Experiment Number: 3

Experiment Name: Study on overlock sewing machine

1.0 Theory

An overlock sewing machine is a specialized machine that is used to sew and finish the edges of
fabrics in a professional manner. The overlock machine can perform a number of different
stitches, including the overlock stitch, the safety stitch, and the cover stitch. This lab report
provides an overview of an overlock sewing machine, its parts, how it works, and its
applications.

The overlock sewing machine works by creating a series of loops and stitches that secure the
fabric together while also trimming the excess fabric. The machine uses two threads and two
loopers to create these loops and stitches. The needle thread is used to stitch the fabric
together, while the looper thread is used to create loops that secure the fabric edges. The blade
trims the excess fabric as it is being sewn.

2.0 Objective

1.To understand the features and functions of an overlock sewing machine, including its parts,
operation, and applications.

2.To evaluate the performance and efficiency of an overlock sewing machine in different sewing
tasks and fabric types.

3.To compare and contrast different models and brands of overlock sewing machines in terms
of their features, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

4.To identify and address common problems and challenges associated with using an overlock
sewing machine, such as thread tension issues, needle breakage, and fabric puckering.

5.To develop and recommend best practices and techniques for using an overlock sewing
machine to achieve high-quality finished products.
3.0 Machine parts Name:

Machine Parts Name:

1) Thread stands: There is four thread stand which holds the bobbin.

2) Thread guide: Which indicates the way of the thread.

3) Four thread tension post: Two-needle and two looper thread tension post. This ensures the
tension of the thread.

4) Needle thread take-up lever: To hold the needle thread.

5) Looper thread take-up lever: To hold the looper thread and easy to pass.

6) Presser foot: To press the fabric surface.

7) Throat plate: Help the fabric to move forward.

8) Feed dogs: To move the fabric to move forward by a distance.

9) Upper/ lower looper: To help the fabric sewing.

10) Upper and lower knife: To cut the fabric edge.

11) Stitch controller: To control the length of stitch.

12) Foot pedal: To control the speed.

13) Hand wheel: To raise and lower the needle.

4.0 Working Procedure

1) At first, we keep the bobbin on the thread stand.

2) Then we passed the four thread according to their passing path.

3) We also maintain the thread tension.

4) We set up the machine properly and also ensure that thread pass through the needle.

5) Then we power on the machine for sewing a fabric.

6) At last, we over-locked some fabric.

5.0 Precaution:
1) We should maintain proper speed pressing the foot pedal correctly.

2) We should keep distance our hand and finger from the needle during work with sewing
machine operation.

6.0 Conclusion:

The overlock sewing machine is a specialized machine that is essential for finishing the edges of
fabrics in a professional manner. It has several key parts that enable it to perform its specialized
tasks, including the needle, looper, blade, feed dogs, tension discs, stitch length dial, and
differential feed dial. This machine is commonly used in the garment industry and home sewing,
and can be used to create a variety of different stitches and finishes on fabrics.