The wide cover stitch consists of two rows of straight stitching on top the fabric with an overlock stitch on the
underside of the fabric. This stitch is very common in the garment industry to hem heavier knit fabrics such as
double knits, sweatshirt fleece, and polar fleece. The wide cover stitch is not limited to knit fabrics. It also
works well with medium to heavy woven fabrics.
The wide cover stitch is formed using two "C" needle positions and the chain looper. The needle positions
are C-1 and C-3. The width of the wide cover stitch is 6mm.
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. (see page.19).
4. Select "C" threading port.
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.
6. Follow the diagram to thread the chain/cover stitch needle positions C-1 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).
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 in 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 - WIDE
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Cover Stitch - Wide - 6mm
NEEDLES
C-1 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
