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4–Thread overlock
Forallseamswherestretchorgiveisneeded,suchasneckedges,sideseams,sleeves,etc.
3–Thread overlock, wide (and narrow)
Forsewingtwolayersofstretchyfabricorovercastingasinglelayeroflighttomediumfabric.
Use heavier threads in the loopers to create decorative edges.
Note
Use the right needle instead for a narrow stitch. Recommended thread tension settings within
brackets in the chart.
Stitch/Fabric
Thread Tension
Both 1.0 3 5-6 N - 3 3 4 4
Both 1.0 3 5-6 N - 4 4 4 4
Both 1.0 3-4 5-6 N - 4 4 4 4
Both 1.0 3 5-6 N - 4 4 4 4
Both 1.0 3 5-6 N - 4 4 4 4
Both 1.0 3-4 5-6 N - 4 4 4 4
Stitch/Fabric
Thread Tension
Left 1.0 3 5-6 N - 4 (-) - (4) 4 (5) 4-5 (4-5)
Left 1.0 3 5-6 N - 4 (-) - (4) 4 (5) 4-5 (4-5)
Left 1.0 3-4 5-6 N - 4 (-) - (4) 4 (5) 4-5 (4-5)
Left 1.0 3 5-6 N - 4 (-) - (4.5) 4 (5) 4-5 (4-5)
Left 1.0 3 5-6 N - 4 (-) - (4.5) 4 (5) 4-5 (4-5)
Left 1.0 3-4 5-6 N - 4 (-) - (4.5) 4 (5) 4-5 (4-5)