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Getting ready to sew
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What needle and thread to use with different fabrics
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General threading information
A color coded diagram is located inside the
front cover for quick reference (see illustration
to the right). Always start threading the
loopers and then the needles from left to right
(follow the order listed below).
1. Upper looper - Red
2. Lower looper - Yellow
3. Left needle - Purple
4. Right needle - Green
Note
Always raise the presser foot before
threading.
Important:
If the threads break during sewing, re-thread
all thread paths in the order listed below.
1.
Unthread the needle(s)
2. Unthread upper and lower looper
3. Thread the upper looper
4. Thread the lower looper
5.
Thread the needle(s) from left to right
See the table below for recommendations on
what needles and thread to use for different
fabric weights.
Tip:
Your new machine is threaded to sew a
4-thread overlock. Tie your own threads
to these threads and carefully pull them
through the machine, to easily thread your new
overlock machine the first time.
Light Fabric
(voile, crepe, georgette, etc.)
Medium Fabric
(cotton, chino, wool, satin, etc.)
Heavy Fabric
(denim, jersey, tweed, etc.)
Needles:
size #80/12 needles,
suitable for overlock
machines
Needles:
size #90/14 needles, suitable for
overlock machines
Needles:
size #90/14 needles, suitable
for overlock machines
Thread
Thread suitable for overlock machines
Summary of Contents for NL11C
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Page 30: ...Stitch Chart...
Page 36: ...Sewing Basics...
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