Operation Manual

SLANT
OVERLOCK
STITCH
Machine
Setting
—
Zig-zag
stitch
can
be
used
for
overcast
ing
in
more firmly
woven
fabrics.
Trim
edges
first,
then
stitch
so
needle catches
outer
edge
of
fabric.
(See
page 21)
3-STEP
STRETCH
ZIG-ZAG
STITCH
3-step
stretch
zig-zag
can
be
used
for
overcasting
knits,
thin
easily
frayed
fabrics
which
pucker
when
overcast
with ordinary
zig-zag,
and
heavy
fabrics.
For
very
loosely
woven
fabrics,
sew
two
rows
of
stitching
to
fasten all
the
threads.
(See pages
23-24)
Combining
Straight
Stitching
and
Overcasting
Overlock
and
slant
overlock
stitches
can
be
used
to
sew
narrow
seams
in
garments,
replacing
both
straight
stitch
ing
and
overcasting.
Use for
sports
wear, bathing
suits, and
hand-knitted
garments.
Use
overlock
stitch
for
firmly woven
fabrics,
and
slant
overlock
stitch
for
a
more
elastic
seam in
knits
and
stretch
fabrics.
•
For
double
knits and
firmly
woven
fabrics,
trim
seam
edges
to
5mm
from
seam
line.
Place
fabric
under
presser
foot
so
straight
stitches
fall
on
seamline
and
zig-zag
stitches
fall
over
seam edge.
•
For
bulky
knits,
lightweight
knits
that
curl, and
fabrics
that
fray
easily
—stitch
seam
first,
then trim
away
excess
fabric to
produce
a
narrow
seam
edge.
Presser
fool
Stitch pattcrn
Limit
lever
Stitch
length
Fabric
feed
Stretch
stitch
foot
---
Slant
overlock
stitch
is
more
flexible
than
the
overlock
stitch.
Use
for
knits
and
stretch
fabrics.
When using
Method
I,
(see
page
31)
place
stitches
so
slanted
zig-zag
stitches
fall
over
edge
of
fabric.
ZIG-ZAG
STITCH
over
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ing
ire
the
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place
st
for
seam
excess
st
for
weight
feed
ig-zag
raight
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itches
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falls
Slant
Overlock
Stitch
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