Baby Lock zeal BL35B, Instruction And Reference Manual

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SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHES
Basic Zigzag
Machine setting
q
Stitch pattern: C
w
Stitch width: 1 – 5
e
Stitch length: 0.5 – 3
r
Thread tension: 2 – 5
t
Presser foot: Zigzag foot A
Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting,
sewing on buttons etc.
Adjust the stitch length to suit your sewing needs.
NOTE:
Use a stabilizer for stretch fabrics such as tricot and
knits to prevent puckering.
Overcasting
Machine setting
q
Stitch pattern: C
w
Stitch width: 5
e
Stitch length: 1 – 2
r
Thread tension: 3 – 7
t
Presser foot: Overedge foot C
Overcasting is used to prevent fabrics from raveling at
raw edges. It can be used to finish a hem edge.
Place the edge of the fabric next to the guide of foot and
sew while guiding the fabric edge along the guide. To
remove the fabric, pull toward the back to avoid damage
to the guide pins on the foot.
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Guide
CAUTION:
Do not set the stitch width less than 5 when using the
overedge foot C, otherwise the needle may hit the foot
causing the needle to bend or break.
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w
e
r
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