Brother 884-B01, OVERLOCK MACHINE Stitchselection, Testsewing, Four-threadoverlock stitch, Three-threadoverlock stitch 5 mm (3/16 inch), Three-threadoverlock stitch 2.8 mm (7/64 inch)

CHAPTER 5

SEWING

Select the stitch pattern before you start sewing. This sewing machine can sew five different stitches by following the simple steps below:

Use all four threads and two needles for producing four-thread overlock stitches.

Use: Produces strong seam. Ideal for sewing knits and wovens.

Use three threads and the left needle, producing 5 mm (3/16 inch) seams.

Use: For overlock stitching on suits, blouses, slacks, etc. Ideal for medium to heavy materials.

NOTE:

Remove the right needle when sewing this overlock stitch.

Use three threads and the right needle, producing 2.8 mm (7/64 inch) seams.

Use: For overlock stitching on suits, blouses, slacks, etc. Ideal for fine to medium materials.

NOTE:

Remove the left needle when sewing this overlock stitch.

Use two threads and the left needle, producing 5 mm (3/16 inch) seams.

Use: For overlock stitching on suits, blouses, slacks, etc. Ideal for fine to medium materials.

NOTE:

Remove the right needle when sewing this overlock stitch.

Use two threads and the right needle, producing 2.8 mm (7/64 inch) seams.

Use: For overlock stitching on suits, blouses, slacks, etc. Ideal for fine to medium materials.

NOTE:

Remove the left needle when sewing this overlock stitch.

Use as decorative or finishing stitch. See "Narrow overlock/Rolled hemming stitch" in this chapter for details.

NOTE:

You can use the optional accessory foot for even more varieties of stitches. See CHAPTER 8 for details.

Make the test sewing before you start sewing.

1. Set the thread tension as follows:

· Set all the thread tension to "4".

·Set the needle thread tension to "2".

·Set the lower looper thread tension to "6". (See "Chart of two-thread overlock stitch" in this chapter for details.)

2.Thread the machine and pull all threads out about 15 cm (6 inches) behind the presser foot.