Cover Stitch -Left Narrow - 3Mm - Baby Lock Model BLCS Instruction Manual

Cover Stitch -Left Narrow - 3mm

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The narrow cover stitch consists of two rows of straight stitching on the top side of the fabric with
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the overlock stitch on the underside of the fabric. This stitch is very common in the garment indus-
try to hem knit garments. The narrow cover stitch is used on fine knits such as jersey and single
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knits for hemming or topstitching. The cover stitch is not limited to knit fabrics. It also works well
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with woven fabrics.
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The Left Narrow cover stitch is formed using two "C" needle positions and the chain looper. The
needle positions are C-1 and C-2. The width of the narrow cover stitch is 3mm.
For Cover Stitch:
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1. Place the machine in locked position to thread the chain looper.
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2. Follow the diagram to thread the chain looper, see page 23. Open the side cover of the machine
to make sure the thread is through the eye of the looper.
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3. Follow the diagram to thread the chain/cover stitch needle positions C-1 and C-2. Place needle
threads on top and to the left of presser foot before sewing.
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4. Move the lock button release lever to the right.
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5. Set stitch length and other machine adjustments.(See chart below)
6. Place the fabric under the needles and turn handwheel toward you two or three stitches into
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the fabric. Cut the excess threads and start sewing.
Note: All chain and cover stitches must be started with fabric under the needle.
COVER STITCH - LEFT NARROW
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Needle Position
Stitch Length
C-1 and C-2 3,0 - 4,0