Baby Lock Ovation (BLES8) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 42)

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Wave Stitch
Converting from Normal Serging to Wave
The Wave Stitch provides a decorative "wavy" edging on fabric. (This is not to be confused with
"Lettuce Edge" on page 33) The upper looper thread and the lower looper thread gradually
appear every 25 stitches to create a stitch that looks like a "Wave". When using different color
specialty threads (pages 76 & 77) for the upper or lower loopers, the Wave stitch creates an
attractive stitch for edging.
When combining decorative threads for the Wave stitch, please sew test on a sample of the fabric
you will be sewing on before applying the Wave stitch.
For best results, heavier decorative threads should be limited to the upper or lower looper at one
time. Not both upper looper and lower looper at the same time. Wooly nylon in the corresponding
looper and serger sewing thread in the right needle will make a striking combination with the
heavy decorative thread.
1. Move the Wave/Overlock Selector lever from "OVERLOCK" to "WAVE".
2. Cut the threads from the thread cones, raise presser foot and remove threads from the thread
paths.
3. Engage the threading lever in threading position, for threading the loopers. (see page 19)
4. Place the thread cone on the OVERLOCK NEEDLE 2 spool pin.
5. Glide the thread through the telescopic antennae thread guide "O-2" directly above the thread
spool. Follow the "OVERLOCK NEEDLES 1" threading path down to the "O-2" overlock
needle.
6. Thread the O-2 needle using the needle threader. (see page 24)
7. Place the thread cone on the UPPER LOOPER spool pin.
8. Glide the upper looper thread through the telescopic antennae thread guide "UL" directly
above the thread spool. Follow the "OVERLOCK NEEDLES 2" threading path for the UPPER
LOOPER thread, down the front threading path, to the right of the chrome thread guide, and
directly to the "U" threading port for the upper looper. Thread the upper looper. (see page 20)
9. Place the "O-2" needle thread and upper looper thread under the presser foot and to the back.
10. Place the thread cone on the LOWER LOOPER spool pin.
11. Thread lower looper using standard lower looper threading technique. (Refer to Steps 2 - 6 on
page 20)
12. Engage the threading lever to the serging position.
13. Set Stitch Selector Lever for Wave Stitch or Rolled Wave Stitch. (see pages 41 to 43 for
suggested settings)
14. Set Stitch Length and Stitch Width (following the suggested settings on page 41, 42 or 43).
Note: Recommended settings will vary depending on thread type and fabric.
C-1
C-2
C-3
O-1
O-2
UL
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