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Two-Thread Flatlock using mtc
(for 1300MDC/1150MDA models only)
Fabric ............................................... medium weight cotton, 6” x 8” each
Needle ............................................................................. 80/12 Universal
Thread ..................................................................... 1 cone serger thread
................................................... 1 cone Heavy weight decorative thread
Presser Foot .............................................................................. standard
Stitch ...................................................................... wide 2-thread flatlock
Divide the fabric into 3 equal sections along the 8” side, finger press
creases into place.
Thread the serger for a Wide Two-Thread Flatlock stitch.
Use Heavy Decorative Thread in the lower looper and coordinating all-
purpose serger thread in the needle.
Set the tensions according to the manual for a wide 2-thread flatlock
stitch.
Set the mtc lever to the minimum setting, serge on the first fold.
Pull the serged fabric from the left and right sides of the flatlocked band.
The stitched band will falttenm looking like a beautiful ribbon.
Move the mtc lever to the maximum setting, serge on the second fold.
Pull the seam flat as with the first stitch.
Compare the extra width provided by adjusting the mtc lever.
Mark the sample with mtc settings:
mtc - minimum
mtc - maximum
Trim and mount the sample.
