wide with decorative threads) Chapter 5 Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow and wide) Chapter 6 Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch Chapter 7 Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch Chapter 8 Four-Thread Safety Stitch Chapter 9 Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide Chapter 10 Five
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    Chapter 1: Double Chain Stitch
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Plate into place. Disengage Upper Looper. By 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
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    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
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    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 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
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    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 left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated
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    is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for the Cover Stitch or Chainstitch. 6 7 4 8 5 7. Thread the eye of the Middle Cover 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
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    Foot to the 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
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    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
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    Chapter 2: Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow and wide)
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    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
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    "A" Unthreaded and Remove Needle Overedge Right Needle (Blue) "B" Threaded Upper Looper Looper Engaged and Not Threaded Spreader Engaged Lower Looper (Red) Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Upper Knife Threaded Not Threaded Engaged Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Not Installed Use Knife Cover
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    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
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    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
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    Install 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
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    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 Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow
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    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 Wrapped Edge Overlock
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Needle Unthreaded and (Blue) Remove Needle Upper Looper (Green) Looper Engaged and Not Threaded Spreader Engaged Lower Looper (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
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    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
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    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 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
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    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
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    Chapter 3: Two-Thread Overedge (narrow and wide)
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    Overedge (narrow) This stitch is used as a lightweight seam finish or a lightweight seam. When creating a seam finish, less thread is used and the thread does not imprint on the right side of the fabric when pressed. The stitch can also used for seaming. The stitch creates less bulky seams,
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Install 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
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    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
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    looper extends 5-10mm (approximately ½") from the needle plate edge. 6. Thread the 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
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    (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
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    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
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    of medium weight fabric, right sides together with a conventional sewing machine straight stitch. Finsh the edges of both 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
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    (wide) is a 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
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    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
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    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
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    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. Two-Thread Overedge
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    the fabric edge. Sew. Align a second piece of medium wieght fabric so that the knife just slightly trims the 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
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    Chapter 4: Three-Thread Overlock (narrow, wide, and wide with decorative threads)
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    preventing loosely woven fabrics from unraveling. In addition, the Three-Thread Overlock Stitch offers unlimited decorative capabilities. It is recommended for finishing seams but not reinforcing the seam. Use the conventional sewing machine's straight stitch to reinforce the seam. The stitch uses
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    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 Not Used Threaded Unthreaded Engaged Not Installed, use Knife
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    The Three-Thread Overlock makes a great edge finish to a garment's facing. Three-Thread Overlock (narrow) page 3
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    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
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    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
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    Install the Knife Cover. Engage Upper 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
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    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
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    the thread, 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
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    Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as 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
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    looper extends 5-10mm (approximately ½") from the needle plate edge. 6. Thread the 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
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    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 Overlock (narrow) page
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    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 . 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
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    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 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
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    the fabric edge. Sew. Align a second piece of medium weight fabric so that the knife just slightly trims 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
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    Overedge (wide) has the same set up as the Three-Thread Overedge (narrow) Stitch. The only exceptions are 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. The other exception is the Auto Tension
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    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 Disengaged Threaded Unthreaded Engaged Not Installed,
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    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
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    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 of the thread through the needle eye towards the back of the machine. 9. Place the thread to the back, under the Presser Foot
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    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
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    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 and more easily slide through the eye of the looper. Select soft, flexible
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    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 Disengaged Threaded Unthreaded Engaged Not Installed,
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    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. 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
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    5. Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower looper extends 5-10mm (approximately ½ inch) from the needle 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
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    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 slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the
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    the 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 . 10. Thread the looper eye
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    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
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    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
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    Align double-sided quilted fabric so that the knife just slightly trims the fabric edge. Sew. Three-Thread Overlock (wide decorative) page 9
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    Chapter 5: Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow and wide)
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    Narrow 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
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    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
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    can then be woven by hand in and out of the 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
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    Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow) page 4
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    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
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    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
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    Install 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
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    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
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    the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower looper extends 5-10mm (approximately ½ inch) from the needle plate edge. 6. Thread the looper area of the machine following the green color coded thread guides 4-9. Three-Thread Flatlock
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    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 slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the
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    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
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    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 it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the
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    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 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
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    fabric wrong sides together lengthwise. Align the fabric so that the fabric's fold is not being trimmed by the knife. Sew. Gently 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
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    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
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    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,
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    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
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    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
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    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. Lower foot and sew. Three-Thread
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    sweatshirt fabric wrong sides together, lengthwise. Align the fabric so that the fabric's fold is not being trimmed by the knife. Sew. Gently 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
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    Chapter 6: Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Install 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
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    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
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    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 Ultra-Stretch Mock
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 Ultra
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    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
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