16. SELECTION OF STITCHES
This machine is capable of producing various types of stitches according to the combination of needle
positions, threading methods, tension adjustment and the use of convertible right looper/ converter.
Stitch Type
Reference
Page
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A 1-needle 2-thread straight stitch is used for
construction or decorative stitching. Seams also
can be sewn at desired distance from edge of
fabric by disengaging the right looper and
movable upper cutter.
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1. Chain Stitch
2-needle 3-thread cover stitch is suitable for
stretchy fabrics such as knits, etc.
A wide seam is formed by using left and right
needles.
3-needle 4-thread cover stitch is suitable for
stretchy fabrics such as knits, etc.
A triple seam is formed by using left, middle,
and right needles.
2. Cover Stitch, Wide
(5.6mm)
4. Cover Stitch,
(5.6mm)
Triple
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3. Cover Stitch,
Narrow (2.8mm)
2-needle 3-thread cover stitch is suitable for
stretchy fabrics such as knits, etc.
A narrow seam is formed by using left and
middle needles.
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17. STITCH OVERVIEW
* The settings shown in the table below page are our recommendations based on normal conditions. It may
be necessary to adjust the thread tension according to the stitch, type of fabric and thread you are using.
* For best results make tension adjustments in small increments of no greater than half a number at a time.
* Always test sew on a sample of your fabric before sewing on your garment.
* Different stitches are obtained by stitch settings with different tensions, needle positions, threading methods.
* The thread tension becomes tighter as the dials are turned to higher numbers. The tension settings shown
on this page as well as throughout the Instruction book are suggested guides.
* When chain stitching under conditions given in No.1, set stitch length to over 2mm.
* When cover stitching under conditions given in No.2, 3 and 4 set stitch length to over
(2.5mm).
HANDY REFERENCE CHART
Chain looper
Cover stitch left needle
Cover stitch right needle
Cover stitch middle needle
Stitch Type
Cover stitch, Wide
Page
Orange
Blue
Brown
Needle Position
1
2
3
4
Cover stitch, Narrow
Cover stitch, Triple
2.8mm
5.6mm
5.6mm
N
N
N
2.5
2.5
2.5
H
H
J
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Chain Stitch
N
2.5
D
Tension Dial Selected : As select ATD
the tension dial are set
automatically.
option,
Green
DF
SL
ATD
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