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What thread does Baby Lock recommend?
Choose among sizes 12/80 through 20/125 according to the type of thread you are using. NEEDLE SIZE THREAD SIZE 12/80 and 14/90 monofilament, 100 wt. silk, 60 wt.
What order do you thread a serger?
Order matters in serger threading– always thread in this order:
- Upper looper.
- Lower looper.
- Right needle.
- Left needle.
How do you thread a serger sewing machine?
How to Thread an Overlocker / Serger
- Step 1: Open the machine.
- Step 2: Raise the presser foot.
- Step 3: Remove the presser foot and lower the knife.
- Step 4: Raise the needles to the highest position.
- Step 5: Pull up the retractable thread stand fully.
- Step 6: Place thread into pre-tension guide at the top of the machine.
How do you know what kind of thread to use?
Thread comes in different weights or thicknesses. The heavier or thicker your thread the more visible your stitches will be. Use thicker threads for sewing thicker fabrics, they will be stronger. Consider what your project will be used for and the stresses and strains on the seams before choosing a thread.
Does thread go under presser foot?
Once you’ve threaded the needle, put the thread straight back (but not under the presser foot). Keep the presser foot up, and note that the thread should be fairly easy to pull.
Which thread is which on a serger?
Most sergers use four spools of thread: two for looping underneath the needles and two to use in the needles. The model you have will tell you the order in which you thread them. Look at the threading diagram on your machine. A 3-thread machine has an upper looper, lower looper and a single needle thread.
Is serger thread same as sewing thread?
Serger thread is finer than regular sewing machine thread, in order to avoid bulky seams. It must be smooth and consistent in diameter since it passes through so many guides in a serger. Serger thread should not leave a lot of lint, so that it does not clog the serger.
What type of thread does a baby lock Serger use?
The current Baby Lock sergers use what is called “jet-air threading,” which makes them the quickest and easiest sergers to thread. Put spools of thread onto the spool guides on the Baby Lock serger.
What is a baby lock sewing machine?
This machine is similar to a sewing machine in that it stitches the seam but sergers also trim the excess fabric from the edges, allowing you to finish your projects in a fraction of the time. The current Baby Lock sergers use what is called “jet-air threading,” which makes them the quickest and easiest sergers to thread.
Do Baby locks need to be threaded manually?
While that might sound daunting to beginners or those of you who have not used a sewing machine for a long time, the threading process is a fairly straightforward task, even for those who do not possess nimble fingers. Baby Lock models that must be threaded manually include the BL 1550, BL 2000 and BL 2100.