Practical Overlocking
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2022-05 EN 50400685.00A.04
9.9 Topstitching Seams
To topstitch overlock seams, the coverstitch is suitable in all elastic materials. Ideal for sweatshirts, jersey
dresses, jackets, knitted coats and patchworked garments.
> Place the seam to one side or iron it.
> Topstitch close along the edge on the right of the sewing project.
> Guide the lateral foot parts along the edge of the seam.
– A decorative, hard-wearing and durable finish is created.
9.10 Gathering
Ruffling is a gathering or puckering of a seam.
Pulling the Needle Thread
> Set the machine for a 4-Thread Overlock.
> Set the differential feed at default value.
> Sew the fabric with this side up on which the ruffling is wanted.
> Leave a long thread chain at seam end.
> Separate the needle thread/threads from the thread chain.
> Pull the needle thread(s) and evenly spread the puckers along the seam.
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