Baby Lock Imagine Wave (Previous Model) (BLE3ATW) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 9)

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 quality
stitches with your Baby Lock than others. For best results, use Schmetz or Organ brand needles - system
HAx1SP/CR, and replace them approximately every third project (see page 44).
All types of thread may be used on your Baby Lock, but 100% long-staple polyester thread, crosswound on
a cone, consistently provides the best stitch performance. Because the threads must pass through sever-
al thread guides at high speeds, they must be of uniform thickness and high strength with a minimum amount
of linting.
Good-quality cotton or cotton-covered polyester threads sew well, though they produce more lint, creating
the need to clean the machine more frequently. They work well for overedging and seaming, but they may
be too weak or too fuzzy for the rolled edge. Poor grades of these threads can result in frequent fraying,
breaking and unbalanced stitches.
Threads of other fiber contents and weights may be used, depending on their strength and thickness.
Testing will help you determine how easily they can pass through the thread guides, thread slots, needles
and loopers. for more information, see page 46 and 47.
Important Note: For maximum performance of the Baby Lock Imagine Wave , it is recommended to use
"100% polyester-long fiber thread". Recommended brands are Maxi-Lock and Metrosene. This thread also
performs best when used with many decorative threads for serging specialty decorative techniques.
There are optional snap-on specialty feet available for the Imagine. The optional accessories are available
at your Baby Lock Dealer.
・Elastic Applicator Foot B5002S01A-E (BLE-EF)
・Blindhem B5002S02A-E (BLE-BLHFS)
・Beading Foot B5002-01A-C-E (BLE-BF)
・Piping Foot (3mm) B5002-02A-C-E (BLE-CF3)
・Piping Foot (5mm) B5002-03A-C-E (BLE-CF5)
・Ruffling Foot B5002-01A-C-E (BLE-RF)
・Lace Applicator Foot B5002S05A-E (BLE-LF)
・Bulb Remover Tool B7525-01A (262011)
・Size 90 Top Stitch Needle (T-90B)
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