Chapter 2 Sewing Basics - Baby Lock espire BLSR Instruction And Reference Manual

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SEWING ..............................................................................................40
Sewing a Stitch........................................................................................................40
■ Using the Foot Controller................................................................................................41
■ Using the Knee Lifter.......................................................................................................42
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ...............................................................................42
Sewing Curves .........................................................................................................42
Changing Sewing Direction .....................................................................................43
■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less ...................................................................43
Sewing Heavyweight Fabric ....................................................................................43
■ If the Fabric Does Not Fit under the Presser Foot ...........................................................43
■ If the Fabric Does Not Feed ............................................................................................43
Sewing Lightweight Fabric ......................................................................................43
ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS ..........................................................44
Adjusting the Stitch Width ......................................................................................44
Adjusting the Stitch Length .....................................................................................44
Adjusting the Thread Tension..................................................................................45
■ Correct Thread Tension...................................................................................................45
■ Upper Thread Is Too Tight ..............................................................................................45
■ Upper Thread Is Too Loose .............................................................................................45
USEFUL FUNCTIONS ..........................................................................45
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ........................................................................45
Automatic Thread Cutting .......................................................................................46
Pivoting ...................................................................................................................47
Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) ....................... 48
Locking the Screen ..................................................................................................49
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