Baby Lock Ovation (BLES8) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 74)

The serger stitch will not unravel readily, and in most cases
serged seams are secured by an intersecting seam. If that's not
the case, these are several options for securing seams. (fig. A)
1. Leave a 3 inch (7.5cm) chain, separate the threads and tie
a knot.
2. Apply a dot of seam sealant on the thread chain at the
fabric edge. Allow to dry and cut off the excess thread chain.
3. Leave a 3-4 inch (7.5-10cm) thread chain and use a
large-eye tapestry needle or double-eye needle to weave
the chain back into the stitching.
4. Lock the beginning or end of a seam by serging over the
previous stitches.
To lock the beginning of the seam:
1. Manually turn the handwheel toward you taking 2-3 stitches
into the fabric. Leave the needle(s) in the lowest position to
anchor the fabric.
2. Raise the presser foot.
3. Smooth out the thread chain with your fingers. (fig. B) Then
bring the chain around and under the foot, so that it aligns
with the edge of the fabric. (fig. C)
4. Lower the foot and continue sewing, catching the thread
chain in the stitches for about 1inch (2.5cm). Let the blades
cut off any remaining thread chain. (fig. D-E)
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