All about Comfort overlocks

Those who sew know: it is important not only to cut and sew the product correctly, but also to process the cuts so that the fabric does not disperse and the product does not lose its presentation. A special sewing machine is used to process the edges - an overlock. In this article we will talk about models of the Comfort brand, their pros and cons, technical characteristics, and also give consumer reviews.

The birthplace of the Comfort brand is China. The main advantages of products manufactured under this brand are:

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

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

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

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

• When sewing the corners of the garment, do not cut the thread, but stop the sewing machine with the needle raised, raise the presser foot, turn the fabric, and continue sewing.
• To unpick an unsuccessful stitch, just cut off the top 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 create a nice flat seam on the right side, fold the fabric where you want it, carefully sew along the fold without cutting the fabric, then straighten it.
• Do not place the overlocker on soft surfaces such as a bed - the surface under the clipper must be firm, level and stable.
• Do not block the ventilation openings - this will cause overheating and an emergency stop, or more serious malfunctions.
• Regularly clean and lubricate the device - this will prolong the life and protect the device from various malfunctions arising from clogging of the internal mechanism of the machine. Perform all maintenance operations only with the power off.
• Use only quality machine oil to lubricate the overlock.
• If you have any problems or malfunctions, contact a professional repairman, do not try to disassemble and repair the device yourself. Of course, you can replace a blunt knife or needle yourself, we are talking about more serious violations.

User reaction to Comfort brand products mostly positive, there are some drawbacks, but in general consumers are satisfied with the Chinese overlocks. Among the main advantages of the devices are price affordability, acceptable quality of products, the ability to perform various seams with 3 and 4 threads, ease of use and maintenance. They also pay attention to the compactness and stability of the models.

They complain about the quality of the factory lubricant or its quantity, sometimes about defects - the fragility of some parts, the need to control the spools at the beginning of work to evenly unwind the threads and get an even stitch. In general, nothing critical, but everyone knows how sometimes such minor inconveniences are annoying.

For an overview of the Comfort 500 overlock, see the next video.