Use the Cover/Chain Stitch foot for better visibility and easier
control for stitching curves or turning tight corners and
attaching tape and ribbons.
MACHINE SETTINGS:
Stitch:
Left, right or center chain stitch, narrow, wide or triple
cover stitch. (Select one and check with instruction book for
length and width setting for specific stitch selection.)
Stitch Length:
3 to 4
Ribbon or tape
: Up to 8mm wide
INSTRuCTIONS:
1. Snap on the Chain/Cover Stitch foot and set up the machine
for the stitch you desire.
2. Raise the presser foot.
3. Place fabric under the foot.
4. If using the ribbon or tape slot in the front of the foot, insert
ribbon into the slot and under the foot.
Note: The slot in the front of the foot is 7mm wide and will
accommodate up to an 8mm wide ribbon or tape. Ribbons or
tapes wider than 8mm are not recommended as they will not
flow smoothly and will not lie flat when stitched.
Cover/Chain Stitch
Foot
(BLE8-CCF)
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5. Lower the presser foot.
6. Turn the handwheel toward you to form
2 or 3 stitches.
7. Start to sew slowly.
8. After the first few stitches, stop and cut
excess threads.
9. Start the next seam at the toe of the presser foot.
10. Test sew sample for desired effect.
Be careful not
to push or pull the fabric. The serger will feed it
evenly without help.
Note: This foot is not recommended for stitching
over heavy or bulky areas such as seam allowances
on mid-heavy weight polar fleece. It is recommended
that seam allowances are clipped or trimmed to
remove excess bulk before using this foot over such
areas.
