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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Triple Cover Hem Home Decorator Fabric with Buttonhole Twist page 1 Leather, Vinyl or Canvas with Buttonhole Twist page 2 Garment Hems for Knits page 3 Double Cover Hem Garment Hems page 4 Attaching Trim to Sheer fabric page 5 Five-Thread Safety Stitch Seams on Chenille...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents (page 2) Two-Thread Rolled Hem Lace Insertion with Optional Blind Hem/Lace foot page 24 Delicate Edge Finishes page 25 Three-Thread Ultra - Stretch Stitch Seams on Active Wear page 26 Four-Thread Safety Stitch Seam Construction page 27 Chainstitch Decorative Chainstitch page 28...
  • Page 4 Supply List 5 spools of overlock cone thread Triple Cover Hem (3) spools of butttonhole twist (1) 5X5 inch piece of home decorator fabric (1) 5X5 inch piece of leather, vinyl or canvas (2) 3X5 inch pieces of stretch fabric Double Cover Hem (1) 5X5 inch piece of woven fabric (1) 4X6 inch piece of sheer fabric...
  • Page 5 Supply List (part II) Three-Thread Overlock (Wide) continued (1) 5X5 inch piece of denim, felt or woven fabric Three-Thread Overlock (Narrow) (1) 10 inch strand of pearls (1) 3X6 inch piece of sheer fabric (1) 5X5 inch piece of woven or linen fabric (1) spool of monofilament thread Three-Thread Rolled Hem (1) 3X5 piece eyelet or batiste...

  • Page 6: Triple Cover Hem

    This is ideal for heavier fabrics traditionally used in home decorating. It also adds a unique accent for garment construction. The Singer Quantumlock CoverHem 14T957DC sews 1300 stitches per minute, enabling the decorative Triple Cover Hem stitch to be applied to projects quickly and easily.

  • Page 7: Leather, Vinyl Or Canvas With Buttonhole Twist

    Triple Cover Hem Triple Cover Hem The Triple Cover Hem makes a stunning and pronounced finish on Home The Triple Cover Hem makes a stunning and pronounced finish on Home Decorating projects using fabrics such as leather, vinyl or canvas. Decorating projects using fabrics such as leather, vinyl or canvas.

  • Page 8: Garment Hems For Knits

    Triple Cover Hem In addition to sewing on woven fabrics, the Triple Cover Hem makes a beautiful topstitch and a strong hem on stretch fabrics. This stitch emulates hem finishing as seen on ready-to-wear garments. Example: Triple topstitching hem and an edge finish on a knit dress. Directions: Place regular overlock thread in the right, middle and left cover stitch needles, as well as the chainstitch looper.

  • Page 9: Double Cover Hem

    Double Cover Hem This professional Cover Hem stitch is a necessary requirement for today’s sewing. This stitch is often seen in ready-to-wear garments. With easy access to the needle, it is simple to remove the center needle and convert the stitch into a Double Cover Hem. Example: Double topstitching hem and edge finish on a jacket.

  • Page 10: Attaching Trim To Sheer Fabric

    Double Cover Hem for Attaching Ribbon or Trim Double Cover Hem for Attaching Ribbon or Trim The Double Cover Hem can be used to add a decorative accent to many The Double Cover Hem can be used to add a decorative accent to many types of projects.

  • Page 11: Five-Thread Safety Stitch

    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.

  • Page 12: Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch

    Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch This stitch is a favorite when sewing a knit fabric because the stitch stretches as the fabric stretches. This allows for neat and professional finishes that will not “pop” when the fabric is stretched. Example: The side seams and edge finishes of garments such as stretch twill pants.

  • Page 13: Attaching Ribbing

    Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch This stitch works well when applying ribbing to a garment. Ribbing is often seen on cuffs, collars and waistbands of active wear. Because the stitch stretches with the fabric, the seam will not break when the fabric is stretched.

  • Page 14: Differential Feed With Optional Shirring Foot

    Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch and the Differential Feed to Create Gathers Differential Feed is great for easing or shirring of sleeves, yokes and skirt hems. It is also useful for keeping stretch fabrics and bias cut fabrics from becoming “stretched out”. The optional Shirring Foot and the differential feed work together to create gathers, which attach to a flat piece of fabric all in ONE STEP.

  • Page 15: Optional Taping Foot

    Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch and the Taping Foot The optional Taping Foot is designed to add reinforcement to stress areas of knit or loosely–woven garments by inserting a stabilizing twill tape to the seams. The tape prevents the seam from “stretching out” or losing its shape.

  • Page 16: Optional Cording/Piping Foot

    Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch and the Cording/Piping Foot The optional Cording/Piping foot is perfect for applying corded piping between two layers of fabric. This makes a decorative finish for pillows, bed linens, garments and many other projects. Example: Adding piping, finishing the fabric’s edges and joining the seams on a pillow or window treatment.

  • Page 17: Optional Elastic Foot

    Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch and the Elastic Foot The optional Elastic Foot makes inserting narrow elastic an easy endeavor. This foot is ideal for applying elastic to lingerie, swimwear and great for children’s clothing. Example: Applying narrow elastic and finishing the edges to the waistband of lingerie. Directions: Set for the Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch and change stitch length to 4.

  • Page 18: Three-Thread Overlock (Wide)

    Three-Thread Overlock The Three-Thread Overlock stitch provides a wonderful professional seam finish to woven fabrics. It is beneficial in preventing loosely woven fabrics from unraveling. In addition, the Three-Thead Overlock stitch offers unlimited decorative capabilities. Example: The edge finish in an unlined wool or linen suit jacket, where it is desirable to keep the entire 5/8”...

  • Page 19: Decorative Flatlock

    Decorative Flatlock with Three-Thread Overlock Stitch The Flatlock stitch is used decoratively to achieve the look of applied trim on a garment, craft or home decorator projects. Special decorative threads are used for a textured and dramatic embellishment effect. Example: Bed linens with decorative touches of lace and trim created by flatlocking with a textured thread.

  • Page 20: Flatlock Fringe

    Flatlock Fringe Hem with Three-Thread Overlock Stitch The Flatlock Fringe technique creates a beautiful finish on loosely woven fabrics, such as those used for scarves and hems. The Flatlock stitch cre- ates a trim-like finish that is not only decorative, but secures the fringing. Example: A fringed hem on a Celtic wool skirt.

  • Page 21: Flatlock Ladder Stitch

    Flatlock Ladder Stitch with Three-Thread Overlock Stitch reverse This Flatlock Ladder stitch is a decorative flatlock that creates a decorative horizontal stitch with a ladder-type appearance. Example: A western vest with a ladder-type embellishment around the hem line, yoke and front. Directions: Set for the Three-Thread Overlock, placing a decorative thread in the needle.

  • Page 22: Flatlock Ladder Stitch With Ribbon

    Flatlock Ladder Stitch with Three-Thread Overlock Stitch (with Ribbon hand-woven into the stitch) Add a textured look to the Flatlock Ladder stitch by hand weaving a narrow ribbon or trim in and out of the stitch. This technique allows for truly one-of-kind accents to wearable art, heirloom projects, quilts and more.

  • Page 23: Flatlock Couching

    Flatlock Couching with Three-Thread Overlock Stitch Interesting textures can be applied to fabrics by using various yarns, cords or narrow trims in conjunction with the Flatlocking stitch. These wonderfully rich embellishments can be seen in wearable art and other projects. Example: Applying Chenille-type yarn to enhance a ladies’...
  • Page 24 Three-Thread Overedge Stitch with Pearl/Sequins Foot The optional Pearl/Sequin Foot is designed to sew a strand of beads, pearls or sequins with ease. It also can be used to add braids or cords. Because the foot holds the strand of pearls or trim in place, it is simple to apply these strands and finish the edge in one operation.

  • Page 25: Blindhem With Optional Blind Hem/Lace Foot

    Blind Hem with Three-Thread Overedge Stitch and Blind Hem/ Lace Foot The optional Blind Hem/Lace Foot provides an accurate guide for sewing professional looking hems, such as those seen in ready-to-wear garments. This blind hem technique can be sewn in various sizes, making it suitable for an elastic or drawstring casings, or even a curtain rod casing.

  • Page 26: Three-Thread Rolled Hem

    Three-Thread Rolled Hem By simply moving the stitch finger knob, the Quantumlock is converted to the rolled hem sewing mode. It is no longer necessary to remove needle plates to achieve beautiful rolled hems for projects such as napkins, scarves, heirloom sewing and more. Example: A delicate hem finish to an heirloom pinafore.

  • Page 27: Custom Ribbon With Pearl/ Sequin Foot

    Three-Thread Rolled Hem with Line Insertion By using the optional Pearl/Sequin foot, yarns, wire, or even fishing line can easily be fed into the rolled hem as it is being sewn. Inserting fishing line adds body and bounce to the rolled hem, as seen in the lettuce-edge effect on chiffon skirt hems.

  • Page 28: Pintucks

    Pintucks with Three-Thread Rolled Hem Traditionally, Pintucks are sewn with a twin needle on a conventional sewing machine. However, beautiful Pintucks can be achieved with the Quantumlock’s rolled hem. They can be made with either a two-thread or a three-thread rolled hem. Pintucking enhances a yoke, heirloom sewing, wearable art and even home decorating projects.
  • Page 29 Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock with Blind hem/Lace Foot The optional Blind Hem/Lace Foot provides an accurate guide for sewing lace or trim. The Two-thread stitch is designed for delicate lightweight fabrics. Since only two threads are used, this is a wonderful finish for exquisite heirloom sewing or for fine laces and fabrics.
  • Page 30 Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock By using the Two-Thread stitch, an elegant fine finish can be added to lightweight fabrics. When using clear threads in conjunction with the Two-Thread stitch, the fabric appears to have an invisible rolled edge. This gives a couture effect and looks beautiful on finer fabrics. Example: A delicate hem finish on a fine scarf Directions:...
  • Page 31 Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch This is a great stitch for extremely stretchy fabrics such as tricot and spandex. The Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety stitch “gives” as the fabric stretches. This stitch becomes vital when sewing super-stretch active wear. Example: The side seams and edge finish of dance leggings.
  • Page 32 Four-Thread Safety Stitch This stitch is an alternative to the Five-Thread Safety Stitch. It offers the same type of two-thread chainstitch. However, the three-thread overlock is now replaced by a two-thread overedge finish. The Four-Thread Safety stitch is appropriately used when sewing a medium weight woven fabric. Because there is one less thread being used, the stitch is less bulky.
  • Page 33 Two-Thread Chainstitch This stitch is suitable for straight seams. It also can be used for a decorative Chainstitch topstitching effect. Decorative thread can be placed in the lower looper, the needle, or in both to create various effects. Example: A vintage handbag with fabric embellished by sewing random rows of Chain- stitching using decorative thread.
  • Page 34 Two-Thread Chainstitch to make a Tassel By using decorative threads and the Two-Thread Chainstitch tassel-cord can be created. Multiple colors or metallic threads create interesting effects. This cord can then be used to form tassels. Example: Create a tassel to match the decorative stitching on a table runner. Directions: Use the standard foot.
  • Page 35 Optional Presser Feet Elastic Foot: #A1A163000 Used for attaching elastic tape. The amount of “stretch” to the elastic is adjustable. See page 12. Blind Hem/Lace Foot: #A1A152000 Used to ensure accurate blind hems or to provide a reliable guide when sewing lace or trims. See pages 20 and 24.
  • Page 36 Singer and Quantumlock are registered trademarks of the Singer Company Limited. © 2004 Singer Sewing Company Part # 640—505255ODX...

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