Master the Basics

TM 2

Sell-Up Features from TM machine: 1. 21 stitches – you , , overcast or embellish a wide variety of fabrics in half the time 2. Coverstitches - Sew a 3mm, 6mm or triple coverstitch, recommended for active wear or other decorative stitching 3. Chainstitch - Join fabric layers where a pressed open is usually required. Works well as a basting stitch 4. Large SEWING SPACE - more space for coverstitch projects. 5. Extension table included - offers a generous work surface to support large projects. 6. Pre-programmed stitch settings - Choose stitch program and the machine automatically sets the best tension for you 7. Tension release - threads pull easily when presser foot is up

TM 2 Master the Basics

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4 – Thread • Set a 4-thread overlock stitch • Why Buy a Serger Overlock • Medium weight woven fabric • The HUSKYLOCK™ s21 overlock • Choose stitch program A machine sews twice as fast as a regular . See how all • Differential feed N your edges will be perfectly finished • Stitch length N without a chance of raveling. - Fold the medium weight woven fabric in half - Sew a seam cutting a little as you sew

4 – Thread Overlock • Continue with 4-thread overlock stitch • As you stretch the finished seam, talk about how a 4-thread overlock • Medium weight stretch fabric (ribbing and stitch stretches more than a regular sweatshirt fabric) sewing machine overlock stitch sewn - Fold the ribbing in half lengthwise, stretch, and sew on fabrics with stretch. across the corner of a sweatshirt fleece square. • Garments are so fast and easy when off the whole corner as you sew across. using the HUSKYLOCK™ s21 - Fold up the bottom edge as for a blind hem. Sew overlock machine. with the cutter next to the fold, and the needles catching the fold, trimming the excess slightly. Turn hem upside down to show that you have a fast casing for elastic. Again move your hands away.

Differential Feed • Continue with 4-thread overlock stitch • The differential feed feature is great • Medium weight stretch fabric for sewing on knits. The differential - Change differential feed to 0.6 feed system consist of two sets of - Sew along one edge of the sweater knit, cut very feed teeth arranged one behind the little as you sew other. When the amount of feed by the front teeth is changed in relation • Change Differential feed to 2.0 to the feed by the rear feed teeth it - Sew along the opposite edge with the differential will “stretch” or “” the fabric. feed at 2.0 • Use the differential feed to prevent stretching of knit fabrics and puckering of lightweight fabrics.

TM 2 Master the Basics

Feature Technique Benefit

Gathering • Continue with 4-thread overlock stitch • You can gather fabrics quickly on the HUSKYLOCK™ s21 overlock • Light-weight woven fabric machine by simply using the • Keep differential feed 2.0 differential feed and stitch length adjustments. This gather is adjustable - Sew a 3” (7-8 cm) thread chain and much more consistent than drawing up basting threads on a • Lengthen the stitch length 4 regular sewing machine. - Place the calico strip along the side of the cutter • Gathering this way is a great time - Sew along the edge of the fabric, cutting a little bit saver. It finishes the edge at the as you sew and hold your finger behind the foot so same time that it gathers. that the fabric bunches into your finger as you sew. This creates a more even and tighter gather. - Sew another 3” chain at the end - Adjust gathers.

Tube-turn • Continue with 4-thread overlock stitch • Light-weight stretch fabric (tricot) • It is easy to turn any sort of tube – even a small spaghetti strap or belt • Differential feed to N loop with the HUSKYLOCK™ s21 • Stitch length N overlock machine. Use the thread chain as a built in pull! - Sew a 6 – 8” (15-20 cm) thread chain. Bring chain around the foot to the front of the overlock machine. DO NOT cut chain off! - Fold tricot around the chain - With the fold to the left and the bulk of the fabric to the right, sew with the fabric under the foot so you can see the fold to the left of the foot, cutting off most of the fabric. Leave the chain attached to the fabric. - Pull the thread chain and the attached fabric through the tube. Rolled Edge • Change to 3-thread rolled edge 3-thread • Remove the left needle • The rolled edge is a fast and easy way to finish ruffles, napkins, or • Move the stitch finger to “R” tablecloths. • Light weight woven fabric • Choose stitch program C • The rolled edge makes a wonderful • Differential feed to N finish with heavier decorative threads on home dec. projects such • Change stitch length to 1 as valances and pillows. - Sew a rolled edge cutting a little as you sew.

TM 2 Master the Basics

Feature Technique Benefit coverstitch, • Move the two needles from back to front position • Hemming is done quickly on the HUSKYLOCK™ s21 overlock wide • Medium weight sweatshirt fabric machine by simply using one of the - Choose stitch program H included Coverstitches. - Differential feed N - Change stitch length to 2.5 • The Coverstitch covers the raw edge of the hem on the underside, just like ready-to-wear. The Coverstitch straight - Fold under a hem on fabric. stitch is on the top side. • Sew on the right side of fabric so that the folded • The Coverstitch is available in two hem raw edge is on the bottom and between the two different widths, wide and narrow, needles. and as a triple Coverstitch.

™ CHAINSTITCH • Remove one needle and move the other one to front • The HUSKYLOCK s21 overlock center position machine also sews as a regular sewing • Stitch program D machine. • Differential feed N • Use it to embellish with decorative threads. • Keep stitch length 2.5 • Use the Chainstitch to speed piece quilts - you never run out of thread! - Sew a double Chainstitch on the wrong side of fabric. - Reduce presser foot pressure (if needed) for easier movement. - Tap foot control to raise or lower needle for easy pivoting. - Pull the looper thread and show how easy it is to unravel the Chainstitch when used as a basting stitch. - Set back to a four thread balanced stitch, to be ready for a new demo.

TM 2