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  • Page 3 inverter. If you are not sure what kind of power INTRODUCTION source you have, contact a qualified electrician. • This machine is approved for use in the country of Thank you for purchasing this machine. Before using this purchase only. machine, carefully read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions.
  • Page 4 • If the light unit is damaged, it must be replaced by or mental capabilities or lack of an authorized Baby Lock retailer. experience and knowledge if they have • In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT • Consult the authorized Baby Lock retailer or an • In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse experienced radio/TV technician for help. • This transmitter must not be co-located or operated approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e.
  • Page 6 For Users in Canada Laser Notices (For U.S.A. This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt only) RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and Laser Safety (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the This sewing machine is certified as a Class 1 laser product device.
  • Page 7 Laser Notices (For Terms of Use countries except U.S.A.) IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: IEC 60825-1 Specification This Terms of Use (“Agreement”) is a legal agreement This machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC between Tacony Corporation (“Company”) and you that governs your use of any Software, installed on or made 60825-1:2007 and IEC 60825-1:2014 specifications.
  • Page 8 part of it to be combined with, or or design data created by you from the become incorporated in, any other Company Product in your possession. programs; Miscellaneous terms 2.1.6 to include Company’s copyright notice You shall not export or re-export the Software and this Agreement on all entire and or any copy or adaptation thereof in violation partial copies of the Software;...
  • Page 9 Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs. READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING, COPYING, Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Baby Lock products, related documents and any other materials are INSTALLING OR USING. all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective By downloading, copying, installing or using the companies.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS Chapter 1 Getting Ready Chapter 3 Various Stitches UTILITY STITCHES..........72 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS......12 Straight Stitches ..............72 Included Accessories ............15 Zigzag Stitches..............76 Options ................18 Overcasting ................. 76 Using the Multi-Purpose Screwdriver ........19 Quilting ................
  • Page 11 CONTENTS Chapter 5 Advanced Embroidery VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ..136 Basting Embroidery ............136 Creating an Appliqué Piece..........136 MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ..139 Adjusting Thread Tension ..........139 Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with No Color on the Screw) ................141 Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function (End Color Trim) ..................
  • Page 12 CONTENTS...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Getting Ready

    Chapter Getting Ready Be sure to install the latest software. Refer to “UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE” on page 190. www.babylock.com...

  • Page 14: Names Of Machine Parts

    NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS C Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS (page 14) D Thread cutter (page 43) E Thread guide plate (page 39) ■ Main Parts F Connector for the presser foot (page 52, page 103) G Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine.
  • Page 15 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS ■ Operation Buttons Measurements on the needle plate, bobbin cover (with mark) and needle plate cover The measurements on the bobbin cover are references for stitch patterns with a middle (center) needle position. The measurements on the needle plate and the needle plate cover are references for stitches with a left needle position.
  • Page 16 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS ■ Using the Flat Bed Attachment Place the lid on top of the case so that the notches in the lid align with the tabs on the case, and then slide Pull the top of the flat bed attachment to open the the bar on each side back to the locked position.

  • Page 17: Included Accessories

    Part Code After opening the box, check that the following Free motion open toe quilting foot “O” accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer. Part Name XF4873-001 Part Code Free motion quilting foot “C”...
  • Page 18 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS Part Name Part Name Part Code Part Code Ball point needle set 75/11 2 needles: Spool cap (small) Ball point needle for embroidery XD0705-151 130013-154 Spool cap (medium) × 2 (One spool cap is on Bobbin × 10 (One bobbin is in machine.) machine.) X52800-150 X55260-153...
  • Page 19 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS Part Name Part Name Part Code Part Code Standard bobbin case (green marking on the Embroidery positioning sticker sheets × 4 screw) (on machine) XE5342-101 XE4912-501 Alternate bobbin case (no color on the screw) Lens calibration sheet XC8167-651 XH4336-001 Straight stitch needle plate...

  • Page 20: Options

    882-W71. The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. BLMA-ET • The presser foot holder screw is available through your authorized Baby Lock retailer (Part code Embroidery bobbin thread (#60, black) XA5904-051). • Please visit “ www.babylock.com ” to download the Embroidery Design Guide.

  • Page 21: Using The Multi-Purpose Screwdriver

    Part Name Memo Part Code • To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer or visit our site Free-motion quilting foot “ www.babylock.com ”. • All specifications are correct at the time of printing. Please be aware that some specifications may BLG-FM change without notice.
  • Page 22 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS Part Name Part Code Note Telescopic thread guide XE0776-001 • Make sure that the stoppers on the telescopic Spool support XE4958-101 thread guide shaft are firmly in place and that the 3 Spool pin × 2 XA6313-051 thread guide openings are directly above the two Screw and washer...
  • Page 23 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS ■ How To Remove Pull the spool stand up to remove it from the machine. Attach the upper cover to the machine.

  • Page 24: Turning The Machine On/Off

    If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your press authorized Baby Lock retailer for repairs before continuing use. • Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise, a...

  • Page 25: Lcd Screen

    LCD SCREEN ■ Home Page Screen The message screen, confirming if you want to set time/date, appears. Press 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press to set time/date. 1 Select [ON] to display time/date on the screen. 2 Press to select the date display format. 3 Set the year (YYYY), month (MM) and date (DD).
  • Page 26 LCD SCREEN ■ Utility Stitch Screen ■ Character/Decorative Stitch Screen Display Name Explanation Page Utility stitch key Select a straight stitch, zigzag stitch, buttonhole, blind hem stitch, or other stitch (utility stitch) commonly used in garment making. Character/Decorative Select character or decorative stitch patterns. stitch key Needle position Shows single or twin needle mode setting, and the needle stop position.
  • Page 27 LCD SCREEN ■ Key Functions Note • Some editing functions cannot be used with certain stitch patterns. Only the functions for the displayed keys are available when a stitch pattern is selected. • The machine default setting is highlighted. Display Name Explanation Page...
  • Page 28 LCD SCREEN Display Name Explanation Page “L/R Shift” key Press to shift the stitch pattern to the right or press to shift the stitch pattern to the left. This feature is not available for all stitch patterns. Only those applicable will be shifted. Stitch width and Shows the zigzag width and stitch length settings of the currently selected stitch length key...

  • Page 29: Using The Machine Settings Key

    LCD SCREEN 1 Select whether to use the sewing speed controller to Using the Machine Settings Key determine the zigzag width (page 79). 2 Make adjustments to character or decorative stitch patterns (page 97). Press to change the default machine settings 3 Adjust the presser foot height.
  • Page 30 C Shows the total number of stitches sewn on this machine, which is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer for details.) D Shows the internal machine number for this machine.
  • Page 31 LCD SCREEN ■ Embroidery Settings ■ Wireless LAN Settings 1 Enable/Disable the wireless LAN function (page 33). 2 Shows the connected SSID. 3 Set the machine to connect wireless LAN function. 4 Shows the machine name used on the wireless network. This name is used when transferring files from the machine to the embroidery editing software (Palette 11).
  • Page 32 LCD SCREEN ■ Changing the Screen Saver Image Select the device that is connected. Instead of the default image, you can select your own personal images for the screen saver of your machine. Before changing the screen saver image, prepare the image on USB media.

  • Page 33: Using The Machine Help

    LCD SCREEN ■ Using the Sewing Guide Function Using the Machine Help Use this function when you are not sure which stitch to use for your application, or to get advice about sewing particular stitches. Press to display the machine help screen. Functions are available from the screen shown below.

  • Page 34: Using The Stitch Pattern Explanation Function

    LCD SCREEN Play the tutorial video. Select the device where the video is saved. 1 2 3 4 1 Tutorial videos 2 Videos saved on the machine (favorites) 3 Videos from USB media plugged into the USB port 4 Videos from USB media plugged into the USB port for mouse Select the video that you want to play.

  • Page 35: Wireless Network Connection Functions

    WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION FUNCTIONS ■ Requirements for a Wireless Network WIRELESS NETWORK Connection CONNECTION FUNCTIONS The wireless network connection complies with IEEE 802.11 n/g/b standards and uses the 2.4 GHz frequency. This machine supports a wireless network connection. Memo Using this function, an embroidery pattern edited in •...
  • Page 36 WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION FUNCTIONS Press beside the SSID that was noted. When the following message appears, press  When a connection is established, the following message appears.  The screen for entering the network key (password) appears. Memo • If the SSID that was noted does not appear in the list, press •...

  • Page 37: Connecting The Accessory To The Machine

    CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO THE MACHINE ■ Using the [Others] Menu To Set Up the CONNECTING THE ACCESSORY TO Wireless Network Connection The [Others] menu contains the following items. THE MACHINE Using a USB Mouse (Sold Separately) The USB mouse, connected to the machine, can be used to perform a variety of operations in the screens.

  • Page 38: Winding/Installing The Bobbin

    WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN Place the spool of thread for the bobbin and the spool WINDING/INSTALLING THE cap onto the supplemental spool pin. BOBBIN Slide the spool onto the supplemental spool pin so that the thread unwinds to the front from the bottom. Otherwise the thread may become tangled around the supplemental spool pin.
  • Page 39 WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN Pass the thread around the pretension disk making sure Memo that the thread is under the pretension disk. • When using the spool as shown below, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool.
  • Page 40 WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN Set the bobbin winding switch to the left, until it clicks After bobbin winding is finished, cut the thread with into place. scissors and remove the bobbin. 1 Bobbin winding switch  The bobbin winding window appears. ■...
  • Page 41 WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN ■ Using the Spool Stand Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to the right, with the rounded side on the left. To wind thread on the bobbin while the spool stand is installed, pass the thread from the spool through the While holding the thread with both hands, pass the thread guide on the telescopic thread guide, and then...

  • Page 42: Setting The Bobbin

    WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand Setting the Bobbin (1), and then guide the end of the thread around the tab of the needle plate cover with your left hand (2). 1 Tab CAUTION •...

  • Page 43: Pulling Up The Bobbin Thread

    WINDING/INSTALLING THE BOBBIN Reattach the bobbin cover. Gently pull the upper thread. A loop of the bobbin thread will come out of the hole in the needle plate. Insert the tab of the bobbin cover into the notch of the needle plate cover, and then lightly press down on the right side.

  • Page 44: Upper Threading

    UPPER THREADING Press (Needle position button) to raise the needle. UPPER THREADING Note Upper Threading • If you try to thread the needle automatically without raising the needle, the needle may not be thread correctly and the needle threader may be damaged.
  • Page 45 UPPER THREADING While holding the thread in your right hand, pass the Press (Presser foot lifter button) to lower presser thread through the thread guide in the direction foot. indicated. Pull the thread up through the thread cutter to cut the thread, as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 46: Using The Twin Needle Mode

    UPPER THREADING Carefully pull the end of the thread that was passed Using the Twin Needle Mode through the eye of the needle. If a loop was formed in the thread passed through The twin needle can only be used for stitch patterns that the eye of the needle, carefully pull on the loop of thread through to the back of the needle.
  • Page 47 UPPER THREADING Pull up the supplemental spool pin and set it in the up Press to select the twin needle mode. position. Place the additional spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin, so that the thread unwinds from the front. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool.

  • Page 48: Using The Spool Stand

    UPPER THREADING Place the spool of thread on the spool pin so that the Using the Spool Stand thread feeds off the spool clockwise. Firmly insert the spool cap onto the spool pin. The included spool stand is useful when using thread on spools with a large diameter (cross-wound thread).

  • Page 49: Changing The Needle

    CHANGING THE NEEDLE Pass the thread through the machine’s thread guide CHANGING THE NEEDLE from the right to the left. CAUTION • Always press on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the needle. is not pressed and the “Start/Stop” button or another operation button is pressed accidentally, the machine will start and injury may result.
  • Page 50 CHANGING THE NEEDLE With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle all the way to the top of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw.

  • Page 51: Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations

    FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATIONS FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATIONS • Needles that can be used with this machine: Home sewing machine needles (size 65/9 - 100/16) * The larger the number, the larger the needle. As the numbers decrease, the needles get finer. • Thread that can be used with this machine: 30 - 90 weight * Never use thread of 20 weight or lower.

  • Page 52: Changing The Presser Foot

    CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT foot is securely attached. CAUTION • Always press on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the presser foot. If is not pressed and the “Start/ Stop”...

  • Page 53: Using The Dual Feed Foot

    CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Remove the screw of the presser foot completely from Lower the presser foot lever. Insert the screw, and the presser foot shaft. tighten the screw securely with the screwdriver. Set the adapter on the presser foot bar, aligning the flat CAUTION side of the adapter opening with the flat side of the presser bar.
  • Page 54 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ■ Attaching/Detaching Toe Position the dual feed foot to the presser foot bar by aligning the notch of the dual feed foot to the large Attach the toe by aligning the pins with the notches and screw.
  • Page 55 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ■ Adjusting the Amount of Fabric Feeding from the Dual Feed Foot The dual feed mechanism pulls the top fabric according to the set stitch length. With troublesome fabrics, fine tune the set length, by changing the dual feed feed adjustment in the settings screen.
  • Page 56 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT...

  • Page 57: Chapter 2 Sewing Basics

    Chapter Sewing Basics...

  • Page 58: Sewing

    SEWING ■ Character/Decorative Stitches SEWING CAUTION • To avoid injury, pay special attention to the needle while the machine is in operation. Keep your hands away from moving parts while the machine is in operation. • Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing.
  • Page 59 SEWING Press the key of the stitch you want to sew. Press the “Start/Stop” button to start sewing. • For details on stitch patterns, refer to “STITCH Guide the fabric lightly by hand. SETTING CHART” on page 190. • For details on the key functions, refer to “Key Functions”...

  • Page 60: Combining Stitch Patterns

    SEWING ■ Using the Foot Controller Press You can also use the foot controller to start and stop sewing. Memo • When the foot controller is connected, you cannot use the “Start/Stop” button. • The foot controller cannot be used when embroidering.

  • Page 61: Sewing Reverse Stitches/Reinforcement Stitches

    SEWING If you want to sew the stitch pattern continuously, Sewing Reverse Stitches/Reinforcement press Stitches Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. You can use (Reverse stitch button) to sew reverse/reinforcement stitches. When you keep pressing (Reinforcement stitch button), the machine will sew reinforcement stitch at that point 3 to 5 stitches, and then stop.
  • Page 62 SEWING Press to set the automatic reinforcement stitching function. (Reverse stitch (Reinforcement button) stitch button) Machine sews Machine sews 3 – 5 reverse stitches reinforcement stitches while while holding holding (Reverse stitch button).* (Reinforcement stitch button).  The key will display as Machine sews 3 –...

  • Page 63: Automatic Presser Foot Lowering Function And Thread Cutting Function

    SEWING Automatic Presser Foot Lowering Function (Reverse stitch (Reinforcement and Thread Cutting Function button) stitch button) By setting the machine to automatically raise and lower Machine sews Machine sews reinforcement reinforcement the presser foot, sewing operations can be performed stitches and stops stitches and stops more smoothly.

  • Page 64: Stitch Settings

    STITCH SETTINGS ■ Setting the Stitch Length STITCH SETTINGS Follow the steps below when you want to change the stitch pattern length. Setting the Stitch Width/Stitch Length/“L/R Shift” When you select a stitch, your machine automatically selects the appropriate stitch width, stitch length, and L/R Shift.

  • Page 65: Saving Your Stitch Settings

    STITCH SETTINGS ■ Upper Thread is Too Tight Press If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric, the upper thread is too tight. Note • If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to ...

  • Page 66: Useful Functions

    USEFUL FUNCTIONS Adjusting the Needle Drop Point with the USEFUL FUNCTIONS Guideline Marker Automatic Thread Cutting The red guideline marker indicates the sewing position on the fabric. You can adjust the sewing position by After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the automatic moving the guideline marker while checking the thread cutting function before sewing, and the machine guideline marker on the fabric.

  • Page 67: Pivoting

    USEFUL FUNCTIONS ■ Adjusting the Guideline Marker Position Pivoting If the guideline marker indicates the position incorrectly in the center needle position, adjust the initial position in the If the pivot function is selected, the machine stops with settings screen. the needle lowered (in the fabric) and the presser foot is Press automatically raised to an appropriate height when the...

  • Page 68: Using The Knee Lifter

    USEFUL FUNCTIONS Press to select the pivot setting. Using the Knee Lifter Using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free to handle the fabric. Align the tabs on the knee lifter with the notches in the knee lifter slot on the front of the machine.

  • Page 69: Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure)

    USEFUL FUNCTIONS [Needle Position - Stitch Placement] is [OFF] Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) The thickness of the fabric is automatically detected and the presser foot pressure is automatically adjusted with an internal sensor while sewing, to insure that your fabric is fed smoothly.
  • Page 70 USEFUL FUNCTIONS Align the two screw holes in the straight stitch needle Turn the main power to ON and then start sewing. plate with the two holes in the needle plate mounting After sewing, make sure to remove the straight stitch base, and then fit the straight stitch needle plate onto needle plate and the straight stitch foot, and reinstall the machine.

  • Page 71: Useful Sewing Tips

    USEFUL SEWING TIPS Sewing Various Fabrics USEFUL SEWING TIPS ■ Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics Sewing Tips The machine can sew fabrics up to 6 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) thick. If the thickness of a seam causes sewing to occur at an angle, help guide the fabric by hand and sew ■...

  • Page 72: Sewing Decorative Stitch Patterns

    USEFUL SEWING TIPS ■ Sewing Leathers or Vinyl Fabrics Release the presser foot locking pin. When sewing fabrics that may stick to the presser foot, such as leather or vinyl fabrics, replace the presser foot with the walking foot*, non stick foot* or roller foot*. * Items sold separately, please contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer.

  • Page 73: Chapter 3 Various Stitches

    Chapter Various Stitches...

  • Page 74: Utility Stitches

    UTILITY STITCHES Example: Left/Middle needle position stitches UTILITY STITCHES CAUTION • Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to press to lock all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may occur if the “Start/ Stop” button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts.
  • Page 75 UTILITY STITCHES ■ Dart Seam For stitches with a middle (center) needle position (Stitch width: 3.5 mm) Select and attach presser foot “J”. Sew a reverse stitch at the beginning of the dart and then sew from the wide end to the other end without stretching the fabric.
  • Page 76 UTILITY STITCHES ■ Gathering Smooth the gathers by ironing them. Use on waists of skirts, sleeves of shirts, etc. Select a straight stitch and attach presser foot “J”. Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and the thread tension to approximately 2.0 (weaker tension).
  • Page 77 UTILITY STITCHES Lay both seam allowances on the side of the shorter Turn the fabric and iron the folded parts only. seam (cut seam) and iron them. 1 Surface 1 Wrong side Select and attach presser foot “J”. Fold the longer seam allowance around the shorter one, and sew the edge of the fold.

  • Page 78: Zigzag Stitches

    UTILITY STITCHES Zigzag Stitches Overcasting Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to ■ Cord Guide Bobbin Cover (Using a Zigzag prevent them from fraying. Stitch) Memo Remove the bobbin cover from the machine (page 40). • For details on stitch patterns, refer to “STITCH SETTING CHART”...

  • Page 79: Quilting

    UTILITY STITCHES Quilting CAUTION You can make beautiful quilts quickly and easily with • Be sure to pull the fabric backward after this machine. When making a quilt, you will find it finished sewing. If you pull the fabric toward convenient to use the knee lifter and foot controller to side or forward, the presser foot pin may be free your hands for other tasks (“Using the Foot...
  • Page 80 UTILITY STITCHES needle position) should be set to 5.50 mm (approx. Use the guide and marks on the presser foot to sew 7/32 inch). accurate seam allowances. Piecing a 1/4 inch seam allowance 1 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 Sew keeping the edge of the fabrics against the guide. inch) 1 Guide 2 1/4 inch...
  • Page 81 UTILITY STITCHES ■ Quilting with Satin Stitches Select a stitch. For better fabric control, use the foot controller to sew with satin stitches. Set the speed control slide to control the stitch width to make subtle changes in the stitch width during sewing.
  • Page 82 UTILITY STITCHES ■ Free Motion Quilting Attach the straight stitch needle plate (page 67). With free motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered 1 Round hole by pressing , so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction. For free motion quilting, use free motion quilting foot “C”...
  • Page 83 UTILITY STITCHES  Using free motion open toe quilting foot “O” The free motion open toe quilting foot “O” is used for free CAUTION motion quilting with zigzag or decorative stitches or for free motion quilting of straight lines on fabric with an •...
  • Page 84 UTILITY STITCHES Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut, and then Position the free motion echo quilting foot “E” on the move the fabric at a consistent pace in order to sew left side of the presser bar with the holes in the quilting uniform stitches roughly 2.0-2.5 mm (approx.

  • Page 85: Blind Hem Stitches

    UTILITY STITCHES Press to cancel the free motion sewing mode. Fold in the fabric (to the right side) along the basting.  Rotate the handwheel toward you 1 Wrong side of fabric (counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs. 2 Right side of fabric 3 Lower edge of fabric 4 Desired length for hem Blind Hem Stitches...
  • Page 86 UTILITY STITCHES ■ If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Hem Position the fabric with the edge of the folded hem against the guide of the presser foot, and then lower Fold the presser foot lever. The needle is too far to the left. Press to decrease the stitch width so that the needle 1 Wrong side of fabric...

  • Page 87: Shell Tuck Stitches

    UTILITY STITCHES Select Shell Tuck Stitches Attach monogramming foot “N”. The gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics. Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric.

  • Page 88: Fagoting

    UTILITY STITCHES Stitch between the straight stitches and pull out the Attaching Tape or Elastic threads for the straight stitches. Memo • For details on stitch patterns, refer to “STITCH SETTING CHART” on page 190. Select a straight stitch and attach presser foot “J”. Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx.

  • Page 89: Heirloom

    UTILITY STITCHES Sew over the tape (or elastic). Select a stitch and attach presser foot “N”. CAUTION • Be sure the needle does not strike a basting pin, or any other objects, during sewing. The thread could tangle or the needle could break, causing injury.

  • Page 90: One-Step Buttonholes

    UTILITY STITCHES Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the One-Step Buttonholes fabric. With one-step buttonholes, you can make buttonholes 1 Marks on fabric 2 Buttonhole sewing appropriate to the size of your button. One-step buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below.
  • Page 91 UTILITY STITCHES Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is positioned Memo behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot. • For keyhole buttonholes, use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole. Then insert a pin along the inside of one of the bar tacks, insert a seam ripper into the hole made with the eyelet punch, and cut towards the pin.

  • Page 92: Four-Step Buttonholes

    UTILITY STITCHES ■ Odd Shaped Buttons/Buttons that Do Not Fit Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric. into the Button Holder Plate Use the markings on the presser foot scale to set the size of 1 Marks on fabric the buttonhole.
  • Page 93 UTILITY STITCHES ■ Darning Check that the needle drops at the desired position and lower the presser foot, making sure the upper thread Use darning stitches for mending and other applications. passes underneath the buttonhole foot. Darning is performed by sewing from the front of the presser foot to the back as shown below.

  • Page 94: Bar Tacks

    UTILITY STITCHES Check the first needle drop point and lower the presser Bar Tacks foot. Use bar tacks to reinforce areas that will be subject to 1 2 mm (approx. 1/16 inch) strain, such as pocket corners. Memo • For details on stitch patterns, refer to “STITCH SETTING CHART”...

  • Page 95: Button Sewing

    UTILITY STITCHES After the button is attached, select another stitch and Button Sewing rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs. Buttons with 2 or 4 holes can be attached, using the ■ Attaching 4-Hole Buttons machine. Sew the two holes closest to you.

  • Page 96: Eyelet

    UTILITY STITCHES Eyelet Multi-Directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch) Use this stitch for making belt holes and other similar applications. Use these stitch patterns to attach patches or emblems to pant legs, shirt sleeves, etc. Memo Memo • For details on stitch patterns, refer to “STITCH SETTING CHART”...

  • Page 97: Zipper Insertion

    UTILITY STITCHES ■ Centered Zipper Select and sew seam “3” as shown. Use for bags and other such applications. Select Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening. Change to a basting stitch (page 73) and sew to the top of the fabric. 1 Basting stitches ...
  • Page 98 UTILITY STITCHES Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to Close the zipper, turn the fabric over, and sew a the zipper opening. Change to a basting stitch and sew basting stitch. to the top of the fabric. 1 Front of the skirt (wrong side of 1 Reverse stitches...

  • Page 99: Making Adjustments

    MAKING ADJUSTMENTS  If the stitch pattern is bunched: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Press in the [Fine Adjust Verti.] display.  The displayed value increases each time the button is Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, pressed and the stitch pattern will lengthen. depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the stabilizer material used, sewing speed, etc.

  • Page 100: Making Step Stitch Patterns (For 7Mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)

    MAKING STEP STITCH PATTERNS (FOR 7MM SATIN STITCH PATTERNS ONLY) Press MAKING STEP STITCH PATTERNS (FOR 7MM SATIN STITCH PATTERNS ONLY) You can use with 7mm satin stitch patterns to create a step effect, also called step stitch patterns. • Press to move the stitch pattern a distance equal to half of the stitch pattern’s size to ...

  • Page 101: Using The Memory Function

    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Retrieving Stitch Patterns USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Retrieve stitch patterns saved in the machine's memory or USB media. Saving Stitch Patterns Press the desired destination. You can save stitch patterns that you have customized in the machine's memory or USB media. Note •...
  • Page 102 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION...

  • Page 103: Chapter 4 Basic Embroidery

    Chapter Basic Embroidery...

  • Page 104: Before Embroidering

    BEFORE EMBROIDERING Attaching Embroidery Foot “W+” with LED BEFORE EMBROIDERING Pointer Embroidery Step by Step CAUTION Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery. • When attaching an embroidery foot, always press on the screen. You may Step 9 Step 6, 8 accidentally press the “Start/Stop”...

  • Page 105: About The Embroidery Unit

    BEFORE EMBROIDERING Plug the connector of the embroidery foot “W+” with • Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding LED pointer into the jack on the back left side of your the carriage or release lever compartment. machine. Note •...

  • Page 106: Selecting Patterns

    Squeeze the release lever, and pull the embroidery unit away from the machine. selection screen appears. 1 Baby Lock “Exclusives” 2 Embroidery patterns 3 Character patterns 4 Decorative alphabet patterns 5 Frame patterns...

  • Page 107: Selecting Embroidery Patterns

    SELECTING PATTERNS Press to set the pattern. Selecting Embroidery Patterns Press the category tab and then press the pattern type selection key or pattern key you want to embroider. Press to darken the background color for the pattern image with bright thread colors, to get a clearer image.

  • Page 108: Selecting Character Patterns

    SELECTING PATTERNS Press to edit the pattern before Selecting Character Patterns embroidering. (page 121) To return to the edit screen, press Press Press the key of the font you want to embroider. Start embroidering. (page 131) : View the next page. : View the previous page.
  • Page 109 SELECTING PATTERNS ■ Character Pattern Input Keys Display Explanation Name Memo Switch alignment. This function is available • If a key display is grayed out, you cannot use that when multiple lines of characters are input. function with the selected pattern. Alignment key •...

  • Page 110: Selecting Frame Patterns

    SELECTING PATTERNS Selecting Frame Patterns Combining Patterns Example: Press Press the key of the frame shape you want to embroider in the top part of the screen.  Various frame patterns are displayed at the bottom part of the screen. Select a pattern and then press Press 1 Frame shapes...
  • Page 111 SELECTING PATTERNS ■ Selecting Multiple Patterns at the Same Time Press Multiple patterns can easily be edited, for example, when moving patterns, if they are all selected together. Press to change the color of the characters. Press (page 117) Touch each pattern to be selected. Press When all editing is finished, press Note...

  • Page 112: Editing Patterns

    EDITING PATTERNS ■ Grouping Patterns EDITING PATTERNS If the multiple patterns are grouped, they can be edited as a single pattern. Select patterns you want to group. (page 109) Press  The selected patterns are grouped. 1 Size of the entire combined pattern 2 Size of the pattern currently selected 3 Distance from the center of the frame to the center of the pattern currently selected...
  • Page 113 EDITING PATTERNS Display Display Explanation Page Explanation Page Name Name Display the pattern sizing window. Separate the continuous character — patterns to adjust the spacing or • : Decrease the pattern Size key edit separately afterwards. Separate key proportionately. • : Select where the •...

  • Page 114: Previewing The Pattern

    EDITING PATTERNS ■ Editing Letters The pattern can be embroidered as it appears in the display. Press to check the embroidering order.  The stitch simulator screen appears. For details on input keys, refer to “Character Pattern Input Keys” on page 107. 1 Simulation speed keys 2 Operation keys Memo...

  • Page 115: Changing The Size And The Density Of The Pattern

    EDITING PATTERNS Changing the Size and the Density of the Creating Repeated Patterns Pattern Using the border function, you can create repeated patterns. You can also adjust the spacing of the is selected, you can change the pattern size patterns. while maintaining the thread density.
  • Page 116 EDITING PATTERNS ■ Repeating One Element of a Repeated Pattern Horizontal direction You can select one element of a repeated pattern and repeat only that single element. This function allows you to create complex repeated patterns. Press Choose the direction in which the repeated pattern will be cut.
  • Page 117 EDITING PATTERNS Press  The repeated pattern will be divided into separate elements. Press to select the element to repeat. Memo • When a grouped pattern is repeated, the embroidering order is changed in each pattern. • If there are repeated patterns with other repeated patterns or other patterns, the embroidering order of only the repeated patterns is changed.

  • Page 118: Embroidering The Pattern Repeatedly

    EDITING PATTERNS Press the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering. Press to select the thread mark to be sewn.  When embroidering is finished, the thread mark is embroidered with the last thread color. Remove the embroidery frame. Rehoop the fabric in the embroidery frame. Memo Note •...

  • Page 119: Editing Colors

    EDITING COLORS Press to set the starting point to the center top of EDITING COLORS the pattern. Changing the Thread Color You can change the thread color from the thread colors assigned by the machine. Press , and then press Press Press , and then press...

  • Page 120: Finding New Color Schemes With The Color Visualizer Function

    EDITING COLORS Select a new color from the thread color palette, and Finding New Color Schemes with the Color then press Visualizer Function With the color visualizer function, the machine suggests new color schemes for the embroidery pattern that you have selected. After you select the effect ([Random], [Vivid], [Gradient] or [Soft]), sample color schemes for the selected effect are displayed.
  • Page 121 EDITING COLORS [Manual] setting for [Gradient] Press to set and specify the thread You can select one color to be used in the [Gradient] effect. color to use in the effect. The effect will be created with a color you select. If you don’t need to specify the thread color, just set 1 Select a color from the palette.

  • Page 122: Thread Color Sorting

    EDITING COLORS Press in the embroidery screen. Memo • To temporarily register your favorite schemes, press (to release your favorite schemes, press again). 9 color schemes can be added. Press to check the registered favorite schemes. To cancel the registration, press Press Note •...

  • Page 123: Viewing The Embroidery Screen

    VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY SCREEN ■ Key Functions VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY Using these keys, you can move or rotate pattern, etc. SCREEN Press to display the editing window. Note This screen appears when embroidery starts. • Some operations or functions are not available for 1 The presser foot symbol certain patterns.

  • Page 124: Preparing The Fabric

    PREPARING THE FABRIC Display PREPARING THE FABRIC Explanation Page Name Change the setting to embroider — the pattern with a single color. CAUTION Uninterrupted Press the key again to return to the embroidery original setting. • Use fabrics with a thickness of less than 3 mm Even if uninterrupted embroidering (approx.

  • Page 125: Hooping The Fabric In The Embroidery Frame

    After completing the embroidery, remove the frame. Check with your authorized Baby Lock retailer for frame compatibility. stabilizer material carefully.
  • Page 126 PREPARING THE FABRIC Insert the inner frame making sure to align the inner Tighten the frame adjustment screw to keep the fabric frame’s with the outer frame’s from loosening while stitching. Return the frame adjustment screw to its initial position. 1 Inner frame’s 2 Outer frame’s Slightly tighten the frame adjustment screw.

  • Page 127: Attaching The Embroidery Frame

    ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. Align ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY the guide lines on the embroidery sheet with the mark you made on the fabric. FRAME Note • Wind embroidery bobbin thread and insert the bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame.

  • Page 128: Confirming The Pattern Position

    CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION ■ Removing the Embroidery Frame CONFIRMING THE PATTERN Press (Presser foot lifter button) to raise the POSITION presser foot. Raise the frame-securing lever. The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame. If the pattern needs to be repositioned for better placement on the garment, you can check the layout before starting embroidery.

  • Page 129: Displaying A Background Image

    CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Display [Embroidery Foot with LED Pointer Displaying a Background Image Adjustment] in the embroidery setting screen. Using a special application downloaded to a smartphone or tablet, you can transfer a photo of the hooped fabric to be embroidered to the machine to be Note used as a background image.
  • Page 130 CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION ■ Calibrating the Position of the Background ■ Aligning the Embroidering Position Image Calibrate the position of the background image. By calibrating the position of the background image (page 128) transferred to the machine, the pattern can be positioned more accurately.

  • Page 131: Checking The Pattern Position

    CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Press From , press the key for the position that you want to check.  When the following message appears, press 1 Selected position  The carriage will move to the selected position on the pattern. Memo •...

  • Page 132: Embroidering A Pattern

    EMBROIDERING A PATTERN EMBROIDERING A PATTERN CAUTION • When embroidering on large garments Embroidering Attractive Finishes (especially jackets or other heavy fabrics), do not let the fabric hang over the table. Many factors are involved in achieving a beautiful Otherwise, the embroidery unit cannot move embroidery result.

  • Page 133: Embroidering Patterns

    EMBROIDERING A PATTERN Memo Embroidering Patterns • If you want to get more attractive finishes, try the procedures below; Prepare embroidery threads of the colors shown on the - After 5-6 stitches, press the “Start/Stop” button screen. again to stop the machine. - Trim the excess thread at the beginning of the pattern.

  • Page 134: Using Appliqués

    EMBROIDERING A PATTERN Memo • The thread trimming function is originally set to trim excess thread jumps (threads linking parts of the pattern, etc.). Depending on the type of thread and fabric that are used, an end of upper thread may remain on the surface of the fabric at the beginning of the stitching.

  • Page 135: Adjustments During The Embroidery Process

    ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Note ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE • If the appliqué piece cannot be attached to the EMBROIDERY PROCESS base fabric with fabric glue or temporary spray adhesive, securely baste it in place with basting stitches. If the Thread Breaks or the Bobbin •...

  • Page 136: Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off The Power

    ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Note • It is recommended to stitch over the top of the last two or three stitches for complete coverage. Memo • If you cannot move back to the spot where the thread broke, press to select the color and move to the beginning position of that color, then use...

  • Page 137: Chapter 5 Advanced Embroidery

    Chapter Advanced Embroidery...

  • Page 138: Various Embroidering Functions

    VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Note VARIOUS EMBROIDERING • When is pressed, the pattern is moved to the FUNCTIONS center. After selecting the basting setting, move the pattern to the desired position. Basting Embroidery  Basting is added to the beginning of the embroidering order.
  • Page 139 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Select the pattern, and edit it if necessary. Press and then, press to position the satin stitching around design. Note • Finish combining and editing the pattern before Note selecting the appliqué setting. If the pattern is edited after selecting the appliqué...
  • Page 140 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Fuse or stick a piece of stabilizer to the back of the felt Use two layers of adhesive water soluble stabilizer or denim fabric to be used as the appliqué piece. material with their sticky sides together, and then hoop them in the embroidery frame.

  • Page 141: Making Embroidery Adjustments

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Use scissors to cut the excess water soluble stabilizer MAKING EMBROIDERY from outside the appliqué outline. ADJUSTMENTS Soak the appliqué piece in water to dissolve the water soluble stabilizer. Adjusting Thread Tension When embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that the upper thread can slightly be seen on the wrong side of the fabric.
  • Page 142 MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ■ Correct Thread Tension ■ Upper Thread Is Too Loose The pattern can be seen from the wrong side of the fabric. The tension of the upper thread is too loose, resulting in a If the thread tension is not set correctly, the pattern will loose upper thread, loose thread locks, or loops appearing not finish well.

  • Page 143: Adjusting The Alternate Bobbin Case (With No Color On The Screw)

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ■ Bobbin Thread Is Too Tight Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with Upper thread on the right side of fabric seems to be lifting/ No Color on the Screw) looping and bobbin thread is not seen on the wrong side of fabric.

  • Page 144: Using The Automatic Thread Cutting Function (End Color Trim)

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Using the Thread Trimming Function Function (End Color Trim) (Jump Stitch Trim) The automatic thread cutting function will cut The thread trimming function will automatically the thread at the end of embroidering each color. This trim any excess thread jumps within the color.

  • Page 145: Adjusting The Embroidery Speed

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS For example: Press to select 25 mm (1 inch) and the Changing the Thread Color Display machine will not trim a jump stitch of 25 mm or less before moving to the next stitching. You can display the name of the thread colors or embroidery thread number.

  • Page 146: Embroidering Linked Characters

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Mark the embroidery start position on the fabric, as Embroidering Linked Characters shown. Follow the procedure described below to embroider linked characters in a single row when the entire pattern extends beyond the embroidery frame. Example: Linking “FG” to the characters “ABCDE” Select the character patterns for “ABCDE”.
  • Page 147 MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Press Press  The needle is positioned in the lower-left corner of the pattern. The carriage moves so that the needle is positioned correctly. Press , then and use to align the needle with the end of embroidering for the previous pattern.

  • Page 148: Using The Memory Function

    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Retrieving Embroidery Patterns USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press the desired destination, and then select the Saving Embroidery Patterns desired embroidery pattern. Note • Do not turn the main power to OFF while the [Saving…] screen is displayed. You will lose the pattern you are saving.

  • Page 149: Embroidery Applications

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS as the appliqué. Embroider over the fabric for the appliqué piece and base fabric from step to create the appliqué. Using a Frame Pattern To Make an Appliqué Note •...

  • Page 150: Embroidering Split Embroidery Patterns

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery Insert the USB media containing the created split unit, and cut around the outside of the stitches of the embroidery pattern, and then select the split fabric for the appliqué piece. And then, reattach the embroidery pattern to be embroidered.
  • Page 151 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS If necessary, press and edit the pattern. Press to display the embroidery screen. Embroider the pattern section. When embroidering is finished, the following screen appears. Press  A screen appears so that a section of the split embroidery pattern can be selected. Repeat steps through to embroider the...
  • Page 152 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS...

  • Page 153: Chapter 6 Iq Designer

    Chapter IQ Designer...

  • Page 154: About Iq Designer

    ABOUT IQ DESIGNER ABOUT IQ DESIGNER PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN With IQ Designer, you can use the functions listed below: • Hand-drawn functions - creating embroidery patterns by drawing on the LCD screen • Loading functions - creating embroidery patterns by transferring data from the application or USB media.
  • Page 155 PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN ■ Key Functions Display Explanation Page Name Display Explanation Page Duplicate the selected section. — Name The temporarily positioned Duplicate key section can immediately be Magnify the pattern. rotated, enlarged, reduced or Magnify key moved. Load the fabric as the Paste in the pattern drawing area —...

  • Page 156: Before Creating Designs

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN ■ Setting the Line Types, Stitch Types and Colors Before Creating Designs You can set or change the line types, stitch types and colors anytime. You can also specify the line types, stitch The pattern preview displays the design smaller than types and colors before drawing lines.

  • Page 157: Drawing Regions

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Stitch types Drawing Regions Zigzag stitch Press and draw with brush. Running stitch Triple stitch Candlewicking stitch Chain stitch Line without stitch for creating a region. ■ Setting the Brush Types and Fill Colors Created region will be defined by the gray line. Press to set the brush types and fill colors.

  • Page 158: Using The Stamp Key

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Press to return to the pattern drawing screen. Using the Stamp Key  The color bar on the brush tool key is changed to the selected color. If a stippling stitch or decorative fill Press stitch has been selected, the stitch is displayed. 1 Color bar Press and press on the brush line to change color...

  • Page 159: Using The Erase Key

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Saved outlines Using the Select Key Embroidery pattern outlines can be registered as stamp shapes. When registering stamp You can select the part of the design to move and/or shapes, select from the last six embroidery edit. Some keys are available only after you select the patterns used.

  • Page 160: Stitch Settings Screen

    STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN Candlewicking Stitch STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN Size Increases/reduces the size of the stitch. Before creating the embroidery pattern, specify the stitch Spacing Specifies the spacing of the stitch. settings. Lines of the design are embroidered with various stitches and regions are embroidered with fill stitches or stippling stitches.

  • Page 161: Specifying Global Stitch Settings

    STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN  The same stitch type lines or regions will be selected to select the line or region to be changed. at the same time.  Each press of moves the highlighting of the selected pattern in order. Select the setting to be changed, and then change the setting in the screen that appears.

  • Page 162: Loading The Background Image

    STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN Press to display the pattern editing screen. Loading the Background Image Prepare the data file of your favorite picture so that you can create an embroidery pattern. Load the image file from the application or a USB media. Press ...

  • Page 163: Line Conversion

    LINE CONVERSION The selected image is displayed transparently in the LINE CONVERSION pattern drawing area. Custom patterns can be created from drawings. You can create patterns by loading an image on the application or a USB media. Recommended line drawings for Line Conversion •...
  • Page 164 LINE CONVERSION Select the device you saved the data to. In the screen for confirming the converted image, you can adjust the [Gray-Scale Detection level] again, if necessary. Select the data, and then press 1 The settings for the lines to be embroidered appear. If you do not know how the settings should be changed, first continue the operation without specifying settings and check the results.

  • Page 165: Illustration Conversion

    ILLUSTRATION CONVERSION Select the data, and then press ILLUSTRATION CONVERSION Custom patterns can be created from color illustrations. You can create patterns by loading an image on the application or a USB media. Recommended illustrations for Illustration Conversion • Illustrations that are clearly drawn, with no gradation, fading or blurriness.
  • Page 166 ILLUSTRATION CONVERSION If necessary, edit the loaded image. Memo • Press to detect the outline. Line thickness can be specified from 1.0 mm (1/16 inch) to 5.0 mm (3/16 inch). • Press to select the outline color. Select by touching the color, or moving icon using in the color selection screen.

  • Page 167: Stippling

    STIPPLING Press STIPPLING Basic Stippling with IQ Designer Create a stippling design with the basic procedure. Example: Select the heart shape, and then press Press You can also start the function by pressing in the embroidery pattern selection screen. Press Press Select the square shape, and then press...
  • Page 168 STIPPLING Press until the heart shape fits in the square Press shape, and then press Press , and then press Adjust the stippling stitch settings to create the desired effect, and then press Press , and then select the stitch color. Press For details, refer to “Specifying Individual Stitch after setting the color.

  • Page 169: Decorative Stitching Around A Pattern In Embroidery (A Quilting Function)

    STIPPLING  When the following message appears, press Set the distance and press Follow the procedure described on “EDITING PATTERNS” on page 110 to edit the pattern as desired. Note • You can also load a line drawing or an image of the fabric to create a region for stippling stitches.
  • Page 170 STIPPLING Use the brush tool keys to select the stitch and color of Press , press to recall the stamp shape the decorative stitching. registered in step , and then arrange it over the loaded pattern. Fill the region to be stitched outside of the stamp shape outline.
  • Page 171 STIPPLING Specify the stitch spacing and length in the stitch settings screen, and then press  Check the pattern, and then press Embroider the stippling stitch around the embroidery pattern.
  • Page 172 STIPPLING...

  • Page 173: Chapter 7 Appendix

    Chapter Appendix...

  • Page 174: Care And Maintenance

    If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop using the machine, and contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer. Precautions on Storing the Machine 1 Cleaning brush...

  • Page 175: Cleaning The Bobbin Case

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE Make sure that the indicated points are aligned Replace the bobbin case and needle plate cover. before installing the bobbin case. CAUTION • Never use a bobbin case that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or machine performance may suffer.

  • Page 176: Adjusting The Screen

    (the machine does not perform the still does not respond, or if you cannot do the operation or performs a different operation), follow the adjustment, contact your authorized Baby Lock steps below to make the proper adjustments. retailer.

  • Page 177: Troubleshooting

    For this reason, the thread is visible from the You can solve most problems by yourself. right side of the fabric. Visit us at “ www.babylock.com ”. If the problem persists, contact your authorized Baby Lock ■ Remedy retailer. Correctly install the bobbin thread. (page 40)

  • Page 178: Incorrect Thread Tension

     Cause 1 your nearest Baby Lock retailer. The machine is not correctly threaded. <With symptoms 1 and 2 described above> ■ Removing the Fabric From the Machine The bobbin threading is incorrect.
  • Page 179 TROUBLESHOOTING Cut out the tangled threads, and then remove the Slightly lift up the needle plate, cut any tangled bobbin. threads, and then remove the needle plate. Remove the fabric and threads from the needle plate. Remove the bobbin case. Note If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them.

  • Page 180: Untangling Thread From Beneath The Bobbin Winder Seat

    Memo • If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate, the machine may be malfunctioning; therefore, contact your nearest Baby Lock retailer. 1 Pretension disk Turn off the machine, and then install the presser foot Push the bobbin winder switch to the right, and then holder, presser foot and bobbin.

  • Page 181: List Of Symptoms

    Check the following possible problems before requesting service. If the reference page is “*”, contact your Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. authorized Baby Lock retailer. Bobbin is set incorrectly. ■ Getting Ready Machine does not operate...
  • Page 182 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ While Operating Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Symptom, Cause/solution Reference Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound. Machine does not operate. Upper thread breaks. “Start/Stop” button was not pressed. Machine is not threaded correctly (used the Presser foot is not lowered. wrong spool cap, spool cap is loose, the thread did not catch the needle bar threader, etc.) “Start/Stop”...
  • Page 183 Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. authorized Baby Lock retailer. Bobbin is set incorrectly. Upper threading is incorrect. The handwheel feels sluggish when it is turned.
  • Page 184 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ After Finishing an Operation Symptom, Cause/solution Reference The pattern is not embroidered correctly. Symptom, Cause/solution Reference — Thread is twisted. Thread tension is incorrect. Thread tension is set incorrectly. 62, 139 Upper threading is incorrect. Fabric was not inserted into the frame correctly Bobbin is set incorrectly.

  • Page 185: Error Messages

    ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGES Below is an explanation of error messages. Refer to these when necessary (if you press or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears). Error messages Cause/solution Attach the embroidery frame. This message is displayed when the machine is ready to embroider pattern, and the “Start/Stop”...
  • Page 186 This message is displayed when the machine needs to be maintained. Once this message appears, it is recommended to take your machine to an authorized Baby Lock retailer for a regular maintenance check. Although this message will disappear and the machine will continue to function once you...
  • Page 187 Is the thread tangled? activating the safety device. Wait until the temperature decreases. If the error persists, contact your nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer. The safety device was activated since the main This message is displayed when the motor locks due to tangled thread or for shaft motor seized.
  • Page 188 ERROR MESSAGES Error messages Cause/solution Use the presser foot lifter button to lower the This message is displayed when a button, such as the “Start/Stop” button, is presser foot. pushed while the presser foot is raised. Use the presser foot lifter button to raise the presser This message is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached and the foot.
  • Page 189 ERROR MESSAGES...

  • Page 190: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification Size and Machine Dimensions of machine Approx. 662 mm (W) × 348 mm (H) × 321 mm (D) Weight (Box 1 of 2) (approx. 26-1/16 inches (W) × 13-11/16 inches (H) × 12-5/8 inches (D)) Dimensions of box Approx.
  • Page 191 SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification Condition of the [Eco [Eco Mode] Available time OFF, 10 - 120 (minute) Mode] and [Shutoff “Start/Stop” Green flashing Support Mode] button Suspended Machine light, Screen display, LED pointer, Guideline function marker After recovering The machine starts from the previous operation. [Shutoff Support Available time OFF, 1 - 12 (hour)

  • Page 192: Upgrading Your Machine'ssoftware

    UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S STITCH SETTING CHART SOFTWARE Memo You can use USB media to upgrade software for your • When any of the following stitches (reverse stitch machine. patterns and reinforcement stitch patterns) are When an upgrade program is available on “ www.babylock.com ”, please download the files following selected, pressing (Reverse stitch button) will...
  • Page 193 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch width length width length Presser Stitch name/ Presser Stitch name/ Stitch Stitch (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) foot Applications foot Applications Auto. Auto. Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Manual Manual Stem stitch Overcasting stitch 5.0 (3/16) 4.0 (3/16) 1.0 (1/16) 2.5 (3/32)
  • Page 194 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch width length width length Presser Stitch name/ Presser Stitch name/ Stitch Stitch (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) foot Applications foot Applications Auto. Auto. Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Manual Manual Quilting stippling Rick-rack stitch 7.0 (1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 4.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32)
  • Page 195 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch width length width length Presser Stitch name/ Presser Stitch name/ Stitch Stitch (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) foot Applications foot Applications Auto. Auto. Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Manual Manual Honeycomb stitch Round ended 6.0 (15/64) 3.5 (1/8) 5.0 (3/16) 0.4 (1/64)
  • Page 196 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch width length width length Presser Stitch name/ Presser Stitch name/ Stitch Stitch (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) (inch)) foot Applications foot Applications Auto. Auto. Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Manual Manual Darning Forward (Zigzag) 7.0 (1/4) 2.0 (1/16) Darning of heavyweight For attaching appliqué...
  • Page 197 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch Stitch width length Presser Stitch name/ Stitch (inch)) (inch)) foot Applications Auto. Auto. Manual Manual Quilting stippling 7.00 (1/4) 1.6 (1/16) Background quilting 0.00 - 7.00 0.4 - 5.0 (0 - 1/4) (1/64 - 3/16) Overcasting stitch 5.00 (3/16) 4.0 (3/16) Stretch knit seam...

  • Page 198: Index

    INDEX INDEX Editing embroidery edit ..............110 Accessories Embroidery included accessories ..............15 adjusting the speed ..............143 options ..................18 automatic thread cutting function (End color trim) ....142 Accessory compartment ............... 14 key functions ................. 121 Adjustments resuming embroidery after turning off the power ....134 screen ..................
  • Page 199 INDEX Reinforcement stitch ..............59 Reinforcement stitch button ............13 Image key .................. 112 Repeated patterns ..............113 IQ Designer ................152 Retrieving character/decorative stitch patterns .......... 99 embroidery patterns ............... 146 machine’s memory ............99 Key functions stitch settings ................63 embroidery ................
  • Page 200 INDEX Upgrading .................. 190 Upper thread ................49 Upper threading twin needle mode ..............44 using the Automatic threading button ........42 USB mouse .................. 35 USB port ..................12 Utility stitches key functions ................25 pattern explanation key ............32 retrieving ..................
  • Page 204 English 882-W71 XH3853-001...

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