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Getting to Know: A-Line SerieS Model BL100A www.babylock.com Baby Lock Consumer Helpline: 800-313-4110...
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No matter what you choose as your next adventure, Amelia can keep up with 99 built-in stitches, push-button features, a drop-in bobbin and plenty of accessories. She even comes with a convenient travel bag so she’s always ready to go.
Winding the Bobbin removing the Bobbin 1. Remove the bobbin cover by sliding the bobbin cover latch to the right and push down the left lower corner of the bobbin cover at the same time. 2. Remove the bobbin from the machine. Winding the Bobbin 1.
inserting the Bobbin 1. Place bobbin into bobbin case with the thread unwinding counterclockwise. 2. Draw thread into notch (A). 3. Pull thread toward the left and along the inside of spring (B) until it slips into notch (C) being sure that thread does not slip out of notch (A).
Threading the Machine Threading the Upper Thread 1. Raise presser foot lever. 2. Press the needle up / down button or rotate the handwheel toward you to raise the needle in the up position. 3. Place a spool of thread onto the spool pin and secure with the proper size spool cap. (see Manual page 11) 4.
Using the needle Threader 1. Lower the presser foot. 2. Set needle in up position. 3. Lower the threader slowly and draw thread through thread guide (A) and pull toward the right. 4. Lower the lever as far as it will go so the threader turns and the hook pin will go through the needle eye.
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Using the needle Threader 6. Hold thread loosely and release lever. Hook will turn and pass thread through needle eye while making a loop. 7. Raise presser foot and pull thread out about 10 inches from needle eye. Note: The needle threader is used for needle sizes 11, 14, and 16.
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raising the Lower Thread Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread 1. Raise the presser foot. 2. Hold the upper thread loosely and press needle up/down button twice. The handwheel will turn one complete turn. 3. Pull upper thread lightly. Bobbin thread will come up in a loop. 4.
Operational Panel • Stitch length: Press stitch length button, indicator light turns on, and LED display automatically changes to show the size of stitch length. • Stitch width: Press stitch width button, indicator light turns on, and LED display automatically changes to show the size of stitch width.
Starting to Sew The machine will be set at 01 automatically to sew straight stitches when power switch is turned on. 1. Check the presser foot (All Purpose Presser Foot). 2. Place the fabric under the presser foot. 3. Lower the presser foot. 4.
Starting to Sew reverse Stitching Reverse stitching is used for reinforcing the ends of the seams. 1. Place the fabric in position where back stitching is to be made and lower the presser foot. 2. Press reverse stitch button and sew 4-5 stitches. (If using foot control, press pedal while pressing reverse stitch button.) 3.
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Starting to Sew Seam Guide on the Stitch Plate The figure on each guide line on the stitch plate indicates the distance between this guide line and the center needle position. Guide the fabric along the specific guide line in order to get the desired seam allowance between the stitching and the edge of the fabric.
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Skill Level: Beginner Supplies: • Baby Lock Amelia Sewing Machine • 3-5 yards of 45” wide cotton print fabric • All-purpose thread to match fabrics • Rotary cutter, mat and ruler •...
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