Triple Cover Stitch - 6Mm - Baby Lock evolve BLE8W Instruction And Reference Manual

Triple Cover Stitch - 6mm

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The Triple Cover Stitch can be used for topstitching, hemming, and elastic application . The stitch can also
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be used as a decorative stitch upside down with the overlock side on the right side of the fabric. The gar-
ment industry uses the Triple Cover Stitch frequently in activewear.
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The Triple Cover Stitch is formed using all three "C" needle positions and the chain looper. The Triple Cover
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Stitch is made up of three rows of straight stitching on the top of the fabric with the chain looper forming an
overlock stitch on the underside of the fabric.
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For Triple Cover Stitch:
1. Turn the cutting blade to the "locked" position.
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2. Disengage the upper looper by turning the upper looper positioning lever to the "down" position.
3. Place the machine in "locked" position to thread the chain looper.
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4. Select "C" threading port.
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5. Follow the diagram to thread the chain looper. Open the side cover of the machine to make sure the
thread is through the eye of the looper. Trim thread to 4 inches (10cm) and lay in tray.
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6. Follow the diagram to thread the chain/cover stitch needle positions C-1, C-2 and C-3. Place needle
threads on top and to the left of presser foot before sewing.
7. Set stitch length and other machine adjustments. (See chart below.)
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8. Move the lock button release lever to the right.
9. Remove the blade cover and attach the sewing table. (see page 10).
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10. Place the fabric under the needles 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.
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TRIPLE COVER STITCH
NEEDLES
C-1, C-2 and C-3
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Set Needle Tension
LENGTH
2.5 - 4.0
Set Chain Looper
Tension Dial to:
Dial to:
5 Cover Stitch