Overlocker; choosing yarn colors (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by Papanca@lemmy.world to c/sewing@lemmy.world

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Hi all,

I'm about to purchase my first overlocker -probably the Juki MO 654 DE, for the curious among you- and i can't find the answer to one question i have:

How do you choose yarn colors. I've heard it say that some use those 4 colors, like the threading guides indicate. And others use only white, i think? Does it have to do with the loopers and needles and what is visible on your fabric?

So, those of you with an overlocker; what do you do? Is it like choosing yarn colors with a regular sewing machine?

And bonus question; do these yarn cones last as long as they would on a sewing machine, or do overlockers consume more yarn per cone?

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[-] Papanca@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Ah, i did find something:

https://sewingmastery.com/5-serger-thread-tips-when-selecting-thread-colors/

And also that you can transfer ~~spools to~~ cones to spools, apparently:

https://inv.vern.cc/watch?v=PMnqPRvXKog

Edited because i had it the other way around...