Baby Lock A-Line Series Page 2 Getting To Know Manual Download

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Model BL30A

Molly loves her DIY, individual style, and she always encourages you to add your

own touch. This multi-purpose machine includes 25 built-in stitches including a 1-step

buttonhole and a drop-in bobbin. With adjustable stitch widths, 6 included accessory

feet and a needle threader, Molly can help you bring your ideas to life with your own

unique spin.

This Getting to Know Guide will take you through a simple, step-by-step project that

will help you familiarize yourself with your new machine. Refer to the Instruction and

Reference Guide (packaged with your machine) for additional directions.

Summary of Contents for A-Line Series

Page 1: ...Model BL30A Getting to Know A Line Series Baby Lock Consumer Helpline 800 313 4110 www babylock com...

Page 2: ...in bobbin With adjustable stitch widths 6 included accessory feet and a needle threader Molly can help you bring your ideas to life with your own unique spin This Getting to Know Guide will take you...

Page 3: ...r thread guide 3 Insert the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle with the free end of the thread coming out at the top Hold...

Page 4: ...few turns and cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin 6 Depress the foot control again When the bobbin is fully wound stop the machine Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original position...

Page 5: ...ft sliding it between the tension spring blades 3 Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into the side notch 1 3 2 5 4 4 Pull out about 4 of thread Attach the hook cover plate by i...

Page 6: ...handwheel toward you Raise presser foot Draw the thread from the spool and 1 pass it under the thread guide Then draw it down along the right channel 1 3 4 5 2 1 2 3 4 2 Draw the thread up around the...

Page 7: ...p lever and down into the take up lever eye 4 Draw the thread down along the left channel and slip the thread behind the needle bar thread guide from the left 5 Pass the thread through the needle eye...

Page 8: ...s far as it will go The hook comes into the needle eye from behind 2 Draw the thread from the left around the guide and under the hook 3 Release the knob slowly while holding the thread end with your...

Page 9: ...and hold the needle thread lightly with 1 your left hand Turn the handwheel slowly toward you one complete turn 2 Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the needle thread as illustrated Pull 4 of both...

Page 10: ...s highest position 1 Turn the pattern selector dial to set the symbol of the desired 2 stitch pattern at the setting mark CAUTION Do not turn the pattern selector dial while the needle is in the fabri...

Page 11: ...he stretch stitch patterns are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric correct them by turning the stitch length dial If the patterns are drawn out correct them by setting the dial to the side If t...

Page 12: ...ter 5 and left 0 with the stitch width dial Stitch Width Dial Turn the stitch width dial to set the desired stitch width number at the setting mark The higher the number the wider the stitch CAUTION D...

Page 13: ...under the foot 1 Lower the needle into the fabric Lower the presser foot and smooth the threads toward the back Depress the foot control To Change Sewing Direction Stop the machine and turn the handw...

Page 14: ...and sew several stitches in reverse at the end of the seam 2 Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric drawing the threads to the back 3 Draw the threads up and into the thread cutters The threads...

Page 15: ...itch length to create a satin stitch with a width of 3 Stitch the entire outline of the motif Reset the machine to a wider satin stitch 5 of 3 5 and a slightly shorter stitch length Re stitch over the...

Page 16: ...one side of the hook and loop tape to the underside of the pillow along the folded edge 10 Fold the second piece 4 x 18 under 1 along the width as well Stitch the second half of the hook and loop tap...