If threads break during sewing; To sew fine materials; Narrow overlock/ Rolled hemming stitch- Page 25

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If threads break during sewing

Remove the material and re-thread in the correct 
order, Lower looper, Upper looper, right needle and 
then the left needle (to re-thread, see CHAPTER 
3 "Threading"). Replace the material under the 
presser foot and sew 3-5 cm (1-1/8 to 2 inches) 
over the previous stitches.

CAUTION

Do not leave straight pins in the fabric when 
sewing as they will damage the needles and 
knives.

To sew fine materials

1.  Adjust the presser foot pressure to prevent the 

material from puckering and to allow sewing 
of curves. (See CHAPTER 1 "Adjusting the 
presser foot pressure".)

2.  Loosen the thread tension, but remember that if 

the tension is too loose, the thread may break 
and stitches may be skipped.

Narrow overlock/ Rolled hemming stitch

The Narrow overlock/Rolled hemming stitch is 
a decorative finish for lightweight to midweight 
fabrics. It is often used to complete the edge of 
a fabric. This stitch is sewn by removing the left 
needle and using the 3-thread overlock stitch. 

Instructions for both narrow overlock/

Rolled hemming stitches

CAUTION

Turn off the main power and light switch before 
removing/ installing a needle.

1.  Remove the left needle.

NOTE: 
For the recommended thread and needle, see 
CHAPTER 4 "Sewing materials, threads, and 
needles comparison chart". 

2.  Thread the machine for a three thread overlock, 

using the right needle.

3.  Remove the stitch finger <A>.

1

 Raise the presser foot lever.

2

 Pull all threads toward the back of the 

machine.

3

 Check to make sure that the thread is no 

longer wrapped around the stitch finger.

4

 Open the front cover.

5

 Turn the hand wheel until the upperlooper is 

at its lowest position.

6

 Pull the stitch finger to the right and remove 

it. 

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