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From: wifetod
Date: 08-07-2004, 09:46 AM (1 of 10)
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I finally have had a chance to sit and thread the serger I got. Figured it out last night. Now I have a question. I threaded all four last night. If I decide I want to use 3 threads, how far do I unthread and I am assuming I remove a needle completely, is that right? I am still a little intimidated by this but encouraged I figured out how to thread it at least once. I know I can do it again. Thanks. Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149 
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From: plrlegal
Date: 08-07-2004, 12:38 PM (2 of 10)
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Jolene your manual should show you the different thread configurations and how to thread the machine for them. The most important thing is that you've learned to thread your serger from the beginning. Once you master that, it is easy to thread for any and all other stitch configurations your machine will do. Also, your machine should be color coded for each stitch sequence. For instance, For instance on my serger (Singer 5 thread) to do a three thread overlock stitch you thread the upper looper (orange), lower looper (yellow) and the left needle (blue) in that exact sequence with the stitch lever set on "S". You don't have to change a plate or anything on my serger to do a regular stitches or rolled hemming, you just slide the lever back and forth between the "S" and the "R". It's pretty hard to tell someone how to thread their specific serger or machine if you don't own or aren't looking at that patricular machine. Hope this helps. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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From: Kylnne2
Date: 08-08-2004, 03:46 AM (3 of 10)
| wifetod, yes you do remove a needle. You can remove either one depending on if you want a wider or narrower width. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: MaryW
Date: 08-08-2004, 06:45 AM (4 of 10)
Kylnne2, welcome to Sew Whats New.  and thanks for the response.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: wghmch
Date: 08-08-2004, 10:42 PM (5 of 10)
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Just be SURE (I'd underline that 6 times if I knew how) that when you remove one of the serger needles, you snug the screw down that holds it in when the needle is there. Otherwise, it's not apt to be there when you need it again. Bill Holman |
User: wghmch
Member since: 03-04-2003 Total posts: 249 |
From: Kylnne2
Date: 08-09-2004, 07:35 AM (6 of 10)
| Thanks for the welcome Mary. So true about those little screws getting lost. I hear some of them are hard to replace or cannot be replaced at all. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: barbeelady
Date: 10-09-2004, 10:52 PM (7 of 10)
Boy I found out the hard way that I should have tightened that little stinker! Normally my serger stays put but I'd taken the left needle out, then proceeded to haul the serger to an outdoor craft show this summer. Needless to say, when I got back and wanted to 4-thread serge, no little screw.  I called my dealer and he said he couldn't get just one, he had to order a certain number of that exact part and that he'd never be able to sell them all. So when I get a chance he said I could bring it in and he'd search for one that fits. Seems to me that some online store that's a little bigger than his business should have these screws. I don't know when I can do without the serger long enough to take it an hour away for him to possibly, not even for sure, find the screw I need. Oh well whenever I do get one, I'm gonna be a lot more careful! Lesson learned! Tari in Ohio
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User: barbeelady
Member since: 10-08-2004 Total posts: 21 
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From: Kylnne2
Date: 10-10-2004, 05:02 AM (8 of 10)
| Tari, have you tried calling around to some little repair shops that have been around for some time? Sometimes the techs there have extra parts for different makes and models. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: barbeelady
Date: 10-10-2004, 11:16 AM (9 of 10)
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That's a good idea since there are quite a few different sewing repair places in Columbus OH which is where I'm near. My dealer's been in business for 40 years and he did say he's probably got something that would fit but not the actual part. It's probably worth it to call a few more places and maybe check online some more. Out of all those big online places, surely there's one who has a teeny little Janome needle screw, lol. Thanks for the idea!
Tari in Ohio
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User: barbeelady
Member since: 10-08-2004 Total posts: 21
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From: Kylnne2
Date: 10-11-2004, 06:06 AM (10 of 10)
| Your welcome Tari, I hope you find one. If nobody in your area has this little screw I would go straight to Janome on line. Email them the model number of your serger and maybe they can help..or maybe New Home..they are supposed to be the same company. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
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