Rolled Edge Sewing; Coverstitch Sewing; Machine Set Up; Start Sewing - Pfaff Coverlock 3.0 Owner's Manual

Rolled edge sewing

The rolled edge stitch is appropriate for lightweight fabrics such as lawn, voil, organdy, crepe, etc. The rolled edge is
achieved by adjusting the thread tension to make the fabric edge roll under the fabric while overlocking. Adjust the
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regular thread.

Coverstitch sewing

The coverstitch can be used for covering, binding or top-stitching necklines and for hemming the bottom of T-shirts
It can also be used for woven fabrics.

Machine set up

• If inserted, remove needle B and needle A.
• Install needles C, D and/or E depending on desired coverstitch.
• Remove cutter cover A and install coverstitch table B (see page 10). The graduations on the coverstitch table indicate
the distance, in cm and inches, from coverstitch middle needle. Use it as a guide when positioning the fabric edge.
• Close front cover.

Start sewing

• Raise the presser foot by lowering presser foot lift.
• Place material under the presser foot behind the needle.
• Lower the presser foot by raising the presser foot lift.

Securing the coverstitch seam end

Chaining off is not possible after sewing coverstitch because it causes the
seam to unravel when the looper thread is pulled out at the end of sewing.
Therefore, secure the seam end in the following manner.
When sewing through to the edge of fabric
illustration.
• Tie these threads with the looper threads.
• Cut extra threads.
When sewing is stopped halfway
• Pull out the needle threads (2 or 3 threads) on the underside of the fabric
and knot the threads in the same manner as described above.
• Cut extra threads.
Note: Normally, the seams at the start of sewing do not unravel, but it is wise to
edge of the fabric.
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