By Sew Review Team on August 05, 2010 Tags:, Merrylock producing by Tsang Yu Industrial co., Ltd, a professional household overlock and cover stitch manufacturer in Taiwan. They also producing sewing equipment for well-known companies such as Singer, Elna, Babylock etc. So don't be suprised if you'll find totaly the same machine with only one difference — brand name. Samples of some stitches Threads Tension Merrylock 3000CL has a manual tension system. In the user guide you'll find a table of recommended tension for each stitch or you can use an adviser on the machine's body (in practice adviser is very helpful). Fluke 8010m manual. Adviser presents settings only for few stitches, not for all. Table of Stitches stitch description image 1 Double Chain Stitch 1-needle, 2-thread straight stitch is used for construction or decorative stitching.
Seams also can be sewn at desired distance from edge of fabric by disengaging the right looper and movable knife. 2 Two-thread Wrapped Edge Overlock (Narrow & Wide) 1-needle, 2-thread stitch is used for seaming lightweight or stretch fabrics. Is is also ideal for rolled and blind hemming.
A 4 mm and 6 mm overlock seam width can be obtained by changing the needle position. 3 Two-thread Overedge (Narrow & Wide) 1-needle, 2-thread stitch is used for overedging common fabrics. It is also ideal for flatlock (butted or lapped) seams and blind hemming. A 4 mm and 6 mm overedge seam width can be obtained by changing the needle position. 4 Three-thread Overlock (Narrow, Wide & Wide with Decorative Threads) 1-needle, 3-thread stitch is used for overedging and seaming on common fabrics. A 4 mm and 6 mm overlock seam width can be obtained by changing the needle position. 5 Three-thread Flatlock (Narrow & Wide) 1-needle, 3-thread stitch is used for butted or lapped seams and ornamental stitching with decorative thread.
Also, a 4 mm and 6 mm flatlock width can be obtained by changing the needle position. 6 Three-thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch 2-needle, 3-thread stitch that is ideal for lightweight, extremely stretchy fabrics such as tricot and spandex. 7 Four-thread Ultra-Stretch Mock Safety Stitch 2-needle, 4-thread stitch that is ideal for medium to heavyweight stretch fabrics such as double knits and swim wear. 8 Four-thread Safety Stitch The 4-thread stitch is a safety stitch made up of combined 2-thread overedge and double chainstitch. 9 Five-thread Safety Stitch - Wide The 5-thread stitch is a safety stitch made up of combined 3-thread overlock and double chainstitch. A wide seam is formed by using left needle. Overedge and seaming can be done in one operation on non-stretch fabrics.
10 Five thread Safety Stitch - Narrow The 5-thread stitch is a safety stitch made up of combined 3-thread overlock and double chainstitch. A narrow seam is formed by using right needle. Overedge and seaming can be done in one operation on non-stretch fabrics. 11 Cover Stitch - Narrow 2-needle, 3-thread cover stitch is suitable for hemming stretchy fabrics.
If your serger has auto-tension, raise the presser foot as this also opens the tensions. Begin threading from the right as indicated in your manual or on the door of the serger. If this continues, the serger may need to be serviced as the timing could be the problem. The Merrylock 4-thread overlocker comes with the usual basic accessories and a waste tray. The accessory box is built-in, you just pull out to open and everything is there you need. The accessory box is built-in, you just pull out to open and everything is there you need. Aug 25, 2015 The Merrylock 4-thread overlocker comes with the usual basic accessories and a waste tray. The accessory box is built-in, you just pull out to open and everything is there you need. The accessory box is built-in, you just pull out to open and everything is there you need.
A narrow seam is formed by using left and middle needles. 12 Cover Stitch - Wide 2-needle, 3-thread cover stitch is suitable for hemming stretchy fabrics. A wide seam is formed by using left and right needles.
13 Triple Cover Stitch 3-needle, 4-thread cover stitch is suitable for hemming stretchy fabrics. 14 Three-thread Rolled Hem 1-needle, 3-thread stitch is used to finish edges of scarves, ruffles, table linens, etc.
Do you struggle with looking for information on the 4-thread Merrylock 740DSA? It seems to be almost invisible on the Internet, my country New Zealand, doesn't have a lot of information either. Though it can still be bought off at (Direct Sewing Machines-Auckland) or Juki MO-50/51e, any information you find on this serger/overlocker will also apply to the 4- thread Merrylock 740DSA. Here are my latest findings.The Juki 50/51 MO-e can now be bought in New Zealand through (Auckland Sewing). So If you wanted a Merrylock and can't get one you can get a Juki or visa versa. The Juki comes with the DVD.
Also the facade of the Juki MO-51/50 is different to the Merrylock but the three of them still have the same workings, threading, stitches etc. Images © Sew Sister and Google You can see the facade on the Juki is totally different to the Merrylock which is just straight and flat.
Image© goggle A video I like a lot on gives you very specific instructions on the Juki MO-51e, and the instructions are suitable for the 4-thread Merrylock 740 DSA also. These are exactly the same instructions for learning to use the 4-thread M errylock 740 DSE. One important lesson I did learn was the Merrylock overlocker/serger must be re threaded in order all the time.
You will laugh at this one.I only discovered where my accessories were a few months back. They are hidden within the machine, nice and tidy. Image © Sew Sister Instruction Manual For Juki MO-51e: To download the manual PDF go to. This website takes a moment to open. Use this manual if you have not got a 4-thread Merrylock Manual it's the same instructions. Juki Household Sewing Machine, Japan shows accessories that can be bought for the Juki MO-50e overlocker/serger, and I would say these will fit the Merrylock also.
Another Blogger has done a good review on the Juki;. This is worth having a look at too. All information in this blog is for entertainment purposes only. These are my opinions, views and personal experiences. They can never replace professional instruction, advice, or care. This blog has links to other sites, I am in no way responsible for the content, products, or services offered through other sites.
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