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- Page 1 Getting to Know: A-Line SerieS Model BL20A Baby Lock Consumer Helpline: 800-313-4110 www.babylock.com...
- Page 2 Model BL20A No matter what you’re sewing, Anna is the supportive friend who’s always ready to boost your confidence and cheer you on. With several convenient features such as a drop-in bobbin, 15 built-in stitches including a 4-step buttonhole, this machine is perfect for beginning sewers. Anna is a great friend to turn to for mending, hemming and even crafting.
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Page 3: Winding The Bobbin
Winding the Bobbin Hold the thread with both hands and guide the thread from back to front under the thread guide . Guide the thread into the bobbin winding thread guide . 3. Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. - Page 4 4. Push the bobbin winder spindle to the right. 5. Hold the free end of the thread in your hand and start the machine. Stop the machine when the bobbin has been wound a few layers, and cut the thread close to the bobbin. 6.
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Page 5: Removing & Inserting The Bobbin
Removing & Inserting the Bobbin 1. Push the hook cover plate release button to the right and remove the cover plate . 2. Lift out the bobbin . 3. Place the bobbin into the bobbin holder with the thread running off as illustrated. - Page 6 4. Guide the thread into the front notch on the front side of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades . 5. Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into the side notch .
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Page 7: Threading The Machine
Threading the Machine Raise take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. Raise presser foot. Draw the thread from the spool and guide it under the thread guide from back to front. Then draw it down along the right channel. 2. - Page 8 3. Firmly draw the thread from right to left over the thread take-up lever and down into the take-up lever eye. 4. Draw the thread down along the left channel and slip the thread behind the needle bar thread guide from the left.
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Page 9: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. Turn the handwheel slowly toward you one complete turn. Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the needle thread as illustrated. Pull 4"... -
Page 10: Selecting The Stitch Pattern
Selecting the Stitch Pattern 4-STEP BUTTONHOLE Pattern Selector Dial 1. Raise the needle to its highest position. 2. Turn the pattern selector dial to set the symbol of the desired stitch pattern at the setting mark . CAUTION: Do not turn the pattern selector dial while the needle is in the fabric, otherwise the needle may bend or break. -
Page 11: Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
Stitch Length Dial 1. Turn the stitch length dial to set the desired stitch length number at the setting mark . 2. The higher the number, the longer the stitch 3. The “ ” mark shows the adjustment range when sewing the buttonhole. Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance If the stretch stitch patterns are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, correct them by turning the stitch length dial. -
Page 12: Starting To Sew
Starting to Sew Straight Stitch Sewing Machine settings: Stitch pattern: A Stitch length: 1.5 - 4 Thread tension: 2 - 6 Presser foot: Zig zag foot A Raise the presser foot and place the fabric under the foot. Lower the needle into the fabric. Lower the presser foot and smooth the threads toward the back. -
Page 13: Finishing Sewing
Finishing sewing 1. Press the reverse stitch button and sew several stitches in reverse at the end of the seam. 2. Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric, drawing the threads to the back. 3. Draw the threads up and into the thread cutter. The threads are cut the proper length for starting the next seam. - Page 14 Embellish around and on top of the trims using the hot-fix applicator wand and apply crystals or by hand sewing on beads or buttons. Supplies: • Baby Lock Anna sewing machine • Purchased denim jacket • Purchased standard pillowcase •...
- Page 15 INSTRUCTIONS: Pillowcase Dress Cut the end seam off the pillowcase. This will be the top. Note: If the desired length of the dress is shorter than the pillowcase, cut off excess from the end seam side, not the finished pillowcase hem before continuing on to the next step.
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