Hello Alice, Thanks for your question. I try to colour-match my threads to my fabric as much as possible but sometimes you just don’t have 3 or 4 reels of the right shade. If you’re using both needles, then it’s the left needle that makes the seam so as long as you have the best match on that, you’ll get an invisible seam. If you’re still struggling to understand your overlocker, I strongly recommend taking a class if you can find one in your area. But please get in touch again if you have anymore questions.

Hi, I have just bought an Artisan 400, did you ever find a manual, are you able to point me in the right direction to obtain one? Thanks in anticipation.

Hi Pearl, thanks for your enquiry. I’ve found a copy of the manual for the Mylock 744D online. You can download it here: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/2573487/Janome-Mylock-744d.html. Threading the lower looper is shown in the manual and there will also be a diagram on the machine itself, inside the looper cover. I have a Mylock 134D model which is similar (as are any of the Mylock models, and many other overlockers too) so please let me know if you still have a problem in threading it.

Hi Chrissy,

Thank you for your feedback on my blogpost. I’m glad it’s helped. Please let me know if you have any questions or issues about using your overlocker.

Hello Marcha. Thanks for your enquiry. I’m not familiar with that model of overlocker. When I did an online search, there are many mentions of the 14U series but nothing about the 14u75 specifically. They do however look like very sturdy machines. Do you have a problem with it?

Hello Diana,

Thanks for your enquiry. I’m afraid I’ve never heard of this model of overlocker and can’t find any information or a manual for it online. There are however several websites that specialise in sourcing old sewing machine manuals for which you need to register. They will probably be a small charge for this service, otherwise you could try asking a local sewing machine retailer if you have one nearby? Overlockers don’t very much in design so it’ll probably be much like any other overlocker. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to find out anything else for you.