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CHAPTER 5 

SEWING

Stitch selection

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

Four-thread overlock stitch

Use all four threads and two needles for producing 
four-thread overlock stitches.
Use: Produces strong seam. Ideal for sewing knits 
and wovens. 

Three-thread overlock stitch  

5 mm (3/16 inch)

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.

Three-thread overlock stitch 2.8 mm 

(7/64 inch)

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.

Narrow overlock stitch 2.0mm (5/64 

inch) and 
Rolled hemming stitch 2.0mm (5/64 

inch)

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.

Test sewing

Test-sew before you start sewing.
1.  Set all the thread tension to "4".
2.  Thread the machine and pull all threads out 

about 15 cm (6 inches) behind the presser foot.

3.  Place a piece of scrap material under the 

presser foot for test sewing.

NOTE: 
Always lift the presser foot before placing the 
fabric under it. You cannot start sewing by just 
running the fabric under the foot without lifting 
the presser foot.