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Over lock Sewing Machine:

• An overlock stitch sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming or seaming. Usually
an overlock sewing machine will cut and sew at the edge of the cloth
• Over lock machines are available in 3 threads, 4 threads, and 5 threads over edge sewing.

• Purpose: This machine is used for serging garment panels (example: trouser panels serging) and for over
edge stitch. These types of machine are mostly used in knitted garment sewing for over edge stitch. Like side
seam. (Fig 2)

Fig 2

Flat lock sewing machine:

• This machine is called as cover-stitch sewing machine. Flat lock sewing machines normally come with 2-3
needles.
• Flat lock machines are available in two types – Flat bed and Cylinder bed.

• Usage of these machines: Flat lock machines are used for hemming sleeve and bottom of the knits products.
For cover stitch can be used in any part of the garment for decorative purpose.(Fig 3)
Fig 3

Feed of the Arm Machine
• This machine is used in making flat and felt seam. Two needle threads form the chain stitch.
• For example, this machine is used for sewing shirt side seams and under arms, and for sewing jeans inseam
and out seam.
Bartack machine:
• Bartack stitch is made to reinforce the seam and garment component. Like in belt loop joining and at the
bottom of side pocket opening bar taking is done.This machine is used for giving secure stitches.(Fig 4)

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CITS : Apparel - Fashion Design & Technology -Lesson 13-24