baby lock BLSO-DCF8 Double Cording Foot Instructions
- June 12, 2024
- Baby Lock
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baby lock BLSO-DCF8 Double Cording Foot
Introduction
Use this foot to couch single or double rows of cording to your fabric. It can also be used to make single and double rows of piping. Underside of foot has two grooves to accommodate the cording. The double rows of piping also known as double welting cord is often found as a finishing trim in home décor
Machine Settings
| Stitch type: | Straight or decorative stitch |
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| Stitch width: | Maximum 7mm |
| Stitch length: | 1-5mm |
| Cord size: | 7-8mm |
Top & Bottom
Instructions for Couching
- Raise the presser foot and raise the needle to the highest position.
- Remove the standard presser foot and attach the double cording foot. Select a hemstitch stitch that extends from the center position.
- Place the fabric under the foot and align the cord(s) in the grooves on the underside of the foot and start sewing at an even speed.
Instructions for Double Piping
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Raise the presser foot and raise the needle to the highest position.
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Remove the standard presser foot and attach the double cording foot. Select a straight stitch.
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Cut a strip of bias fabric approximately 4” wide.
The fabric needs to be wide enough to cover the cording(s) being used plus 1 ¼” (for standard 5/8” seam allowances) excess can be trimmed off. -
Fold the bias strip in half placing the cord in the fold. Align the fabric covered cord under the foot and sew along the cord edge.
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Add a second cord between the fabric layers. Move the cord under the first groove (or groove on right) in foot, and stitch along the edge of the cord.
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Trim the excess fabric to an even width down the length of the cord.
Instructions for Double-Corded Piping and Welting Trim:
- Raise the presser foot and raise the needle to the highest position.
- Remove the standard presser foot and attach the double cording foot. Select a straight stitch.
- Cut a strip of bias fabric approximately 4” wide. The fabric needs to be wide enough to cover the cording(s) being used plus 1 ¼” (for standard 5/8” seam allowances) excess can be trimmed off.
- Fold the bias in half placing the cord in the fold. Align the fabric covered cord under the foot and sew along the cord edge.
- Turn fabric over and place a second cord on top of the fabric layers along the bobbin thread. Fold all layers of the fabric over to encase the cord. Place the fabric back under the presser foot with the previous row of stitching centered under the needle. Stitch between the cords along the previous row of stitching.
- For piping cord: Trim the excess fabric to an even width down the length of the cord. Use the excess fabric to insert the trim in seams as standard piping.
- For welting cord: Trim the excess fabric off along the length of the cord.
Welting cord traditionally is topstitched, glued or stapled in place on home décor and upholstery projects.