The Air Thread Janome 2000D is the newest addition to the overlocker range using air, making it one of the easiest overlockers to thread.
Simply insert the thread into the specially designed ports and your thread is transported through your lower loopers including the eye.
Used on the Great British Sewing Bee 2023
Stitch Variants -
4 Thread
Overlock with safety seam- stretches without breaking, perfect for sewing knit and loose fitting garments. Can be used to neaten raw edges and seaming non stretch fabrics.
3 Thread
Overlock standard- Ideal on medium to heavyweight fabrics and is generally used as an edge finish
3 Thread
Overlock narrow- commonly used on lingerie and light to medium weight fabrics. Generally used as an edge finish
3 and 2 Thread
Rolled hem- Excellent on lightweight to medium fabrics on a single layer edge. Ideal for scarves, napkins, ruffles, can also be used to create decorative pintucks. The two thread hem gives a lighter and finer appearance ideal for chiffon and bridal veil edging
3 Thread
Picot hem- Hem finish with a slightly scalloped appearance and is ideal for sheer and and lightweight delicate fabrics.
3 Thread
Lettuce leaf edge- a rolled hem using the differential feed and creates a wavy decorative edge finish.
3 and 2 Thread
Flatlock- use 3 threads for joining fleece and knit fabrics with 2 threads for joining lace to silk or lingerie. The reverse of this stitch looks like a ladder.
2 Thread
Overcast- forms an edge finish that is lightweight and flat. Often used to neaten edges of open seams on lightweight fabrics
Differential feed- engaged to assist the overlocking of difficult or stretchy fabrics by helping to prevent any gathering or stretching that is occurring whilst stitching.
Adjustable foot pressure- there are five levels of adjustment to help feed heavy or lightweight fabric. Keep on 'N' for normal stitching for medium fabric such as cotton.
New standard foot- this new foot has a smooth flat finish to the base with purpose built indentations. This helps to support sewing on thick fabric, multiple layers and uneven surfaces. Can also help to prevent skipped stitches or needle damage
Easy access- no longer need to open the left side cover to gain access to the cutting blade adjustment dial and retractable edge dial.
Cutting edge dial- this controls the cutting width ensuring that stitches sit correctly on the edge of the fabrics, whether they are bulky fine or sewing round curves.
Machine Features
Standard Accessories
-Built in top needle threader - 2/3/4 thread overlocking - Stitch length - 1 - 5 mm - Differential feed - 8 piece feed dog - Clip on clip of feet - Adjustable foot pressure - 5 levels - Air thread upper and lower loopers - Use standard ball point needles - HA1SP - Retractable blade - Sews up to 1300 spm - Weight - approx 7.9 KG - Adjustable cutting width
- Accessory box - Small lint box - Looper thread wire - Needle holder / spreader pin - Oil - Screwdriver - large and small - Spanner - double ended - Spool caps large x 4 - Spool nets x 4 - Tweezers - Upper knife - spare - Waste thread box - Foot control and power lead - Instructional DVD - Instruction manual - Soft dust cover - Mixed pack of needles
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