Baby Lock Ovation (BLES8) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 50)

The narrow cover stitch consists of two rows of straight stitching on the top side of the fabric with
the overlock stitch on the underside of the fabric. This stitch is very common in the garment
industry to hem knit garments. The narrow cover stitch is used on fine knits such as jersey and
single knits for hemming or topstitching. The cover stitch is not limited to knit fabrics. It also works
well with woven fabrics.
The Left Narrow Cover Stitch is formed using two "C" needle positions and the chain looper.
The needle positions are C-1 and C-2. The width of the narrow cover stitch is 3mm.
For Cover Stitch:
1. Turn the cutting blade to the locked position.
2. Disengage the upper looper by turning the upper looper positioning knob to the "down"
position.
3. Place the machine in threading position to thread the chain looper. (see page 19)
4. Follow the illustration to thread the chain looper. Open the side cover toward the left for easy
access to chain looper thread tray. If necessary, trim thread to approximately 4 inches (10cm)
and lay thread back inside the tray.
5. Follow the illustration to thread the chain/cover stitch needle positions C-1 and C-2.
Place needle threads on top and to the left of presser foot before sewing.
6. Set stitch length and other machine adjustments. (refer to chart below)
7. Engage the threading lever in the serging position.
8. Remove the cutting blade cover and attach the sewing table. (see page 10)
9. Place the fabric under the needles and turn handwheel toward you taking two or three stitches
into the fabric. Cut the excess threads and start sewing.
Note: All chain and cover stitches must be started with fabric under the needle(s).
COVER STITCH - LEFT NARROW
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Cover Stitch - Left Narrow - 3mm
NEEDLES
C-1 and C-2
LENGTH
2.0 - 4.0
Set Needle Tension
Dial to:
4-6
Set Chain Looper
Tension Dial to:
Cover Stitch
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