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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 indus-
try to hem knit garments. The narrow cover stitch is used on fine knits such as jersey and single
knits for hemming or topstitching. 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. Place the machine in locked position to thread the chain looper.
2. 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.
3. Follow the diagram to thread the chain/cover stitch needles C-2 and C-3. Place needle threads
on top and to the left of presser foot before sewing.
4. Move the lock button release lever to the right.
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 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
Cover Stitch -Right Narrow - 3mm
Needle Position
C-2 and C-3
Stitch Length
3,0 - 4,0
