{"product_id":"singer®-professional-5-14t968dc-serger","title":"SINGER® Professional 5 14T968DC Serger","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tw-product-story\" style=\"line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f1f6f3;border-left:4px solid #245b48;border-radius:6px;padding:22px 24px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;color:#245b48;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.2px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eSINGER · Overlock\/Serger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eConstruct the seam and finish the hem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBuild 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 160px;border:1px solid #dce5df;border-radius:6px;padding:13px 15px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\/3\/4\/5-thread configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 160px;border:1px solid #dce5df;border-radius:6px;padding:13px 15px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverstitch capability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 160px;border:1px solid #dce5df;border-radius:6px;padding:13px 15px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrim and finish together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverlock and coverstitch serve different jobs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePut the features to work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnit garments with a more complete workflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverlock 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose the thread configuration for the result\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures that make a difference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2\/3\/4\/5-thread configurations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose among thread combinations for different seam and edge treatments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverstitch capability.\u003c\/strong\u003e Create coverstitched hems of the type commonly used on knit garments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrim and finish together.\u003c\/strong\u003e An overlock setup can sew and finish an edge while cutting away excess seam allowance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferential feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjust fabric feeding to help manage stretching or puckering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:9px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative finishing options.\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore narrow hems and decorative edges on suitable fabrics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f7f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:11px 13px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #e1e7e3;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 13px;border-bottom:1px solid #e1e7e3;\"\u003eProfessional 5 14T968DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:11px 13px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #e1e7e3;\"\u003eThread configurations\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 13px;border-bottom:1px solid #e1e7e3;\"\u003e2, 3, 4 or 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f7f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:11px 13px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #e1e7e3;\"\u003eCoverstitch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 13px;border-bottom:1px solid #e1e7e3;\"\u003eIncluded capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:11px 13px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #e1e7e3;\"\u003eSupplier SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 13px;border-bottom:1px solid #e1e7e3;\"\u003e14T968DC.BR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf8f2;border:1px solid #e9e3d5;border-radius:6px;padding:18px 22px;margin:26px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eChoose it for the way you sew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about SINGER 14T968DC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding:13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5df;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the 14T968DC do coverstitch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. Coverstitch is a stated capability of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding:13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5df;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does differential feed do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eIt changes how fabric moves through the machine to help manage stretching on knits or puckering on fine fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding:13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5df;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it use five threads?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. Five-thread sewing is one of the available configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding:13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #dce5df;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I need to change the setup for coverstitch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. Overlock and coverstitch use different configurations. Plan your sewing sequence and follow the threading and setup instructions for the selected technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f1f6f3;border:1px solid #d7e4db;border-radius:8px;padding:22px 24px;margin:30px 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 7px;color:#245b48;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eThe ThreadWorks difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eA sewing family behind your purchase\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThreadWorks 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:18px 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#245b48;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;padding:11px 17px;border-radius:5px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eAsk us about SINGER 14T968DC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-thread-works\"\u003eMeet the family behind ThreadWorks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/serger\"\u003eCompare sergers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/singer-14t968dc-instruction-manual-pdf-download\"\u003eExplore the SINGER 14T968DC instruction manual resource\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Singer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67709518086246,"sku":"14T968DC.BR","price":649.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/7872\/8294\/files\/535b4df9bedeb9ecd2f2c8753c6b05e7af34ebc2_704608f5-4165-45e9-8f29-4d5f068924f0.jpg?v=1792017784","url":"https:\/\/threadworks.com\/products\/singer%c2%ae-professional-5-14t968dc-serger","provider":"ThreadWorks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}