Baby Lock 006R1A0048 Free Motion Open Toe Quilting Foot Instructions
- June 12, 2024
- Baby Lock
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Baby Lock 006R1A0048 Free Motion Open Toe Quilting Foot
Product Information
The Baby Lock Sewing Accessories Free-Motion Quilting Foot is a versatile accessory that allows for stippling, meandering, and thread painting. It is designed for free-motion quilting, where the feed dogs can be lowered to move the fabric freely in any direction. The quilting foot is essential for achieving professional-looking quilted designs.
Product Usage Instructions
- Select the straight stitch on your Baby Lock sewing machine.
- Remove the presser foot holder.
- Align the quilting foot with the lower-left side of the presser bar. Make sure the pin on the quilting foot is positioned over the needle clamp screw.
- Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand, then tighten the presser foot holder screw using a screwdriver held in your left hand.
- Lower the feed dog position switch, located at the rear of the machine’s base, to disable the feed dogs.
- Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut and move it at a regular pace to sew uniform stitches. Aim for a stitch length of approximately 2.0-2.5 mm (about 1/16 – 3/32 inch).
- After sewing is finished, raise the feed dog position switch to enable the feed dogs again.
Stippling: Stippling is done with the needle in the center straight
stitch position and the feed dogs lowered. Start by bringing up the bobbin
thread to the top of the fabric, sew a few stitches, and trim your thread. Run
your Baby Lock machine at its fastest speed and move the fabric in a slow,
fluid motion. Stippling involves not crossing over any of the stitches.
Meandering: Meandering follows the same instructions as stippling, except
the stitches are crossed.
Thread Painting: Thread Painting is a fun technique and an early form of
computerized machine embroidery. To start, drop the feed dogs and fill in the
design you are creating with either a straight or zigzag stitch.
Note: When choosing threads, a variety of options such as The Finishing
TouchTM, SulkyTM, variegated, and metallics can be used. The type of thread
you select will determine the needle you need. For metallic or heavier
threads, use a Metallica needle with a larger, longer eye to prevent fraying
and shredding of the thread. For further assistance or inquiries, please
contact Baby Lock at 800-422-2952 or
visit www.babylock.com.
Instructions
The Free-Motion Foot can be used for stippling, meandering and thread painting. With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction. The quilting foot is needed for free-motion quilting. Attach the foot controller and sew using a consistent speed. Inorder to sew a balanced stitch, it may be necessary to lower the upper thread tension.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Select the straight stitch.
- Remove the presser foot holder.
- Align the quilting foot with the lower-left side of the presser bar. The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw.
- Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the screwdriver in your left hand.
- Pin on quilting foot
- Presser foot holder screw
- Needle clamp screw
- Lower the feed dog position switch, located at the rear of the base of the machine, too
- Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut, and then move the fabric at a regular pace in order to sew uniform stitches roughly 2.0-2.5 mm (approx. 1/16 – 3/32 inch) in length.
- After sewing is finished, raise the feed dog position and switch to raise the feed dogs.
Stippling: Stippling is done with the needle in the center straight
stitch position and the feed dogs lowered. To start, bring up the bobbin
thread to the top of the fabric, sew a few stitches, and trim your thread. Run
your Baby Lock machine at the fastest speed and move your fabric in a slow,
fluid motion. Stippling simply means you do not cross over any of the
stitches.
Meandering: Meandering is done following the directions above, except the
stitches are crossed.
Thread Painting: Thread Painting is a fun technique and was an early form
of computerized machine embroidery. To start, drop the feed dogs and fill in
the design you are creating with either a straight or a zigzag stitch. Threads
and needles to use: A variety of threads may be used, such as The Finishing
Touch™, Sulky™, variegated, and metallics. The thread you choose will
determine the needle you need. When using metallic or heavier threads, be sure
to use a Metallica needle. This needle has a larger, longer eye than the
typical needle which prevents the thread from fraying and shredding
800-422-2952
www.babylock.com.
References
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