Singer Serger Professional 5 Manual

							29. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CLOTH, THREAD AND NEEDLE
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NeedleSinger Cat. #2022
WOVEN
Lightweight Cotton: #100
Silk/ Rayon: #100 #11/80
Polyester: #80 ~ #100
Medium Weight Cotton: #60 ~ #80
Silk/ Rayon: #50#14/90, #11/80
Polyester: #60 ~ #80
Heavy Weight Cotton: #40 ~ #60
Silk/ Rayon: #40 ~ #60 #14/90
Polyester: #50 ~ #80
KNIT #11/80
Polyester: #60 ~ #80
Jersey #14/90, #11/80
Cotton: #60 ~ #80
Spun: #60 ~ #80
Polyester: #50 ~ #60
Woolly nylon #14/90, #11/80
Lawn, Organdy, Voile,
Crepe, etc.
Spun: #80 ~ #90
Muslin, Seersucker, Satin,
Gabardine, Broadcloth, etc Spun: #60 ~ #80
Oxford, Denim, Tweed,
Serge,Corduroy Spun:#60 ~ #80
Spun: #80 ~ #90
Tricot
Spun: #60 ~ #80
Polyester: #60 ~ #80
Wool (woven, knit) Woolly Polyester
Type of Fabric Type of Thread 
						

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Item
1,300 spm maximum
1~4 mm (standard: rolled hemming 1-2, ordinary overedge N=2.5)
1:0.6 ~ 1:2 (with differential feed machine)
Rolled hemming 1.5 mm, ordinary overedge 3.0 ~ 9.8 mm
(Standard 4 mm)
Two needles: 2.8 mm (narrow), 5.6 mm (wide)Triple needles: 5.6 mm
27 mm
4.5 mm
Singer #2022 (EL x 705) #14, #11
2~5
Machine dimensions (mm) 360
290
300
9.0 kgs
Sewing speed
Stitch length (feed amount)
Differential feed ratio
Overedge stitch width
Cover stitch needle gauge
Needle bar stroke
Pressure foot rise
Needle
Number of threads
Width
Depth
Height
Weight (kg)
Specification
30. SPECIFICATION 
						

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            SINGER
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PROFESSIONAL 5™          
   Overlock Workbook  
						

							 
  
  
 
 
  Congratulations on the purchase of your new SINGER
® PROFESSIONAL 5™ 
  Overlock Machine!  The SINGER PR OFESSIONAL 5 (14T968DC)  Overlock  
           Machine is  a  time saving innovation that  provides professional seams,  
           seam fini shes, and creative stitch capabiliti es.  Sew one-of-kind projects  
           with  the special effects of decorative stitching, such as Flatlocking,  
           Chainstitc hing and Rolled Hemming.  The ov erlock works side by side  
           with your  conventional sewing machine and adds new creative possiblities  
           to your sewing projects.  
 
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  This workbook has been created as a t ool for learning the various stitch  
  types, which you can then apply to your projects.  The workbook is divid\
ed  
  into individual chapters, and each chapter focuses on a particular  
  stitch type.  Each chapter has  comprehensive machine set-up and threading 
  directions, photos and definitions on how  and where the stitch can be used, 
  and suggestions for successful stitch form ation.  It is a good starting point to 
  fully understanding your SINGER PR OFESSIONAL 5 Overlock Machine.  
         
                                                               
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  We are certain that your creativit y will be inspired and that you will have  
  many hours of sewing enjoyment with th is easy-to-use, feature-packed    
           machine! 
 
 
 Enjoy! 
  The Singer Sewing Company 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
SINGER® and PROFESSIONAL 5™ are exclusive trademarks of The Singer  Company Ltd. or its affiliates. ©2008 
The Singer Company Limited or its affiliates.  
						

							 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chapter 1     Double Chain Stitch 
 
  Chapter 2     Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock  
                               (narrow and wide) 
 
  Chapter 3     Two-Thread Overedge (narrow and wide) 
 
  Chapter 4     Three-Thread Overlock  
        (narrow, wide, and wide with decorative threads) 
 
  Chapter 5     Three-Thread Flatlock (narrow and wide) 
 
  Chapter 6     Three-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch 
 
  Chapter 7       Four-Thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch 
 
  Chapter 8       Four-Thread Safety Stitch  
 
  Chapter 9       Five-Thread Safety Stitch Wide 
 
  Chapter 10     Five-Thread Safety Stitch Narrow 
 
  Chapter 11     Cover Hem (Cover Stitch) Narrow  
 
  Chapter 12     Cover Hem (Cover Stitch) Wide 
 
  Chapter 13     Triple Cover Hem Stitch  
 
  Chapter 14     Three-Thread Rolled Hem 
 
  Chapter 15      Additional Presser Feet 
 
         
       
Table of Contents  
						

							 
  
                   
 
                                   
Chapter 1: 
                     
Double Chain Stitch 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      
 
                             
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                        
						

							 
Double Chain Stitch 
 
This stitch is suitable for straight seams.   It also can be used for a decorative  
chainstitch topstitching e ffect.  The Middle Cover needle and the Chainstitch Looper  
are used.  Decorative thread can be placed in  the Chainstitch Looper, the needle, or  
in both to create various effects.  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      
 
                             
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                       
                 Double Chain Stitch page 1  
						

							 
 
ATD: 
Auto Tension Dial  
           “D” 
Left Cover Stitch 
Needle “C” Unthreaded and 
Remove Needle 
Middle Cover Stitch 
Needle “D” (Blue)      Threaded  
Right Cover Stitch 
Needle “E” Unthreaded and 
Remove Needle     
Overedge Left 
 Needle “A” Unthreaded and 
Remove Needle 
Overedge Right  
Needle “B” Unthreaded and 
Remove Needle 
Upper Looper 
        Looper  
Disengaged and 
Not Threaded 
Lower Looper 
     Unthreaded  
Chainstitch Looper 
(Brown)     Threaded 
Upper Knife      Not Used 
Seam Guide Plate        Installed 
Seam Width Dial           “N” 
Stitch Length Dial           “N” 
Presser Foot  
Pressure           “N” 
Differential Feed Dial            “N” 
Stitch Finger           “R” 
Spreader     Not Engaged 
    Set  at:: 
Needle: 
                 Double Chain Stitch page 2