The narrow cover stitch consists of two rows of straight stitching on the top side of the fabric with an overlock
stitch on the underside of the fabric. This stitch is very common in the garment industry to hem knit
garments. The narrow cover stitch is used on fine knits such as jersey and single knits for hemming or top-
stitching. The cover stitch is not limited to knit fabrics. It also works well with woven fabrics.
The Right Narrow cover stitch is formed using two "C" needle positions and the chain looper. The needle
positions are C-2 and C-3. The width of the narrow cover stitch is 3mm.
For Cover Stitch:
1. Turn the cutting blade to the "locked" position.
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.
4. Select "C" threading port.
5. Follow the diagram to thread the chain looper (see page 21). 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.
6. Follow the diagram to thread the chain/cover stitch needles C-2 and C-3 (see page 22). Place needle
threads on top and to the left of presser foot before sewing.
7. Set stitch length and other machine adjustments necessary. (see chart below)
8. Move the lock button release lever to the right.
9. Remove the blade cover and attach the sewing table (see page 10).
10. Place the fabric under the needles and turn handwheel toward you two or three stitches into 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 - RIGHT NARROW
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Cover Stitch - Right Narrow - 3mm
NEEDLES
C-2 and C-3
LENGTH
2.5 - 4.0
Set Needle Tension
Dial to:
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Set Chain Looper
Tension Dial to:
Cover Stitch
