30 – SEWING
3–Thread Stretch Overlock
For sewing extra stretchy fabrics. Add additional stretch by using a stretchy type thread in the
lower looper. Change the thread tension accordingly.
Note: Not recommended for heavy weight fabrics.
NORM/
TIGHT
N/R
THREAD TENSION
Both 1.0 2-3 NORM N Yes 3 2 - 1-2
2–Thread Overedge, Wide (and Narrow)
For overcasting a single layer of light to medium weight fabrics (2-thread overlock converter
required).
Note: Use the right needle instead for a narrow stitch. Recommended thread tension settings within
brackets in the chart.
NORM/
TIGHT
N/R
THREAD TENSION
Left 1.0 2~3 NORM N Yes 0 (–) – (0) – (–) 9 (9)
2–Thread Wrapped Overlock, Wide (and Narrow)
Gives a beautiful nish to lightweight fabrics (2-thread overlock converter required).
Note: Use the right needle instead for a narrow stitch. Recommended cut width and thread tension set-
tings within brackets in the chart.
NORM/
TIGHT
N/R
THREAD TENSION
Left 1.0 2~3 NORM N Yes 4~6 (–) – (5~7) – (–) 1-3 (4~6)
3–Thread Flatlock, Wide (and Narrow)
For sewing fabrics together with a decorative effect either with the atlock side or the ladder
stitch side. Create varying effects by threading the loopers with decorative thread, such as 40
weight rayon.
Note: Use the right needle instead for a narrow stitch. Recommended thread tension settings within
brackets in the chart.
NORM/
TIGHT
N/R
THREAD TENSION
Left 1.0 3~4 NORM N - 0-2 (–) – (0) 0 (0) 8-9 (3-7)
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