Practical Overlocking; Securing Overlock Stitches; Sewing In The Overlock Chain At The Start Of The Seam; Sewing In The Overlock Chain At The End Of The Seam - Bernina L 890 QUILTERS EDITION User Manual

Practical Overlocking

9 Practical Overlocking
In this chapter the most important applications for a successful sewing project are described. More advanced
sewing techniques are described in the BERNINA overlocker manual and can be purchased from authorized
BERNINA dealers.

9.1 Securing Overlock Stitches

Securing stitches is particularly important when seam ends are not secured by other seams or hems. The
stitches are secured when they are overstitched.

Sewing in the Overlock Chain at the Start of the Seam

> Form a thread chain at a length of 5 - 8 cm.
> Place the fabric under the presser foot and sew a stitch into the fabric.
> Lower the needle.
> Raise the presser foot.
> Now pull the thread chain carefully forward and place it on the seam line to be sewn.
> Lower the presser foot.
> Sew approx. 4 cm over the thread chain.

Sewing in the Overlock Chain at the End of the Seam

> At the end of the seam, sew one stitch over the fabric edge.
> Raise the needle.
> Raise the presser foot.
> Pull the fabric a bit backwards.
> Turn the fabric so that the wrong side points upwards.
> Place the fabric beneath the presser foot so that the needles pierce the fabric at the first stitch.
> Lower the presser foot.
> Sew approx. 1.5 - 2.5 cm over the thread chain and make sure that the existing thread chain is not cut.
> Finish the seam by sewing off the edge.
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