Stitch variations and sewing techniques
How to sew a flatlock decorative
seam
A flatlock stitch is achieved by
adjusting the tension of the 3-thread
overlock stitch, sewing the seam and
pulling the fabric aprat to flatten the
seam
The flatlock stitch can be used as a
construction and decorative stitch or
for ornamention only
Machine set up
Remove the left or right needle
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Begin with the machine
threaded and tension balanced
for 3-thread overlock stitch
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Lose the needle thread tension
(green or blue) generously
Loosen the upper looper thread
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tension (orange) slightly
Tighten the lower looper thread
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tension (yellow) generously
Flatlocking a seam
Place the fabric wrong sides
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together to sew a decorative
stitch on the right side of the
garment
Sew the seam, trimming the
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excess fabric
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