Thread chart for 2-, 3- and 4-thread overedge seams
Fabric
Thread
Stitch length
Lighth fabrics:
Organdy, light-
Cotton
Size 80
—
100
knits, silk,
Silk
Size 80
—
100
2,0 to 4,0 mm
lining fabrics
Synthetic
Size 70
—
140
Medium-heavy fabrics:
Cotton, light-knits,
Cotton
Size 60
—
100
2,0 to 4,0 mm
linen, dress fabrics
Silk
Size 50
—
100
Synthetic
Size 70
—
140
Heavy fabrics:
Tweed, jacket fabrics,
Cotton
Size 40
—
60
2.0 to 4,0 mm
denim, heavy cloth
Silk
Size 40
—
60
Synthetic
Size 70
—
140
Knitwear:
Cotton
Size 40
—
60
Silk
Size 40
-
60
2,0 to 4,0 mm
Synthetic
Size 70
—
140
2- or 3-thread
Polyester
Size 120
—
140
rolled hem
Texturized
1 ,0 to 2,0 mm
(bulk thread)
Pushlock for stitch length setting
To set the stitch length, fully press
pushlock 39 (at left under work sup
port) and hold it there.
Now turn the hand wheel until you feel
the pushlock snap in.
Continue holding the pushlock pressed
and set the stitch length as described
on page 30.
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