All about Comfort Overlocks

Those who sew know: it is important not only to correctly cut and stitch the product, but also to process the cuts so that the fabric does not diverge, and the product does not lose its presentation. To process the edges, a special sewing machine is used - overlock. In this article we will talk about models of the Comfort brand, their pros and cons, technical specifications, as well as provide consumer feedback.

Comfort is home to China. The main advantages of products manufactured under this brand are:

• good quality;
• reasonable prices;
• models are designed for use of 3-4 threads;
• able to perform various seams (most models);
• compact sizes;
• a complete set also includes some spare parts, in particular, a knife, coils, etc .;
• ease of use and regulation at work.

For your convenience, the main characteristics of the models are arranged in a table, where the differences between them are clearly visible.

The data presented show that there are very few differences between the various Comfort overlock models. The dimensions are almost the same as the weight. The maximum / minimum length / width of the stitch, the number of seams and sewing operations, and the sewing speed are slightly different. A here is the number of sewing operations and seams for different models is not the same - there are simple products that can only process a cut with a single seam, and advanced ones designed for decorative sewing.

If you are just starting to try your hand at sewing, listen to the little recommendations.

• When processing the corners of the garment, do not cut the thread, but stop the machine with the needle raised, raise the foot, rotate the fabric and continue sewing.
• To open an unsuccessful stitch, it is enough to cut the upper part of the seam and remove the lower threads.
• On overlocks, you can not only process the hem of the product, but also make various decorative and flat seams. To make a beautiful flat seam along the front side, bend the fabric in the required place, carefully sew through the fold, avoiding cutting the fabric, then straighten it.
• Do not install overlock on soft surfaces, in particular on beds - the surface under the machine must be firm, even and stable.
• Do not block the ventilation openings - this will lead to overheating and emergency stop, more serious malfunctions are also possible.
• Regularly clean and lubricate the device - thereby you will extend the service life and protect the device from various malfunctions arising from clogging of the internal mechanism of the machine. Perform all maintenance operations only when the power is off.
• Use only high-quality engine oil to lubricate the overlock.
• If you encounter any problems or malfunctions, contact a professional repairman, do not try to disassemble and repair the device yourself. Of course, you can replace a dull knife or needle yourself, we are talking about more serious violations.

User reaction to Comfort brand products mostly positive some flaws are noted, but in general consumers are satisfied with Chinese overlocks. Among the main advantages of the devices are price affordability, acceptable product quality, the ability to make various seams with 3 and 4 threads, ease of operation and maintenance. Also pay attention to the compactness and stability of the models.

Complain about the quality of the factory grease or its quantity, sometimes marriage - the fragility of some parts, the need to control the coil at the beginning of work to evenly unwind the threads and get a straight line. In general, nothing critical, but everyone knows how sometimes such minor inconveniences annoy.

An overview of the Comfort 500 overlock is available in the next video.