Settings, practical sewing
Rolled hem
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Application: Edge finish
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Stitch: 3 thread overlock, right needle.
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Stitch selection: roll hemming
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Thread: Darning thread, fine polyester thread, wooly nylon thread
(only in upper looper)
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Needle: 70/80
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Stitch length: 1-1.5
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Cutting width: 1-2
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Differential feed: 0.7-2
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Thread tension: Adjust the tension to suit the fabric and thread chosen.
The looper threads meet on the underside of the fabric. Lower looper
tension (red) 6-9, upper looper tension (blue) 2-5 and needle tension
(green) 4-7.
Narrow seam
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Application: Fine seams
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Stitch: 3-thread overlock right-hand needle.
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Stitch selection: roll hemming.
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Thread: Fine polyester thread, wooly stretch nylon in upper and lower
looper.
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Needle: 70/80
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Stitch length: 1,5-2,5
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Cutting width: 1-2
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Differential feed: N-2
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Thread tension: Adjust the tension according to fabric and thread
chosen. The loops formed by the loopers should meet exactly on the
edge of the fabric. Lower looper tension (red) 2-5. Upper looper
tension (blue) 3-6. Right-hand needle tension (green) 4-7.
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