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mercury domestic sewing machine tips |
| 1. thread machine in detail. (unthread the machine and re thread it) |
| 2. change the needle using the correct needle type 705 system |
| 3. make sure the needle is correctly inserted with the flat side of the needle facing to the back and as high as it will go in the needle holding clamp |
| 4. make sure the needle size suits the thread being used and fabric being sewn |
| 5. always use a good quality thread fine threads work better than thick threads |
| 6. after the machine is threaded and under the presser foot. hold both threads to do the first stitch. (the golden rule of sewing) to avoid snatching and jamming of the thread when commencing to sew |
| 7. make sure all dials are set to there correct position. the tension adjusting dial should be set in general to 50% of its range. increase to sew thicker fabrics. decrease to sew finer fabrics |
| 8. your machine has a snap out sewing shuttle system for easy cleaning and oiling. after sewing for some time lint, dressing, thread ends, needle fragments, and general dirt, can accumulate in the shuttle race causing the machine to run heavy and sew erratically |
| 9. remove the shuttle by tilting or pushing the two retaining toggles located left and right of the shuttle outwards, then just pull the shuttle towards you and it will come out, wipe and clean shuttle and race oil and replace making sure the needle is at its top position. |
| 10. sew the machine off on an oily cloth. |
| 11.when sewing zig zag the tension could need to be increased to pull up the stitch especially doing a long stitch or sewing thick hard fabrics. |
| 12.when purchasing needles best to buy a quality brand as your machine is only as good as the needle and threads being used. Recommended needle system 705 size 80 remember that nothing will change on your machine unless you change it make sure that you are sure of are doing before changing settings. |
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industrial plain sewer tips mercury |
| 1. thread machine in detail. |
| 2. use correct the needle system for your machine. |
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3 . make sure the needle is correctly inserted with the long groove of the needle facing to the left and as high as it will go in the needle hole and secure the screw firmly. |
| 4. make sure the needle size suits the thread being used and fabric being sewn |
| 5. always use a good quality threads. |
| 6. after the machine is threaded and under the presser foot. hold both threads to do the first stitch.(the golden rule of sewing) to avoid snatching and jamming of the thread when commencing to sew |
| 7. keep the machine clean and oiled ,if it has an oil sump make sure the sump underneath is up to the correct level with a good quality sewing machine oil. |
| 8. if you are going to sew heavy weight materials, canvas, denim, webbing, leather all day 7 days a week. you may need to order a heavy weight feed dog and a throat plate for this work for best results. |
| remember that nothing will change on your machine unless you change it |
| make sure that you are sure of what you are doing before changing settings. |
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sewing tips mercury domestic overlocker |
| 1. thread machine in detail. as per the book |
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2. the needle type is needle type 705 system. (standard needle) |
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3. make sure the needle is correctly inserted with the flat side of the needle facing to the back and as high as it will go in the needle holding clamp. |
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4. make sure the needle size suits the thread being used and fabric being sewn. |
| 5. always use a good quality thread fine threads work better than thick threads |
| 6. after the machine is threaded and under the presser foot. hold both threads to do the first stitch (the golden rule of sewing) to avoid snatching and jamming of the thread when commencing to sew. |
| 7. keep the machine clean and oil it as per the book occasionally |
| remember that nothing will change on your machine unless you change it |
| make sure that you are sure of are doing before changing settings. |
| A good policy is to use light coloured thread to get used to your overlocker its easy to see. also you must use fine threads 120 or finer to get good results on any overlocker the thread must be of good quality also. |
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don’t pull all the threads out of your machine and rethread it this will waste your time and frustrate you, tie the new thread with a good knot to the ends and draw them through slowly one by one and watch the knots go through this will give you a good guide on how the threading goes. |
| the thread must pull of the cones evenly with no twists or not be caught or twisted round any thing to obstruct its path a silicone spray is good to make threads run smooth. |
| after threading your machine sew the machine on some firm scrap fabric to get used to steering it and do some sewing and get a feel for the machine when you feel comfortable try it on your garments. |
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mercury blind hemmer tips |
| Bind hemmers are simple but complex machines being a single thread chain stitch they will run best using fine smooth threads and good needles. |
| Always use the lowest thread tension possible for the fabric being sewn this will help make the garment lay flat as well minimises the needle penetration indentations on the viewed side of the fabric. |
| When changing needles always wind the penetration adjustment back and reset to suit fabric being sewn this will increase the needle life. |
| We recommend to use serafil 120/2 thread for best results with this machine. they have 50 clours in stock |
| And can be purchased from Cauldwell textiles phone 09 5274017 Auckland. we stock needles for this machine. |
| Correct needle is LW6T SYSTEM recommended best general size 75 or 80 metric or 11 or 12 imperial.. |
| Do not use heavy or rough threads on this type of machine. |
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contact mercurysales@latitudenz.co.nz phone 09 2693650 |
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| home machines | Mercury Topstar | Mercury Futuristic | pinto overlocker | Overlocker Maximus |
| Overlocker Lexa | cover stitch 357 | cover stitch 858 | blind stitch | Acme machines |
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phone 09 2693650 |