Janome 1110DX -, Instruction Book

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Securing Ends
To avoid unravelling, it is necessary to leave a thread
chain about 5 cm (2
˝ ) long at the beginning and at the end
of a seam. To secure the beginning and end of a seam
choose one of the following methods.
At the beginning
A. Separate the end of the threads and knot them.
B. Thread the chain through a large eyed needle, and
weave the chain through the overlock stitches on the
fabric.
C. Cut the chain at the edge of the fabric. Then apply a
small amount of seam sealant on the end of the
threads.
D. 1. Before putting your fabric in the machine, sew
a thread chain about 5 cm (2 ˝ ) long behind the
needle.
2. Put your fabric on the machine. Then serge a few
stitches and stop.
3. Raise the presser foot and bring the thread chain
from the left, around and under the presser foot.
4. Place the thread chain between the presser foot and
upper knife, holding it in position as you lower the
presser foot to sew.
5. After sewing about 2.5 cm (1 ˝ ), move the chain
to the right and under the upper knife, cutting
the chain as you sew.
A
B
C
D
1 2, 3
4
At the end of a seam
* You can use the same methods as “At the
beginning” to secure the end of a seam except
“D” or you can use the methods shown below.
1. Serge one stitch off the end of a seam.
2. Raise the needle and presser foot, and gently pull
the threads off the chaining finger.
3. Turn the fabric over so that the under side is up.
4. Serge about 2.5 cm (1 ˝ ) over stitching and angle
off the fabric.