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Needles
Thread
Optional Accessories
All types of thread may be used on your Baby Lock, but 100% long-staple polyester thread,cross-
w ound on a c one, c ons is t ent ly prov id es t h e b es t s t it c h perf orm anc e.
Because the threads must pass through several thread guides at high speeds, they must be of uniform
t h ic k nes s and h ig h s t reng t h w it h a m inim um am ount of lint ing .
Good-quality cotton or cotton-covered polyester threads sew well, though they produce more lint,cre-
ating the need to clean the machine more frequently.
T h ey w ork w ell f or ov ered g ing and s eam ing , b ut t h ey m ay b e t oo w eak or t oo f uz z y f or t h e rolled ed g e.
Poor grades of these threads can result in frequent fraying, breaking and unbalanced stitches.
Threads of other fiber contents and weights may be used, depending on their strength and thickness.
T es t ing w ill h elp you d et erm ine h ow eas ily t h ey c an pas s t h roug h t h e t h read g uid es , t h read s lot s , nee-
d les and loopers . ( f or m ore inf orm at ion pag e 5 2 / 5 3 . )
Important Note:
For maximum performance of the Baby Lock Acclaim, it is recommended to use“100%
polyester-long fiber thread”.
T h is t h read als o perf orm s b es t w h en us ed w it h v arious d ec orat iv e t h read s f or s erg ing s pec ialt y t ec h -
niques.
T h ere are opt ional s nap- on s pec ialt y f eet av ailab le f or t h e A c c laim . T h e opt ional ac c es s ories are
available at your Baby Lock retailer.
• Beading Foot
B5002-01A-C
• Blindhem Foot
B5002S02A
• Clear Foot
B5002K02A
• Cording / Piping Foot (3mm)
B5002-02A-C
• Cording / Piping Foot (5mm)
B5002-03A-C
• Elastic Applicator Foot
B5002S01A
• Lace Applicator Foot
B5002S05A
• Ruffling Foot
B5002S03A
• Flat Sole Foot
B5001K02A
• Teflon Foot
B5002T22A
Your Baby Lock Acclaim serger is set up with 90/14 machine needles, which are suitable for most
medium and heavy weight fabrics. For lightweight fabrics, change to a size 75/11 needle.
The needle’s semi-ball point design is suitable for knits and wovens. Some manufacturers’ needles
may produce better quality stitches with your Baby Lock than others. For best results, use Organ or
Schmetz brand needles - system HAx1SP/CR, and replace them approximately every third
project (page 54).
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