2022-01 EN 5040062.0.04
9.2 Undoing a stitch
Cover- and chainstitches are loops which are formed by the intertwining of Looper Thread and Needle
Threads.
Undoing Coverstitches
> On the wrong side of the fabric, pull the Looper Thread out of the thread chain at the seam end.
> Remove the Needle Threads on the right side of the fabric.
– The stitches are undone.
Undoing Chainstitches
> At the end of the seam, pull the Looper Thread out of the thread chain on the wrong side.
> Remove the Needle Thread on the right side of the fabric.
– The stitches are undone.
9.3 Sewing a hem
The coverstitch is ideal for hems in stretchy and knit material.
Prerequisite:
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The machine is set for a coverstitch.
> Mark the hem depth (wrong side on wrong side) and press the hem.
> the fabric under the presser foot, right side up.
> Guide the edge of the hem along one of the markings on the coverstitch insert and sew.
– The hem is sewn and finished on the wrong side at the same time.
> Cut back any excess seam allowance.
Practical Coverstitching
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