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40 Selected practical stitches: Overlock seams
Double overlock seam
Stitch: | Double overlock No. 8 |
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Needle: | size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 42) |
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Thread: | cotton or polyester |
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up (sewing position) |
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Presser foot: | Overlock foot No. 2 or |
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| Reverse pattern foot No. 1 |
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| Overlock foot No. 2 is specially designed for overlock stitches. |
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| The pin on the foot produces more thread in each stitch so that |
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| the elasticity of the seam is maintained. |
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| Closed seam |
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| overlock seam in loose knits and cross seams in knits and jerseys |
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| Sewing |
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| • guide the raw edge along the pin on the overlock foot | TIP |
| • the stitch will form over the pin and over the edge of the fabric | |
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| Knits and jersey |
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| use a new needle to prevent |
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| damaging the loops |
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| Sewing stretch fabrics |
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| if necessary use a stretch |
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| needle |
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| point slides between the fibers |
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