Baby Lock BLSY Reference Guide [en, fr, es]

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................2

USING THE CIRCULAR ATTACHMENT TO SEW PATTERNS IN A CIRCLE...............................2

About the Circular Attachment.............................................................................................. 2

Included Accessories............................................................................................................. 2

Attaching the Circular Attachment......................................................................................... 3

Sewing a Circle ..................................................................................................................... 3

Using the Quarter Circle Template........................................................................................ 5

Using the Included Presser Feet............................................................................................. 5

CREATING BOBBIN WORK......................................................................................................7

About Bobbin Work .............................................................................................................. 7

Required Materials ................................................................................................................ 8

Upper Threading................................................................................................................... 9

Preparing the Bobbin Thread................................................................................................. 9

Positioning the Fabric and Sewing....................................................................................... 12

Adjusting the Thread Tension.............................................................................................. 15

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 16

LIST OF STITCHES THAT CANNOT BE USED WITH THE CIRCULAR ATTACHMENT............ 17

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INTRODUCTION

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CAUTION

This Addendum provides additional information not described in the Instruction and Reference Guide. Refer to these instructions after first reading the Instruction and Reference Guide provided with your sewing machine.

USING THE CIRCULAR ATTACHMENT TO SEW PATTERNS IN A CIRCLE

About the Circular Attachment

This device can sew circular patterns that graduate out at 5mm intervals, ranging from 30mm to 130mm in radius* when the center needle position is selected. The device is set to the left of the needle on your sewing machine. Utility and decorative stitches can both be sewn using this device.

Radius= Distance from center of circle to any point on the circle.

• You cannot use any decorative stitch with side feeding or stitches with a width over 7.0 mm. Before sewing on your project, be sure to sew trial stitches and check the sewing results. If stitches that cannot be used are sewn, the pattern may become misaligned. For a list of stitches that cannot be used, refer to the table “LIST OF STITCHES THAT CANNOT BE USED WITH THE CIRCULAR ATTACHMENT” located on page 17.

• Special care is required for the pivot pin; neglectful treatment may cause injury. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the attachment. When attachment is not in use, always keep the pivot pin in the indicator to avoid its loss.

Included Accessories

1 4 Conversion Chart 5

mm (f)inch

130 5 3/16 120 4 3/4 110 4 3/8 100 4

2 3 90 3 1/2 6

80 3 3/16 70 2 3/4 60 2 3/8 50 2 40 3/2 30 13/16

No. Part Name Part Code

1 Circular Attachment

a Indicator b Handle/Flips Up c Release button d Setting position for pivot pin e Scale

2 Pivot Pin XE6016-001 3 Attachment Screw

(2pcs. one is extra)

XE6022-001

No. Part Name Part Code

4 Template

f Radius of circle in mm g Angular lines listed in degrees

starting at 0 with 5 degree intervals

h Center

5 Braiding Foot XE5680-001 6 Cording Foot XA6871-001

XE6024-001

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• We recommend that you use the extension table on

3040

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your sewing machine for smooth fabric control.

• Do not raise the extension table when the circular

devise is attached.

• The pivot pin may be released if you hold up the

fabric while attached to the circular attachment. When holding up the fabric gently press down on the top of the pivot pin.

• When sewing smaller circles or using fabric with a

grain or uneven textures, a perfect circle may not be achieved.

• Some of presser feet such as the side cutter cannot

be used with this attachment, always test your accessory feet with the attachment.

• When using this attachment test the sewing speed

of your machine for the best results.

• When sewing larger pieces of fabric or garments,

make sure that your fabric or garment does not get caught on the machine creating drag or distortion of your design.

Securely tighten the screw with the disc-

shaped screwdriver included in your machine.

a Disc-shaped screwdriver

Sewing a Circle

• Thread the machine needle before setting the pivot pin into the circular attachment. Threading lever may hit the pivot pin and damage the pin or the machines threading mechanism.

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Attaching the Circular Attachment

Place the circular attachment at left as shown

in the figure.

→ The two tabs on the underside of the attachment will

drop down into corresponding holes in the needle plate, so that the attachment lays flat on the bed of your machine.

Insert the screw on the circular attachment in

the screw hole at the right of the needle plate (a).

Raise the handle.

Slide the indicator to match the desired size

of your circle.

• Do not slide the indicator by holding onto the pivot pin, doing so may cause the pivot pin to bend or break.

a Attachment Screw

Use a piece of stabilizer that is larger than

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your design area, reinforcing with a smaller piece of the stabilizer at the center of the circle when using fine fabric or the same pivot pin area repeatedly.

a Wrong side of Fabric b Stabilizer c Reinforcement Stabilizer d Pivot Pin area

• A stabilizer is always required when sewing on any fabric or garment to prevent stretching or puckering. Depending on the type of fabric being sewn, will determine wether you use permanent, iron on, temporary or a sticky stabilizer.

Insert the pivot pin at the center of circle

from the right side of fabric.

Pressing the top of the pivot pin, insert the

point of the pivot pin into the “Y” mark on the attachment.

a Right side of Fabric b Wrong side of Fabric

Select the desired stitch and sew allowing the

fabric to feed smoothly, making sure that you do not push or pull your fabric causing an uneven circle.

a Pivot Pin b Center of circle c Right side of Fabric

• When sewing a small diameter circle, we recommend that you first pin the fabric to the attachment and then set the indicator to your desired size.

After sewing, always press the release button

to remove the pin and fabric from the circular attachment.

a Release button

• Do not leave the pivot pin inserted in your fabric and not attached to the circular attachment. To do so may result in accidental injury or machine damage.

Using the Quarter Circle Template

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When combining utility or decorative stitches, or repeating an individual stitch, use the included template as a guide.

Mark the pivot point (center of your circle)

prior to sewing on the fabric (a).

Select your desired stitch and the size of a

circle using the markings on the attachment, then place the fabric on the attachment.

Sew a single stitch or one pattern

combination (b).

Remove fabric or garment from attachment.

With temporary pencil draw two lines from

the pivot point, one at the start of your stitch pattern (c) and one at the end of the stitch pattern (d).

Check the line at the end of the stitch (d) and

note the approximate degrees. With a circle measuring 360 degrees divide the stitch length (your degree/stitch measurement) into 360 and that will give you an approximate count on the stitch repetitions. SAMPLE: Your stitch is 16 degrees long so: 360 divided by 16 equals 22.5 repetitions.

• This is not an exact count due to the number of

variables i.e. stitch length, fabric used, thread and the stabilizer. You may be able to adjust the length of the stitch, depending on the stitch used, increasing or decreasing to get a closer match so that your circle closes without overlapping or shortage (a).

• Always stitch a trial version of the design checking

the stitch length, width and the direction of sewing, making sure that it is suitable for your project.

• Additional calculations may be necessary if your

pattern overlaps.

Example: Shortage of the Pattern

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a Pivot Point b Single stitch/Pattern combination c Start of the stitch d End of the stitch

Place the template on top of your design,

lining up the center pivot point and the center marking on the template (a). Then place the 0 degree line on the right side of template (b) at the start of the stitch (c).

a End of the stitch

Using the Included Presser Feet

Using the included presser feet, you can embellish your sewing projects, giving them a professional look with your personal flair.

■ BRAIDING FOOT

You can use a wide variety of braiding up to 5mm in width, using straight, zigzag and select decorative stitches.

• Do not use this foot when sewing with densely woven braiding that is difficult for the needle to penetrate easily. Doing so could result in needle breakage, damage and/or injury.

a Center on template b 0 degree line c Start of the stitch d End of the stitch

Loosen the screw on the guide plate sliding

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the plate to fit the width of the braid.

a Plate

Insert the braid through the guide before

attaching the foot onto the machine.

Tighten the screw and pull the braid to the

back of the braiding foot.

■ CORDING FOOT

You can embellish using 1 to 3 cords of decorative threads or yarn.

Slip a cord from the right of the presser foot,

into each guide (to use single cord, use the center guide).

Place the cords under and to the back of the

cording foot.

Attach the foot onto the machine.

Select the desired stitch and sew in a circular

manner gently guiding the braid.

Select a zigzag or decorative stitch and sew in

a circular manner gently guiding the cords.

• When sewing with zigzag or decorative stitches, adjust the stitch width, so that it is slightly wider than the width of the braid or cording.

CREATING BOBBIN WORK

About Bobbin Work

Beautiful embroidery work, with a three-dimensional appearance, can be created by winding the bobbin with heavy weight thread or ribbon, which is too thick to be threaded through the machine’s needle. The decorative thread or ribbon will stitch out on the underneath side of fabric while sewing with the fabric wrong side facing up.

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1. Utility stitches 2. Decorative stitches 3. Free motion sewing

Required Materials

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■ Bobbin case and cord guide bobbin cover

a Bobbin case (gray)

There is a notch at the location indicated by the letter “A”.

b Cord guide bobbin cover (for bobbin work or attaching

cording using single hole). There are two small v-shaped tabs on the back of the bobbin cover as indicated by the letter “B”. The tabs help hold the bobbin in place so it does not lift up while thick thread is being pulled through.

■ Lower thread

We recommend the following types of threads for bobbin work.

■ Upper thread

Upper thread choices can vary depending on the finished look you would like to achieve. By using sewing machine embroidery thread (polyester), multipurpose polyester thread, or monofilament (transparent nylon) thread the appearance of a single design can be changed many times just by choosing a different upper thread weight and/or color. If you do not wish for the upper thread to be visible, we recommend using monofilament thread or polyester light weight thread (50wt. or above) that is the same color as the lower thread.

■ Needle

Use a needle appropriate for the upper thread and fabric being used. Refer to “Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations” (in the chapter “CHANGING THE NEEDLE”) in the Instruction and Reference Guide.

■ Presser foot

Utility stitches or decorative stitches: Monogramming foot “N”

No.5 or finer hand embroidery thread or decorative thread

Flexible woven ribbon

Fine embroidery ribbon (silk or silk-like material) (3.5 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) or less, recommended)

* When wide ribbon or heavy weight threads are being used, we

recommend test sewing with and without bobbin case tension being applied to see which gives the best stitching results. If wide ribbon such as 3.5mm (approx. 1/8 inch) is to be used, we recommend that bobbin case tension not be applied. Refer to page 11 for more detailed instructions.

• Do not use thread heavier than No.5 hand embroidery thread.

• Some threads may not be appropriate for bobbin work. Be sure to sew trial stitches before sewing on your project.

Free motion sewing: Free motion quilting foot “C”, Free motion open toe quilting foot “O” or Free motion echo quilting foot “E”

■ Fabric

Be sure to sew trial stitches on a piece of scrap fabric, which includes the same threads and fabric as what is being used in your project.

• The sewing results may be affected by the type of fabric used. Before sewing your project, be sure to sew trial stitches on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as the fabric used in the project.

Upper Threading

Install a needle appropriate for the upper

thread and fabric to be used.

For details on installing the needle, refer to “CHANGING THE NEEDLE” in the Instruction and Reference Guide.

Remove the bobbin case.

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Attach the presser foot.

For details on attaching the presser foot, refer to “CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT” in the Instruction and Reference Guide.

Thread the machine with the upper thread.

For details on threading the machine, refer to “Upper Threading” in the Instruction and Reference Guide.

Preparing the Bobbin Thread

In order to create bobbin work, the bobbin case must be replaced with the one for bobbin work. Before creating bobbin work, clean the bobbin case and the race.

a Bobbin case

Use the cleaning brush included with the

machine or a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the race and its surrounding area.

a Cleaning brush b Race

Wipe the bobbin case (gray) with a soft lint

free cloth to clean it.

Insert the bobbin case (gray) so that the S

mark on bobbin case aligns with the ● mark on machine as shown below.

Raise the needle and presser foot, and then

turn off the machine.

Remove the flat bed attachment.

Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover,

and then slide it toward you to remove it.

a Needle plate cover

a S mark b ● mark

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• The bobbin case (gray) cannot be used for sewing in

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any way other than bobbin work. After sewing bobbin work, refer back to the steps in "Preparing the Bobbin Thread" for removing and cleaning the bobbin case (gray), and then reinstall the standard bobbin case (black).

• Be sure to use the bobbin case (gray) when creating bobbin work. Using any other bobbin case may result in the thread becoming tangled or damage to the machine.

• Make sure that the bobbin case is correctly installed. If the bobbin case is incorrectly installed, the thread may become tangled or the machine may be damaged.

• Be sure to use the included bobbin or one designed specifically for this machine (Class 15). Using any other bobbin may result in damage or injuries.

Actual size

11.5 mm (approx.

7/16 inch)

This model Other models

• Slowly and evenly wind the thread around the bobbin.

• For best results, wind the bobbin so the thread is not twisted.

Install the needle plate cover.

For details on installing the needle plate cover, refer to “Cleaning the Race” in the Instruction and Reference Guide.

a Needle plate cover

• When creating bobbin work, use the cord guide bobbin cover (for bobbin work and attaching cords), otherwise the thread may become tangled or the needle may break.

Install the flat bed attachment.

Insert the thread tail from the spool of thread

through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. Hold the thread tail while winding the thread around the bobbin by hand. After winding the bobbin so it is filled as shown below (about 80%), cut the thread.

Using scissors carefully trim the thread tail as

close to the bobbin as possible.

a Beginning of wound thread

• If thread extends beyond the top of the bobbin too much, the thread may become tangled or the needle may break.

If inserting thread tail through bobbin hole is difficult bobbin can be wound by holding tail and wrapping thread around inside base. Then carefully trim thread tail so it does not extend from the side of the bobbin.

Install the bobbin wound with thread.

Whether or not tension should be applied to the bobbin thread depends on the type of thread used.

■ When tension is applied to the bobbin

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thread

Insert bobbin into bobbin case so the thread unwinds from the left side. Pass the thread carefully through groove of needle plate cover as shown below.

a Groove of needle plate cover

■ When tension is not applied to the bobbin thread

If the bobbin thread in the trial stitching is too tight and adjusting the bobbin case tension does not help, do not pass the thread through the tension spring.

Hold the bobbin with your left hand so the thread unwinds from the right side and hold the end of the thread with your right hand.

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• When winding the bobbin, make sure the thread is not frayed. Sewing with frayed thread may result in the thread catching on the tension spring of the bobbin case, the thread completely becoming tangled or damage to the machine.

• Do not guide the bobbin thread completely through the groove in the needle plate cover, otherwise the lower threading will not be done correctly. Thread only as far as shown below.

Pull out about 8 cm (approx. 3 inches) of

bobbin thread.

Turn on the sewing machine, and then press

→ The screen changes, and all keys and operation

buttons are locked.

• If “OPENING DISPLAY” in the Settings Screen is turned “ON” press anywhere on the LCD screen

before pressing the icon.

Lightly hold the end of the upper thread while

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turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) until the mark on the handwheel aligns with the line on the machine.

Gently pull the upper thread to pull up the

bobbin thread through the needle plate.

Install the the cord guide bobbin cover (for

bobbin work and attaching cords).

a Cord guide bobbin cover (for bobbin work and

attaching cords)

Press or on the

screen.

→ All keys and operation buttons are unlocked, and

the previous screen is displayed.

Positioning the Fabric and Sewing

→ A loop of the bobbin thread comes out through the

hole in the needle plate.

Use the presser foot lever to raise the presser

foot.

Insert tweezers through bobbin thread loop

and pull bobbin thread above the needle plate.

Align the upper thread and bobbin thread,

and then pull out about 10 cm (approx. 4 inches) of the threads and pass them under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine.

• Recommended stitches for bobbin work are open “airy” type stitches.

• Be sure to sew trial stitches using same fabric and threads as project in order to check the sewing results.

• The bobbin thread may become tangled due to the type of pattern and thread that are being used. Since this may cause the needle to break, immediately stop sewing if this occurs. Turn off the machine, and then cut out the tangled thread with scissors. Then, clean the race and bobbin case as described in “Preparing the Bobbin Thread” on page 9.

Select a stitch. For this example, press .

• For best results, select a longer stitch length and a wider stitch width. Depending on the selected stitch, it may not be possible to change the stitch length and stitch width.

• Depending on the fabric, bunched stitches may result. We recommend selecting a simple stitch and sewing trial stitches to check the sewing results.

Examples of simple stitches: , ,

Adjust the upper thread tension.

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For details on adjusting the upper thread tension, refer to “Adjusting the Thread Tension” in the Instruction and Reference Guide.

We recommend a setting between 6 and 8 for the upper thread tension.

With the wrong side facing up, place the

fabric under the presser foot.

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Make sure that automatic thread cutting

( ) and automatic reinforcement/reverse stitching ( ) have been turned off.

• Before sewing, make sure that automatic thread cutting has been turned off. If sewing is started with automatic thread cutting turned on, the thread may become tangled or the machine may be damaged.

Place stabilizer on top (wrong side) of the

fabric.

• Type and weight of stabilizer will depend on fabric

and thread being used.

If thread is too thick to pull through fabric to

machine surface use an awl to punch a hole in the fabric at the beginning of stitching so the bobbin thread can be fed through the opening.

a Wrong side of fabric

Turn the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) to feed the needle into the fabric or punched hole. Position the upper thread over the presser foot and lightly hold then, lower the presser foot lever.

a Punched hole b Upper thread over the presser foot

Pulling the upper thread gently, turn the

handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) until the mark on the handwheel aligns with the line on the machine.

Press .

→ The screen changes, and all keys and operation

buttons are locked.

Use the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot.

→ A loop of the bobbin thread comes out through the

hole in the fabric.

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• If the bobbin thread does not come up, hold the

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upper thread as shown below to pull up the bobbin thread.

a Upper thread

• Before sewing, check that there is enough thread in the bobbin.

When you have reached the end of the

stitching area, stop the machine.

• Do not sew reinforcement/reverse stitches at the end of the stitching, otherwise the threads may become tangled or the needle may break. In addition, it may be difficult to pull the bobbin thread up to the wrong side of the fabric.

Raise the presser foot lever, and then use

tweezers to pull up the bobbin thread and bring the end of the thread to the top of the fabric.

• Pull the thread while holding down the fabric so it does not move out of place.

Align the upper thread and bobbin thread,

and then pass them under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine.

While gently holding threads at the rear of the

machine, turn the handwheel to feed the needle into the fabric or punched hole again, and then lower the presser foot lever.

Raise the needle and presser foot.

Leaving about 10 cm (approx. 4 inches) of

thread at the ends, use scissors to cut the threads.

a 10 cm (approx. 4 inches)

• Do not press the “Thread Cutter” button to cut the threads, otherwise the machine may be damaged.

Press or in the

screen.

→ All keys and operation buttons are unlocked, and

the previous screen is displayed.

Select a low speed , gently hold the threads

behind the presser foot and start sewing.

■ Finishing the thread ends

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At the end of the stitching, use a hand sewing

needle to bring the bobbin thread up to the wrong side of the fabric.

a Wrong side of fabric b Bobbin thread

• If it is difficult to place bobbin thread through the eye of a hand sewing needle, use a ribbon embroidery needle to pull the thread up to the wrong side of the fabric. Otherwise, use an awl to pull up the bobbin thread.

■ Adjusting the upper thread tension

Refer to “Adjusting the Thread Tension” in the Instruction and Reference Guide. We recommend a setting between 6 and 8 for the upper thread tension.

■ Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread

If the desired stitching cannot be achieved after adjusting the upper thread tension, adjust the tension of the bobbin thread. The tension of the bobbin thread can be adjusted by turning the slotted-head (–) screw on the bobbin case (gray) for bobbin work.

a Do not turn the phillips screw (+). b Adjust with a screwdriver (small).

To increase the tension of the bobbin thread, turn the slotted-head (–) screw 30° to 45° clockwise.

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Working from the wrong side of the fabric, tie

the bobbin and upper threads together by hand. Cut away excess threads with scissors.

a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric

• To ensure threads do not come undone after being tied place a drop of fabric glue on knots.

If the desired results could not be achieved,

adjust the tension of the bobbin thread and of the upper thread, and then try sewing the stitching again.

For more details, refer to “Adjusting the Thread Tension”.

To decrease the tension of the bobbin thread, turn the slotted-head (–) screw 30° to 45° counterclockwise.

• Turning the screw on the bobbin case (gray) may push up the spring plate, as shown below. If this occurs, gently press down the spring plate with a screwdriver so it is lower than the top surface of the bobbin case (gray), and then insert the bobbin case into the machine.

Adjusting the Thread Tension

After sewing trial stitches and checking the sewing results, adjust the thread tensions if necessary. After adjusting the tensions, be sure to sew trial stitches in order to check the sewing results.

a Spring plate

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