59Selected practical stitches: Overlock seams 59
Needle stop down
needle stays in fabric when
you stop to adjust the ribbing
Vari-overlock No. 3
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Overlock foot No. 2, Overlock sole No. 2 (activa 220) or
Reverse pattern foot No. 1,
Reverse pattern sole No. 1 (activa 220)
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.
Ribbing with overlock seam
for all fine cotton, synthetic and mixed fiber jersey
Preparation
•
fold ribbing in half
•
pin and baste to opening, right side outside
Sewing
•
sew Vari-overlock over the raw edge
•
guide the edge along the pin on the foot
Ribbing with overlock seam
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
TIP
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