Leader Cloth Installation - Bernina Quilting Frame Assembly Instruction Manual

Step 1:
Cut Leaders to Length
Cut your cloth leaders to size,
determined by the length of your
quilting frame (length of rail minus 6").
Hem the just cut edge.
Largest Depth Leader
Medium Depth Leader
Installing Leaders into your frame
Velcro® Method
Attach the leaders to your rails by first laying down sticky-backed
Velcro® to each rail. Lay the Velcro® side of the leaders over
the Velcro® previously installed on the rail.
Applying your fabric to the leaders
(Here is one option for fabric attachment, although there are other ways)
First, locate and mark the center of each of your quilt layers.
Attach each quilt layer to it's respective leader starting in the center of the
fabric, then working out to each edge. Line the edge of your fabric layer
with the edge of your leader, as illustrated.
Note: Attach the quilt backing to the leader so the finished side of the
fabric is face-down. Attach the quilt top with the finished side face-up.
Line the edge of your fabric layer with the edge of your leader, as pictured. Pin
the edges together working from the center out.
NOTE: Do not stretch your fabric as you attach it to your leader cloths. This
will cause your quilt layers to roll unevenly onto your frame. As you attach your
fabric, let it lay as naturally as possible.
Step 3:
Step 4:
Step 4 Option:
Pinning Method
Take-Up Rail Leader
Step 2:
Determine which leader goes on each rail
Install the widest leader to the back rail. The
middle sized leader gets attached to the middle rail.
Install the narrowest leader to the front rail.
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