Merrylock overlocks: pros and cons, models, choices

Merrylock overlocks are manufactured by the world leader in the design and manufacture of equipment for the sewing industry. Since its founding in the mid-90s of the last century, Merrylock has been making overlocks for domestic and professional use. Consider the main models, their pros and cons, as well as the nuances of choice.

After the end of World War II, the island of Taiwan was freed from Chinese rule and became a concentration of high-tech industries that were engaged in the manufacture of goods of higher quality than those produced in China. By the beginning of the last century, Seng Chang had established a center where household overlocks were made. It took two years for the assembly and production of small overlocks to be established at the Taichung plant. This was the beginning of the Merrylock business.

The 2000s were marked by the company's entry into the world market. The main advantage of the products of this company was high quality and long service life.

Popular overlock models have both advantages and disadvantages. Let's analyze them in more detail.

Merrylock 013 - Characterized by 3-thread and 4-thread seams, rolls, differential feed. The speed is 1.3 thousand stitches per minute.

The advantages of this model:

• makes it possible to easily and efficiently process products even from highly crumbling material;
• simple and easy to use.

No disadvantages were identified.

Merrylock 055 - product with differential feed, manual control... It makes it possible to control the level of pressure of the fabric and the width of its trimming. There is a knife cut-off function. The model is designed for 3-4 threads. Allows 8 types of operations. Performs 2 types of seams - rolled and Flatlock. The foot rises 0.6 cm.

The main positive characteristics are:

• high quality build;
• smooth running;
• straight stitching, comfortable stitch regulation;
• good lighting;
• can be used with any fabrics;
• high sewing speed.

The disadvantages include:

• it is very difficult to correctly thread the thread;
• difficult to adjust the thread tension;
• the operating instructions do not contain enough information, which makes the product inconvenient for beginners.

Merrylock 006 - features a 4-thread stitch... It has an electromechanical control type. The foot rises to 0.6 cm. The highest sewing speed is 1.3 thousand stitches per minute. There is a regulation of the pressure of the foot on the fabric and the length of the stitch. Comes with a cover.

The advantages of this model:

• makes neat and straight lines;
• works without noise;
• settings are changed with a single keystroke;
• easy to manage.

No disadvantages were identified.

Merrylock 065 is a new product. Designed with soft plastic. In the presence of lighting, a large area of ​​work, a removable arm platform. The model is designed for 2-4 threads. There is a manual control of the thread tension. A rolled seam is being performed, there is a differential feed, a lower looper threader.

The Merrylock 012 is a new model of the 4-thread overlock. The product makes 3-4-thread stitches, rolled seams and flat seams. With this model, you can even work with delicate fabrics such as organza, cotton, knitwear. And heavy fabrics like denim, tweed and corduroy.

Positive characteristics are:

• fully mechanical control type;
• you can use the equipment at home and at work;
• the components of the equipment are made of steel, which ensures a long service life;
• the ability to easily and quickly thread a thread allows you to learn how to perform all operations, even for beginners;
• an indicator of threading into the device, showing the tension of the threads, makes it possible in a matter of minutes to set up equipment to work with a variety of fabrics and process fabrics of different types;
• the presence of a differential helps to stretch the material to get flounces when sewing the sleeves, collar and bottom edge of the dress, and to gather to prevent the formation of waves on the knitwear.

Merrylock 010 - home model... Makes 4-thread stitches. No automatic refueling, differential feed, knife cut-off. Stitch types: 4-thread ultra-stretch stitch, 3-thread overlock stitch, 3-thread cover stitch, 3-thread roller stitch. The fastest speed is 1.3 thousand stitches per minute.

The advantages of the machine are:

• straight 2-4-thread stitching and rolled seam;
• silent work;
• easy settings;
• easy threading;
• long service life;
• acceptable cost.

For home use, it is the ideal sewing equipment

There are also disadvantages:

• the presence of manual threading - automatic would give an opportunity to save time;
• the complete set does not contain additional legs, they have to be purchased separately;
• during sewing, the overlocker vibrates a little - this is inconvenient.

The Merrylock 004 is a 4-thread stitch model. Sewing speed 1.3 thousand stitches per minute. There is a regulation of the pressure of the foot on the fabric, the length of the stitch. The type of device control is electromechanical.

The advantages of this device are:

• seam adjustment;
• illumination of the work area;
• ease of management;
• the possibility of forming the edge with soft folds.

There were no drawbacks to this model.

Merrylock 001 is a differential feed model with manual thread tension. No display, 5-thread stitch, automatic needle threading, lower looper threading. There is an adjustment of the pressure of the fabric.

The advantages are:

• easy use;
• acceptable cost.

No flaws were found.

Merrylock 220 is a novelty for the current year. Model is represented by 2-4 thread overlocks with differential. There is an automatic thread tension. The main feature of this model is the presence of a sleeve platform, which makes it possible to process sleeves, bottom of trousers and other hard-to-reach places.

The advantages of the model are that using it, you can neatly sweep the edges, preventing the fabric from shedding, give the thing completeness... For example, a 4-thread overlock can help you tackle thin, picky fabrics.

No flaws were found.

Merrylock 007 is a 5-thread rug. There is a differential feed of the fabric, a chain stitch, a cover stitch is performed. The working speed is 1.3 thousand stitches per minute.

The advantages are:

• the seams are almost the same as on industrial machines;
• the thread tension lends itself well to adjustment;
• smooth running, quiet operation.

Of the shortcomings - the needle holder quickly fails.

Merrylock 003 - It is an overlocker with differential feed, manual control of the thread tension, lower looper threader, adjustment of the material cut width, fabric pressure, and puncture force stabilizer. There is no automatic needle threading.

The advantages of this equipment are that it makes good seams possible and is easy to use.

There are a number of things to consider when choosing an overlocker.

• Product type. For example, an overlocker is a machine that simultaneously trims and overlaps the edge of a cut of textile fabrics, preventing them from shedding and unraveling. A coverlock is an overlock with a chainstitch looper, which helps to make cover seams when processing knitwear.
• Types of seams: 2-4-thread, 5-thread carpetlock stitch. In addition, flat seam, chain seam, rolled seam.
• Availability folding table.
• Auto tracking for thread tension.
• The presence of a thread cutter.
• The presence of a sleeve platform, needle threader.
• The presence of the display. It only happens in more expensive models.

In the next video you will find an overview of the Merrylock 005 overlock.