Baby Lock evolve BLE8W Instruction And Reference Manual

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The chain stitch is formed using two threads, one thread in the needle and one thread in the chain looper.Chain Stitching looks like a straight stitch on the top of the fabric while the chain looper thread forms a chainon the underside of the fabric. The chain stitch has stretchability that is not found in the conventional lockedstraight stitch from a sewing machine. The chain stitch is used to stabilize seams in woven fabrics and whereneeded in knit fabrics. The chain stitch can also be used for sewing wide elastic in garments and applyingbias tape.For Chain Stitch:1. Turn the cutting blade to the locked position.2. Disengage the upper looper by turning the upper looper positioning lever to the "down" position.3. Place the machine in locked position to thread the chain looper.4. Select "C" threading port.5. Follow the diagram to thread the chain looper. Open side cover of machine to make sure the thread isthrough the eye of the chain looper. Trim thread to 4 inches (10cm) and lay in tray.6. Follow the guide to thread the chain/cover stitch needle, (C-1, C-2, or C-3). Place needle thread on topand to the left of presser foot before sewing.7. Set stitch length and other machine adjustments (See chart below).8. Move the lock button release lever to the right.9. Remove the blade cover and attach sewing table. (See page 10.)10. Place the fabric under the needle and turn handwheel toward you two or three stitches in the fabric. Cutthe excess threads and start sewing.Note: All chain and cover stitches must be started with fabric under the needle.CHAIN STITCHCHAINCOVERSTITCHEXPRESS44Chain StitchingNEEDLESC-1,C-2 or C-3LENGTH2.5 - 4.0Set Needle TensionDial to:5Set Chain LooperTension Dial to:Chain Stitch