Selected practical stitches: Overlock seams

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Double overlock seam

Stitch:

Double overlock No. 8

 

Needle:

size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 57)

 

Thread:

cotton or polyester

 

Feed-dog:

up (sewing position)

 

Presser foot:

Overlock foot No. 2 or

 

 

Reverse pattern foot No. 1

 

 

Overlock foot No. 2 is specially designed for overlock stitches.

 

 

 

 

The pin on the foot produces more thread in each stitch so that

 

 

the elasticity of the seam is maintained.

 

 

Closed seam

 

 

overlock seam in loose knits and cross seams in knits and jerseys

 

 

Sewing

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Knits and jersey

 

 

 

 

use a new needle to prevent

 

 

damaging the loops

 

 

Sewing stretch fabrics

 

 

if necessary use a stretch

 

 

needle (130/705H-S) = needle

 

 

point slides between the fibers

 

 

 

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Bernina 135 S appendix Double overlock seam, Double overlock No, Overlock foot No or Reverse pattern foot No

135 S specifications

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