Flatlock "Topstitching - Baby Lock Acclaim BLES4 Instruction And Reference Manual

Flatlock "Topstitching"

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The flatlock stitch need not be limited at seamlines.
When sewn on a fold, flatlocking can create attractive
decorative effects within the body of a garment or
project. Either follow placement lines on your pattern
or design your own special effects by stitching the
fabric before laying out pattern pieces.
1. Set the machine for 2-thread flatlock - wide.
2. Turn the cutting blade locking dial clockwise to
disengage the upper cutting blade.
3. Set the stitch length to desired setting appropriate
for the thickness of your decorative thread.
4. Fold the fabric (right side or wrong side out,
depending on the loop or ladder (page 35) 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. Stitch to the desired ending point.
7. Clear the stitch fingers and chain off the fabric.
(fig. B)
8. Clip threads, leaving a 3-4 inch (7.5-10cm) chain.
9. Gently pull the fabric to flatten the stitches. (fig. C)
10.Separate the chain threads and thread them
through a hand sewing needle and pull them to the
fabric back side. If necessary, tie a knot to secure
the threads. (fig. D)
Note: If the fabric does not pull completely flat under
the stitches, guide the fabric fold to the left so that the
loops hang slightly off the fold as they are being
stitched.
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