Baby Lock Ovation (BLES8) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 37)

The 2-thread function provides an economical and less bulky means of overedging all fabrics. The
standard 2-thread overlock is the same as a 2-thread flatlock stitch.
When sewn with specialty threads, 2-thread sewing makes decorative seams and edges for
activewear, children's clothing , ruffles, and hemlines.
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2-Thread Overlock
Converting from 3-Thread to 2-Thread Overlock
Either overlook needle may be engaged for 2-thread overlock sewing.
1. Open the front cover and the blade cover. Cut the upper looper thread just above the threading
port. (fig. A)
2. Raise the presser foot and remove the upper looper and needle threads from the machine.
3. Rotate the handwheel to bring the upper looper into position to attach the subsidiary looper. Rotate
the subsidiary looper up and to the left (fig.B) then slip the end into the eye of the upper looper.
(fig.C)
4. Place the left needle thread on the "OVERLOCK NEEDLE 1" spool pin (or right needle thread on
the "OVERLOCK NEEDLE 2" spool pin) and bring the thread through the telescopic antennae
thread guide directly above the spool of thread. Snap the thread into the pretension thread guide
on top of machine that is normally used for the upper looper (3rd from left), and down the front of
the machine. Then take the thread to the left and thread the machine as you would for the
needles in their normal position. (see illustrations on pages 36 and 37 for correct threading and
suggested settings)
5. Using the needle threader in the accessory compartment, thread the eye of left needle O-1, (or
right needle O-2). Place the looper and needle threads under the presser foot and to the back.
6. Close the cutting blade cover and front cover.
7. The needle and lower looper threads should overcast evenly on the cut edge of the fabric.
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