Instruction manual

The flatlock stitch need not be limited at seamlines.

When sewn on a fold, flatlocking can create attractive decorative effects

within the body of a garment or project. Either follow placement lines on

your pattern or design your own special effects by stitching the fabric

before laying out pattern pieces.

1. Set the machine for 2-thread flatlock - wide (page 36).

2. Turn the cutting blade lock switch clockwise to disengage the upper

cutting blade.

3. Set the stitch length to desired setting.

4. Fold the fabric (right side or wrong side out, depending on the loop

or ladder stitch you want to show) along stitch placement lines.

5. Position the fabric under the presser foot, aligning the fold of the fab-

ric 1/8 inch (3.5mm) to the left of the upper cutting blade (fig A). (See

note).

6. Stitch to the desired ending point.

7. Clear the stitch fingers and chain off the fabric (fig B).

8. Clip threads, leaving a 3-4 inch (7.5-10cm) chain.

9. Gently pull the fabric to flatten the stitches (fig C).

10. Separate the chain threads and thread them through a needle and

pull them to the fabric back side. If necessary, tie a knot to secure

the threads (fig D).

Note: If the fabric does not pull completely flat under the stitches, guide

the fabric fold to the left so that the loops hang slightly off the fold as they

are being stitched.

Flatlock "Decorative" - Overlock