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7 Chain stitch machine
A chain stitch machine creates a chain stitch to sew on the fabric with just one thread. The single thread is looped
around under the fabric and around itself forming a chain under the fabric. This is used to sew straight stitched
seams as well as for zigzag stitching .(Fig 7)

Fig 7

8 Blind stitch machine

This specialized sewing machine is usually used in an industrial set up to do blind stitch hemming – which is
basically invisible stitching on hems. When you are doing a lot of pants, skirts or shorts you will need a dedicated
machine to do the work fast and as efficiently as possible.(Fig 8)

Fig 8

9 Cover stitch machine
These are specialized sewing machines which make cover stitches, which make great looking cover hems on knit
garments. You can make tri-cover stitches, wide cover stitches, and narrow cover stitches (3mm, 6mm).They are
used for hemming, binding, topstitching or adding decorative effects.(Fig 9)

Fig 9

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