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Double overlock seam – Bernina Sewing Machine User Manual

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Selected practical stitches: Overlock seams

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Double overlock No. 8
size and type suitable for the fabric selected (see p. 42)
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Overlock foot No. 2 or
Reverse pattern foot No. 1

Overlock foot No. 2 is specially designed for overlock stitches.
The pin on the foot produces more thread in each stitch so that
the elasticity of the seam is maintained.

Closed seam
overlock seam in loose knits and cross seams in knits and jerseys

Sewing

guide the raw edge along the pin on the overlock foot

the stitch will form over the pin and over the edge of the fabric

Double overlock seam

Knits and jersey
use a new needle to prevent
damaging the loops

Sewing stretch fabrics
if necessary use a stretch
needle (130/705H-S) = needle
point slides between the fibers

Stitch:

Needle:
Thread:

Feed-dog:

Presser foot:

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