baby lock BLE8-S6 Plain Hemmer Foot Instructions

baby lock BLE8-S6 Plain Hemmer Foot

Product Information: Baby Lock Serger Accessories
The Baby Lock Serger Accessories include the Plain Hemmer Foot (BLE8-S6) with a size of 1/2 inch (13mm). This accessory is designed to create perfectly straight hems without the need for pre-project pressing. It is specifically intended for straight hemming and is compatible with the Baby Lock Serger machines.

Machine Settings

• Stitch type:
• Stitch length: 3-4
• Cutting blade: Disengaged LOCKED
• Differential feed: N
• Sewing speed: Moderate to slow
• Upper looper: Down
• Sewing table: On
• Fabrics: Firm broadcloth, trigger, lightweight denim, lightweight polar fleece, sweatshirt fleece.

NOTE
When hemming polar fleece or sweatshirt fleece, turn the fabric one time. Do not attempt a double roll. (Fabric does not ravel).

Product Usage Instructions

1. Secure the attachment to the table using the guide fixing screws.
2. Turn under 1/2 inch of the fabric and press it with an iron.
3. Raise the presser foot of the serger machine.
4. Slide the fabric into the attachment with the wrong side facing up, turning up, and over to the left.
5. Using a sewing awl, slide the folded fabric under the presser’s foot towards the needle.
6. Lower the presser foot and turn the handwheel 3-4 times to secure the fabric.
7. Align the attachment with the needle(s) to encase the fabric edge.
8. With your right hand, keep the hem turned while your left-hand guides the folded fabric into the hemmer.

Note: When using BLCS (Baby Lock Cover Stitch), the accessory adaptor BLCS-AA is needed. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please contact our customer support at 800-422-2952 or visit our website at www.babylock.com.

Instructions

Guide fabric into a perfectly straight hem without any pre-project pressing. The plain hemmer is designed to be used for straight hemming only. Leave one seam of the garment open. After hemming, sew the seam closed.

1. Secure attachment to the table with guide fixing screws.
2. Turn under 1/2 inch and press with an iron.
3. Raise the presser foot. Slide fabric into the attachment with the wrong side facing up, turning up, and over to the left.
4. With a sewing awl, slide folded fabric under the presser foot to the needle.
5. Lower the presser foot. Turn the handwheel 3-4 times to secure the fabric.
6. Align the attachment with the needle(s) to encase the fabric edge.
7. With the right hand keep the hem turned while the left hand is guiding folded fabric into the hemmer.

MACHINE SETTINGS

Stitch type:| Chain Stitch – C1 needle position Narrow Left Cover Stitch – C1 – C2 needle positions Wide Cover Stitch – C1 – C3

Triple Cover Stitch – C1 – C2 – C3

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Stitch length:| 3-4
Cutting blade:| Disengaged “LOCKED”
Differential feed:| N
Sewing speed:| Moderate to slow
Upper looper:| Down
Sewing table:| On

Fabrics
Firm broadcloth, trigger, lightweight denim, lightweight polar fleece, sweatshirt fleece.

Note
When using BLCS the accessory adaptor BLCS-AA isneeded.

NOTE : When hemming polar fleece or sweatshirt fleece, turn the fabric one time. Do not attempt a double roll. (Fabric does not ravel).

References

• Baby Lock - Baby Lock Sewing Machines | For the Love of Sewing

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