Stitch variations and, Sewing techniques, How to sew a flatlock decorative seam – SINGER 14SH654 Finishing Touch (LED) User Manual

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23. STITCH VARIATIONS AND

SEWING TECHNIQUES__________

How to Sew a Flatlock Decorative Seam

• A flatlock stitch is achieved by adjusting the tension

of the 3-thread overlook stitch, sewing the seam
and pulling the fabric apart to flatten the seam.

• The flatlock stitch can be used as a construction

and decorative stitch or for ornamentation only.

1) Machine Set Up

• Remove the left or right needle.

• Begin with the machine threaded and tension

balanced for the 3-thread overlock stitch (page 61).

• Loosen the needle thread tension (green or blue)

generously.

• Loosen the upper looper thread tension (orange)

slightly.

• Tighten the lower looper thread tension (yellow)

generously.

2) Flatlocking a Seam & Sport Hem__________

• Place the fabric wrong sides together to sew a

decorative stitch on the right side of the garment.

• Sew the seam, trimming the excess fabric.

• The needle thread (green or blue) will form a V on

the underside of the fabric.

• The lower looper thread will pull into a straight line

at the fabric edge.

• Pull on opposite sides of the seam to pull stitches

flat.

Sport hem: Fold up hem & press.

Fold up hem again & press.
Flatlock on fold edge.

Pull on opposite sides of the seam to pull stitches

apart.

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Needle thread
Hilo de aguja
Fil d'aiguille

Upper looper thread

Hilo ojo-guía Superio

Fil de boudeur supéri

Topside

Lado superior
Endroit

le thread

aguja

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Lower looper thread
Hilo del ojo-guía inferió
Fil du boudeur inférieur

Undersid
Lado inferiore
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