Sewing; Stitch Overview; 4-Thread Overlock - Singer S14-88 Instruction Manual

SEWING

On your overlock machine, different stitches are obtained by combining different needle positions, threading methods, tension settings,
and the use of the 2-thread overlock converter.
See Getting Ready to Sew, page 7, for references on how to set your machine.

Stitch Overview

The settings shown in the table below are our recommendations based on normal conditions. It may be necessary to adjust the thread
tension depending on the stitch, type of fabric and thread you are using. For best results make tension adjustments in small increments of
no greater than half a number at a time. Always test sew on a sample of your fabric before sewing on your project.
In the table below, different fabric weights and types are explained. For you to better understand how the stitches are formed, each of the
threads are displayed in different shades of grey.
Icon Explanation Sheet
Woven light
Chiffon, voile, organza, batiste, silk, etc.
Woven medium
Cotton, chino, wool, satin, etc.
Woven heavy
Denim, canvas, terrycloth, etc.
Stretch light
Charmeuse, nylon, tricot, single knit
jerseys, etc.
Stretch medium
Double knit, velour, swimwear, etc.
Stretch heavy
Sweater knits, fleece, etc.
4–Thread Overlock
For all seams where stretch or give is needed, such as neck edges, side seams, sleeves, etc.
Stitch/Fabric
Needle position
Differential feed
Stitch length
Cutting width
Stitch finger position
N/R
Both 1.0 3
Both 1.0 3
1.0 3~4
Both
Both 1.0 3
Both 1.0 3
1.0 3~4
Both
N/R
—
5~6 N
—
5~6 N
5~6 N —
—
5~6 N
—
5~6 N
5~6 N —
2–thread overlock converter
Right needle thread
Left needle thread
Upper looper thread
Lower looper thread
Thread Tension
3 3 4
4 4 4
4 4 4
4 4 4
4 4 4
4 4 4
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