Securing ends, Securing ends ~20 – Sears OVERLOCK 3/4D 385.16631 User Manual
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SECTION : 3 : T : LEARN THE STITCHES
Securing Ends
To avoid unraveiling, it is necessary to leave a thread chain about 5 cm (2") long at the beginning and end of seam. To secure the beginning and end of a seam choose
one of the following methods.
A.
Separate the end of threads and knot.
B.
Thread the chain through a large eyed needle, and weave that chain through the overiock stitches on the fabric.
C.
Apply a small amount of seam sealant (Fray Check TM or Fray-No-More TM) at the edge of the fabric. Cut the chain at the edge of fabric.
D.
Backstitching
1.
Before putting your fabric in the machine, sew a thread chain about 5 cm (2”j long behind the needle.
2.
Put your fabric in the machine. Then serge a few stitches and stop.
3.
Raise the presser foot and bring the thread chain to the left around and under the presser foot.
4.
Place the thread chain between the presser foot and upper knife, holding it in position as you lower the presser foot to sew.
5.
After sewing about 2.5 cm (1"), move the chain to the right and under the upper knife, cutting the chain as you sew.
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