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DECORATIVE
EFFECTS
In
addition
to
normal
overlocking
which
is
fully
described
in
this
instruction
book,
your
machine
can
also
be
used
for
a
number
of
decorative
applications
such
as
decorative
top-
stitching,
butted
seams,
pin-tucking
or
making
lengths
of
decorative
braid.
See
below.
Decorative
top-stitching
—
using
only
two
threads
or
using
three
threads
(flat
seam)
Fold
fabric
along
the
line
to
be
top-stitched
and
sew
over
the
folded
edge,
making
sure
not
to
cut
into
the
fold.
Fig.
A.
Unfold
the
fabric,
pull
the
ends
of
the
threads
to
the
underside
and
press
flat.
The
final
appearance
can
be
enhanced
by
using
buttonhole
twist
or
embroidery
thread
on
the
lower
looper.
Butted
seams
—
using
only
two
threads
or
using
three
threads
(flat
seam)
Place
two
pieces
of
fabric
wrong
sides
together
and
overlock
along
the
edge.
Unfold
and
press.
By
using
different
coloured
fabrics
and
thread
a
pleasing
‘patchwork’
effect
can
be
achieved.
Pin-tucking
—
using
three
threads
Fold
fabric
along
a
line
to
be
pin-tucked
and
overlock
sew
along
the
folded
edge,
making
sure
not
to
cut
into
the
folded
edge
of
the
fabric.
(See
page
54).
Pull
ends
of
threads
to
the
underside
and
press.
Making
decorative
braid
—
using
three
threads
Overlock
over
a
cord
or
braid,
holding
it
carefully
with
both
hands,
making
sure
not
to
cut
the
edge.
(See
page
54).
NOTE
:
*
If
you
use
blind
hem
foot,
decorative
stitch
is
made
easily.
**
Reduce
the
upper
looper
tension
when
you
use
thick
thread.
Fig.
A
Fig.
B