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HOW TO SEW A CHAINSTITCH
2–Thread Chainstitch
• Correct balance
– Set each tension dial to recommended setting
and test sew on a sample of your fabric.
• How to balance the thread tension
When the chainstitch needle thread tension is too
loose;
– Turn the needle thread tension dial (green)
toward a higher number.
– Or, turn the chainstitch looper thread tension
dial (violet) toward a lower number.
• How to sew
The chainstitch is sewn with 2 threads, one needle
and one looper.
• Start and end of sewing
– When starting to sew, pull the thread chain
lightly to the rear of machine until the needle
penetrates the fabric.
– When starting to sew after threading the
machine, sew 2–3 cm on a scrap fabric and
chain–off to make a chain.
– At end of sewing, pull the fabric lightly to the
rear of machine and chain–off.
PLEASE NOTE:
– These are suggested tension settings only.
– Tension settings are effected by;
1. Type and thickness of fabric
2. Needle size
3. Size, type and fiber content of thread
– Stitch length for chainstitch should be set at
over 2 mm.
2–Thread Chainstitch
Medium weight
fabric
Thread tension dial
Yellow Green Blue Violet
Polyester
2.5 5.5
Thread Color Code refer page 15.
NP
Refer page 12
SL
2–4
Refer page 25
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