Wave Stitch; Converting From Normal Serging To Wave - Baby Lock Acclaim BLES4 Instruction And Reference Manual

Wave Stitch

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The Wave Stitch provides a decorative "wavy" edging on fabric. (This is not to be confused with
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"Lettuce Edge" on page 31). The upper looper thread and the lower looper thread gradually appear
every 25 stitches to create a stitch that looks like a "Wave". When using different color specialty
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threads (pages 53/54) for the upper or lower loopers, the Wave stitch creates an
attractive stitch for edging.
When combining decorative threads for the Wave stitch, please sew test on a sample of the
fabric you will be sewing on before applying the Wave stitch to your garment.
S For best results, heavier decorative threads should be limited to the upper or lower looper at one
time. Not both upper looper and lower looper at the same time. Wooly nylon in the corresponding
looper and serger sewing thread in the right needle will make a striking combination with the heavy
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decorative thread.
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Converting from Normal Serging to Wave

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1. Turn the Wave/Overlock Selector lever from "OVERLOCK to "WAVE".
2. Cut the threads from the thread cones and remove from the thread paths.
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3. Engage the threading lever to the threading position. (page 18)
4. Place the right needle thread cone on the second spool pin on left.
5. Slip the right needle thread into the telescopic thread guide directly above the thread. Follow
the left needle threading path down to the right needle.
6. Thread the right needle using the needle threader. (page 21)
7. Place the upper looper thread cone on the second from right spool pin.
8. Slip the upper looper thread into the telescopic thread guide directly above the thread. Follow
the top threading path for the right needle thread, down the front threading path, through the
chrome thread guide, and directly to the "U" threading port for the upper looper. Thread the
upper looper. (page19)
9. Place the right needle thread and upper looper thread under the presser foot and to the back.
10. Place the lower looper thread cone on the first spool pin on right.
11. Thread lower looper using the standard lower looper threading technique. (page18)
12. Engage the threading lever to serging position.
13. Set Stitch Selector on "B" for Wave Stitch or "C" for Rolled Wave Stitch (page 42-44 for
suggested settings).
14. Set Stitch Length and Stitch Width following the suggested settings on page 42-44.
Note: Recommended settings will vary depending on thread type and fabric.
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