Sewing Reinforcement Stitches; Sewing Curves; Changing Sewing Direction - Baby Lock ellegante BLG Instruction And Reference Manual

SEWING
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Slowly depress the foot controller to start
sewing.
Memo
The speed set using the sewing speed con-
troller is the foot controller's maximum sewing
speed.
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Release the foot controller to stop the
machine.
Memo
(For U.S.A. only)
Foot controller: Model S
This foot controller can be used with model
BLG

Sewing Reinforcement Stitches

Reverse/reinforcement stitches are generally
necessary at the beginning and end of sewing. You
can use the "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button
to sew reverse/reinforcement stitches manually
(see page 3).
If the automatic reinforcement stitch is selected on
the screen, reverse stitches (or reinforcement
stitches) will be sewn automatically at the
beginning of sewing when the "Start/Stop" button
is pressed. Press the "Reverse/Reinforcement
Stitch" button to sew reverse stitches (or
reinforcement stitches) automatically at the end of
sewing (see page 46).

Sewing Curves

Sew slowly while keeping the seam parallel with
the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the
curve.

Changing Sewing Direction

Stop the machine. Leave the needle in the fabric,
and press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button to raise
the presser foot. Using the needle as a pivot, turn
the fabric so that you can sew in the new
direction. Press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button to
lower the presser foot and start sewing.
When edge stitching a short stitch length close to
the edge of the fabric, the presser foot may not
cover enough fabric for proper feeding. Before you
begin to sew, sew a basting thread at the corner
point. When you change direction at the corner,
start sewing as you pull the basting thread toward
the back.
5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch)