BABY LOCK BLTY-CCF Free Motion Couching Foot User Manual

TY-CCF Free Motion Couching Foot
User Manual

BLTY-CCF Free Motion Couching Foot

This presser foot can easily sew decorative stitching using yarn.
Use couching foot “X” to give your projects a more beautiful finish.
CAUTION

• Sew test stitches on the fabric before sewing on your project. If the yarn is extremely thin or thick or has an unusual shape (flat or furry), the best finishing results may not be achieved, or injuries or damage may result.
  We recommend using yarn of weight 4 (MEDIUM ).

Note

• We recommend using a stabilizer material when sewing stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave, or fabrics which cause fabric shrinkage.
• If your sewing machine does not include the optional spool stand (Fig. 5-0) used in the following procedure, purchase it separately (BLMA-STS), or use a free standing spool stand (sold separately).

Contents (Fig. 1)

• Couching foot “X” (A) x1
• Upper yam guide (B) x1
• Lower yam guide (C) x1
• Yam threader (D) x 1
• Screw (E) x 1

Installation

1. Thread the machine with the bobbin thread and upper thread.
   • For details, refer to the Instructions and Reference Guide included with the sewing machine.

2. Attach the spool stand to the machine.
   • For details, refer to the SPOOL STAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL included with the spool stand (BLMA-STS).

3. Insert the upper yarn guide (B) into the jack on the left side at the rear of the machine. (Fig. 2)

4. Loosen the screw, and remove the presser foot and presser foot holder from the sewing machine.
   • To remove the presser foot, raise it, and then touch to lock all keys and buttons.

5. Install the adapter included with the sewing machine. (Fig. 3)
   • For details, refer to the Instruction and Reference Guide included with the sewing machine.
   • Insert the adapter screw from the left side, and then tighten it.

6. Attach the couching foot “X” (A) then attach the lower yarn guide (C) by inserting it into the hole in the presser foot. (Fig. 4)

7. Wrap the yarn loosely around the spool pin, being careful not to create tension. Then pass it through the telescopic thread guide (located on the spool stand), the upper yarn guide, and the lower yarn guide. (Fig. 5)
   • Make sure that the yarn wound on the spool stand is long enough.
   • Make sure that the yarn does not become entangled.
   • Make sure that the lower yam guide is adjusted so that the yarn does not touch the machine.

8. Pass the yarn through the loop in the yarn threader (D) and then pass the threader from left to right through the tube on the presser foot. (Fig. 6-1)

9. Use the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot, and then pass the yarn threader from the top through the middle hole in the base. (Fig. 6-2)
   Note
   • The yam will not be sewn correctly if it is passed through the left or right hole in the presser foot.
   Memo
   If it is difficult to grab the end of the yam threader passed through the middle hole:
   • Use the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot even higher.
   • Cover the feed dogs with the matting that the yam threader was attached to, or something similar. (Fig. 6-3)

10. Touch to unlock all keys and buttons.

Specifying settings

Note

• Couching foot “X” can only be used with sewing machines installed with version 1.12 or later. Install the free upgrade from www.babylock.com web site.
• For details on how to check the version of your sewing machine, refer to the Instruction and Reference Guide included with it.

1. Select Utility and Decorative Stitches.

2. In the Utility Stitch screen, select . (Fig. 7-1)
   →The presser foot is automatically raised to the height specified in the settings screen, and the feed dogs are lowered.

3. Change the free motion presser foot height. (Fig. 8)
   • The height of the presser foot can be changed to a maximum of 4.0 mm (3/16″) from the settings screen. Changing the height of the presser foot according to the thickness of the yam allows the fabric to be moved smoothly.
   Hint
   • The stitch width is automatically set to 3.50 mm (1/8″).
   • When using thin yam, move the needle drop position to the left by changing the stitch width. (Fig. 7-2)
   • The stitch width can be adjusted in 0.125 mm (1/64″) increments. The minimum stitch width that can be set is 2.75 mm (3/32″).
   CAUTION
   • After changing the needle drop position, slowly turn the handwheel toward you and check that the needle does not hit the presser foot.

4. Lower the presser foot, and then sew while adjusting the speed, using the sewing speed controller. (Fig. 9)
   • When is selected, the maximum sewing speed is automatically limited to 600 spm.

Note

• The free motion presser foot height does not return to its original setting, even after the machine is returned to normal sewing. Be sure to adjust the setting for the next stitch that is selected.

CAUTION

• Do not sew other stitches with couching foot “X”, otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot, damaging them.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The presser foot is too high. Adjust the setting in the settings screen.
The needle hits the presser foot. Adjust the stitch width to adjust the needle drop position.
The needle is not lowered onto the yarn.| The stitch width is not correctly adjusted. Adjust the stitch width to move the needle drop position to the left.
The yarn is not being correctly guided. Guide the yarn, starting from the beginning.
The yarn is not fed smoothly from the spool stand. Make sure that an adequate length of yarn is wound onto the spool stand.

• English screens are used on this manual.

References

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

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