Serger to CS 1. remove foot 2. remove plastic 3. disengage knife 4. remove needle plate 5. pull stitch finger back 6. sink needle and disengage looper (move from S to C) 7. raise needles; install C plate 8. put cutting width at 7 9. replace plastic 10. change to CS table 11. put needles into B and E 12. put on foot C 13. thread cs looper (path is purple/pink.) 14. Thread needles 15. power on 16. tension at 6-6-3 CS to Serger 1. remove foot 2. remove plastic 3. remove needles 4. remove needle plate 5. looper down (from C to S) 6. stitch finger forward 7. install S plate 8. width to N 9. change to serger table 10. engage blade 11. plastic back on 12. Thread green looper 13. Thread purple looper (raise needle for threading eye) 14. Install needle D 15. Thread needle path 16. Put foot S on 17. Power on 18. Tension at N-3-N
I have this machine and it is an absolute nightmare to me. I’ve wasted hours on it trying to get it to work properly. I’m sure it’s user error but I can’t just figure it out. I picked up a bernette funlock 006d and have zero issues with it. Id like to just permanently use this as a cover stitch but I’m failing miserably. I’ll try doing this exactly and see how it goes. Thank you for this video !!
The funlock is my favorite vintage serger. So quiet and smooth especially when freshly serviced. And they handle so many fabrics well. Hope you get the CS sorted.
I have been looking for a video like this all weekend! Great timing. I'd love for you to show the stiches on the back of the stitchout. And perhaps show some trouble shooting for bad looper stitches.
you can join my FB group, "coverstitch sewing tips and creations" if interested. Was trying to keep this video short but will do a 3rd one on trouble shooting
Looks a lot of faffing but it is only a few minutes really. I've seen one at a great price on ebay, I'm sorely tempted - because of the price, I could even keep it as a dedicated coverstitch machine; though really for space it would be better to just have this and get rid of my overlocker!
Thank you this machine is so hard to get it threaded right. I have the manual but some of the parts aren't described . Could you make the list printable?
I have had this machine for several years but have only used it to do a few coverstitch hems. I have always before been able to finally get it to run correctly. I have worked for at least four hours this time and it will not run correctly. I breaks the needle threads everytime. I am trying to use the two thread wide coverstitch. I oiled it and have adjusted and readjusted the tensions but it just isn't working. you are the only person I have seen on here that truly seems to understand this machine. do you have any suggestions?
It's really hard to diagnose these complex machines without having it in front of me. One thing you could try is to pull on each thread individually and make sure they aren't catching on anything--each thread should be pulling freely. Probably you already tried replacing the needles?
Sorry, I have no idea how to attach a pdf. But it's in the files of the fb group, "Viking Serger Tips and Techniques." Or PM me on FB. I mostly just post these for members of my fb group, Coverstitch Sewing Tips and Creations. You are welcome to join.
I tried to attach it once and couldn't see where that was done on RUclips. It's in the files of the Viking fb group. I can try again later to attach it here.
What needles do I use for coverstitching? The manual only says schmetz 90. I just got rhis machine. I get it coverstitching but no matter what i do , the back ( chain stitches) look loose
Needles, Depends on the fabric. Many machine manuals specify ELx705 needles and I swear by those for knits, in a size 14...suk is not necessary. 14 sounds large but it reduces flexing and therefore reduces skipped stitches. Doesn't leave a big hole. Fine for flimsy lightweight knits. I also like stretch needles. Loose stitches probably indicate threading error or thread not fully flossed into tension disk. Assuming you tried tightening tension. The chain thread is supposed to be a little loose to allow stretch, but without a visual I don't know if it's too loose or not.
@daniellethalman7881 thamk you so much for responding. Very helpful. I will double check my threading and see if the thread is fully in the tension disk. Perhaps I should try the needles you suggested as well.
Good tips especially putting thread through presser foot holes. Good tips thanks
Serger to CS
1. remove foot
2. remove plastic
3. disengage knife
4. remove needle plate
5. pull stitch finger back
6. sink needle and disengage looper (move from S to C)
7. raise needles; install C plate
8. put cutting width at 7
9. replace plastic
10. change to CS table
11. put needles into B and E
12. put on foot C
13. thread cs looper (path is purple/pink.)
14. Thread needles
15. power on
16. tension at 6-6-3
CS to Serger
1. remove foot
2. remove plastic
3. remove needles
4. remove needle plate
5. looper down (from C to S)
6. stitch finger forward
7. install S plate
8. width to N
9. change to serger table
10. engage blade
11. plastic back on
12. Thread green looper
13. Thread purple looper (raise needle for threading eye)
14. Install needle D
15. Thread needle path
16. Put foot S on
17. Power on
18. Tension at N-3-N
Thank you for posting this! It was super helpful!!
Thank you so much for making this video. I watched it several times and was able to get a nice looking cover stitch!
This is great. I bought this serger probably close to 19 years ago. I only used the cover stitch once. I only use it to serge.
The funlock is just about my favorite serger, out of dozens of different types I've serviced. Good luck , I hope you can get it coverstitching!
Yes. I now use this machine as a cover stitch machine. Thank you for this video. It helped. This machine is old but works great.
I have this machine and it is an absolute nightmare to me. I’ve wasted hours on it trying to get it to work properly. I’m sure it’s user error but I can’t just figure it out. I picked up a bernette funlock 006d and have zero issues with it. Id like to just permanently use this as a cover stitch but I’m failing miserably. I’ll try doing this exactly and see how it goes. Thank you for this video !!
The funlock is my favorite vintage serger. So quiet and smooth especially when freshly serviced. And they handle so many fabrics well. Hope you get the CS sorted.
Thank you so much!
I have been looking for a video like this all weekend! Great timing. I'd love for you to show the stiches on the back of the stitchout. And perhaps show some trouble shooting for bad looper stitches.
great! will do! the switchover in the other direction is coming up.
you can join my FB group, "coverstitch sewing tips and creations" if interested. Was trying to keep this video short but will do a 3rd one on trouble shooting
Looks a lot of faffing but it is only a few minutes really. I've seen one at a great price on ebay, I'm sorely tempted - because of the price, I could even keep it as a dedicated coverstitch machine; though really for space it would be better to just have this and get rid of my overlocker!
Thank you this machine is so hard to get it threaded right. I have the manual but some of the parts aren't described . Could you make the list printable?
i put the list in the comment below, you should be able to cut and paste it to print
I have had this machine for several years but have only used it to do a few coverstitch hems. I have always before been able to finally get it to run correctly. I have worked for at least four hours this time and it will not run correctly. I breaks the needle threads everytime.
I am trying to use the two thread wide coverstitch. I oiled it and have adjusted and readjusted the tensions but it just isn't working. you are the only person I have seen on here that truly seems to understand this machine. do you have any suggestions?
It's really hard to diagnose these complex machines without having it in front of me. One thing you could try is to pull on each thread individually and make sure they aren't catching on anything--each thread should be pulling freely. Probably you already tried replacing the needles?
I have been putting off converting mine. Your video is very helpful :) do you have a copy of the cheat sheet you can share for printing.
Sorry, I have no idea how to attach a pdf. But it's in the files of the fb group, "Viking Serger Tips and Techniques." Or PM me on FB. I mostly just post these for members of my fb group, Coverstitch Sewing Tips and Creations. You are welcome to join.
@@daniellethalman7881 thank you. I joined the group 😊
i also cut and pasted the steps into a comment just now, if you didn't already get a copy of it in the group
Great video, any chance you'd be willing to share your cheat sheet??
I tried to attach it once and couldn't see where that was done on RUclips. It's in the files of the Viking fb group. I can try again later to attach it here.
i just cut and pasted it, easier than trying to figure out how to upload the pdf !
so it's there in my comment, hopefully you can cut and paste it from there
What needles do I use for coverstitching? The manual only says schmetz 90.
I just got rhis machine. I get it coverstitching but no matter what i do , the back ( chain stitches) look loose
Needles, Depends on the fabric. Many machine manuals specify ELx705 needles and I swear by those for knits, in a size 14...suk is not necessary. 14 sounds large but it reduces flexing and therefore reduces skipped stitches. Doesn't leave a big hole. Fine for flimsy lightweight knits. I also like stretch needles. Loose stitches probably indicate threading error or thread not fully flossed into tension disk. Assuming you tried tightening tension. The chain thread is supposed to be a little loose to allow stretch, but without a visual I don't know if it's too loose or not.
@daniellethalman7881 thamk you so much for responding. Very helpful. I will double check my threading and see if the thread is fully in the tension disk.
Perhaps I should try the needles you suggested as well.