Matarelli whip-finish - step-by-step


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A step at a time:

MATARELLI WHIP-FINISH

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Matarelli whip-finish

 


Step 1
Matarelli whip-finish - Step 1

Come in with the tool from behind. Catch the thread with the top hook and the dent in the lower bend.

 

Step 2
Matarelli whip-finish - Step 2

Bring the bobbin up behind the tool.

 

Step 3
Matarelli whip-finish - Step 3

Rotate the tool 180 degrees clockwise and move it up to a horizontal position, forming the "whip-finish triangle".

 

Step 4
Matarelli whip-finish - Step 4

Then start wrapping with the tool. It will follow your wraps and you don't have to concentrate on rotating it.

 

Step 5
Matarelli whip-finish - Step 5

One wrap done. Was that simple or what??

 

Step 6
Matarelli whip-finish - Step 6

Can't be much simpler than that...

 

Step 7
Matarelli whip-finish - Step 7

... almost criminal!!

 

Step 8
Matarelli whip-finish - Step 8

After a few wraps, bring the tool down to a position perpendicular to the hook.

 

Step 9
Matarelli whip-finish - Step 9

Push it upwards, so the top hook and the lower bend switch places in the loop.

 

Step 10
Matarelli whip-finish - Step 10

Let the lower bend slide out and leave the loop.

 

Step 11
Matarelli whip-finish - Step 11

Pull the bobbin and start tightening the loop.

 

Step 12
Matarelli whip-finish - Step 12

Loop gone... knot done!!

 

 


 
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