Baby Lock Ovation (BLES8) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 46)

The chain stitch is formed using two threads, one thread in the needle and one thread in the chain
looper.
Chain Stitching looks like a straight stitch on the top of the fabric while the chain looper thread
forms a chain on the underside of the fabric. The chain stitch has stretchability that is not found in
the conventional locked straight stitch from a sewing machine. The chain stitch is used to stabilize
seams in woven fabrics and where needed in knit fabrics. The chain stitch can also be used for
sewing wide elastic in garments and applying bias tape.
For Chain 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 (see page 45). Open side cover of machine to
make sure the chain looper thread is laying inside tray. If necessary, trim thread to
approximately 4 inches (10cm) and lay back inside tray.
5. Follow the illustration to thread the chain/cover stitch needle, (C-1, C-2, or C-3). Place needle
thread 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 serging position.
8. Remove the cutting blade cover and attach sewing table. (see page 10)
9. Place the fabric under the needle 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).
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Chain Stitching
NEEDLES
C-1,C-2 or C-3
LENGTH
2.0 - 4.0
Set Needle Tension
Dial to:
4-6
Set Chain Looper
Tension Dial to:
Chain Stitch *
* When using C-1 needle, Chain looper tension may need to be set higher than
middle position.
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