SINGER · Overlock/Serger
Construct the seam and finish the hem
Build garments with both overlocked seams and coverstitched hems. The SINGER Professional 5 14T968DC combines 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-thread capability with coverstitch options, making it a versatile finishing machine for sewists who want more than basic edge trimming.
2/3/4/5-thread configurations
Coverstitch capability
Trim and finish together
Overlock and coverstitch serve different jobs
An overlock stitch wraps the raw edge while the machine trims excess fabric in the appropriate setup. Coverstitch is useful when the goal is a garment hem with parallel stitching on the face and thread coverage beneath. The Professional 5 offers both capabilities, which broadens the work one machine can perform. They are different configurations, however: plan your sewing order to reduce unnecessary changes between seam construction and hemming, and follow the threading instructions for each selected stitch.
Put the features to work
Knit garments with a more complete workflow
Overlock seams and coverstitched hems serve different purposes in garment construction. The 14T968DC offers both capabilities, allowing you to plan more stages of a knit project around one machine. Follow the required conversion and threading steps when changing techniques.
Choose the thread configuration for the result
Two-, three-, four- and five-thread options give you different ways to form seams and edge finishes. Differential feed helps manage how fabric moves through the machine. Test on the actual fabric layers before trimming, so you can evaluate the seam's appearance and stretch.
Features that make a difference
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2/3/4/5-thread configurations. Choose among thread combinations for different seam and edge treatments.
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Coverstitch capability. Create coverstitched hems of the type commonly used on knit garments.
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Trim and finish together. An overlock setup can sew and finish an edge while cutting away excess seam allowance.
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Differential feed. Adjust fabric feeding to help manage stretching or puckering.
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Decorative finishing options. Explore narrow hems and decorative edges on suitable fabrics.
Specifications at a glance
| Model |
Professional 5 14T968DC |
| Thread configurations |
2, 3, 4 or 5 |
| Coverstitch |
Included capability |
| Supplier SKU |
14T968DC.BR |
Choose it for the way you sew
A strong candidate for garment sewists who need both overlock and coverstitch functions in one machine. Plan to change the threading and setup for the stitch you want; the selected technique determines how the machine is configured.
Questions about SINGER 14T968DC
Does the 14T968DC do coverstitch?
Yes. Coverstitch is a stated capability of this model.
What does differential feed do?
It changes how fabric moves through the machine to help manage stretching on knits or puckering on fine fabrics.
Can it use five threads?
Yes. Five-thread sewing is one of the available configurations.
Will I need to change the setup for coverstitch?
Yes. Overlock and coverstitch use different configurations. Plan your sewing sequence and follow the threading and setup instructions for the selected technique.
The ThreadWorks difference
A sewing family behind your purchase
ThreadWorks is led by the third generation of the Mulqueen sewing family in Arizona. Our family's sewing-business experience goes back to 1977, with years spent around machines, service benches, parts and the people who use them.
Choosing SINGER 14T968DC should start with what you want to make. Tell us about your fabrics, the techniques you want to learn and the machine you use now. Our team can help you compare the listed features and identify the questions that matter before you order.
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