Overlock
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| W6 454 D Status: working [box doku] | |
|---|---|
| Description | Overlock machine |
| Owner | MuMaLab |
We have a W6 454 D overlock machine, it's in the brown textile cupboard in a big box. The overlock sews, cuts and cleans up the seam in one go.
Usage
How to insert the thread
- put 4 spools of thread on the machine. The machine will sew with all four threads at once.
- find the 4 thread ends on top of the machine, in the metal bar with the four holes
- knot the thread from each spool to the corresponding thread from the machine
- sew SLOWLY (without fabric) until the knots reach the two top needles
- cut off the threads, pull out the knot part and re-thread the needles with the new thread
- the bottom needles have holes big enough that the knots will just slip through
How to insert the thread if there's no thread in the machine
- Read the instruction manual: https://www.w6-naehmaschinen.eu/media/pdf/71/3c/ce/W6-N-454D-Betriebsanleitung.pdf
- please do not remove the thread from the machine; if you want to use different thread colors follow the instructions above (knot your thread to the remaining threads, sew "in the air")
- always cut off your thread above the top metal bar when you're done
How to remove the item from the machine
- when your seam is sewed, continue sewing SLOWLY without fabric
- the machine will produce a length of sewed thread
- when it's about 12cm long, cut it off using the little knife at the back of the machine
- this will leave about 2cm extra thread on your item, and 10cm on the machine
- to secure the thread on your item, cut it off closely, then secure the thread ends with nail polish (see textile cupboard) or superglue
