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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 heav-
ier 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 posi-
tions are C-1 and C-3. The width of the wide cover stitch is 6mm.
For Cover Stitch:
1. Place the machine in "locked" position to thread the chain looper. (pg.13).
2. Follow the diagram to thread the chain looper, see page 25. Open the side cover of the machine to
make sure the thread is through the eye of the looper.
3. 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.
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 needle 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
Cover Stitch -Wide - 6mm
Needle Position
C-1 and C-3
Stitch Length
3,0 - 4,0
