The seams are extremely durable and can be sewn easily on even the most elastic fabrics. It makes sewing and serging knits and stretch fabrics as easy as ABC.

With 4 threads, 2 needles and 11 different stitch types, you can confidently handle every fabric.

With original industrial hems, such as the 5 mm cover-stitch hem or the double chain stitch, you can give your creations the desired professional touch.

You can look forward to professional sewing of the highest quality! For each sewing program the Coverlock 4862 automatically sets the optimal thread tension and gives you all the important information you need about the seam width, the stitch length, the needle position and much more.
The Coverlock 4862 simply has everything that you could possibly need. Try it out for yourself...

So Many Professional Features at a Single Glance

• Incredibly easy to operate! The correct thread tension is set automatically! It can be easily altered as desired for special fabrics or techniques.
  
  
• Professional! The 5 mm cover stitch. You can hem and serge in a single operation - giving you a professional finish quickly and easily. Use it for sweatshirt hems, sewing on elastic bands, and much more. Fantastic decorative effects can also be achieved with the cover stitch!
  
  
• The right program for every sewing job! Simply select your program with the selector knob at the side. The integrated program display shows you the correct setting, such as the stitch length (ranging from 0.5 - 4 mm), seam width (infinitely variable up to 9 mm), differential feed (0.5 - 2), needle position and more.
  
  
• PRACTICAL! The precise seam width (infinitely variable to 9 mm) is displayed in the viewing window. What's more: the upper blade does not need to be lowered when altering the seam width.
  
  
• The presser foot lifter is located on the outside to the right, leaving your left hand free to hold the fabric.
  
  
• No need to change the presser foot or needle plate when sewing rolled hems - simply swivel the stitch width latch away.
  
  
• No stretching of the seam, no puckering with fine fabrics - thanks to the differential feed (variable from 0.5 - 2). Even knitted fabrics will remain perfectly flat and can no longer draw out of shape. What's more: by reverse setting the differential feed, you can create amazing wavelike effects!
  
  
• Use the converter to work with 2 threads. Create the beautiful 2-thread flatlock seam for decorative effects.
  
  
• Quick threading. All threading paths are color-coded, the most important ones are also shown on the looper cover.
  
  
• There's More! Threading aids for the double chainstitch looper and the lower overedge looper switch on automatically.
  
  
• Another Bonus! The double chainstitch - a genuine industrial seam! Create extraordinary tough seams for extra durable clothing, cushion covers and more. Plus, it's perfect for decorative hems!
  
  
• Regardless of whether you are sewing light or heavy fabrics, whether you are sewing quickly or slowly - the needle-piercing power is controlled electronically and is guaranteed to remain constant.
  
  
• Safe and sound! When the looper cover or the swivel plate is open, it is impossible to sew.
  
  
• Variable foot pressure - 6 settings can handle every fabric - so you always have perfect feeding.
  
  
• Movable upper blade - can be turned on or off as needed.
  
  
• There is lots of space for accessories in the accessory box.
  
  
• Extensive range of accessories: tweezers, needle threader, needle assortment, power table, clip-on guide for decorative yarns, replacement upper blade, spool net, needle changing aid, transparent presser foot, converter, thread unreeling discs, machine oil, cleaning brush and many more.
  
  
• Even more exciting possibilities, with special accessories, such as the blindstitch foot, the gathering/shirring foot, the beading foot, the universal tape binder, the piping/welting foot, the lace and braiding guide, the cording foot... They add even more dimension to your Coverlock and are available from your authorized Pfaff dealer! By using different presser feet, you can carry out various serging techniques, even in a single operation. So you can save time and produce perfect results.
  
  
• Changing presser feet is quick with "snap-on" feet! Simply snap on and snap off!

Programs at a Glance!

• Cover-hem
• Double chainstitch
• 4 thread overedge seam
• 3-thread overedge seam, narrow and wide
• 3-thread decorative seam, flatlock, wide
• 2-thread flatlock seam (with converter), wide
• 2-thread overedge seam (with converter), narrow and wide
• 3-thread rolled hem and folded
• 2-thread rolled hem, folded (with converter)
• 2-needle-3-thread overedge closing seam (with converter)