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...a tool for successful stitch formation. Each chapter has comprehensive machine set-up and threading directions, photos and definitions on how and where the stitch can then apply to your new SINGER® PROFESSIONAL 5™ Overlock Machine! It is divided into individual chapters, and each chapter focuses...hours of sewing enjoyment with the special effects of -kind projects with this easy-to fully understanding your SINGER PROFESSIONAL 5 Overlock Machine. The SINGER PROFESSIONAL 5 (14T968DC) Overlock Machine is a time saving innovation that you can be inspired and that provides...
...a tool for successful stitch formation. Each chapter has comprehensive machine set-up and threading directions, photos and definitions on how and where the stitch can then apply to your new SINGER® PROFESSIONAL 5™ Overlock Machine! It is divided into individual chapters, and each chapter focuses...hours of sewing enjoyment with the special effects of -kind projects with this easy-to fully understanding your SINGER PROFESSIONAL 5 Overlock Machine. The SINGER PROFESSIONAL 5 (14T968DC) Overlock Machine is a time saving innovation that you can be inspired and that provides...
Instruction Manual
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... Contents Chapter 1 Double Chain Stitch Chapter 2 Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow and wide) Chapter 3 Two-Thread Overedge (narrow and wide) Chapter 4 Three-Thread Overlock (narrow, wide, and wide with decorative threads) Chapter 5 Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow and wide) Chapter 6 Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch Chapter 7 Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch Chapter 8 Four...
... Contents Chapter 1 Double Chain Stitch Chapter 2 Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow and wide) Chapter 3 Two-Thread Overedge (narrow and wide) Chapter 4 Three-Thread Overlock (narrow, wide, and wide with decorative threads) Chapter 5 Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow and wide) Chapter 6 Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch Chapter 7 Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch Chapter 8 Four...
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The Middle Cover needle and the Chainstitch Looper are used for a decorative chainstitch topstitching effect. Double Chain Stitch This stitch is suitable for straight seams. It also can be used . Double Chain Stitch page 1 Decorative thread can be placed in the Chainstitch Looper, the needle, or in both to create various effects.
The Middle Cover needle and the Chainstitch Looper are used for a decorative chainstitch topstitching effect. Double Chain Stitch This stitch is suitable for straight seams. It also can be used . Double Chain Stitch page 1 Decorative thread can be placed in the Chainstitch Looper, the needle, or in both to create various effects.
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... "E" Overedge Left Needle "A" Overedge Right Needle "B" Upper Looper Spreader Lower Looper Set at:: "D" Unthreaded and Remove Needle Threaded Unthreaded and Remove Needle Unthreaded and Remove Needle Unthreaded and Remove Needle Looper Disengaged and Not Threaded Not Engaged Unthreaded Chainstitch Looper (Brown) Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial...
... "E" Overedge Left Needle "A" Overedge Right Needle "B" Upper Looper Spreader Lower Looper Set at:: "D" Unthreaded and Remove Needle Threaded Unthreaded and Remove Needle Unthreaded and Remove Needle Unthreaded and Remove Needle Looper Disengaged and Not Threaded Not Engaged Unthreaded Chainstitch Looper (Brown) Upper Knife Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Stitch Length Dial...
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Then pull thread along the right side of the button, as illustrated. 3. Pass the thread from the back to release the tension disks. While holding the thread, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks. Double Chain Stitch page 6 Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Raise the Presser foot to the front through the thread guide . 2. Thread Chainstitch Looper with a decorative thread 1.
Then pull thread along the right side of the button, as illustrated. 3. Pass the thread from the back to release the tension disks. While holding the thread, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks. Double Chain Stitch page 6 Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. Raise the Presser foot to the front through the thread guide . 2. Thread Chainstitch Looper with a decorative thread 1.
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... place (D). Pull about 4 inches of the machine following the brown color-coded thread guides 4-11. "V" cutout Threader lever Double Chain Stitch page 7 Thread the looper area of thread through threading guide and . 7. Gently pull 5-6" of thread to the back of the machine. Continue threading guides , , and . 8. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper...
... place (D). Pull about 4 inches of the machine following the brown color-coded thread guides 4-11. "V" cutout Threader lever Double Chain Stitch page 7 Thread the looper area of thread through threading guide and . 7. Gently pull 5-6" of thread to the back of the machine. Continue threading guides , , and . 8. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the Chainstitch Looper...
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Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated 1-9. 2. Thread the Cover Stitch Middle/Chain Stitch needle as illustrated. 4. Pass thread from back to release the tension disks. Raise the Presser Foot to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread Middle Cover Stitch Needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Double Chain Stitch page 8 Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. While holding the thread, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks.
Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated 1-9. 2. Thread the Cover Stitch Middle/Chain Stitch needle as illustrated. 4. Pass thread from back to release the tension disks. Raise the Presser Foot to the front through the thread guide . 3. Thread Middle Cover Stitch Needle with regular overlock thread. 1. Double Chain Stitch page 8 Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide. While holding the thread, firmly pull the thread between the tension disks.
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...Chain Stitch page 9 Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide . Continue to the back, under the Presser Foot. Place the thread to thread points 4-8. Go over the take up lever . Draw about 4 inches of the thread through the needle eye towards the back of ...the needle clamp for the Cover Stitch or Chainstitch. 6 7 4 8 5 7. 5. Thread the eye of the thread guides and . 6. Lower foot ...
...Chain Stitch page 9 Continue by slipping the thread into the middle slot of the thread guide . Continue to the back, under the Presser Foot. Place the thread to thread points 4-8. Go over the take up lever . Draw about 4 inches of the thread through the needle eye towards the back of ...the needle clamp for the Cover Stitch or Chainstitch. 6 7 4 8 5 7. 5. Thread the eye of the thread guides and . 6. Lower foot ...
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Lower the Presser Foot and sew. Double Chain Stitch page 10 The decorative thread will be on the wrong side of the lines drawn. Lift the Presser Foot to a lightweight batting. MtcuAasurvknhrvoesaei;rdspsgomrwcfatoaodgrkrunekianenblgrtslee.st. Using a rinse-away fabric marking pen draw a design lines on the under side. Align the needle with one of the fabric. Position the fabric right side down. Fuse a fabric backing to the other side of the batting, to create a quilted piece of fabric to the heightest position. Fuse a layer of fabric.
Lower the Presser Foot and sew. Double Chain Stitch page 10 The decorative thread will be on the wrong side of the lines drawn. Lift the Presser Foot to a lightweight batting. MtcuAasurvknhrvoesaei;rdspsgomrwcfatoaodgrkrunekianenblgrtslee.st. Using a rinse-away fabric marking pen draw a design lines on the under side. Align the needle with one of the fabric. Position the fabric right side down. Fuse a fabric backing to the other side of the batting, to create a quilted piece of fabric to the heightest position. Fuse a layer of fabric.
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When sewing the Double Chainstitch, it is necessary to see the decorative stitching. Turn fabric over to have fabric under the needle. Continue sewing, following the drawn marking. Double Chain Stitch page 11 To remove fabric, gently turn handwheel to loosen threads. Avoid sewing off the fabric.
When sewing the Double Chainstitch, it is necessary to see the decorative stitching. Turn fabric over to have fabric under the needle. Continue sewing, following the drawn marking. Double Chain Stitch page 11 To remove fabric, gently turn handwheel to loosen threads. Avoid sewing off the fabric.
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... (4.0) select the right overedge needle; for a Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock stitch. Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) The Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock provides an elegant fine finish to lightweight fabrics. The lower looper thread wraps around the fabric's edge. Right Overedge Needle Thread Lower Looper Thread Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 1 This gives...
... (4.0) select the right overedge needle; for a Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock stitch. Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) The Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock provides an elegant fine finish to lightweight fabrics. The lower looper thread wraps around the fabric's edge. Right Overedge Needle Thread Lower Looper Thread Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 1 This gives...
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... Needle "E" Unthreaded and Remove Needle Overedge Left Needle "A" Unthreaded and Remove Needle Overedge Right Needle (Blue) "B" Threaded Upper Looper Looper Engaged and Not Threaded Spreader Engaged Lower Looper (Red) Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Upper Knife Threaded Not Threaded Engaged Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Not Installed Use Knife Cover "N" Stitch Length Dial "2" Presser...
... Needle "E" Unthreaded and Remove Needle Overedge Left Needle "A" Unthreaded and Remove Needle Overedge Right Needle (Blue) "B" Threaded Upper Looper Looper Engaged and Not Threaded Spreader Engaged Lower Looper (Red) Chain Stitch Looper (Brown) Upper Knife Threaded Not Threaded Engaged Seam Guide Plate Seam Width Dial Not Installed Use Knife Cover "N" Stitch Length Dial "2" Presser...
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The knife will not trim the fabric when it will go. 3. Open Looper Cover. 2. Turn Stitch Length Dial to the right as far as it is disengaged. 1. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw) to "2". Upper Knife Disengaged Upper Knife Engaged Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 3 Turn Auto Tension Dial to "D". Engage Upper Knife. Turn the holder toward clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position.
The knife will not trim the fabric when it will go. 3. Open Looper Cover. 2. Turn Stitch Length Dial to the right as far as it is disengaged. 1. Pull the movable knife holder (silver screw) to "2". Upper Knife Disengaged Upper Knife Engaged Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 3 Turn Auto Tension Dial to "D". Engage Upper Knife. Turn the holder toward clockwise until the knife clicks into a lock position.
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Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 4 Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N".
Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 4 Turn Presser Foot Pressure Dial to "N". Turn Seam Width Dial to "N". Set Stitch Finger to "N". Turn Differential Feed Dial to "N".
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Install the Knife Cover. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded, it needs to move when sewing. Upper Looper Disengaged Upper Looper Engaged Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 5 Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to be engaged. 1. Turn handwheel. Engage Upper Looper. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2.
Install the Knife Cover. Even though the Upper Looper is not threaded, it needs to move when sewing. Upper Looper Disengaged Upper Looper Engaged Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 5 Engaging the Upper Looper causes the looper to be engaged. 1. Turn handwheel. Engage Upper Looper. Push the clutch button to the left and down to engage. 2.
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...when the Upper Looper is used with regular overlock thread. 1. With the help of Looper Spreader Disengaged Spreader Engaged Thread Lower Looper with a stitch that the looper be engaged, but not threaded then the Spreader is engaged/operative and threaded. The Spreader is used . Eye of the ...Spreader the single looper thread needs to insert the tip into the eye of the looper. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2. The ...
...when the Upper Looper is used with regular overlock thread. 1. With the help of Looper Spreader Disengaged Spreader Engaged Thread Lower Looper with a stitch that the looper be engaged, but not threaded then the Spreader is engaged/operative and threaded. The Spreader is used . Eye of the ...Spreader the single looper thread needs to insert the tip into the eye of the looper. Thread the Lower Looper as illustrated 1-10. 2. The ...
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... the left and to the back of threading guide . 8. Place the thread slighty from the front and to the right of threading guide . 9. Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 7 While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Thread the looper area of the button as illustrated. 4. Turn the handwheel toward you until...
... the left and to the back of threading guide . 8. Place the thread slighty from the front and to the right of threading guide . 9. Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 7 While holding the thread firmly, pull the thread between the tension disks. 5. Thread the looper area of the button as illustrated. 4. Turn the handwheel toward you until...
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Thread the right needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 8 10. Firmly hold thread tail with regular thread. 1. "V" cutout Threader Lever Thread Right Overedge needle with left hand and pull Threader lever (C) up into V cutout (B) on threader. Thread the looper eye (A) from back to release the tension discs. Position thread into place (D). Raise the Presser Foot to the front through the thread guide .
Thread the right needle as illustrated 1-9. 2. Pass thread from front to back. Pull about 4 inches of thread. Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 8 10. Firmly hold thread tail with regular thread. 1. "V" cutout Threader Lever Thread Right Overedge needle with left hand and pull Threader lever (C) up into V cutout (B) on threader. Thread the looper eye (A) from back to release the tension discs. Position thread into place (D). Raise the Presser Foot to the front through the thread guide .
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... the bottom of the Right Overedge Needle . Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 9 Slip the thread into the right slot of the thread guide . Thread the top cover thread guide by slipping the thread into the rear slot of the thread guides and . 5. Continue by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide...
... the bottom of the Right Overedge Needle . Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (narrow) page 9 Slip the thread into the right slot of the thread guide . Thread the top cover thread guide by slipping the thread into the rear slot of the thread guides and . 5. Continue by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under the guide...