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We are always asked by our customers what are the difference between overlock and coverstitch sewing machine.
OVERLOCK STITCH
- This is normally used on edge of fabrics to prevent fraying. Applications are for normal baju kurung, jubah etc.
Overlock 1 Needle 3 Threads
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| Application: Baju kurung, jubah |
Overlock 2 Needle 4 Threads
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Application: T-shirt, Jeans, Shirts The machines can also be set to be 1 needle 3 threads. With 2 needles the fabrics are straight away stitch together not requiring a lockstitch machine |
Overlock Safety Stitch 2 Needles 5 Threads
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Application: Cost and jeans. Similar to the 2 needle 4 threads, the fabrics is stitched together straight away. The straight stitch is actually chainstitch. Example of overlock sewing machine
  GEMSY 7724E Industrial Overlock Sewing Machine
COVERSTITCH
 This is an example of 2 needle 4 threade coverstitch.
Coverstitch sewing machine is as below
 Brother CV3550 Portable Coverstitch sewing machine
 Typical GK3600D Interlock Coverstitch Industrial Sewing Machine
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Portable coverstitch sewing machine can be viewed at this link:
Portable Coverstitch Sewing Machine List
Industrial coverstitch sewing machine can be viewed at this link:
Portable Coverstitch Sewing Machine List
Industrial coverstitch sewing machine can be viewed at this link:
