There are two methods available to secure the chain.
Method 1
Secure the chains of the beginning and the end of a stitch with your machine.
At the beginning of a stitch
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Sew a few stitches, after chaining-off for 5 cm (2 inches).
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Stop the machine and raise the presser foot.
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Put the chains under the presser foot, and serge over it pulling toward you.
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After sewing a few stitches, cut off the extra chain with the upper knife as illustrated.
![After sewing a few stitches, cut off the extra chain with the upper knife.](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00000526_001/ca/en/22735/4234_526_fig105.jpg)
At the end of a stitch
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At the end of the seam, sew one stitch out of the fabric before stopping the machine.
![At the end of the seam, sew one stitch out of the fabric before stopping the machine.](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00000526_001/ca/en/22736/4234_526_fig106.jpg)
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Raise the presser foot and the needles, then reverse the fabric.
![Raise the presser foot and the needles, then reverse the fabric.](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00000526_001/ca/en/22737/4234_526_fig107.jpg)
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Lower the needles and the presser foot at the same position.
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Serge over the seam, taking care not to cut the serged seam with the upper knife.
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After sewing a few stitches, serge off the fabric as illustrated.
![After sewing a few stitches, serge off the fabric.](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00000526_001/ca/en/22738/4234_526_fig108.jpg)
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Cut the chain with scissors.
Method 2
With this method, the chains at the beginning and the end of a stitch can be secured in the same manner.
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Tie the thread unpicked from chains.
![Tie the thread unpicked from chains.](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00000526_001/ca/en/22739/4234_526_fig204.jpg)
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Insert the chains into the end of the seam, using a hand sewing needle with large eye.
![Insert the chains into the end of the seam, using a hand sewing needle with large eye.](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00000526_001/ca/en/22740/4234_526_fig205.jpg)
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Fix the chains with a drop of fabric glue, and cut the extra stitches after dryin.
![Fix the chains with a drop of fabric glue, and cut the extra stitches after dryin.](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00000526_001/ca/en/22741/4234_526_fig206.jpg)