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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 garment 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. Place the machine in threading position to thread the chain looper (see page 16).
2. 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 chain looper. Trim thread to 4 inches (10cm) and lay in tray.
3. Follow the diagram on pages 18-19 to thread the chain/cover stitch needles C-1, C-2 and C-3. Place
needle threads on top and to the left of presser foot before sewing.
4. Move the threading lever to serging position.
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 in the fabric.
Cut the excess threads and start sewing.
Note:
All chain and cover stitches must be started with fabric under the needle(s).
TRIPLE COVER STITCH
Triple Cover Stitch - 6mm
Needle Position
C-1, C-2 and C-3
Stitch Length
3.0 - 4.0
Needle Tension
AUTO (0)
Chain Looper
Tension
2-3
