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Baby Lock imagine wave BLE3ATW Instruction And Reference Manual
Summary of imagine wave BLE3ATW
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"important safety instructions" when using overlock machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following. "read all instructions before using this overlock machine." danger- to reduce the risk of electric shock. 1. The machine should never be left unattended when plug...
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The baby lock imagine wave has an exclusive "thread delivery system" that eliminates confusing ten- sion adjustments. The imagine wave enables you to accomplish a perfect stitch with any type of thread on any type of fabric. You no longer need to guess at the correct tension adjustments. Your baby l...
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Overview .............................................................................................................................. 4 how your serger operates ........................................................................................... 4 overview of the imagine wave .................
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Rolled edging ................................................................................................................. 23 3-thread rolled edge .................................................................................................. 23 seaming sheers...................................
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Sometimes called an overlock machine or overlocker, the serger is different from any conventional sewing machine you have used. Awareness of its simple operation will enable you to become more proficient in its use. Please read all instructions before using your new machine. Serging is kind of a kni...
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O v e r v i e w 5 overview of the imagine wave 20 16 15 17 19 21 23 26 25 27 28 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 18 11 12 13 31 32 24 22 30 8 14 1. Presser foot thread release lever* 17. Machine lock button 2. Thread cutter 18. Looper threading lever 3. Needle threader lever 19. Differential feed adjusting lev...
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Your baby lock imagine wave serger has a built-in accessory compartment. To open, swing the "lid" on the thread spoolstand to the right to reveal the tray holding some of the accessories listed below. Others may be found in the machine packing materials. A c c e s s o r i e s 6 accessories accessory...
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Your baby lock imagine serger is set up with 90/14 machine needles, which are suitable for most medium and heavyweight fabrics. For lightweight fabrics, change to a size 75/11 needle. The needle's semi-ball point design is suitable for knits and wovens. Some manufacturers' needles may produce better...
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After removing the packing materials from the box, gently lift your baby lock serger by gasping the handle provided on the top of the machine. Place the machine on a serger sewing table or any level surface that provides ample work area to the left. Place the foot controller in a pedal stay, if desi...
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When using threads on cones or king spools place the cone or spool securely over the cone holders furnished on your machine. To avoid bending the thread stand, you may need to place one hand under the stand while positioning the cone. The cone holders pre- vent the cone or spool from spinning, enabl...
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Your baby lock imagine wave is equipped with an exclusive "instant jet-air threading system" for fast, easy threading of the upper and lower loopers. One push of the "jet-air" threading lever will automatically thread the loopers. It is no longer necessary to use tweezers for threading the thread gu...
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1. With the presser foot up and machine lock button in the locked position, see fig. A, page 10, set the thread- ing port selector lever to "u" for upper looper threading. See fig. B, page 10. 2. Place the thread on the upper looper spool pin on the thread stand. Slip the thread into the telescopic ...
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1. Set the needle threader selector on "r" for right needle (fig.B page 13). Note: be sure to push the needle threader selector all the way to r. 2. Place the thread on the second from left spindle on the thread stand (fig.A). Thread needle thread guides 1 and 2, through the groove on the face plate...
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1. Set the needle threader selector on "l" for left needle. 2. Place the thread on the far-left spindle on the thread stand (fig.A page 12). Thread needle thread guides a and b, through the groove on the face place and through guides c,d,e,f and g. 3. Lower the presser foot and thread the left needl...
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With the needle and upper looper threads under the foot and to the back, lower the presser foot. While holding the threads in your left hand, press down on the foot controller gently to begin a thread chain before serging fabric (fig.A). You can leave the presser foot down for most serging applicati...
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The baby lock imagine wave revolutionizes the way a serger works with its thread delivery system. You no longer have to manually adjust the tension settings for the type of stitch you are serging. Select the type of stitch you wish to serge, the imagine wave will automatically feed the correct amoun...
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The stitch length / rolled hem adjusting dial is conveniently located just to the left of the front cover, near the base plate (fig. A). The dial shows two stitch-length ranges, each numbered from 1, for the shortest stitch, to 4 for the longest. As the dial indicates, one range is for standard sewi...
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Your baby lock serger is equipped with differential feed.The set of feed dogs work independently in order to ensure smooth sewing on all fabrics (fig. A) when the differential feed adjusting lever, located at the machine's right, front edge is set on "n" for normal feeding, the feed dogs move the sa...
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When no trimming is desired, as when stitching on a fold, flip the cutting blade lock switch clockwise to the lock position. The cutting blade no longer moves up and down, but remains in its lowered position. To re-engage the cutting blade, turn the cutting blade lock switch half of a turn counter-c...
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4 t h r e a d o v e r l o c k 19 4-thread overlock b c d a b c d o o a with the imagine wave thread delivery system, the upper and lower looper threads lock together evenly over the cut fabric edge(s) to form a flat, non-rolling pattern of overlocking stitches on both sides of the fab- ric. The left...
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3 t h r e a d o v e r l o c k 20 3-thread overlock-wide a b a b c d b c d o o a the 3-thread overlock wide stitch is perfect for edge-finishing most woven fabrics and for seaming knits that do not require the extra dura- bility that a fourth thread provides. It's easy to convert your imagine wave to...
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3 t h r e a d o v e r l o c k 21 3-thread overlock-narrow b a it's easy to convert your imagine wave to serge with 3 threads by simply eliminating the left needle. To convert to narrow 3-thread overlock (3.0-5.0mm), cut the left needle thread (fig. A). Remove the left needle and left needle thread c...
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Narrow hemming is an attractive finish for light to medium to heavy weight fabrics. Remove the left needle and needle thread completely from the machine. Clear the stitch fingers. Turn the stitch length adjusting dial clockwise to the rolled hem range. Set the length at "1" (fig. A) and the stitch w...
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The rolled edge setting is used to achieve the narrowest stitch possible (1.5mm) on your baby lock serger. The stitch is suitable for seaming sheer and lightweight fabrics and for edging and hemming lightweight fab- rics. R o l l e d e d g i n g 23 rolled edging 3-thread rolled edge with the stitch ...
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Flatlock seams are most suited to fabrics which do not ravel such as interlock knits, tricot, sweatshirt fleece and synthetic suede. The needle thread is carried below the fabric and to the cut edge of the fabric. The lower looper thread rides along the cut edge of the fab- ric for stability. The ed...
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Left or right needle positions can be used for 2-thread serging. See machine threading illustrations on page 26. 1. Place the left needle thread on far left spool pin (or right needle thread on second from left spool pin) and bring the thread end through the telescopic thread guide direct- ly above ...
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Sew 2-thread flatlock seams in the same way as 3-thread flatlock seams, then pull the two fabric layers apart until the seam lies flat (fig. A). Because the threads show on the outside as well as the inside of the garment or project, the 2-thread flatlock seam is often considered a decorative applic...
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Sew a 2-thread flatlock seam then pull the two fabric layers apart until the seam lies flat (fig. A). Because the threads show on the outside as well as the inside of the garment or project, the flatlock seam is often considered a decorative application (fig. B). For 2-thread flatlock - narrow 1. Lo...
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2 t h r e a d o v e r l o c k 28 flatlock "topstitching" a b c d the flatlock stitch need not be limited at seamlines. When sewn on a fold, flatlocking can create attractive dec- orative effects within the body of a garment or project. Either follow placement lines on your pattern or design your own...
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2 t h r e a d o v e r l o c k 29 blind hemming Ｈ a b c d you baby lock imagine wave can create a sturdy, nearly invisible blindhem. 1. Set the machine for 2-thread overlock with the right needle threaded. Set the stitch width at 5.0 and the stitch length at 4.0 in the standard range. 2. Fold up the ...
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Note: the threading path for the needle thread is different in this technique. Please refer to the thread reference guide chart or the illustration below. 1. Set up the machine for 2 thread flatlock - wide. (see threading illustration below) 2. A heavy decorative thread will be used in the needle. 3...
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2 t h r e a d o v e r l o c k 31 ladder stitch - decorative stitch a b c d b c d o o a ladder wrong side right side right side wrong side note: the threading path for the needle thread is different in this technique. Please refer to the thread reference guide chart or the illustration below. 1. Set ...
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2 t h r e a d o v e r l o c k 32 returning to 3 or 4-thread overlock 1. Open the front cover and rotate the handwheel forward to bring the upper looper to its lowest position. 2. With your index finger or tweezers, release the subsidiary looper from the eye of the upper looper. Rotate it further to ...
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W a v e s t i t c h 33 wave stitch the wave stitch provides a decorative "wavy" edging on fabric. (this is not to be confused with "lettuce edge" on page 36). The upper looper thread and the lower looper thread gradually appear every 25 stitches to create a stitch that looks like a "wave". When usin...
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W a v e s t i t c h 34 3-thread wave stitch needles right length 1.0-2.5 width 5.0 stitch selector b wave selector a b c d b c d w w a w 1. Turn the wave selector dial from "o" to "w". 2. Cut the threads from the thread cones and remove from the thread paths. 3. Lock the machine for threading the lo...
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W a v e s t i t c h 35 3-thread rolled wave stitch needles right length 1.0-1.5r width 3.0-5.5 stitch selector c wave selector a b c d b c d w w a w 1. Turn the wave selector dial from "o" to "w". 2. Cut the threads from the thread cones and remove from the thread paths. 3. Lock the machine for thre...
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R o l l e d e d g i n g 36 lettuce edge belt loops and button loops returning to standard serging a b c use the rolled edge thread chain, stitched without fabric, to make professional belt loops and button loops. Using a heavy decorative thread in the upper looper forms a stronger loop. Clear the st...
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B a s i c s e r g i n g t e c h n i q u e s 37 overedging seaming a b c a b for garments or projects that do not require conventional pressed- open seams, you can stitch and finish the seam in one operation and then press the seams to one side (fig. A). A 4 or 3-thread seam is strong, yet it provide...
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B a s i c s e r g i n g t e c h n i q u e s 38 securing ends a b c d e the serger stitch will not unravel readily, and in most cases serged seams are secured by an intersecting seam. If that's not the case, these are several options for securing seam (fig. A). 1. Leave a 3 inch (7.5cm) chain, separa...
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B a s i c s e r g i n g t e c h n i q u e s 39 securing ends (cont.) a b c d e to lock the end of the seam: 1. Take one stitch off the end of the seam (fig. A). 2. Raise the presser foot and bring the needle(s) to the highet position. Pull back gently on the fabric to clear the stitch fingers. 3. Tu...
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B a s i c s e r g i n g t e c h n i q u e s 40 turning outside corners turning inside corners a b a b c d c 1. Stitch along one edge until you reach the corner. Take one stitch off the edge of the fabric (fig. A). (as you approach the edge, you may want to stop and manually turn the handwheel toward...
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B a s i c s e r g i n g t e c h n i q u e s 41 serging curves inserting tapes a b to serge around inside or outside curves, guide the fabric into the cutting blade, not the needle(s). Remember, cutting takes place before the fabric reaches the needle. Because the long serger presser foot holds the f...
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U s i n g s p e c i a l t y t h r e a d s 42 using specialty threads threading lightweight thread changing threads b c a beautiful stitches can be formed by serging with specialty threads, cords and ribbons. These heavier or shinier threads can be used to enhance appearance, add strength or elastici...
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U s i n g s p e c i a l t y t h r e a d s 43 threading mediumweight thread thread cradle b c d e f a mediumweight threads, including topstitching thread, decor rayon and stretch nylon thread, are too bulky to form a knot that would fit through the thrading port, but they can slip through the hole wi...
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U s i n g s p e c i a l t y t h r e a d s 44 looper threading tool b a 1. Open the front cover and raise the presser foot. 2. At the threading port, cut the looper thread that is to be replaced. Remove thread from under the foot and the upper thread guides. Replace cone of thread with specialty thre...
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U s i n g s p e c i a l t y t h r e a d s 45 bypassing the threading port c b d a heavyweight threads can be used through your regular looper thread paths. Specific techniques may require that the thread bypass the thread port for the thread pull to be loosened. Start with the machine threaded with ...
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U s i n g s p e c i a l t y t h r e a d s 46 specialty thread guide chart topstitching buttonhole twist woolly nylon thread machine embroidery metallic threads application 4-thread seaming 3-thread seaming 2-thread flatlock 4-thread edging 3-thread edging 3-thread rolled edge comments yes yes yes ye...
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Specialty thread guide chart u s i n g s p e c i a l t y t h r e a d s 47 application 4-thread seaming 3-thread seaming 2-thread flatlock 4-thread edging 3-thread edging 3-thread rolled edge comments clear nylon monofilament machine embroidery threads: rayon and polyester, 30, 40, 50 weight. Lingeri...
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M a i n t e n a n c e 48 replacing needles replacing cutting blades a b needle-drop drawer b a needle insert tool 1. Raise the needle to the highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. 2. Using the screwdriver from the accessory pouch, loosen the needle screw for the needle to be changed. ...
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M a i t e n a n c e 49 cleaning replacing light bulb 15w / 110v 10w / 240v screw type bayonet type your baby lock will operate at best performance if it is kept clean at all times. The serger's cutting action creates much more lint than you will find on conventional sewing machine. Your serger's maj...
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T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 50 troubleshooting before taking your machine in for service, check the following: machine fails to start: 1. Are electrical plugs properly connected? 2. Is the power switch on? 3. Check household circuit breaker or fuse. 4. Is the lock button release lever in the unloc...
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T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 51 troubleshooting continued dos and don'ts needle threading difficulties: 1. Is the needle threader selector at the appropriate setting?("r" for right needle, "l" for left needle.) looper threading difficulties: 1. Is the looper threader selector at the appropriate set...
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T e c h n i c a l d a t a 52 technical data stitch types: stitch width: stitch length: differential feed: presser foot: handwheel: needle system: sewing speed: machine weight: light bulb: 2 needles, 2 loopers: 4-thread overlock 1 needle (left or right), 2 loopers 3-thread overlock (wide, narrow, and...
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Chart for stitch selection settings 19 19 2.0 a n a left + right 4 6.0-7.5 2.5-3.5 6.0-7.5 2-3 7.5 a right right right n a n n 20 left 2.5-3.5 1.5r 3.0 3.5 b d n n-0.6 21 23 2-3 2-2.5 3.0-5.0 7.5 left d 24 26 this change indicates the suggested range of settings for each stitch category. Make adjust...
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