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ERGERS
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Table of Contents
Class 1 - General Information
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3
Introduction
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4
Presser Feet & Accessories
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5
Needles
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6
Thread
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8
Balanced 4-Thread Overlock
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10
Adjusting Tensions
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12
Stitch Length
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18
Cutting Width
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20
Differential Feed
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22
mtc
- Micro Thread Control
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28
Securing Ends
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30
Serging a Tube
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32
Product Reference List
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34
Class 2 - Four Thread Techniques
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35
Serger Seams
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36
Seaming Knits
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38
Serger Piecing
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46
Elasticator
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50
Gathering Foot and Attachment
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52
Product Reference List
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58
Class 3 - Three-Thread Techniques
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59
3-Thread Overlock
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60
3-thread Overlock with
mtc
. ..........................................................................
68
3-Thread Flatlock
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72
Blindstitch Foot
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78
3-Thread Rolled Hem
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86
Cording Foot
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88
Product Reference List
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92
Class 4 - Miscellaneous Techniques
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93
3-Thread Super Stretch Stitch
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94
2-Thread Flatlock
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98
2-Thread Flatlock with
mtc
. ........................................................................
102
2-Thread Rolled Hem
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104
2-Thread Wrapped Edge
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106
Multi-Purpose Foot with Guide
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108
Product Reference List
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116
Class 5 - Cover & Chain
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117
Cover Stitch
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118
Chain Stitch
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130
Combination Stitches (1300MDC only)
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136
Product Reference List
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140