How to choose an overlock?

If you love and know how to sew, one of the most useful devices is the overlock. It has many useful features, such as processing seams, so that they do not dissolve, pruning unnecessary fabric, and much more. However, virtually every buyer asks how to choose an overlock for the house. Indeed, this is a very laborious work, because without knowing all the functions and nuances, you will not be able to choose an overlock for your home use. Fortunately, there are always consultants in stores that will help you find the best option for you, considering absolutely all your wishes. And if you decide to look into all the details of this process yourself, our article will help you.

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General

Many people confuse the concepts of overlock and sewing machine, which should not be done categorically. Both devices have their own functions that they perform. If a conventional machine works to sew items of clothing and, if appropriate, can process the seams, the overlock is designed only for processing the edges, fixing the seams.

Important! The assortment also very much fluctuates from economical, budgetary options, which are often purchased as an overlock for knitwear for the home, to huge, multifunctional models that are used in industrial factories. That is, the main role in the issue of how to choose an overlock, have the functions of the device that you need.

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Overclocking capabilities of

Overlocks have been manufactured and manufactured already in the Soviet Union, but to date, those old brands are already of no interest to anyone. They do not have as many functions as they are currently on the sales market. For example, the more expensive the model, the more functions there are.

Important! You can handle the edges in 3-5 threads, make a seam stitch, be able to process carpets, knitwear and much more. When choosing an overlock, there is no better or worse, because each pursues its goal, that is, the choice is always individual.

Helpful advice - when buying, do not focus on the design of the equipment, but only on quality. Try to yourself answer these questions and the choice will be reduced, indicating the priorities:

1. Why are you looking for an overlock?
2. What materials need to be processed?
3. What seams should I use?
4. How often will the device be used?

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Sewing machine with overlock

If you are wondering how to choose an overlock for home use, then safely immediately skip industrial devices, since they are much more expensive in price and have many functions that are not very needed for home.

The main point to look for when choosing a sewing machine is what fabrics you can work with and what features of the edges are present. As a rule, in economical options for home use there are all often used functions. More expensive models will be pleased with the extended functionality - for example, computer embroidery.

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Household overlocker

It is equally important not only to know how to choose an overlock for the house, but to have information about different models from different users. So you will be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of this model. Accordingly - it will be easier to determine personally for yourself whether it suits you.

Important! The most common drawback to which users are actually dissatisfied is that it is difficult or inconvenient to fill loops with loopers. Therefore, at the moment, this is one of the important selection criteria.

Also determine for yourself whether you will immediately have to work with jersey. This is a rather complex fabric, for which certain functions and means are needed. If the answer is positive, then, choosing an overlock for knitwear for the house, be guided by the models with high accuracy and quality.

However, know that you will have to purchase a carpet - a device in which there is an additional looper looper. It gives an opportunity to make a knitted stitch in a qualitative way. Naturally, this adds to the functionality of your model, but in most cases it just increases the price.

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How to choose an overlock for the atelier?

If you need to purchase overlay for atelier, do not take ordinary household at all, as this will not make any sense. When choosing, be sure to pay attention to the following points:

• The overlock must be very powerful and withstand continuous continuous use.
• Have a wide range of functional.
• Have additional required properties.

When selecting a device in the atelier, it is also worth paying attention to the width of the shearing of the working fabric. Quite practical is the presence of over-and-over, which help to adjust the maximum width of the seam.

Important! When buying, pay attention to the presence of differential, because it is with the help of it is possible to qualitatively sweep the elastic and knitted fabrics.

In order not to make mistakes and purchase models equipped with all necessary properties, consult a person who understands well and, if necessary, can help you.

Important! In order to save a lot of time, when buying, pay attention to the fact that the automatic threading was built in. This applies to both over- and koverloka.

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How to choose a manufacturing company?

To date, there are many different firms for the manufacture of overlocks, of which it is worth highlighting the following:

1. It is impossible not to mention the company "Merrylock".Its specialization is rather narrow, which makes it possible to pay maximum attention to the development of technologies of this kind. For the time being this company is the leader in the sales market.
2. No less good is the Japanese firm "Juki", whose devices are famous for their high speed, good performance and reliability. The goods created by this firm are able to cope with all kinds of fabrics, even the most problematic ones, which ensures their relevance.
3. No less popular are the companies Minerva, Jamone. They supply equipment for sale in approximately one price segment with similar characteristics.

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How to choose threads for the overlock?

A significant factor is the choice of threads. It is important to be able to choose those that are suitable for both over- and koverlok, as well as for different types of seams and fabrics.

The highest quality yarns have the following characteristics:

• Thin.
• Elastic, but not too stretchable.
• Straight, not twisted threads.

Categorically contraindicated such types of threads:

• Cotton.
• Thick or thickened.
• Different quality and thickness.

Important! With confidence, we can say that the quality of the thread will depend:

• firstly - the result of the product;
• secondly - the longevity of your devices.

That is, if you manage to choose a good overlock for home use, but you will pick up a dubious quality, you should not count on the ideal end result of sewing. And the reason will not be in the equipment.

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Design by

A fairly common question on how to choose an overlock for a house - and is design important? Of course, when choosing an overlock, you can not put the criterion of appearance on the first place. This, at least, is illogical and unreasonable, while the quality and functionality of the device is really important.

Unequivocally, some part of attention should be given to the design, because if we like what we are working with, then the productivity and the desire will increase. But still, this is by no means the main criterion and between beauty and quality choose the latter. Moreover, if the device is not in a prominent place and is not used very often.

So, if you carefully read this article and follow all the instructions, then there should not be any problems on how to choose an overlock for home use. We hope, our advice and recommendations will help you to choose an overlock, in full accordance with the functional, quality and price. I want to believe that you have learned a lot of new and useful information on the subject you are interested in and henceforth there will be no questions concerning overlocks and threads. We wish good luck in search of your ideal overlock, as well as in sewing and needlework.