Bernina Overlocker Plus, Workbook

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BERNINA
Overlocker Workbook 2
Coverstitch Hem
Fabric: Medium weight cotton, 4” x 8”
Needle: 80/12 Sharp or JLx2
Thread: 3 cones of overlocker thread
Presser Foot: Coverstitch Foot
Stitch: 3-thread/2-needle coverstitch (wide)
Set the overlocker for a wide 2-needle coverstitch using the left
and the right needles. Adjust settings as directed below.
Note:
Model 1300MDC needs to be converted from overlock mode to
cover and chain mode. .
Attach the Coverstitch presser foot.
Fold up a 2” hem along the 8” edge of the fabric. Glue stick
or pin in place. The coverstitch hem attachment may be used on
the 1300MDC.
Using the markings on the stitch plate as a guide, place the
fabric under the needles with the fold to the right of the presser
foot, with the right side of the fabric up and the hem/wrong side
down.
Coverstitch the hem in place.
Suggested Settings
1300MDC L 220
Left Needle 3-5 3-5
Center Needle NA NA
Right Needle 3-5 3-5
Looper M M
Stitch Length 3.5 3
Differential Feed N N