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2
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25mm
(1")
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HOW TO SEW A CHAINSTITCH
2–Thread Chainstitch
• Correct balance
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Set each tension dial to recommended setting
and test sew on a sample of your fabric.
• How to balance the thread tension
When the chainstitch needle thread tension is too
loose;
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Turn the needle thread tension dial (green)
toward a higher number.
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Or, turn the chainstitch looper thread tension
dial (violet) toward a lower number.
• How to sew
The chainstitch is sewn with 2 threads, one needle
and one looper.
• Start and end of sewing
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When starting to sew, pull the thread chain
lightly to the rear of machine until the needle
penetrates the fabric.
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When starting to sew after threading the
machine, sew 2–3 cm on a scrap fabric and
chain–off to make a chain.
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At end of sewing, pull the fabric lightly to the
rear of machine and chain–off.
PLEASE NOTE:
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These are suggested tension settings only.
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Tension settings are effected by;
1. Type and thickness of fabric
2. Needle size
3. Size, type and fiber content of thread
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Stitch length for chainstitch should be set at
over 2 mm.
2–Thread Chainstitch
Medium weight
fabric
Thread tension dial
Yellow
Green
Blue
Violet
Polyester
2.5
5.5
Thread Color Code refer page 15.
NP
Refer page 12
SL
2–4
Refer page 25
