Free-Motion Quilting; Free-Motion Quilting Using Free-Motion Quilting Foot "C - Baby Lock espire BLSR Instruction And Reference Manual

SEWING THE STITCHES

■ Free-motion Quilting

For free-motion quilting, use free-motion quilting
foot "C" and free-motion open toe quilting foot "O"
depending on the stitch that is selected, and set the
machine to free-motion sewing mode. In this mode,
the feed dogs are automatically lowered so the
fabric can be moved freely, and the presser foot is
raised to the necessary height for free-motion
sewing.
We recommend attaching the foot controller and
sewing at a consistent speed.
■ Free-motion Quilting Using Free-motion
Quilting Foot "C"
The free-motion quilting foot "C" is used for free-
motion sewing using a straight stitch. Be sure to
select a straight stitch with the middle (center)
needle position
Free-motion quilting foot "C"
• With free-motion quilting, control the feeding speed
of the fabric to match the sewing speed. If the fabric
is moved faster than the sewing speed, the needle
may break or other damage may result.
• When using free-motion quilting foot "C", be sure to
select one of the patterns with a center needle
position (Q-01 or 1-30). Using any other stitch may
result in the needle striking the quilting foot, causing
damage or injuries.
Memo
• When starting to sew, the internal sensor detects the
thickness of the fabric, and the quilting foot is raised
to the height specified in the machine settings
screen. Press
to change the value beside "FREE MOTION
FOOT HEIGHT" on P. 2 of machine settings screen
(see page 22). Increase the height that the quilting
foot is raised, for example, when sewing puffy or
thick fabrics; decrease for better control of thin
fabrics.
• In order to sew with a balanced tension, it may be
necessary to adjust the upper thread tension (see
page 45). Test with a sample piece of quilting fabric.
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CAUTION
, and then press
a
Press
the machine to free-motion sewing mode.
→ The feed dogs are lowered, and the quilting foot is
raised to the necessary height for free-motion
sewing.
b
Select a
→ When stitch Q-01 or 1-30 is selected, free-motion
foot "C" is indicated in the upper-left corner of the
screen.
c
Remove the presser foot holder (see page 59).
d
Attach free-motion foot "C" at the front with
the presser foot holder screw aligned with the
notch in the quilting foot.
a Presser foot holder screw
b Notch
Note
Make sure that the quilting foot is not slanted.
or e
Hold the quilting foot in place with your right
hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder
screw using the screwdriver in your left hand.
a Presser foot holder screw
• Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the
screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle may touch the
quilting foot, causing it to bend or break.
to lower the feed dogs and to set
or .
a
b
CAUTION