Baby Lock Ellegante 3 (BLG3) Instruction and Reference Guide Addendum - Manual (Page 36)

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Using the Quarter Circle Template
When combining utility decorative stitches, or
repeating an individual stitch, use the included
template as a guide.
a
Mark the pivot point (center of your circle)
prior to sewing on the fabric (a).
b
Select your desired stitch and the size of a
circle using the markings on the attachment,
then place the fabric on the attachment.
c
Sew a single stitch or one pattern
combination (b).
d
Remove fabric or garment from attachment.
e
With temporary pencil draw two lines from
the pivot point, one at the start of your stitch
pattern (c) and one at the end of the stitch
pattern (d).
a Pivot Point
b Single stitch/Pattern combination
c Start of the stitch
d End of the stitch
f
Place the template on top of your design,
lining up the center pivot point and the center
marking on the template (a). Then place the
0 degree line on the right side of template (b)
at the start of the stitch (c).
a Center on template
b 0 degree line
c Start of the stitch
d End of the stitch
g
Check the line at the end of the stitch (d) and
note the approximate degrees. With a circle
measuring 360 degrees divide the stitch
length (your degree/stitch measurement) into
360 and that will give you an approximate
count on the stitch repetitions. SAMPLE: Your
stitch is 16 degrees long so: 360 divided by 16
equals 22.5 repetitions.
Using the Included Presser Feet
Using the included presser feet, you can embellish
your sewing projects, giving them a professional look
with your personal flair.
■ BRAIDING FOOT
You can use a wide variety of braiding up to 5mm in
width, using straight, zigzag and select decorative
stitches.
Note
• This is not an exact count due to the number of
variables i.e. stitch length, fabric used, thread and
the stabilizer. You may be able to adjust the length
of the stitch, depending on the stitch used,
increasing or decreasing to get a closer match so
that your circle closes without overlapping or
shortage (
a ).
• Always stitch a trial version of the design checking
the stitch length, width and the direction of sewing,
making sure that it is suitable for your project.
• Additional calculations may be necessary if your
pattern overlaps.
Example: Shortage of the Pattern
a End of the stitch
CAUTION
• Do not use this foot when sewing with densely
woven braiding that is difficult for the needle to
penetrate easily. Doing so could result in needle
breakage, damage and/or injury.