Tapes Slots; Inserting Tapes - Overlock; Inserting Tapes - Cover Stitch - Baby Lock Ovation BLES8 Instruction And Reference Manual

Tape slots
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The presser foot which comes with your
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Ovation has 3 types of slots.
This enables you to use assorted sized
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tapes with various serging applications.
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Inserting Tapes - Overlock

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The slot in the standard presser foot is designed to guide stabilizing tape, narrow elastic or
decorative ribbon into the stitching. Insert tape or elastic into the slot and under the back of the foot.
(fig. A) Adjust the stitch width to match the tape width. Place the fabric under the foot and stitch.
(fig. B)

Inserting Tapes - Cover Stitch

The slot on the standard foot can be used with the narrow, wide, or triple cover stitches.
Decorative tape, ribbon, or elastic can be inserted into the slot and sewn with the cover stitch.
(fig. A)
Insert the tape, ribbon or elastic into the slot and down under the foot to the needles.
(Remember, that the cover stitch must be started in the fabric)
When using the sewing table, the decorative tape, ribbon, or elastic can be placed anywhere on the
fabric. (fig. B)
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9mm width
for chain/
coverstitch
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A
6mm width
for overlock
14mm width
for overlock
and chain/
cover stitch
B
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