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Posted on: 1/15/05 5:51 PM ET
Hello, I was asked to make cheerleader flags which will need to be flatlock stitched. I cannot find my technique book and my owner's manual does not have this stitck. I have an older Benina 4 thread. I know it can be done with 2 or 3 threads but I cannot remember the tension settings. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Posted on: 1/25/05 6:36 PM ET
Have you called your Bernina dealer? They may be able to help out with that. I can't tell you what my machine works best on as I have not yet tried to flatlock as of yet ... that is next week's project!
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Posted on: 1/25/05 6:47 PM ET
Two thread flatlock:

-Use either the left of right needle, set to 2.5 or lower
- unthread the upper looper (be sure to attach your looper converter)
-lower looper at normal tension

Three thread flatlock:

-Use either the left of right needle, tension loosened nearly all the way
-upper looper a little loosened
-lower looper at normal tension or tightened until the loops disappear and form a straight line along the edge of the fabric.

Just run practice pieces until you're happy with the results
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Leslie
  
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