Overlock

A Overlock Sewing Machine (short: overlock ) sewing the edge of one or more substances. We are talking about a professional sewing machine original type but increasingly also in the native range is used. At the same time attaches a serger, overlock seams and cuts while the seam allowances, so that there is a very clean edge. The overlock stitch is also called overlock stitch or overlock.

A coverstitch sewing machine is a special type of overlock and can also (after conversion ) line, in the middle on the fabric without the knife, which the excess fabric at the hem cut at an overlock stitch.

Typical seam varieties

Typical seams of an overlock machine are:

(also known as 4-thread overlock seam or composite )

( The safety seam is produced automatically by the right needle thread. )

( 3 -, rarely, 2- ply )

(2 or 3 threads )

The seam is produced by a change in thread tension, in conjunction with most decorative threads.

( The four -thread overcast seam provides a hold of the edge by broader, coherent seam and is thus more popular ).

( 2 threads )

From above the seam looks like the straight stitch a household sewing machine, from below the seam looks like a chain. Application: For joining of solid materials, such as upholstery fabrics or denim. The stitch is also used as decorative stitching.

The name comes from the English. To lock block is called. In the typical sewing machine seam of the lower thread locks the needle thread so that it does not come loose from the seam. Over in Overlock refers to the fact that is sewn over an edge.

• Sewing machine
• Textile machine