Sewing basics
Overlock stitches
A
B
3-step zig-zag
86
GB / IE
C
1
2
Stitch
Stitch width Stitch length
E, F
3~5
Note:
Use new needles or ball point needles.
Seams, sewing and neatening visible hems.
Overlock stitch (A)
For fine knits, jerseys, neck edges, borders.
Standard overlock stitch (B)
For fine knits, jerseys, neck edges, borders.
Double overlock stitch (C)
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.
Stitch
Stitch width Stitch length
C
3~5
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.
S1, S2
1~2