Stitches & Sewing Techniques; Stitch Overview - Pfaff Coverlock 3.0 Owner's Manual

Stitch overview

The settings shown in this table are our recommendations based on normal conditions. The correct tension is set
automatically by the use of the Auto Tension Dial (ATD). It may be necessary to adjust the thread tension according to
the stitch, type of fabric and thread you are using. For best results make tension adjustments in small steps of no greater
than half a number at a time. Always test sew on a sample of your fabric before sewing on your garnment.
Different stitches are obtained by combining the ATD with different needle positions, threading methods, and the use
of the 2-thread converter.
Icon explanation:
Stitch ATD
5-thread safety stitch, wide
For joining with a reinforced stitch and overcasting in one step. A durable chainstitch seam with overlock
edge for garment sewing, quilt piecing and other projects.
5-thread safety stitch, narrow
For joining with a reinforced stitch and overcasting in one step. A durable chainstitch seam with overlock
edge for garment sewing, quilt piecing and other projects.
4-thread overlock
For all seams where stretch or give is needed, such as neck edges, side seams, sleeves, etc. Specialty
techniques can be done with a 4-thread overlock seam such as gathering, applying piping with the optional
piping foot and elastic with the optional elastic foot.
22 Stitches & sewing techniques
A
B Needle position
E
C D
Stitch length
Cutting width
Differential feed
A
B
C D E
A and
B 2.5
D
B and
A 2.5
D
A and
A 2.5
B
N/R
Stitch nger lever setting
2-thread converter
Setting for upper cutter, clutch lever and use of
A/B
cutter cover A or coverstitch table B
N/R
6.0 1.0 N No
6.0 1.0 N No
6.0 1.0 N No
Threading path
A/B
B G R Y
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A
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A
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A
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