Practical Overlocking
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2022-05 EN 50400685.00A.04
9.11 Gathering a Seam
Single layers of thin fabric can be gathered with the chainstitch.
> Increase differential deed
9.12 Sew Outer Corners
How to Sew over a Corner
> Set the machine for a 2-, 3- or 4-Thread Overlock.
> Sew along the edge of the fabric beyond the corner.
> Start a new edge and sew over the previously sewn edge.
> Secure the thread chain. (see page92)
How to Clip a Corner
> Trim the seam allowance for the cutting width of the following corner in the sewing direction (presser
foot length).
> First sew the edge up to the cut corner.
> Sew one stitch beyond the fabric edge and stop.
– The needles are in the top position.
> Raise the presser foot.