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Securing Ends
To avoid unravelling, it is necessary to leave
a thread chain about 5 cm (2”) long at the
beginning and the end of the seam.
To secure the beginning and end of a seam
choose one of the following methods:
At the Beginning
A. Separate the end of the threads and knot.
B. Thread the chain through a large eyed
needle, and weave that chain through
the overlock stitches on the fabric.
C. Cut the chain at the edge of the fabric.
Then apply a small amount of seam
sealant (Fray Check TM or Fray-No-More TM)
on the end of the threads.
D. Backstitching
1 Before putting your fabric in the machine,
sew a thread chain about 5 cm (2”) long
behind the needle.
2 Put your fabric in the machine. Then serge
a few stitches and stop.
3 Raise the presser foot and bring the thread
chain to the left around and under the
presser foot.
4 Place the thread chain between the presser
foot and upper knife, holding it in position
as you lower the presser foot to sew.
5 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 of Seam
You can use the same methods as above
to secure the end of the seam (except
“Backstitching” ), or the following methods:
1
2
3
4
1 Serge one stitch off the end of seam.
2 Raise the needle and presser foot, and
gently pull the threads off the chaining
finger.
3 Turn the fabric over.
4 Serge about 2.5 cm (1”) over the stitching
and angle off the fabric.
A
C
D
B
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