On the first test run the bottom thread broke ( green lines) and if you own an overlocker you’ll know it’s the trickiest to rethread. After nearly an hour finally it was done, so test number two.
There was an awful crunching sound and finally removing the test piece from the machine I opened the little door and found this????
The cottons got all tangled up. You think I’d give up after this but I patiently untangled it, rethreaded the machine and gave it a third try. 🤞
Oh No……. Still not sewing right and look why?? The darn bottom thread…. I must have missed that first loop so now I have to take it all the way out and start again . SO I have left it for now and will make a coffee.☕️
Must away now to enjoy my cuppa and will do a catch up post later .
Happy stitching ,
Hugs Maria 💕
They can be very temperamental! I rarely unthread mine - I cut the threads at the top and tie on new ones, then run the machine until the knot/s get to the needles. The knots run through the loopers OK, but for the needles I cut out the knot and thread the needle.
ReplyDeleteHope it all worked for you once you'd had your coffee!
I knew there was a reason I don’t own an overlocker. You deserve that coffee.
ReplyDeleteI do not like threading overlocker. I find it very difficult. Like you, I have spent many hours trying to and then my sewing time is over. Good luck. Hope it works next time.
ReplyDeleteWell done for persistence, the overlocker looks like a tricky beast!!
ReplyDeleteStrong coffee and a large slice of cake I would think! xx
ReplyDeleteOh yes, need to walk away then start fresh.... they are so great when working properly...
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Good luck on the next try Maria.
ReplyDeleteI know the frustration! Last tme I had to redo mine, from black to white, I tied the new colour on to the tails of the old and pulled them through that way. So much easier. All I had left to do was thread the needles.
ReplyDeleteI have an overlocker.
ReplyDeleteIt sits quietly and patiently under my desk.
IF I were to use it and that happened - it would have top go to a friend or shop to fix...One day I will learn how to use it . . .LOL
I hope you got you overlocker sorted out. I hated having to do the rethreading when i had one.
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