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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 "locked" position to thread the chain looper.
2. Follow the diagram to thread the chain looper, see pg.27. 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 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.
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 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
Triple Cover Stitch - 6mm
Needle Position
C-1, C-2 and C-3
Stitch Length
3,0 - 4,0
