Baby Lock Jubilant BL80B Instruction And Reference Manual

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Useful Sewing Tips28■ Upper thread is too looseIf the upper thread is visible from the wrong side of thefabric, the upper thread is too loose. Tighten the threadtension.Turn the thread tension dial clockwise to tighten the upperthread tension.Sewing Tips■ Trial sewingBefore starting your sewing project, we recommend sewingtrial stitches using thread and scrap fabric that are the same asthose used for your project.While checking the sewing results, adjust the thread tensionas well as the stitch length and width according to the numberof fabric layers and stitch that is sewn.■ Changing the sewing directionaWhen the stitching reaches a corner, stop the machine.Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the needleremains up when the machine stops sewing, press(Needle position button) to lower the needle.bRaise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric.Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.cLower the presser foot lever and continue sewing.■ Sewing curvesSew slowly while slightly changing the sewing direction tosew around the curve. For details on sewing with an evenseam allowance, refer to “Sewing an even seam allowance”on page 29.When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch, selecta shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch.Note• If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upperthread may be too loose. In this case, refer to “UpperThreading” on page 15 and rethread the upper thread.1 Wrong side of fabric2 Right side of fabric3 Upper thread4 Bobbin thread5 The upper thread is visiblefrom the wrong side of thefabric.Note• If the upper thread is not threaded correctly or thebobbin is not installed correctly, it may not be possibleto set the correct thread tension. If the correct threadtension cannot be achieved, rethread the upper threadand insert the bobbin correctly.12345Useful Sewing TipsNote• Other factors, such as fabric thickness, stabilizermaterial, etc., also have an effect on the stitch, so youshould always sew a few trial stitches before beginningyour project.• When sewing decorative satin stitch or satin stitchpatterns, there may be shrinking or bunching ofstitches, so be sure to use a stabilizer material.