Yamato VC2700 Industrial Interlock Coverstitch Hemmer
Yamato VC2700 156L UT-A1 InterLock Coverstitch Hemmer is a freearm
Industrial coverstitch machines are a fast way to get quick, perfect coverstitched hems sewn, ESPECIALLY for anyone who decides to sew for a living, whether you do contract batch work, or run an alterations shop, or run a sewing factory, there is far greater capability for profit, if you use the correct tools.
YAMATO VC2700 156L UT-A2 STITCH CAPABILITIES
6.4 stitch width presser foot type
Double Chainstitch Single needle straight stitch
2 Needle Narrow coverstitch
2 Needle Wide Coverstitch
3 needle Coverstitch
2 needle Narrow Top Coverstitch
2 Needle Wide Top Coverstitch
CAN CHAIN OFF! BEAUTIFUL THREAD LACE!!! (Even with 5 thread top coverstitch!) See chained off stitch sample in green thread, with white thread for top coverstitch, in white ribbed cotton tank top hem photo.
FREEARM!
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| My first attempt at 5 thread top coverstitch, on a garment. I chose a ribbed tank top that has been waiting YEARS to be hemmed, and armholes and neck finishes. Not perfect, but MUCH better than when I tried a coverstitch with my BabyLock Evolve (which I love, but it doesn't do top coverstitch). |
Built in Thread Trimmer (cuts looper and needle threads- I do not have the top thread trimmer, so I snip the remaining top thread, any threads, myself, just raise presser foot, to remove project, afterusing builtin cutter, and snip any remaining uncut threads.
Only turn handwheel back, over the top (clockwise), or it unthreads the lower looper.
I finally acquired the third needle screw, eyelet, and eyelet screw, spreader, and spreader thread guide, and was able to sew a top coverstitch, for the first time!
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| Yamato VC2700 |
What types of products and stitches can a coverstitch be used for?
Underwear - attaching elastic to waist and legs
Swimwear- elasticated straps, hemming edges over elastic at necklines, armholes, cutouts, leg openings
Lingerie- attaching lace, attaching elastic, decorative top coverstitches
Binding- necklines, armholes like tank tops
Tshirts- hems on sleeves and hem, top coverstitch neckline and shoulder seams, if desired
Sweatshirts- neckline, top of ribbed cuffs and ribbed waistband, to flatten seams. Flat patch pockets, or kangaroo pouch pockets, aroundfront edge of hoodie, decorative top coverstitch c I'llan be used to add modern style touches
Sweatpants & Leggings - chainstitch over elastic, wide coverstitch hem, top coverstitch over any seams, pockets, for modern appeal
Hem blankets
Jean belt loops
Spaghetti straps
Lattice straps used for openings on slashed sleeves, necklines, yokes, faux corset look, and more
Hem woven fabrics, as well as knits
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| 2 needle wide Top Coverstitch Far right position for top coverstitch eyelet, spreader hook and spreader thread guide, to create top coverstitch |
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| Another view of far right position of top coverstitch components, when needles are down in the fabric. The eyelet position brings the top coverstitch thread to the front of the spreader guide, so the spreader hook can grab it, and take it back to the left needle. |
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| Far left spreader hook position, relating to the left needle. Spreader hook must be low enough to allow left needle to pin down the top coverstitch thread. |
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| Far right top coverstitch components, another view, a spreader hook reaches far right position, to grab top coverstitch thread. |
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| Probably the best top coverstitch spreader hook, spreader thread guide, and eyelet view, as the spreader reaches far right position, thread comes under right needle, then spreader hook grabbing top coverstitch thread, to brring it back to the left needle. |
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| Top row first 5 thread top coverstitch test! I had to buy a new needle screw for center needle, so now I CAN sew 3 needle coverstitch and 5 thread top coverstitch! |
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| Underside of 2 needle wide coverstitch On knit Bluey PJ's that needed shortened |
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| Hemming Bluey PJ's which were very soft fine ribbed, very stretchy knit |
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| Top of wide 2 needle coverstitch |
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| A variety of fabric thicknesses and types, mostly knits, with varying fabric textile content and stretch |
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| Woven crinkle muumuu hem 2 needle wide coverstitch |
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| Green polyester knit dress hem 2 needle wide coverstitch |
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| Coverstitch machines need cleaned and oiled, this is how my Yamato VC2700 looked inside the freearm, when I purchased it from the son of a woman who had been given it, as part of her severance package, when the factories in Lincolnton, North Carolina, shut down, after the NAFTA Treaties were signed. It destroyed most of the textile manufacturing underpinning the local economy, that was not furniture manufacturing, or tobacco and cigarette manufacturing. |
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| End of freearm open to clean and oil, and thread looper |
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| Front of freearm opens easily for cleaning, oiling, and threading the looper |
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| This attachment was still on my Yamato VC2700, left overfrom the factory. This one looks like my beltloop attachments for my BabyLock Evolve coverstitch/serger combination machine. It included a holder for the roll of fabrics, which fed from on top of the machine, into this "Hidem" (hide them- meaning the raw sides of bias tape, or other narrow fabric strips, used for belt loops, or other strap like fabric wrapped products |
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| Cleaning a former factory machine, is a dirty business |
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| Original Hide Em (belt loop) factory attachments |
