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Topstitching

Buttonhole Twist

Woolly Nylon

Thread

Machine Embroidery

Metallic Threads

APPLICATION

Edging or flatlock

seaming for sportswear

and home décor items.

Soft stretchy seams on

lingerie, swimwear,

active wear, and for

rolled edge stitch.

Decorative edges for

clothing, gift items,

home décor, etc.

4-Thread Seaming

Yes

For exposed edges

only

3-Thread Seaming

Yes

For exposed edges

only

2-Thread Flatlock

Yes

4-Thread Edging

Yes

3-Thread Edging

Yes

2-Thread Edging

Yes

3-Thread

Rolled Edge

Use in upper looper only Yes

Use in upper looper

only

2-Thread

Rolled Edge

Use in lower looper only Yes

Use in lower looper

only

COMMENTS

When using decorative

thread in the needle use

a size 90 Top Stitch

needle for best results.

Can be used in the

needle.

Tensions may require

adjustment.

Varies greatly with

manufacturer. Avoid

thread with coarse

metal fibers. Sew

test before sewing on

project.

Specialty Thread Guide Chart

Summary of Contents for BLE1EX

Page 1: ...Model BLE1EX...

Page 2: ...the overlock machine needle 10 Always use the proper needle plate The wrong needle plate can cause the needle to break 11 Do not use bent needles 12 Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may...

Page 3: ...no longer pose a challenge the baby lock enspire handles all types of fabrics with equal ease And because of the way it forms stitches your serger can accommodate a larger variety of threads than conv...

Page 4: ...ng Your enspire 14 Threading Position for Threading 14 Lower Looper 14 Upper Looper 15 Right Needle 16 Left Needle 17 How to use Needle Threader 17 Unlocked Position for Serging 18 Tension Adjustment...

Page 5: ...Inserting Tapes 35 Cutting Blade Cover Seam Guide 35 USING SPECIALTY THREADS 36 Using Specialty Threads 36 Threading Lightweight Thread 36 Threading Mediumweight Thread 36 Changing Threads 36 Thread...

Page 6: ...chine it reaches the feed dogs first The feed dogs move the fabric along as the cutting blades trim the edge creating a clean edge to be finished Then the loopers and needle s form the stitch on the f...

Page 7: ...itch width adjusting dial 24 Accessory compartment spool stand 9 Cutting blade lock switch 25 Upper looper threading port 10 Blade cover 26 Lower looper thread tension adjuster 11 Stitch length rolled...

Page 8: ...insert tool 1 Accessory compartment 4 Needle clamp screw 2 Accessory compartment 5 Package of assorted sized needles 1 Accessory compartment 6 Medium screwdriver 1 Accessory compartment 7 Tweezers 1...

Page 9: ...equently They work well for overedging and seaming but they may be too weak or too fuzzy for the rolled edge Poor grades of these threads can result in frequent fraying breaking and unbalanced stitche...

Page 10: ...ntended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do...

Page 11: ...counterclockwise The enspire has the convenience of a snap on presser foot To Release 1 Raise the presser foot lever 2 Lower the cutting blade 3 Raise the needles to the highest position 4 Push the pr...

Page 12: ...ght fabrics you may prefer a shorter stitch length When sewing heavier fabrics you may choose to lengthen the stitch fig B Note 0 75mm is located between the o and 1 on both standard rolled settings T...

Page 13: ...ion ca neliminate wavy seams in stretchy fabrics or those cut on the bias grain At the maximum setting of 2 0 fig C the differential feed can gather a lightweight fabric to nearly double fullness fig...

Page 14: ...direction and swing it counterclockwise to the left fig B 4 Make sure the hooked tip of the subsidiary looper enters into the upper looper eye fig C 5 Close the blade cover and the front cover To dise...

Page 15: ...the thread to reel off freely With the spool notch side down insert a spool cap into the top of the spool fig B When using standard spool threads on your serger replace the cone holders with the spong...

Page 16: ...position fig A B set the looper threader selector lever to L for lower looper threading fig B 2 Place the thread cone or spool on the far right front spool pin on the thread stand fig C page 15 Slip...

Page 17: ...front cover See fig C below 3 Pull 18 inches 45cm of thread through guide C Insert the end of the thread into the threading port U about 1 inch 2 5cm Use tweezers if necessary to insert the thread en...

Page 18: ...from left spool pin on the thread stand fig A Thread needle thread guides 1 and 2 through the groove on the face plate and through guides 3 4 5 6 and 7 Pull a 6 inch 15 cm length of thread through gui...

Page 19: ...the green marks on the machine fig A page 16 2 Set the needle threader selector on R right needle or L left needle fig A 3 Press the needle threader lever down fig B so that the hook goes into the eye...

Page 20: ...not run even if you operate the foot controller Your baby lock s thread tension is preset at the factory for standard thread and fabric But the tensions will require adjustment at times depending on t...

Page 21: ...orking with thick spongy or lofty fabrics or when precise positioning is required Be careful not to push or pull the fabric The enspire will feed it evenly without help At the end of a seam just sew o...

Page 22: ...age 14 15 for further information Note When re threading your baby lock enspire using the Jet Air Threading feature make sure that the previous thread that was in the looper tube is completely removed...

Page 23: ...ead overlock or 3 thread overlock can also be used with this technique For garments or projects that do not require conventional pressed open seams you can stitch and finish the seam in one operation...

Page 24: ...esembles a zig zag on the upper side of the fabric is from the upper looper that moves up above the throat plate and down The lower looper thread that resembles a zig zag on the lower side of the fabr...

Page 25: ...needle thread Remove the needle not being used completely from the ma chine Re tighten the needle clamp screw slightly to prevent the screw from vibrating out Fig B The tension on each thread is cont...

Page 26: ...cator fig B 5 Increase the lower looper tension fig C The tension adjustment tightens the lower looper thread causing the fabric edge to roll around the stitch finger The upper looper thread then wrap...

Page 27: ...ial feed at 0 6 fig B Serge the fabric in the direction of greatest stretch the crossgrain on knits bias grain on wovens For a leafier effect try using a shorter stitch length and gently stretch the f...

Page 28: ...hreading port fig A Raise the presser foot and pull out the clipped thread from under the foot Remove the upper looper thread from the machine 2 Rotate the handwheel counterclockwise to bring the need...

Page 29: ...ntil the seam lies flat Because the threads show on the outside as well as the inside of the garment or project except fake furs the flatlock seam is often considered a decorative application fig B Be...

Page 30: ...ladder stitch you want to show along stitch placement lines 5 Position the fabric under the presser foot aligning the fold of the fabric 1 8 inch 3 5mm to the left of the upper cutting blade fig A 6...

Page 31: ...cre ate a fold about 1 4 from the top edge of the hem as shown fig A 3 Align the fold under the presser foot and stitch allowing the needle to catch only a thread or two of the soft fold the blade wil...

Page 32: ...achine for 2 thread serging page26 us ing the right hand needle 3 Adjust tension as shown in the chart on the inside back cover The tension adjustment causes the lower looper thread to roll around the...

Page 33: ...and swing it clockwise to the right 3 Engage the machine to the threading position fig A B page 14 4 Rethread the upper looper page 15 For 4 thread serging replace the second needle page 16 17 5 Reth...

Page 34: ...k into the stitching 4 Lock the beginning or end of a seam by serging over the previous stitches Directions listed below To lock the beginning of the seam 1 Manually turn the handwheel toward you taki...

Page 35: ...the wrong side of the stitch fac ing up fig G and reposition it under the presser foot with the needle at the seam edge aligned with the pre vious needle line fig H 4 Lower presser foot and sew 5 6 st...

Page 36: ...ck in the needle thread when clearing the stitch fingers Try again turning corners takes a little practice 1 Reinforce loosely woven fabrics at the corner with staystitching on the conventional sewing...

Page 37: ...ative ribbon into the stitching Insert tape or elastic into the slot and under the back of the foot fig A Adjust the stitch width to match the tape width Place the fabric under the foot and stitch fig...

Page 38: ...d in the usual way The ease with which they can be threaded in the loopers however depends on thread thickness Medium weight threads including topstitching thread Decor rayon and stretch nylon thread...

Page 39: ...g an 18 inch 45cm tail above the threading port fig D 5 Cut a 24 inch 55cm strand of serger thread and fold in half to form a thread cradle Insert the loose ends of the thread cradle into the port abo...

Page 40: ...the looper that is being threaded 4 Thread specialty thread into the upper thread guides leaving an 18 inch 40cm tail above the threading port 5 Place the straight end of the looper threading tool in...

Page 41: ...ism fig B Leave the thread in the looper arm 5 Tie the specialty thread onto the regular thread with an overhand knot fig C Pull on the regular thread from the looper eye until the specialty thread co...

Page 42: ...2 Thread Flatlock Yes Yes Yes 4 Thread Edging Yes Yes Yes 3 Thread Edging Yes Yes Yes 2 Thread Edging Yes Yes Yes 3 Thread Rolled Edge Use in upper looper only Yes Use in upper looper only 2 Thread Ro...

Page 43: ...Edging Yes Yes Use in the upper and lower loopers 3 Thread Edging Yes Yes Use in the upper and lower loopers 2 Thread Edging Yes Yes Use in the lower looper only Excluding Ribbon Thread 3 Thread Rolle...

Page 44: ...erial and will require replacement A spare blade is provided with the machine for replacement if necessary The spare blade is located in the thread spool stand accessory com partment If for some reaso...

Page 45: ...For safety reasons unplug main power cord 2 Raise and remove presser foot 3 Select stitch length dial to rolled hem setting 4 Remove needles from needle clamp 5 Turn your handwheel until the upper lo...

Page 46: ...e serger threaded correctly 4 Is the presser foot pressure right for the fabric 5 Is the correct needle being used for the particular stitch 6 Is the correct needle being used for the type of being se...

Page 47: ...he cutting blade in the locked position 4 Have the cutting blades been improperly replaced 5 Is the fabric being pulled from the rear of the machine while sewing 1 Always be aware of the needle s up a...

Page 48: ...idth Stitch Width Standard 2 3 4 thread with left needle 5 5 7 5mm Standard 2 3 thread with right needle 3 Thread Stitch with right needle 3 0 5 0mm 3 Thread Rolled Edge 1 5mm Stitch Length Stitch Len...

Page 49: ...N A 4 4 2 5 3 5 3 0 N A 3 75 3 5 3 5 2 5 7 5 7 5 3 75 N A 4 4 3 Thread Rolled edge 0 75 3 0 N A 3 5 3 7 1 5 3 0 N A 4 2 5 6 5 2 Thread Flatlock 2 3 3 5 N A 1 N A 5 2 3 7 5 0 N A N A 3 5 2 Thread Roll...

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