Specialty Threads; Using Specialty Threads; Lightweight Threads; Medium Weight Threads - Baby Lock Euphoria BLC4 Instruction And Reference Manual

Using Specialty Threads

Stitching with specialty threads can create beautiful stitches. These heavy or shiny threads can be
used to enhance the appearance of a stitch and create special effects.
Some specialty threads work well through the needle and chain looper, while others are too heavy to
be threaded through the needle and are for chain looper use only.
Use the "Specialty Thread Guide Chart" (see page 38) as a guide for using specialty threads. Keep in
mind that the quality of the thread may vary and tension settings will vary from thread to thread. Make
a test sample before starting on the project.

Lightweight Threads

Lightweight threads such as rayon machine-embroidery thread and lingerie thread, can easily be
threaded on the Baby Lock Euphoria. Very fine monofilament threads may need threading assistance
from a "Threading Cradle" (see page 35) or "Looper Threading Tool" (see page 36).

Medium Weight Threads

Medium Weight threads, such as topstitching thread, Décor rayon, and stretch nylon thread, are often
too bulky to use the ExtraordinAir feature for the threading port and looper. By using a "Threading
Cradle" (see page 35) or "Looper Threading Tool" (see page 36), the heavier threads can be threaded
easily in the Baby Lock Euphoria.

Heavyweight Threads

Heavyweight threads such as Pearl Crown Rayon, Décor 6, and Candlelight will need extra attention
in the chain looper. Directions for bypassing the threading port (see page 37) may need to be used for
heavyweight thread. Please follow the Specialty Thread Guide Chart (see page 38) for special
instructions concerning the use of these threads.

Looper Threading Tool

NOTE: Make sure the looper tube is clear of thread before
re-threading machine.
1. Open the front cover and raise the presser foot.
2. At the threading port, cut the chain looper thread. Remove chain
looper thread from under the presser foot and the upper thread
guides. Replace cone of thread with specialty thread.
3. Place the machine in threading position to thread the chain
looper.
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4. Thread specialty thread into the upper thread guides and tension
disk, leaving a 22-inch (55cm) tail above the threading port.
5. Place the straight end of the looper threading tool into the threading
port. Push the looper threading tool until the end comes out of the
looper eye. Open side cover of machine to see threading tool come
out of the eye of chain looper.
6. Insert the specialty thread tail into the looper threading tool eye
(fig. A). Pull the straight end of the looper threading tool through the
looper eye bringing the specialty thread with it (fig. B).
7. Cut chain looper thread to 4 inches (10cm) and place in tray. Close
B
the side cover of the machine.
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