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4 Slide the threads onto the needles using a needle threading tool. Pass the end of the thread horizontally
through the slit in the needle threading tool. Slide the tool down the shaft of the needle until the end of the
thread is close to the eye of the needle.
• There are 2 needles on an overlock machine. If you’re only using 2 spools of thread, you might only use 1
of the needles. If you’re using 4 spools, you will need to thread both needles.

• The color-coded diagram on your machine will show you which thread goes to which needle.
• If you are only using 1 needle, remove the other needle. Otherwise, you can end up with an ugly stitch.
(Fig 5)

Fig 5

5 Use the threading tool’s hook to pull the thread through the eye of the needle. Carefully pull the threading tool
away from the needle. Grab the end of the thread with the tool’s hook and pull it through the eye of the needle
to finish threading your overlock machine!
• You don’t have to tie the thread once it’s through the eye of the needle.

• Remember to repeat this for each needle if you are using both of them.

TASK 4 : Getting started sewing (Fig 1)

Fig 1

1 Set the tension disks to position 4 for a starting default tension setting. Make sure each tension disk for each
spool of thread you’re using is turned to the number 4. This is the default tension setting for most sewing
purposes and a good place to start, unless you already know you want to use a different tension setting.
• With practice, you might choose to increase the tension when you’re sewing heavier materials or decrease
it when you’re sewing more fine materials.
• Feel free to experiment with the tension to find which tension settings give you a quality of stitch that you’re
happy with. (Fig 2)

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