The Triple Cover Stitch can be used for topstitching, hemming, and elastic application . The stitch can also
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.
The Triple Cover Stitch is formed using all three "C" needle positions and the chain looper. The Triple Cover
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.
For Triple 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. 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, 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.)
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.
TRIPLE COVER STITCH
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Triple Cover Stitch - 6mm
NEEDLES
C-1, C-2 and C-3
LENGTH
2.5 - 4.0
Set Needle Tension
Dial to:
5
Set Chain Looper
Tension Dial to:
Cover Stitch
