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BERNINA
Overlocker Workbook 1
Fabric:
Firm fabric, 8" x 6"
Needle:
80/12 Universal
Thread:
3 cones of overlocker thread (red, blue, green for
narrow and red, blue, yellow for wide)
Presser Foot:
Standard
Stitch:
3-thread overlock (wide)
Wide Balanced Stitch
Using the small screwdriver and brush/needle insertion tool,
remove the right needle. Snug the needle set screw after
removing the needle.
Thread the overlocker for a wide 3-thread overlock stitch using
the left needle and thread colors to match the color-coded
threading path on the overlocker. Adjust all thread tension settings
for a balanced stitch as indicated below.
Fold fabric in half to be 4"x 6". Stitch along the folded edge of
the fabric, trimming slightly to remove the fold.
Narrow Balanced Stitch
Using the small screwdriver and needle insertion tool, loosen the
right needle screw and insert the right needle.
Hint: Place the point of the needle directly above the right
needle space of the presser foot, then lift the needle up to
place the shank in the correct hole. Tighten the right needle
screw.
Remove the left needle. Snug the needle set screw after
removing the left needle.
Thread the overlocker for a 3-thread narrow stitch using the right
needle and thread colors to match the color-coded threading
path on the overlocker. Adjust all thread tension settings for a
balanced stitch as indicated below.
Stitch along the raw edges opposite the wide balanced stitch.
05/14/2020
3-Thread Overlock Stitch
Suggested Settings
Upper Looper
Lower Looper
Left Needle
Right Needle
Stitch Length
Cutting Width
Differential Feed
L 460/L 450
3-5
3-5
3-5
3-5
2.5
6
1
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