Chapter 12 Directions on Coiling, Taping and Zigzag Embroidery152 BECS-A88/C88 computerized embroidery machine owner’s manualChapter 12 Directions on Coiling, Taping and Zigzag EmbroideryNote: A88 system has not this function and operations.12-1 Function Introductions1. Coiling function: This is a method to wind coiling thread(s) at an equalinterval around a core thread in a form of coil. Left Coiling (clockwise) and RightCoiling (counterclockwise) are both available in coiling function, which could beopted in computer parameters.2. Taping function: Tape can be used as embroidery material. It includestaping 1and taping 2 (blind embroidery)3. Zigzag function: Zigzag sewing lever swings to the right or left per stitchin regard to the direction of original stitches. The upper thread forms Zigzag onthe embroidered material. There are six special stitches: Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5 and Z6.Their stitches are as follows.Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5 Z6For convenience, Coiling, Taping and Zigzag-sewing are all called specialembroidery in the following.4. Standard embroidery head and special embroidery head can be switchedautomatically or manually.5. Coiling, Taping and Zigzag functions can be switched at will.6. The nipple of Special embroidery can be raised and lowered
