Basic Serging Techniques - Baby Lock BLE1EX Instruction And Reference Manual

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The serger stitch will not unravel readily, and in most cases
serged seams are secured by an intersecting seam.
If that's not the case, these are several options for securing
seam. (fig. A)
1. Leave a 3 inch (7,5cm) chain, separate the threads and
tie a knot.
2. Apply a dot of seam sealant on the thread chain at the
fabric edge. Allow to dry and cut off the excess thread
chain.
3. Leave a 3-4 inch (7,5-10cm) thread chain and use a
large-eye tapestry needle or double-eye needle to weave
the chain back into the stitching.
4. Lock the beginning or end of a seam by serging over the
previous stitches. (Directions listed below)
To lock the beginning of the seam:
1. Manually turn the handwheel toward you taking 2-3
stitches into the fabric. Leave the needle(s) in the low-
est position to anchor the fabric.
2. Raise the presser foot.
3. Smooth out the thread chain with your fingers. (fig. B)
Then bring the chain around and under the foot, so that
it aligns with the edge of the fabric. (fig. C)
4. Lower the foot and continue sewing, catching the thread
chain in the stitches for about 1inch (2,5cm). Let the
blades cut off any remaining thread chain. (fig. D-E)