Baby Lock Ovation (BLES8) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 14)

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Stitch Width
The stitch length / rolled hem adjusting dial is conveniently located just
to the left of the cutting blade cover, near the base plate. (fig. A) The
dial shows two stitch-length ranges, from 0.75, for the shortest stitch,
to 4 for the longest. As the dial indicates, one range is for standard
sewing and one is for rolled edging or narrow seaming.
Simply turn the dial aligning the desired setting with the indicator mark
on the machine. A stitch length of 3mm, or about 10 stitches per inch
is ideal for seaming and overedging most fabrics. For overedging or
seaming very lightweight fabrics, you may prefer a shorter stitch
length. When sewing heavier fabrics, you may choose to lengthen the
stitch. (fig. B)
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Note: 0.75mm is located between the 0 and 1 on both standard &
rolled hem settings.
The stitch width adjusting dial is located above the stitch length dial. (fig.
A) The stitch width displays two sets of numbers, indicating two width
ranges, for overlock stitches. The larger size numbers on the dial, 5.5
through 7.5mm, denote the stitch width when the 0-1 (left) needle is in
use. The smaller size numbers, 3.0 through 5.0mm, apply when only
the 0-2 (right) needle is in use for forming a 3-thread stitch. The "M"
setting (3.5) is for the rolled edge.
Adjusting the stitch width moves the upper cutting blade. It also moves
the stitch fingers further apart or closer together for complete fabric
support with any stitch width.
The stitch width is infinitely variable between either end of the range.
Simply turn the dial aligning the desired setting with the indicator mark
on the machine. Use a wider stitch on loosely woven fabrics. You may
prefer a narrower stitch width on knits, tightly woven, or sheer fabrics.
(fig. B)