Cover stitch hem – Bernina dcet 2500 User Manual
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1999 BERNINA Of America
Section E - page 9
COVER STITCH HEM
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NIT
F
ABRIC
Instruction Manual pg.___
Feet-ures Unit ___pg.___
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Convert the serger from Overlock to Cover Stitch using the directions on
page__ in the Instruction Manual or on the Quick Reference card. Insert the
Left and Right Needles and turn the Stitch Selection Dial to “F”.
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Following the instructions on page ___ of your Instruction Manual, thread the
serger for a 3-Thread wide (5mm) Cover Stitch. Use Woolly Nylon in the Looper.
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Fold up a 2” hem along the 6” edge of the fabric. Glue stick or pin in place.
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Using the markings on the stitch plate as a guide, place the fabric under the
Needles with the fold to the right of the Presser Foot. You are stitching on the
right side of the fabric.
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Cover Stitch the hem in place stopping with the Needles in the fabric. There
is no need to stretch the fabric while stitching. The Cover Stitch has a
natural stretch.
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Turn the Handwheel away from you to raise the Needles to their highest position.
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Lift the Presser Foot and remove the fabric from under the Presser Foot.
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Trim and mount the sample.
FABRIC:
Cotton jersey (T-shirt) 5” X 6”
NEEDLES:
80/12 Stretch or Ballpoint
THREAD:
2 cones of serger thread (Needles)
1 cone of Woolly Nylon (Looper)
PRESSER FOOT: Cover Stitch or Standard