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Johnnie Shackelford Posted on May 06, 2018
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How to thread the 945 elna serger for roll hemming

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The instructions should be in the manual. Unfortunately, Elna manuals are usually not free, so unable to locate one online. However, this video may be helpful. How sergers do stitches is pretty similar across the board:


https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/blog/beginners-guide-serging-ep-7-rolled-edge

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indiandiamon

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  • Posted on Jun 11, 2008

SOURCE: rolled hem or rolled edge

You need to disengage the cutting blade by openingfirstly opening the front and left hand side covers. pull on the larger of the two silver knobs and slide the red lever towards you. I'm not sure what the tension settings are, but I'm certain you need to reduce them a fair bit to aid in the rolling effect. I only use 3 threads when doing a rolled hem.
My description isn't too detailed but I hope it helps!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 22, 2009

SOURCE: White Electronic 834DW Serger

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 18, 2010

SOURCE: I can't find my Bernina Serger 800 dl manual - how

From what I have read this manual is less than desirable. Neither is the one for the brand that I have.

You may have better guidance if you purchase and use Nancy Zieman's "Serge with Confidence". I have found it very helpful.

For the two thread rolled hem, the looper cover is used to "trick" the looper into "thinking" it is threaded.

On my serger (not a Bernina), this is referred to as a "subsidiary looper". It is a spring type mechanism that fits in a small hole at the top of the upper looper.

You use a rolled edge presser foot; right or left needle; stitch length @ normal or wider; stitch length @ 1mm for the left needle/0.5 for the right needle; differential feed @ normal; needle tension - tighten; lower looper tension - normal or looser; two thread looper cover - engaged.

Test and adjust the tension as needed before making the rolled hem on your garment.

I hope this helps.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 14, 2010

SOURCE: Elna 945 manual

http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/32045954-elna-945-computer-sewing-machine-manual

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 16, 2012

SOURCE: Brother Serger 634d

I wondered if you'd gotten the parts. I have this machine and love it. According to my manual, you need the Rolled hemming stitch presser foot (part #X75592001) and the Rolled hemming stitch needle plate (part #X75873001). Good luck!

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