Baby Lock A_LINE Lauren BL450A Instruction And Reference Manual

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10BEFORE STARTING TO SEWWhen the machine is plugged in properly and threaded correctly it is ready for sewing. To insure good stitches,make several sewing tests using the same fabric and thread on which you will sew. Make the proper adjustmentswhile test sewing.Close front cover before beginning any sewing project.starting to sew1. Pull all threads under the presser foot and toward the back.2. Lower the presser foot.3. Turn handwheel toward you 2 or 3 times and check thethread chain.4. Press Foot Control lightly pulling threads toward back andmake thread chain about 5 cm (2 inches).5. Place a scrap of fabric under the toe of the presser foot atthe position to be stitched.6. Hold end of thread with your left hand when starting to sew.when thread breaksIf the thread breaks while sewing, remove fabric from machineand rethread as indicated below.• Upper Looper Thread; turn handwheel toward you until theupper looper is in the lowest position. Pass thread through thelooper hole.• Lower Looper Thread; cut the needle threads near needlehole; rethread the lower looper; rethread the needle/needles.To begin sewing, place material 3-4 cm (1-2 inches) behindpoint where thread broke.end of seam1. When the needle reaches the end of seam, chain off byrunning the machine until the thread chain is 6-7 cm (2-3inches) long.2. Stop the machine and cut the thread chain leaving 3-4 cm (1-2 inches) attached to the machine. Tie small knots in threadends and treat with dot of seam sealant. Let dry and trimclose to knot.3. For neater finish, pull thread ends back through seam usinghook or yarn needle.presser foot markingsThe markings on the front of the presser foot line up directly infront of the needles for guiding your fabric.• Left mark for the left needle.• Right mark for the right needle.The toe opening in the presser foot is designed to guide astabilizing tape, narrow elastic or decorative ribbon into thestitching.Insert the tape or elastic into the slot and under the back of thefoot.