INSTRuCTIONS FOR ELASTIC FOOT:
1. Before attaching the elastic foot to the machine,
loosen the elastic pressure adjustment screw, raise the
pressure plate and insert the elastic until it reaches
behind the foot (see illustration). Tighten the elastic
pressure adjustment screw slightly.
Note: The lines on the screw are for elastic tension
reference on future projects.
2. Replace the standard foot on the machine with the
elastic foot and elastic.
3. While stitching elastic onto your test fabric, adjust
the elastic pressure adjustment screw until the desired
effect is achieved.
Note: To insert elastic while elastic foot is on machine,
raise presser foot. Loosen elastic pressure adjustment
screw, raise the pressure plate and insert elastic until
it touches the needle. Stitch until the elastic passes the
needle. Position fabric and then adjust pressure screw as
needed.
Elastic Foot
(BLE8-EF)
Instructions
Confidently serge elastic by letting this foot take care of all
the work. This foot provides even pressure on the elastic
every time to prevent pulling and tugging on the needles. The
adjustable guide and tension dial allow you to serge elastic
with a finished uniform stretch. The guide holes provide
control for projects requiring fishing line.
ATTACHING ELASTIC uSING THE ELASTIC FOOT:
MACHINE SETTINGS
Stitch type:
4-Thread Overlock
Needle:
01and 02
Stitch width:
M-7.5
Stitch length:
4.0
Upper knife:
Engaged “UNLOCKED”
Differential feed:
0.5
Sewing speed:
Slow speed
1. Insert elastic into elastic foot (see instructions for elastic foot).
2. Set up machine according to above chart.
3. Slightly raise the pressure plate of the foot and insert elastic
between the plate and lower support bar until the edge of
elastic reaches the feed teeth. (It may be necessary to loosen
the elastic pressure adjustment screw to feed the elastic
through.)
4. Loosen the screw on the adjustable tape guide to
accommodate the width of your elastic. Then re-tighten the
screw.
5. Sew the elastic for about an inch or so to ensure it is feeding
properly.
6. Place the fabric under the foot and sew elastic to fabric.
7. Adjust the elastic pressure adjustment screw so that the
desired finish can be obtained.
a. Tighter tension on the elastic gives more elasticity of the
fabric after it is sewn.
b. Looser tension on the elastic gives less elasticity of the
fabric.
