Baby Lock Aventura (BLMAV) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 111)

Reinforcement Stitching
Sewing S-35
U
T
IL
ITY S
T
IT
CH
ES
S
Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve
holes, inseams and pocket corners.
• Using the table below, refer to “Using the utility
stitch tables in the “Sewing” section” in the “Basic
operations” section.
* Stitch patterns can be selected directly by pressing the
numeric keys on the machine during preset utility stitch
mode. Refer to “Basic operations” section.
Triple stretch stitching
Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes and
inseams.
a
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
b
Select stitch .
c
Start sewing.
Bar tack stitching
Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to strain, such as
pocket corners and openings.
As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket
corners is described below.
a
Determine the desired length of the bar tack.
Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot “A” to the
desired length. (The distance between the markings on
the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)
1 Presser foot scale
2 Length of bar tack
3 5 mm (3/16 inch)
• A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm
(1–1/8 inches) can be sewn.
b
Attach buttonhole foot “A”.
c
Select stitch .
d
Position the fabric so that the opening of the pocket
faces toward you, and then lower the presser foot lever
so that the needle drops 2 mm (1/16 inch) in front of
the pocket opening.
1 2 mm (1/16 inch)
Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the
presser foot.
Reinforcement Stitching
Stitch name Stitch
BL
M
A
V
P
re
sse
r f
o
o
t
BLM
S
P
/BLM
L
R
BL
210A
Stitch number
Triple stretch stitch 1-05 05 * 05 * J
Bar tack stitch 4-13 89 69
A
Darning stitch
4-11 87 67
4-12 88 68
J
3
1
2
1