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Chapter 7:
Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock
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  • Page 1 Chapter 7: Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch...
  • Page 2 Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch The Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch is stronger than the Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch. The additional thread provides added strength to the seam and is good choice for knits as well as wovens. This stitch works well when applying ribbing to a garment.
  • Page 3 Needle: Set at: ATD: Auto Tension Dial “A” Left Cover Stitch Not Threaded Needle “C” Middle Cover Stitch Not Threaded Needle “D” Right Cover Stitch Not Threaded Needle “E” Overedge Left Threaded Needle “A” (Orange) Overedge Right Threaded Needle “B” (Blue) Upper Looper Looper Engaged (Green)
  • Page 4 Sweatshirt sample Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 3...
  • Page 5 Turn Auto Tension Dial to “A”. Turn Stitch Length Dial to “N”. Engage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw) to the right as far as it will go. 3.
  • Page 6 Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to “N”. Turn Differential Feed Dial to “N”. Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”. Set Stitch Finger to “N”. Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 5...
  • Page 7 Install the Knife Cover. Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded, it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2.
  • Page 8 Disengage Spreader. The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper. If the stitch requires that the looper be engaged but not threaded then the Spreader is used. The Spreader simply plugs-in (or closes) the looper’s hole. The Spreader is disengaged when the Upper Looper is engaged/operative and threaded.

  • Page 9: 4. While Holding The Thread Firmly, Pull The Thread Between The Tension Disks

    3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5.
  • Page 10 7. Thread the hole in the Upper Looper from front to back . Pull about 4 inches of thread through the looper and place to the back of the throat plate. Thread Lower Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the Tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10.

  • Page 11: Thread The Looper Area Of The Machine Following The Red Color Coded Thread Guides

    3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks. 5.
  • Page 12 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cutout (B) on threader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull Threader lever (C) up into place (D). “V”...
  • Page 13 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the thread guide .
  • Page 14 Thread Left Overlock needle with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.
  • Page 15 5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp.
  • Page 16 Fold ribbing lengthwise. Place ribbing on top of fleece. Align the fabric so that the knife just slightly trims both the ribbing and fleece fabric edges. Sew, stretching the ribbing as needed. Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch page 15...
  • Page 17 Chapter 8: Four-Thread Safety Stitch...
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 Needle: Set at: ATD: Auto Tension Dial “I” Left Cover Stitch Not Threaded Needle “C” Middle Cover Stitch Threaded Needle “D” (Orange) Right Cover Stitch Not Threaded Needle “E” Overedge Left Not Threaded Needle “A” Overedge Right Threaded Needle “B” (Blue) Upper Looper Looper Engaged and Not Threaded...
  • Page 20 Turn Auto Tension Dial to “I”. Turn Stitch Length Dial to “N”. Engage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw) to the right as far as it will go. 3.
  • Page 21 Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to “N”. Turn Differential Feed Dial to “N”. Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”. Set Stitch Finger to “N”. Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 4...
  • Page 22 Install the Knife Cover. Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper, causes the looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2.
  • Page 23 Engage Spreader. The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper. If the stitch requires that the looper be engaged, but not threaded then the Spreader is used. The Spreader simply plugs-in (or closes) the looper’s hole. The Spreader is disengaged when the Upper Looper is engaged/operative and threaded.
  • Page 24 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks. 5.
  • Page 25 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cutout (B) on threader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull Threader lever (C) up into place (D). “V”...
  • Page 26 2. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull thread along the right side of the button, as illustrated. 3. While holding the thread, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks. 4.
  • Page 27 6. Place the thread through threading guide 7. Continue threading guides 8. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread through the looper. Position the thread into the V cutout (B) on the threader. Firmly hold the thread tail with your left hand and pull threader lever (C) up into place (D).
  • Page 28 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the thread guide .
  • Page 29 Thread Middle Cover Stitch with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Cover Stitch Middle/Chain Stitch needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 3.
  • Page 30 5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for the Cover Stitch or Chainstitch.
  • Page 31 Place two pieces of broadcloth right sides together. Align the fabric so that that the knife just slightly trims the fabric edge. Sew. Four-Thread Safety Stitch page 14...
  • Page 32 Chapter 9: Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide...
  • Page 33 Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide 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 seam for heavy weight fabrics such as denim and terrycloth. Using this strong safety stitch eliminates the need to reinforce the seam with a conventional sewing machine straight stitch.
  • Page 34 Needles: ATD: Auto Tension Dial “B” Left Cover Stitch Not Threaded Needle “C” Middle Cover Stitch Threaded Needle “D” (Orange) Right Cover Stitch Not Threaded Needle “E” Overedge Left Threaded Needle “A” (Blue) Overedge Right Not Threaded Needle “B” Upper Looper Looper Engaged (Green) and Threaded...
  • Page 35 Turn Auto Tension Dial to “B”. Turn Stitch Length Dial to “N”. Engage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw) to the right as far as it will go. 3.
  • Page 36 Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to “N”. Turn Differential Feed Dial to “N”. Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”. Set Stitch Finger to “N”. Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page 4...
  • Page 37 Install the Knife Cover. Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded, it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2.
  • Page 38 Disengage Spreader. The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper. If the stitch requires that the looper be engaged but not threaded, then the Spreader is used. The Spreader simply plugs-in (or closes) the looper’s hole. The Spreader is disengaged when the Upper Looper is engaged/operative and threaded.
  • Page 39 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks. 5.
  • Page 40 7. Thread the hole in the Upper Looper from front to back . Pull about 4 inches of thread through the looper and place to the back of the throat plate. Thread Lower Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10.

  • Page 41: Table Of Contents

    4. While holding the thread, firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower looper extends 5-10mm (approximately ½ inch) from the needle plate edge. 6. Thread the looper area of the machine following the red color coded thread guides 4-10.
  • Page 42 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cutout (B) on threader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull Threader lever (C) up into place (D). “V”...
  • Page 43 Thread Chainstitch Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guide 2.Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.
  • Page 44 4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper extends out 10mm (approximately ½ inch) from the needle plate edge. 5. Thread the looper area of the machine following the brown color-coded thread guides 4-11. Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper.
  • Page 45 Thread Left Overlock needle with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.
  • Page 46 5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the foward slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the left slot of the thread guides 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp.
  • Page 47 Thread Middle Cover stitch needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Cover Stitch Middle/Chain Stitch needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 3.
  • Page 48 5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for the Cover Stitch or Chainstitch.
  • Page 49 Place two pieces of home decorative fabric, right sides together. Align the fabric so that the knife just slightly trims the fabric edge. Sew. Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page 17...
  • Page 50 Chapter 10: Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow...
  • Page 51 Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow 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 seam for heavy weight fabrics such as denim and terrycloth. Using this strong and stable safety stitch eliminates the need to reinforce the seam with a conventional sewing machine straight stitch.
  • Page 52 Needles: Set at: ATD: Auto Tension Dial “A” Left Cover Stitch Not Threaded Needle “C” Middle Cover Stitch Threaded Needle “D” (Orange) Right Cover Stitch Not Threaded Needle “E” Overedge Left Not Threaded Needle “A” Overedge Right Threaded Needle “B” (Blue) Upper Looper Looper Engaged (Green)
  • Page 53 Turn Auto Tension Dial to “A”. Turn Stitch Length Dial to “N”. Engage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw) to the right as far as it will go. 3.
  • Page 54 Turn Presser Foot Pressure dial to “N”. Turn Differential Feed Dial to “N”. Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”. Set Stitch Finger to “N”. Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow page 4...
  • Page 55 Install the Knife Cover. Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2.
  • Page 56 Disengage Spreader. The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper. If the stitch requires that the looper be engaged, but not threaded then the Spreader is used. The Spreader simply plugs-in (or closes) the looper’s hole. The Spreader is disengaged when the Upper Looper is engaged/operative and threaded.
  • Page 57 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5.
  • Page 58 7. Thread the hole in the Upper Looper from front to back . Pull about 4 inches of thread through the looper and place to the back of the throat plate. Thread Lower Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the Tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10.
  • Page 59 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower looper extends 5-10mm (approximately ½ inch) from the needle plate edge. 6. Thread the looper area of the machine following the red color coded thread guides 4-10.
  • Page 60 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cutout (B) on threader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull Threader lever (C) up into place (D). “V”...
  • Page 61 Thread Chainstitch Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guide 2.Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.
  • Page 62 4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper extends out 10mm (approximately ½ inch) from the needle plate edge. 5. Thread the looper area of the machine following the brown color-coded thread guides 4-11. Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper.
  • Page 63 Thread Right Overedge needle with regualar overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the right needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.
  • Page 64 5. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp. 6. Thread the eye of the Right Overedge Needle Thread Middle Cover stitch needle with regular overlock thread. 1.
  • Page 65 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5.
  • Page 66 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for the Cover Stitch or Chainstitch. 7. Thread the eye of the middle needle 8.
  • Page 67 Place two pieces of terrycloth right sides together. Align the fabric so that that the knife just slightly trims the fabric edge. Sew. Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide page 17...
  • Page 68 Chapter 11: Cover Hem (Cover Stitch) Narrow...
  • Page 69 Cover Hem Narrow This professional Cover Hem is a necessary requirement for today’s sewing. The stitch is often seen in ready-to-wear garments. Two needles create parallel rows of topstitching and one looper sews an edge finish on the underneath side. Depending on which needle position is selected, the width can be 5.6mm wide or 2.8mm wide.
  • Page 70 Needles: Set-up: ATD: Auto Tension Dial “K” Left Cover Stitch Threaded Needle “C” (Orange) Middle Cover Stitch Threaded Needle “D” (Blue) Right Cover Stitch Not Threaded “E” Needle Overedge Left Not Threaded “A” Needle Overedge Right Not Threaded “B” Needle Upper Looper Looper (Green)
  • Page 71 Cover Hem Narrow Turn Auto Tension Dial to “K”. Turn Stitch Length Dial to “2.5”. Disengage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw) to the right as far as it will go. 3.
  • Page 72 Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to “N”. Turn Differential Feed Dial to “N”. Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”. Set Stitch Finger to “R”. Cover Hem Narrow page 4...
  • Page 73 Install the Seam Guide Plate. The Seam Guide Plate provides a flat surface for the fabric and seam guides. It can only be used when the knife and the lower looper are disengaged. The Seam Guide Plate is used when sewing the Chainstitch, Cover Stitch and the Triple Cover Stitch.
  • Page 74 Thread Chainstitch Looper with a regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guide 2. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.
  • Page 75 4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper extends out 10mm (approximately ½ inch) from the needle plate edge. 5. Thread the looper area of the machine following the brown color-coded thread guides 4-11. Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper.
  • Page 76 Thread Middle Cover needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Cover Stitch Middle/Chain Stitch needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 3.
  • Page 77 5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for the Cover Stitch or Chainstitch.
  • Page 78 Thread Left Cover Stitch needle with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.
  • Page 79 5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the forward slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the left slot of the thread guides 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp.
  • Page 80 Press a 1” hem into a knit fabric. Lift the Presser Foot to the highest position. Position the fabric right side up and under the needles. Align the fabric so that that the fabric fold is 1” to the right of the needles. Use markings on cover for positioning and guiding fabric.
  • Page 81 Chapter 12: Cover Hem (Cover Stitch) Wide...
  • Page 82 Cover Hem Wide This professional Cover Hem stitch is a necessary requirement for today’s sewing. The stitch is often seen in ready-to-wear garments. Two needles create parallel rows of top stitching and one looper sew an edge finish on the underneath side. Depending on which needle position is selected the width can be 5.6mm wide or 2.8 mm wide.
  • Page 83 Needle: Set at: ATD: Auto Tension Dial “H” Left Cover Stitch Threaded Needle “C” (Orange) Middle Cover Stitch Nee- Not Threaded dle “D” Right Cover Stitch Threaded Needle “E” (Green) Overedge Left Threaded Needle “A” (Orange) Overedge Right Threaded Needle “B” (Blue) Upper Looper Looper Disengaged and Not Threaded...
  • Page 84 Double Chain Stitch Turn Auto Tension Dial to “H”. Turn Stitch Length Dial to “N”. Disengage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw) to the right as far as it will go. 3.
  • Page 85 Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to “N”. Turn Differential Feed Dial to “N”. Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”. Set Stitch Finger to “R”. Cover Hem Wide page 4...
  • Page 86 Install the Seam Guide Plate. The Seam Guide Plate provides a flat surface for the fabric and seam guides. It can only be used when the knife and the lower looper are disengaged. The Seam Guide Plate is used when sewing the Chainstitch, Cover Stitch and the Triple Cover Stitch.
  • Page 87 Thread Chainstitch Looper with a regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guide 2.Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.
  • Page 88 4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper extends out 10mm (approximately ½ inch) from the needle plate edge. 5. Thread the looper area of the machine following the brown color-coded thread guides 4-11. Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper.
  • Page 89 Thread Right Cover Stitch needle with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.
  • Page 90 5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp.
  • Page 91 Thread Left Cover Stitch needle with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.
  • Page 92 5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the front slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the left slots of the thread guides 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp.
  • Page 93 Press a 1” hem into a knit fabric. Lift the Presser Foot to the highest position. Position the fabric right side up and under the needles. Align the fabric so that that the fabric fold is 1” to the right of the needles. Lower the Presser Foot.
  • Page 94 Chapter 13: Triple Cover Hem Stitch...
  • Page 95 Triple Cover Hem This innovative stitch provides a very wide 5.6 mm professional and creative triple topstitch to sewing projects. Three needles create parallel rows of topstitching and one looper sews an edge finish on the underneath side. This is ideal for heavier fabrics traditionally used in home decorating.
  • Page 96 Needles: Set at: ATD: Auto Tension Dial “J” Left Cover Stitch Threaded Needle “C” (Orange) Middle Cover Stitch Nee- Threaded dle “D” (Blue) Right Cover Stitch Threaded Needle “E” (Green) Upper Looper Looper Disengaged and Not Threaded Spreader Not Used Lower Looper Not Threaded Chain Stitch Looper...
  • Page 97 Turn Auto Tension Dial to “J”. Turn Stitch Length Dial to “N”. Disengage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw) to the right as far as it will go. 3.
  • Page 98 Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to “N”. Turn Differential Feed Dial to “N”. Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”. Set Stitch Finger to “R”. Triple Cover Hem page 4...
  • Page 99 Install the Seam Guide Plate. The Seam Guide Plate provides a flat surface for the fabric and seam guides. It can only be used when the knife and the lower looper are disengaged. The Seam Guide Plate is used when sewing the Chainstitch, Cover Stitch and the Triple Cover Stitch.
  • Page 100 Thread Chainstitch Looper with a regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guide 2. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.
  • Page 101 4. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper extends out 10mm (approximately ½ inch) from the needle plate edge. 5. Thread the looper area of the machine following the brown color-coded thread guides 4-11. Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper.
  • Page 102 Thread Right Cover Stitch needle with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.
  • Page 103 5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the right slot of the thread guides 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp.
  • Page 104 Thread Middle Cover needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Cover Stitch Middle/Chain Stitch needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 3.
  • Page 105 5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guides 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for the Cover Stitch or Chainstitch.
  • Page 106 Thread Left Cover Stitch needle with regular thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the left needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.
  • Page 107 5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the forward slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the left slot of the thread guides 6. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is in front of the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp.
  • Page 108 Press a 3” hem into a woven home decorator fabric. Lift the Presser Foot to the highest position. Position the fabric right side up and under the needles. Align the fabric so that that the fabric fold is 1” to the right of the needles. Lower the Presser Foot.
  • Page 109 Chapter 14: Three-Thread Rolled Hem...
  • Page 110 Three-Thread Rolled Hem The Rolled Hem Stitch is used to finish edges of scarves, ruffles, table linens, and some garments. It is suitable for lightweight to medium weight fabrics, such as sheers, silkies and broadcloth. Beautiful pintucks can be achieved with the rolled hem. They can enhance a yoke, heirloom sewing, wearable art and even home decorating projects.
  • Page 111 Needles: Set at: ATD: Auto Tension Dial “C” Left Cover Stitch Not Threaded Needle “C” Middle Cover Stitch Not Threaded Needle “D” Right Cover Stitch Not Threaded Needle “E” Overedge Left Not Threaded Needle “A” Overedge Right Threaded Needle “B” (Blue) Upper Looper Looper Engaged (Green)
  • Page 112 Turn Auto Tension Dial to “C”. Turn Stitch Length Dial to “1”. Engage Upper Knife. The knife will not trim the fabric when it is disengaged. 1. Open Looper Cover. 2. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw) to the right as far as it will go. 3.
  • Page 113 Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to “N”. Turn Differential Feed Dial to “N”. Turn Seam Width Dial to “N”. Set Stitch Finger to “R”. Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 4...
  • Page 114 Install the Knife Cover. Engage Upper Looper. Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to move when sewing. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded it needs to be engaged. 1. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2.
  • Page 115 Disengage Spreader. The Upper Looper has a hole for the thread on the top of the looper. If the stitch requires that the looper be engaged, but not threaded then the Spreader is used. The Spreader simply plugs-in (or closes) the looper’s hole. The Spreader is disengaged when the Upper Looper is engaged/operative and threaded.
  • Page 116 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated. 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5.
  • Page 117 7. Thread the hole in the Upper Looper from front to back . Pull about 4 inches of thread through the looper and place to the back of the throat plate. Thread Lower Looper with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10.
  • Page 118 4. While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower looper extends 5-10mm (approximately ½ inch) from the needle plate edge. 6. Thread the looper area of the machine following the red color coded thread guides 4-10.
  • Page 119 10. Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Position thread into V cutout (B) on threader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull Threader lever (C) up into place (D). “V”...
  • Page 120 Thread Right Overedge needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Raise the Presser Foot to release the tension disks. Thread the right needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 3. Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide.
  • Page 121 5. Continue to thread points 4-8. Slip the thread into the rear slot of the thread guide . Go over the take up lever . Continue by slipping the thread into the right slots of the thread guides 8. Before threading the eye of the needle, make sure the thread is behind the thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp.
  • Page 122 Align a piece of lightweight fabric so that the fabric’s edge is being slightly trimmed by the knife. Sew. Three-Thread Rolled Hem Page 13...
  • Page 123 Chapter 15: Additional Presser Feet...
  • Page 124 BLIND HEM FOOT The Blind Hem Foot is used for hemming skirts, pants and other sewing projects in one easy operation. It is recommended for use on stretch or textured fabrics. Machine Preparation • Differential Feed: Set to “N” • Needles: Use the right needle only •...
  • Page 125 CORDING FOOT The Cording Foot is used for sewing piping (cording) between two layers of fabric in one easy operation. Machine Preparation • Differential Feed: Set to “N” • Needles: You may use both the right and left needle, or left only •...
  • Page 126 ELASTIC FOOT The Elastic Foot is used for inserting elastic into a seam. It can be used for swimwear, lingerie and other sewing projects. Machine Preparation • Differential Feed: Set to “N” • Needles: Use both the right & left needle for wider elastic, right needle for narrow •...
  • Page 127 BEADING FOOT The Beading Foot is used for sewing on beads, sequins, pearls and thick cord. Machine Preparation • Differential Feed: Set to “N” • Needles: Use left needle for large beads, or right needle for smaller beads • Upper Knife: You may choose to work with or without the upper knife (If engaging the knife, be careful not to cut the beads as you sew) •...
  • Page 128 TAPING FOOT The Taping Foot is used for inserting a tape into seams that will stretch easily. Inserting the tape will stabilize the seam. Machine Preparation • Differential Feed: Set to “N” • Needles: Use both the right and left needle •...
  • Page 129 SHIRRING FOOT The Shirring Foot is used for shirring or gathering. Use it on home decorating accessories or clothing. This foot provides best results when used with lightweight and sheer fabrics. Machine Preparation • Differential Feed: Set to the maximum (highest number ) for gathering •...