Correct Tension Setting; 3-Thread Rolled Hem, Standard; Correct Adjustment; 3-Thread Upper Looper Overlock Rolled Hem - Singer S010L Operation And Safety Notes

Correct tension setting

Set each tension dial to the following setting and sew a sample seam
using a fabric scrap.
Note: use bulky thread as the upper looper thread and regular over-
lock thread for the needle and the lower looper to create a beautiful
rolled hem.
Right looper
thread
blue
Bulky nylon thread

3-Thread rolled hem, standard

Needle position
Seam width finger switch
Stitch length
Upper looper
thread
Needle thread
Right side

Correct adjustment

Set the adjustment dials for the thread tensions to the following values
and sew a sample seam on the material you will be sewing.
Upper looper
thread
blue
Polyester
Bulky thread

3-Thread upper looper overlock rolled hem

Needle position
Seam width finger switch
Stitch length
Upper looper
thread
Needle thread
Right side
347907_BE 23
Thread tension
green orange yellow
2.0 Converter 4.0
R
R–2
Lower looper
thread
Left side
Thread tension
green orange yellow
3.0 5.0 3.0
3.0 3.5 3.5
R
R–2
Lower looper
thread
Left side
Correct adjustment
Set the adjustment dials for the thread tensions to the following values
and sew a sample seam on the material you will be sewing.
Upper looper
thread
blue
Polyester
Bulky thread

Additional information about rolled hems

Hold the thread chain tight when you start sewing to prevent it from
rolling into the seam.
Slightly tauten the material toward the sewing direction – this will make
the seam alignment finer.
The minimum width for sewing an overlock seam is about 1.5 mm, since
the cutting width cannot be set to less than 3.5 mm.

Securing the rolled hem thread chain

Apply a small drop of fabric glue to the
end of the seam and allow to dry. Then
cut the thread chain close to the end of
the work piece.
Note: check the fabric glue for colour
fastness before use.

Seam variations and sewing techniques

Decorative flatlock seams

Set the thread tension for a 3-thread
overlock stitch, sew the seam, then pull
the work piece open to smooth the seam.
The flatlock seam can be used as a
decorative utility seam or as a purely
decorative seam.
Thread tension
green orange yellow
2.0 5.0 7.0
2.0 2.0 5.0
GB/IE 23
24-Apr-2020