Baby Lock PRESTO Instruction And Reference Manual

Contents

CONTENTSvINTRODUCTION.................................................. iIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................. iWHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MACHINE .... ivB Basic operationsChapter 1 GETTING READY 2Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions ...... 2Machine ................................................................................ 2Needle and presser foot section .................................................. 3Operation buttons .................................................................. 4Operation panel and operation keys ...................................... 4Using the flat bed attachment ................................................ 5Included accessories .............................................................. 6Optional accessories .............................................................. 7Turning the Machine On/Off................................ 8Turning on the machine ......................................................... 9Turning off the machine ......................................................... 9LCD .................................................................... 10Viewing the LCD ................................................................. 10Adjusting input sensitivity for operation keys ....................... 11Winding/Installing the Bobbin............................ 12Winding the bobbin ............................................................. 12Installing the bobbin ............................................................ 15Upper Threading ................................................ 18Threading the upper thread .................................................. 18Threading the needle ........................................................... 20Threading the needle manually (without using the needlethreader) .............................................................................. 21Pulling up the bobbin thread................................................ 22Using the twin needle .......................................................... 22Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations ................. 25Replacing the Needle ......................................... 26Checking the needle ............................................................ 26Replacing the needle ........................................................... 26Replacing the Presser Foot ................................. 28Replacing the presser foot .................................................... 28Removing and attaching the presser foot holder ................... 29Chapter 2 STARTING TO SEW 30Sewing................................................................ 30Stitch selection methods ...................................................... 30Selecting a stitch pattern ...................................................... 31Sewing a stitch ..................................................................... 32Sewing reinforcement stitches .............................................. 33Automatic reinforcement stitching ....................................... 34Reinforcement priority ......................................................... 35Setting the Stitch ................................................ 36Setting the stitch width ......................................................... 36Setting the stitch length ........................................................ 36Setting the thread tension ..................................................... 37Useful Functions................................................. 38Adjusting the presser foot pressure ....................................... 38Stitch Setting Chart ............................................ 39S SewingChapter 1 SEWING ATTRACTIVEFINISHES 2Sewing Tips .......................................................... 2Trial sewing............................................................................ 2Changing the sewing direction .................................................. 2Sewing curves ........................................................................ 2Sewing cylindrical pieces ....................................................... 2Sewing an even seam allowance ............................................ 3Sewing Various Fabrics ........................................ 4Sewing thick fabrics ............................................................... 4Sewing thin fabrics ................................................................. 4Sewing stretch fabrics ............................................................. 5Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics .............................................. 5Sewing hook-and-loop fastener tape....................................... 5Chapter 2 UTILITY STITCHES 6Basic Stitching...................................................... 6Basting ................................................................................... 6Basic stitching ........................................................................ 6Blind Hem Stitching ............................................. 8Overcasting Stitches .......................................... 11Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G” ........ 11Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” .................. 12Sewing overcasting stitches using the side cutter(sold separately with some models) ...................................... 12Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing .................. 14Buttonhole sewing................................................................ 14Button sewing ...................................................................... 17Zipper Insertion ................................................. 20Inserting a centered zipper ................................................... 20Inserting a side zipper .......................................................... 21Zipper/piping Insertion ...................................... 24Inserting a centered zipper ................................................... 24Inserting a piping.................................................................. 25Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape............. 26Stretch stitching .................................................................... 26Elastic attaching ................................................................... 26Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching........... 27Appliqué stitching ................................................................ 27Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching........................................... 28Piecing ................................................................................. 28Quilting................................................................................ 30Free motion quilting ............................................................. 31Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller .................. 35Reinforcement Stitching..................................... 36Triple stretch stitching .......................................................... 36Bar tack stitching .................................................................. 36Darning ................................................................................ 37Eyelet Stitching .................................................. 39Decorative Stitching .......................................... 40Fagoting ............................................................................... 40Scallop stitching ................................................................... 41Smocking ............................................................................. 41Shell tuck stitching ............................................................... 42Joining.................................................................................. 42Heirloom stitching................................................................ 43CONTENTS