#2 there is no lever like other models to help slot the thread into that teeny notch way behind. “Threading the lower looper is a huge pain!! If you want something similar to the Huskylock s15 but with easier threading, check out my Brother 4234d or Janome 6234xl reviews. It’s not the difficult design that older overlockers have, but it’s not as easy as the modern switch design either. You have to take the thread back and forth through the machine. Older overlockers keep the lower looper hidden and make you reach deep inside to thread it. Modern overlockers tend to have a switch that pulls out the lower looper. Con: the lower looper is tricky to thread If you don’t understand some of these features, check out my article explaining overlocker terms. A light above the stitching area to see what you’re doing clearly.You’ll need this to increase or decrease the pressure when overlocking very thin or thick fabrics. Domestic overlockers tend to sew at 1300 to 1500 stitches per minute (s.p.m). You can overlock without cutting the edge. This tells you where to place your threads without having to check your manual every time. Colour-coded threading guides printed on the machine.There’s no need to change the needle plate like in the past. Easy to switch to rolled hemming mode.It stops you from getting puckered or stretched out seams. This is essential when working with trickier fabrics. These features are common on modern overlockers now, but still worth mentioning: Pro: It has the essential overlocker features This is handy when overlocking sleeves, trouser hems, and children’s clothes. The free arm turns the fabric round the arm as you stitch. It has a free arm to make sewing tubes of fabric easier. Related: Serger & overlocker stitches explained (with photos) Pro: It has a free arm It’s a useful feature for sewists who want to experiment with different fabric types. These stitches finish lightweight fabrics with less bulk than 3 or 4 threads can. The Huskylock S15 will let you create extra stitches like the 2 thread overlock, 2 thread rolled hem, and 2 thread mock flatlock. Most budget overlockers can only use 3 or 4 threads. It is still a very intense light but just not as white.įinally it seems to require less pressure to run at full brightness, in the past this lamp took a lot of pumping for its size now it seems to require a little less.Īnyway I left it running for about an hour without any issues, so very pleased to have this lamp back up and running as it is a real favourite of mine.Husqvarna Huskylock S15 Overlocker Review: The light is more yellow before the change this was probably my whitest lamp in terms of light output as well as one of the brightest. The sound the lamp makes has changed, both my wife and I noticed this. So the only option was to replace the jet too with the one that came in the kit.Įverything fitted perfectly and the needle functions as it should. The body of the 150cp cleaning needle didn't fit up inside the bottom opening of my original 200cp jet. I didn't try a 500cp jet in the end but I did get a couple of 150cp Petromax Jets and needles that came as a "kit" with a little cleaning needle insersion tool.
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