Utility stitches45VARIOUS STITCHES3 For a seam allowance on the left sideAlign the left side of the presser foot with the edge of thefabric, and set the stitch width 1.5 mm (1/16 inch) andsew using stitch .■ QuiltingSandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers offabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily be sewn using thewalking foot* and the quilting guide*.* Items sold separately, please contact your authorizedBaby Lock retailer.a Baste the fabric to be quilted.b Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder.• For details, refer to “Removing and attaching thepresser foot holder” on page 22.cHook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto theneedle clamp screw.dLower the presser foot lever, and then tighten thepresser foot holder screw with the screwdriver.eSelect a stitch.• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 33.fPlace one hand on each side of the presser foot, andthen evenly guide the fabric while sewing. Using the quilting guide (sold separately)Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that areequally spaced.aInsert the stem of the quilting guide into the hole at therear of the walking foot or presser foot holder.bAdjust the stem of the quilting guide so that the guidealigns with the seam that has already been sewn.1 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)Memo• To change the width of the seam allowance (needleposition), adjust the stitch width. For details, refer to“Setting the stitch width” on page 27 and “Sewing aneven seam allowance” on page 29.Note• Thread the needle manually when using the walkingfoot, or attach the walking foot only after threading theneedle using the needle threader.• When quilting, use a 90/14 home sewing machineneedle.• The walking foot can only be used with straight orzigzag stitch patterns. Do not sew reverse stitches withthe walking foot.• When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speedbetween slow and medium.• When using the walking foot, test sew on a scrap pieceof fabric that is to be used in project.1 Connecting fork2 Needle clamp screw1abCAUTION• Be sure to securely tighten the screws with thescrewdriver, otherwise the needle may touchthe presser foot, causing it to bend or break.• Before starting to sew, slowly turn thehandwheel toward you (counterclockwise) andcheck that the needle does not touch thepresser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot,the needle may bend or break.No. 04 18Stitch Walking foot Presser foot holder