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5. Set the stitch length adjustment dial.
-Tapes: between "3" and "4"
-Elastics: "4"
6. Adjust the presser adjusting dial
2
-at "0" when sewing with tapes.
-at desirable number for contraction when
sewing with elastics.
NOTE:
Contraction will be increased with larger number.
7. Make test-sewing and adjust thread tensions.
Example of proper sewing seam:
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<A> Surface
<B> Tape
<C> Surface
<D> Elastic
NOTE:
Thread tensions are similar to normal
overedging when sewing with tapes.
It is recommendable to have stronger tensions
for the lower looper and the upper looper for
beautiful finish.
It is advisable to make trial sewing on each
material/thread due to different contraction.
Pearl sequence foot
Features
By using the pearl sequence foot, you can bead on
fabric. It is useful for decorated edge of curtains,
table clothes, dresses, etc. From 3 mm to 5 mm (1/8
to 13/64 inch) sequins and pearls can be sewn
with this foot.
Preparation
1. Lock the upper knife (see "CHAPTER 1
Locking/Unlocking the upper knife").
2. Attach the pearl sequence foot (see "CHAPTER
1 Removing/Attaching the presser foot").
3. Set up the machine for 3-thread overlock stitch
with one needle in the left position.
The right needle should be removed.
How to adjust the machine
1. Adjust the stitch length according to the length
as <A> or <B>. For example, 4 mm stitch
length means 4 mm for <A> or <B>.
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2. Adjust stitch width 3 to 5 mm.
3. Adjust thread tensions as follows:
Left needle thread: slightly decrease
Upper looper thread: slightly decrease
Lower looper thread: slightly increase
How to set fabric and pearl
1 ~ 1.5 mm
1. Fold the fabric according to the line for pearl
fitting.
2. Place the fabric at needle dropping point
keeping the folded edge with guide
1
.
3. Use the screw
2
and adjust the clearance
between folded edge needle so that it becomes
1 mm to 1.5 mm (3/64 to 1/16 inch).
4. Place the pearl through the guide just front of
guide tunnel
3
.
Test-sewing
1. Sew turning handwheel by hand until the pearl
comes through the tunnel.
2. Sew at slow speed while guiding the strand of
pearls and fabric by hand.
3. Tie both ends of thread at the beginning and
the end.
NOTE:
Thread tension is easy to loosen especially for
small size pearls. Lower movable stitch finger for
better stitching.
