2-Thread Overlock; Converting From 3-Thread To 2-Thread Overlock - Baby Lock evolve BLE8W Instruction And Reference Manual

2-Thread Overlock

The 2-thread function provides an economical and less bulky means of overedging all fabrics. The standard
2-thread overlock is the same as a 2-thread flatlock stitch.
When sewn with specialty threads, 2-thread sewing makes decorative seams and edges for activewear, chil-
dren's clothing , ruffles, and hemlines.

Converting from 3-thread to 2-thread Overlock

Either overlook needle may be engaged for 2-thread overlock sewing.
1. Open the front cover and the blade cover. Cut the upper looper thread just above the threading port (fig. A).
2. Raise the presser foot and remove the upper looper and needle threads from the machine.
3. Rotate the handwheel to bring the upper looper into position to attach the subsidiary looper. Rotate the sub-
sidiary looper up and to the left (fig.B) then slip the end into the upper looper eye. (fig.C)
4. Place the left needle thread on the "OVERLOCK NEEDLE 1" spool pin (or right needle thread on the "OVER-
LOCK NEEDLE 2" spool pin) and bring the thread through the telescopic thread guide directly above the
spool of thread. Bring the thread through the top thread guide that is normally used for the upper looper (3rd
from left), and down the front of the machine. Then take the thread to the left and thread the machine as you
would for the needles in their normal position. (See illustration on page 36 and 37 for correct threading).
5. Using the needle threader in the accessory compartment, thread the eye of left needle O-1, (or right needle
O-2). Place the looper and needle threads under the presser foot and to the back.
6. Close the cutting blade cover and front cover.
7. The needle and lower looper threads should overcast evenly on the cut edge of the fabric.
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