Five-Thread Safety Stitch - Singer QuantumLock 14T957DC Workbook

Five-Thread Safety Stitch

Five-Thread Safety Stitch
This stitch is a combination of a two-thread chainstitch and a three-thread
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
overlock stitch. It is suitable for woven fabrics and provides a durable
seam for heavy weight fabrics such as denim and terrycloth.
seam for heavy weight fabrics such as denim and terrycloth.
Using this strong safety stitch eliminates the need to reinforce the seam
Using this strong safety stitch eliminates the need to reinforce the seam
with a conventional sewing machine straight stitch. The foot pressure
with a conventional sewing machine straight stitch. The foot pressure
adjusting dial makes it simple to sew on all weights of fabrics.
adjusting dial makes it simple to sew on all weights of fabrics.
Example:
The side seams and edge finish on a chenille bath robe.
Example:
The side seams and edge finish on a chenille bath robe.
Directions:
Remove the right and left cover stitch needles, and insert the middle cover
Directions:
Remove the right and left cover stitch needles, and insert the middle cover
stitch needle. Place a needle in the back overedge right position and engage the upper
stitch needle. Place a needle in the back overedge right position and engage the upper
looper. Use the one-step lower looper and chain looper threader to thread. Remove the
looper. Use the one-step lower looper and chain looper threader to thread. Remove the
seam guide plate and replace with the overedge guide plate. Engage the knife. Set the
seam guide plate and replace with the overedge guide plate. Engage the knife. Set the
foot pressure adjusting dial to setting 5. Sew two pieces of chenille, right sides together
foot pressure adjusting dial to setting 5. Sew two pieces of chenille, right sides together
to form a seam.
to form a seam.
Needle set up:
Needle set up:
Middle Cover Stitch
Needle (Orange)
Middle Cover Stitch
Needle (Orange)
Back Overedge
Right Needle (Blue)
Back Overedge
Right Needle (Blue)
Right Cover Stitch
Needle (Green)
Right Cover Stitch
Needle (Green)
Upper Looper
(Green)
Upper Looper
(Green)
Lower Looper
(Red)
Lower Looper
(Red)
Chain Stitch
Looper (Brown)
Chain Stitch
Looper (Brown)
Upper Knife Engaged
Upper Knife
Seam Guide Plate Removed
Seam Guide Plate
Seam Width Dial
Seam Width Dial
Differential Feed
Dial
Differential Feed
Dial
Presser Foot
Pressure
Presser Foot
Pressure
Stitch Length Dial
Stitch Length Dial
Stitch Finger
Stitch Finger
4.0
4.0
4.5
4.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
7.5
7.5
Engaged
Removed
N
N
N
N
5
5
N
N
N
N
6.
6.