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New overlocker

Bodgeitandscarper

Re: New overlocker
« Reply #15 on: April 04, 2021, 17:18:21 PM »
I generally like my overlocker threads to match, so another vote for buying 4 reels of Moon thread.  BTW, you can also get larger cones of Moon thread.

BrendaP

Re: New overlocker
« Reply #16 on: April 04, 2021, 22:39:58 PM »
A tip for buying extra shades is to buy 1 cone and wind off onto 2 or 3 machine bobbins if you want a match for a particular garment. Also have a light grey and a dark grey and maybe an off white or cream. You can mix shades as well say a darker for the upper looper thread, that is normally on top side, (think of a turned up hem on a skirt or trouser) and one that isn't quite such a good match for the under looper.

Winding from a cone onto a machine bobbin is OK for needle threads (assuming your bobbins will fit onto the overlocker's spool pins) but not practical for the looper threads as they use so much more thread.  As a minimum you need two cones of any colour.
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
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BrendaP

Re: New overlocker
« Reply #17 on: April 04, 2021, 22:47:45 PM »
I generally like my overlocker threads to match, so another vote for buying 4 reels of Moon thread.  BTW, you can also get larger cones of Moon thread.

But be aware that Moon is a bit thicker than 'regular' sewing thread such as Guetermann SewAll.  It's fine for thicker fabrics, but if you are using the overlocker for neatening seam allowances you probably don't want the extra bulk.  The big cones of overlocker thread are thinner than SewAll.  Also on a pennies per yard or cents per metre basis the large cones work out cheaper in the end. 

Start with the basic colours then add more as and when you need to.  Either buy cones in sets of four or two vaguely matching cones for the loopers and two smaller spools for the needles.
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.

Helen M

Re: New overlocker
« Reply #18 on: April 04, 2021, 23:24:30 PM »
Winding from a cone onto a machine bobbin is OK for needle threads (assuming your bobbins will fit onto the overlocker's spool pins) but not practical for the looper threads as they use so much more thread.  As a minimum you need two cones of any colour.

I wind from a cone of overlock thread so I can use on the other looper thread and needle/s. My machine bobbins fit my Brother overlocker spool pins okay I've always used the spool caps to prevent them moving just in case
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CraftyIrish

Re: New overlocker
« Reply #19 on: April 23, 2021, 15:12:12 PM »
Update on my overlocker.  :(
Its stuck in the UK  and it might not get delivered to the shop for another week or 2
But John at sewing machine.ie  has been brilliant i was talking to him yesterday and told him to email the details of what machines he has left,  on the one i picked he knocked off some money on it, it was 699 and is given it to me for 629. I paid the remainder today and its on the way to me.
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CraftyIrish

Re: New overlocker
« Reply #20 on: April 24, 2021, 11:35:34 AM »
Its here omg  :dance:
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Ploshkin

Re: New overlocker
« Reply #21 on: April 24, 2021, 11:41:06 AM »
Have fun playing.
Life's too short for ironing.

Celia

Re: New overlocker
« Reply #22 on: April 24, 2021, 13:22:23 PM »
What’s the first make?

CraftyIrish

Re: New overlocker
« Reply #23 on: April 24, 2021, 13:35:33 PM »
What’s the first make?

I have pattern cut out for a t-shirt for my little lad. I washed and dried my fabric a week ago.
I need to cut my grass and do some weeding first.

So do I just overlocker it together or sew on the machine first.
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Celia

Re: New overlocker
« Reply #24 on: April 24, 2021, 13:49:51 PM »
Overlock it together if you are sure it will fit, much better for stretchy material

HenriettaMaria

Re: New overlocker
« Reply #25 on: April 25, 2021, 11:14:16 AM »
This video explains how to do the neckline of a t-shirt

https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2008/10/27/video-a-neckline-binding-for-knits

CraftyIrish

Re: New overlocker
« Reply #26 on: April 25, 2021, 14:25:07 PM »
I tried 3 times to do the neckband with the measurements the pattern gave me. So I thought I would make the neckband a bit bigger and now its not sitting right
The neck measurement is 16 1/2 inch. The pattern said to cut it at 14 1/2 x 2" so I went and cut a new one at 15" the fabric is 95% cotton 5% spandex.

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Acorn

Re: New overlocker
« Reply #27 on: April 25, 2021, 14:34:54 PM »
I would normally cut the neckband at 80% of the neck size - so 13.2" here (plus seam allowance, of course), then pin the mid back, mid front and the centre of each side, and stretch to fit between the pins.
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CraftyIrish

Re: New overlocker
« Reply #28 on: April 25, 2021, 16:17:33 PM »
Well I left the neckband the why it was and once its on its not 2 bad.  :o

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BrendaP

Re: New overlocker
« Reply #29 on: April 25, 2021, 16:48:34 PM »
Your little one looks happy so it's fine. 0_0

The neckband is coming forwards a little bit, which suggests that it was very slightly too long; you do need to stretch it a bit all the way around, but fabrics vary and it is sometimes a bit of trial and error.  The stretchier the fabric the more you need to stretch the neckband.
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.