When learning to use your overlocker/serger, it's important to understand which thread is which and what part it plays within the seam. This information will help when you need to adjust any tension issues.
A great way to learn what thread does what, is to load a different brightly coloured thread into each of the spool stands and sew a test piece on lightly coloured fabric. Refer to each coloured thread and identify it's name - in my example, red is the upper looper thread. (my tension may appear a little off and that's because it's set to sew with pvc and that play's havoc with tensions!)
Your machines manual will have detailed diagrams plus most will have a diagram placed somewhere on the machine showing each of the threads name (mines inside the looper cover as pictured but each machine will be different).
4 comments:
Hmmm me an my overlocker!!! I need to repalace my needles, I have broken them!! Threading it is a nightmare, I think I have written all over my overlocker, indicating which is what and what is which....It is such a necessity when sewing clothing, I really need to get on to it, have a delightful dress I want to make. Thanks for the article.
I need to take my overlocker to get serviced ~~ it's an oldie.
Any tips on sewing silk?
Luisa, I'm not too sure about overlocking silk - definitely not one for the beginner! I would suggest using a silk thread and maybe only 3 thread instead of 4.
I've been told that sewing with newspaper underneath stops it from sliding, but I would be afraid that the newsprint would mark the silk, so perhaps try baking paper? Do a sample first. Your tension needs to be changed to be a bit looser as well so it doesn't pucker.
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