Baby Lock Lauren (BL450A) Let's Get Started Guide - Manual (Page 3)

Setting Up Your Serger
Thread Spools
Threading Your Serger
Extension Bar
Thread Sequence
When threading, it’s important to consider the type of thread you use for serging. Remember, a serger creates
a finished look with reinforced stitches, so strong thread is an important ingredient. A top quality, long staple,
polyester or poly/cotton blend is the best choice. Skipped stitches and broken threads are often the direct result
of using old or inferior thread.
Serger cone thread is designed for serging and feeds
freely from the top. When using decorative threads, a
spool net may be needed. Regular thread spools can
also be used if you insert a spool cap from the accessory
packet into the top of the spool. The spool cap forms a
smooth edge, allowing the thread to feed off evenly.
New owners may be apprehensive about threading the
serger. It’s much easier than it appears. In fact, there
are two methods for threading your serger: Tying-on
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method, but manual threading is almost as quick. It’s a
good idea to practice threading your serger manually. At
some point in time, you will need to re-thread a looper or
all of the thread paths and the time to learn is NOT in the
middle of a sewing project! Practice now, and you’ll be
serging with confidence in no time.
1. Pull the extension bar up as far as it will go.
2. Rotate the thread guide hanger so that the thread
guides are right above the spool pins.
3. Place the cone thread or spools on spool pins.
The thread guides and tension dials are color-coded,
and a color-coded threading diagram is located inside
the front cover of the serger. Proper threading sequence
is the most important rule to remember when threading
your serger:
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Stopper
Right
Needle
Thread
Left
Needle
Thread
Upper
Looper
Thread
Lower
Looper
Thread
Back view
Extension Bar
Thread Guide Hanger
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