Pfaff admire air 5000 Manual - Page 29

Thread Overlock, Wide and Narrow, Thread Narrow Edge, Thread Rolled Edge, Thread Picot Edge

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3-Thread Overlock, Wide (and Narrow) For sewing two layers of stretchy fabric or overcasting a single layer of light to medium fabric. Use heavier threads in the loopers to create decorative edges. Note: Use the right needle instead for a narrow stitch. Recommended thread tension settings within brackets in the chart. NORM/ TIGHT N/R THREAD TENSION Left 1.0~1.5 3 NORM N - 3 (-) - (3) 3 (3) 3 (3) 3-Thread Narrow Edge For sewing two layers of stretchy fabric or overcasting a single layer of light fabric. Popular for creating decorative tucks. Use decorative threads in the loopers and regular thread in the needle. Use different colors in the loopers to get an interesting effect. Note: Not recommended for heavy weight fabrics. NORM/ TIGHT N/R THREAD TENSION Right 1.0 R NORM R - - 4 1~3 3 3-Thread Rolled Edge For edging lightweight fabrics. It gives a nice finish on silky scarves, pillow ruffles and napkins. For a beautiful rolled edge, thread the loopers with a decorative lightweight thread, such as 40 weight rayon, for a beautiful satin edge and the needle and lower looper with lightweight regular thread. Note: Not recommended for heavy weight fabrics. NORM/ TIGHT N/R THREAD TENSION Right 1.0 R TIGHT R - - 3~4 1~3 3 3-Thread Picot Edge Increased stitch length will form a picot edge on your fabric. This edge is a nice way to give a decorative finish to wedding or bridesmaid dresses. NORM/ TIGHT N/R THREAD TENSION Right 1.0 3-4 TIGHT R - - 2-4 3 3-4 SEWING - 29

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3–Thread Overlock, Wide (and Narrow)
For sewing two layers of stretchy fabric or overcasting a single layer of light to medium fabric.
Use heavier threads in the loopers to create decorative edges.
Note: Use the right needle instead for a narrow stitch. Recommended thread tension settings within
brackets in the chart.
NORM/
TIGHT
N/R
THREAD TENSION
Left
1.0~1.5
3
NORM
N
-
3
(-)
-
(3)
3
(3)
3
(3)
3-Thread Narrow Edge
For sewing two layers of stretchy fabric or overcasting a single layer of light fabric. Popular for
creating decorative tucks. Use decorative threads in the loopers and regular thread in the nee-
dle. Use different colors in the loopers to get an interesting effect.
Note: Not recommended for heavy weight fabrics.
NORM/
TIGHT
N/R
THREAD TENSION
Right
1.0
R
NORM
R
-
-
4
1~3
3
3–Thread Rolled Edge
For edging lightweight fabrics. It gives a nice finish on silky scarves, pillow ruffles and napkins.
For a beautiful rolled edge, thread the loopers with a decorative lightweight thread, such as 40
weight rayon, for a beautiful satin edge and the needle and lower looper with lightweight reg-
ular thread.
Note: Not recommended for heavy weight fabrics.
NORM/
TIGHT
N/R
THREAD TENSION
Right
1.0
R
TIGHT
R
-
-
3~4
1~3
3
3–Thread Picot Edge
Increased stitch length will form a picot edge on your fabric. This edge is a nice way to give a
decorative finish to wedding or bridesmaid dresses.
NORM/
TIGHT
N/R
THREAD TENSION
Right
1.0
3-4
TIGHT
R
-
-
2-4
3
3-4