Baby Lock Ovation (BLES8) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 54)

The Triple Cover Stitch can be used for topstitching, hemming, and elastic application . The stitch
can also be used as a decorative stitch upside down with the overlock side on the right side of the
fabric. The garment industry uses the Triple Cover Stitch frequently in activewear.
The Triple Cover Stitch is formed using all three "C" needle positions and the chain looper.
The Triple Cover Stitch is made up of three rows of straight stitching on the top of the fabric with
the chain looper forming an overlock stitch on the underside of the fabric.
For Triple 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, C-2 and C-3.
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
in the fabric. Cut the excess threads and start sewing.
Note: All chain and cover stitches must be started with fabric under the needle(s).
TRIPLE COVER STITCH
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Triple Cover Stitch - 6mm
NEEDLES
C-1, C-2 and C-3
LENGTH
2.0 - 4.0
Set Needle Tension
Dial to:
4-6
Set Chain Looper
Tension Dial to:
Cover Stitch
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