Satin Stitching Using The Sewing Speed Controller - Baby Lock Sofia BL137A2 Instruction And Reference Manual

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Satin stitching using the
sewing speed controller
A decorative stitch can be sewn by changing the
stitch width of a satin stitch. If the sewing machine is
set so that the stitch width can be adjusted using the
sewing speed controller, the stitch width can quickly
and easily be adjusted. In this case, the sewing speed
is adjusted with the foot controller.
a Connect the foot controller.
• For details, refer to "Using the foot controller"
(page 52).
b Attach zigzag foot "J".
• For details on replacing the presser foot, refer
to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 41).
c Turn on the sewing machine, and then press
(Settings key) on the operation panel.
The setting screen appears.
d
Press "ON" for stitch width control setting.
The machine is now set so that the stitch
width can be controlled with the sewing
speed controller.
Memo
If the stitch width control setting is set to
"ON", the
change to sewing speed controller icon
• Stitch width will change in 5 mm increments.
J
for stitch width will
.
e Press (Back key).
The initial screen appears again.
f Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 47).
• With the width control setting in the "ON"
position, the width changes from 0.0 to 7.0
depending on stitch selected.
g While sewing, slide the sewing speed
controller to adjust the stitch width.
Slide the controller to the left to make the width
narrower. Slide the controller to the right to
make the width wider.
Narrower
• Adjust the sewing speed with the foot
controller.
Memo
When the foot controller is plugged in,
(Start/stop button) cannot be used
to start sewing.
h When you have finished sewing, set the stitch
width control setting back to "OFF".
Memo
Although the stitching result differs depending
on the type of fabric being sewn and the
thickness of the thread being used, for best
results, adjust the stitch length to between 0.3
and 0.5 mm (1/64 and 1/32 inch).
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