Chain/Cover Stitch - Baby Lock Euphoria BLC4 Instruction And Reference Manual

Chain/Cover Stitch

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Chain Stitching
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The chain stitch is formed using two threads: one thread in the needle and one thread in the chain
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looper.
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Chain Stitching looks like a straight stitch on the top of the fabric, while the chain looper thread forms a
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chain on the underside of the fabric. The chain stitch has stretchability that is not found in the
conventional locked straight stitch from a sewing machine. The chain stitch is used to stabilize seams
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in woven fabrics and where needed in knit fabrics. The chain stitch can also be used for sewing wide
V elastic in garments and applying bias tape.
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For Chain Stitch:
1. Place the machine in threading position to thread the chain looper (see page 16).
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2. Follow the diagram to thread the chain looper. Open side cover of machine to make sure the thread
is through the eye of the chain looper. Trim thread to 4 inches (10cm) and lay in tray.
3. Follow the guide on pages 18-19 to thread the chain/cover stitch needle, (C-1, C-2, or C-3). Place
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needle thread on top and to the left of presser foot before sewing.
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5. Set stitch length and other machine adjustments (see chart below).
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6. Place the fabric under the needle and turn handwheel toward you two or three stitches in the fabric.
Cut the excess threads and start sewing.
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Note: All chain and cover stitches must be started with fabric under the needle(s).
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CHAIN STITCH
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Needle Position
C-1, C-2 or C-3
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Chain Looper
Needle Tension
AUTO (0)
Stitch Length
Tension
3.0 - 4.0
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