Singer Overlock 14SH754 Sewing Machine

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Not only will this review give you a brief run down of the difference between a normal sewing machine and overlockers but will also review a well known overlocker Singer machine, the s14-78 so that you can see if this is the appropriate machine for you. By using the manual adjustment to change the differential feed you are adjusting the fat of which the front feed dog moves which allows you to move more fabric through the machine at once. You can easily decrease the presser foot pressure when working on sheer fabrics by using the provided screwdriver to adjust a screw on top of the machine. At the same time, the machine trims excess fabric to create a neater and more professional looking finish. In addition to 2-, 3- and 4 overlocking stitches, this Singer model includes 3- and 4-thread mock stretch safety stitches, 4 types of rolled hem stitch options and a very useful flatlock stitch.

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User Friendly: The Singer 14SH754 overlock sewing machine is not overly complicated to thread or operate. A common mistake is placing the thread between the plastic and tension disc, which results in zero tension.Some Overlockers have a buit in saftey switch on the looper cover, check that the looper cover is correctly closed which will engage the switch. We are a family run firm with over 60 years of experience and having supplied and serviced sewing machines to the public, schools, colleges, TV, film sets and even the Royal household since 1951 you can feel assured we can help with everything from machine selection to advice on accessories and threads. I consider this the best way of understanding what each part does and it’s easy to tell which thread tension needs adjusting. Quite often tension issues on overlockers especially new machines are simply down to the machine having been miss-threaded. As a company known for their high-quality sewing machines, they take great care in designing a machine that works for you regardless of your skill level.

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While the threading process is not overly difficult, the 14SH754 arrives pre-threaded – a plus for any beginner. But once correctly set, the machine provides a robust, secure, professional-looking seam, negating the need for a separate sewing machine. I have worked out this machine has just one little fiddly bit to thread and once the threading’s right the stitching is good. So instead of the threads forming a chain around the stitch finger, they wrap around the fabric edge instead.It’s tricky to re-thread as the looper is tucked away in the depths of the machine and is difficult to access but the tweezers help. Every product comes with a 2 year guarantee backed by Singer Outlet, and the manufacturer with options to extend.

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Due to the multiple threads that an overlocker uses, manually setting up your machine can be confusing and time consuming. This compact overlock machine by Singer is a basic, entry-level model with a good stitch selection and additional helpful features. Affectionately referred to as the “Littles overlocker” within the UK, the 14SH754 Overlocker Machine from Singer is a cost-effective yet feature-packed sewing tool. Unlike several overlock sewing machines in the same class, the Singer 14SH754 also allows you to effortlessly convert to a rolled hem stitch without removing the needle plate.The Singer Overlock 754 is a sewing machine designed to create professional-looking finishings on garments and other fabric projects. If you like dressmaking but have never used an overlocker, I’d advise you to get one immediately, but not this one. An overlocker (sometimes referred to as a serger) is designed to join the edges of fabrics together using an overcast stitch. I found a YouTube video explaining how to thread this exact model, which is extremely helpful as the manual could be more detailed (as with many sewing machine manuals). The needle thread was too tight to allow the fabric edges to open out completely and lie adjacent to one another.