Manual

Securing Ends

To avoid unravelling, 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.

At the beginning

® Separate the end of threads and knot.

@ Thread the chain through a large eyed needle, and weave that chain through the overlock stitches

on the fabric.

O Before putting your fabric in the machines, sew a thread chain about 5 cm (2") long behi0d the

needle.

@ Put your fabric in the machine. Then serge a few stitches and stop.

@ Raise the presser foot and bring the thread chain to the left around and under the presser foot

_) Place the thread chain between the presser foot and upper knife, holding it in position as you

lower the presser foot to sew.

® After sewing about 2.5 cm (1"), move the chain to the right and under the upper knife, cutting the

chain as you sew.

At the end

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® Serge one stitch off the end

of seam.

® Raise the needle and presser

foot, and gently pull the

threads off the prong.

under side is up.

@ Serge about 2.5 cm (1") over

stitching and angle off the

fabric.