Baby Lock Ovation (BLES8) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 52)

The wide cover stitch consists of two rows of straight stitching on top the fabric with an overlock
stitch on the underside of the fabric. This stitch is very common in the garment industry to hem
heavier knit fabrics such as double knits, sweatshirt fleece, and polar fleece. The wide cover stitch
is not limited to knit fabrics. It also works well with medium to heavy woven fabrics.
The Wide Cover Stitch is formed using two "C" needle positions and the chain looper. The needle
positions are C-1 and C-3. The width of the wide cover stitch is 6mm.
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-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).
COVER STITCH - WIDE
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Cover Stitch - Wide - 6mm
NEEDLES
C-1 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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