Overlock Foot
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sewgirl3
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Date: 11/20/05 8:36 AM Hi. I have a Brother sewing machine. I recently bought an overlock foot (SA135). It has a bar in the midle of the foot. I tried sewing and the needle crashed into the bar and broke.
My question is do I need to adjust the needle position to the far left or to the far right? Also, the fabric won't feed through. Any suggestions on getting the fabric to move?
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Date: 11/20/05 9:59 AM With my Bernina, the overlock foot is made to be used with the overlock stitch. Does your Brother have a special overlock stitch? ------
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Date: 11/20/05 10:04 AM I feel your pain. I have broken a couple of needles and the little bar on the foot itself.
You should use a wide zig-zag stitch. If you use one of the overlock stitches, make sure it is one of the ones which won't crash into the bar: Manually turn the handwheel and see where the needle is going to go before you start stitching.
You shouldn't need to adjust the needle position if you are using a zig-zag or overcast stitch.
My Brother manual includes a table which tells you which stitches can be used with the overlock foot. So you might want to check your manual, if you have one.
Align the edge of your fabric against (not under) the little "rudder" on the underside of the foot. If you put the fabric under the rudder, it will not advance.
The overcast foot is intended for sewing along the very edge of the fabric. It keeps the edge from curling under as you zig-zag or overcast it.
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SandiMacD
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Date: 10/21/09 1:43 AM I wondered when I would want to use this stitch? Can you offer some examples? I have two overlock stitches on my machine and the foot but am not sure what it is for. ------
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Date: 10/21/09 2:58 AM I used it for finishing off the edges of seams when I didn't have a serger. also works well for putting an edge on fabrics before you prewash them. Keeps wovens from raveling.
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