Silvercrest SNMD 33 A1 - Manual (Page 86)

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Overlock stitches
Stitch Stitch width Stitch length
E, F 3~5 S1, S2
Note:
Use new needles or ball point needles.
Seams, sewing and neatening visible
hems.
For fine knits, jerseys, neck edges,
borders.
For fine knits, jerseys, neck edges,
borders.
For fine knits, handknits, seams.
All overlock stitches are suitable for
sewing and neatening edges and visible
seams in one operation.
When neatening, the needle should just
go over the edge of the fabric.
Overlock stitch (A)
Standard overlock stitch (B)
Double overlock stitch (C)
A B C
Sewing on lace and elastic, darning,
mending, reinforcing edges.
1. Place patch in position.
2. When mending tears, it is advisable to
use a piece of backing fabric as
reinforcement. First sew over the
centre and then just overlap on both
sides.
Depending on the type of fabric and
damage, sew between 3 and 5 rows.
Stitch Stitch width Stitch length
C 3~5 1~2
1 2
3-step zig-zag
Sewing basics