2-Thread Flatlock - Narrow
Sew a 2-thread flatlock seam then pull the two fabric layers apart
until the seam lies flat. (fig. A)
Because the threads show on the outside as well as the inside
of the garment or project, the flatlock seam is often considered a
decorative application. (fig. B)
For 2-thread flatlock - narrow
1. Engage the threading lever in the threading position.
2 . P lac e need le t h read on rig h t need le s pool pin.
3 . T h read need le t h read t h roug h t h e upper looper pret ens ion
t h read g uid e on t op of t h e m ac h ine, t h en g o d ow n t h e t h read
path in the front of the machine. Go left with the needle thread
at t h e h ook on f ront of t h e m ac h ine. T h en t ak e t h e need le t h read
t h roug h t h e norm al need le t h read pat h s . ( illus t rat ion b elow ) .
Thread the right needle for a narrow flatlock.
4. Turn the cutting blade to the “LOCK” position .
5. Engage the subsidiary looper following step 3 on page 32.
6 . T h read t h e low er looper as s h ow n in t h e illus t rat ion b elow .
7. Engage the threading lever in the serging position.
Before serging, decide which stitch pattern you want to have on
t h e out s id e of t h e g arm ent .
For “loops” (lower looper thread) to show, place fabric wrong sides
together for sewing the seam. (fig. C)
To produce the “ladder” (needle thread) on the outside, place the
fabric right sides together. (fig. D)
Move the stitch selector lever to “B” and follow the suggested set-
t ing s and t h e t h read ing d iag ram b elow .
NEEDLES
rig h t
LENGTH
3 - 3 . 5
WIDTH
3 . 5
STITCH
SELECTOR
B
WAVE/OVERLOCK
SELECTOR
OVERLOCK
A
B
C
D
L oop
L ad d er
Wrong Side
W rong
Side
Wrong Side
Wrong Side
N eed le
T h read
R ig h t
Side
R ig h t
Side
R ig h t
Side
R ig h t
Side
L ooper
T h read
L
R
L
R
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2
T
H
R
E
A
D
O
V
E
R
L
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