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Stitches & sewing techniques
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Chainstitch sewing
The chainstitch is sewn with two threads, one needle and one looper. Normally, the machine trims the fabric edge
while the seam is being sewn. However, a chainstitch seam can be placed at a desired distance from edge of fabric by
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Machine set up
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the distance, in cm and inches, from coverstitch middle needle. Use it as a guide when positioning the fabric edge.
Start and end of sewing
When starting to sew after threading the machine, sew 2-3 cm on a scrap fabric and chain off to make a chain. At end of
sewing, pull the fabric lightly to the rear of machine and chain off.
Sewing hints
Pintuck sewing
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the garment. Use overlock right needle and set the ATD to
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Note: The rolled edge stitch can also be used for this technique.
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• Mark the fabric with the desired number of pintucks
using a water-soluble fabric marker.
• Fold the fabric with the wrong sides together and sew.
• Press the pintucks in the same direction.
Sew in circles
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The extension table has 13 holes in it, used to sew in
circles.
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circle embellishments.
• Mark a dot in the center of the area that will be the
circle and place stabilizer under the fabric.
• Pierce the fabric at the mark with the sharp
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selected hole on the extension table. Push the
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• Lower the presser foot and sew. The fabric
will feed in a circle around the push pin.
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Thread the threads into a large
eyed, hand sewing needle and pull them to the wrong
side of the fabric and secure.
Securing the thread chain
Thread the chain into a large eyed, hand sewing needle.
Insert the needle into the end of the seam and pull the
chain into the seam to secure the threads.
Sewing with heavy decorative threads in the
loopers
Heavy decorative threads need less thread tension than
regular threads to give the best sewing result. When
threading a heavy decorative thread, place the thread
through the hole in the top cover looper thread guide
and let it pass above the guide as illustrated below. Then
continue threading as described in the threading section.
Braiding by chaining off
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hole in the front of the foot.
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desired length.
4. Chained off braids can be used individually or woven
into 3 or 4 ply braids.
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the thread unreeling
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getting caught on the
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