How Your Sashiko Operates; Important Notice - Baby Lock Sashiko BLQK Instruction And Reference Manual

How Your Sashiko Operates

The Baby Lock Sashiko is different than any other conventional sewing machine you have ever used.
The Sashiko will make one stitch on the top of the fabric after the handwheel makes two complete
rotations when the needle is in the down position. When the needle is in the up position it will make
one stitch after the handwheel makes one and a half rotations. The specialty needle will catch and
release the bobbin thread alternately.
After setting up your machine for the first time, take a few minutes to learn how it sews. Before thread-
ing the Sashiko, turn the handwheel counterclockwise (towards you) and watch the movement and
operation of the various parts. At the present time do not worry about placing fabric under the press-
er foot. It will not hurt your machine to stitch without fabric while it is unthreaded.
Due to the unique function of the Sashiko allow yourself to become familiar with the operation of the
machine. This will enable you to become more proficient in its use.

Important Notice

1. The Baby Lock Sashiko stitching will not unravel, so it is not necessary to make tacking stitch.
2. Always stitch with fabric under the presser foot when machine is threaded.
3. Do not stitch over previous stitching or stitch down the same row of stitching.
4. Avoid stitching over pins.
5. Before removing bobbin case, changing needle, or replacing latch wire; place needle in up
position, remove fabric, and cut thread.
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