Baby Lock Ovation (BLES8) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 72)

The slot in the standard presser foot is designed to guide stabilizing tape, narrow elastic or
decorative ribbon into the stitching. Insert tape or elastic into the slot and under the back of the foot.
(fig. A) Adjust the stitch width to match the tape width. Place the fabric under the foot and stitch.
(fig. B)
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Tape slots
Inserting Tapes - Overlock
Inserting Tapes - Cover Stitch
The slot on the standard foot can be used with the narrow, wide, or triple cover stitches.
Decorative tape, ribbon, or elastic can be inserted into the slot and sewn with the cover stitch.
(fig. A)
Insert the tape, ribbon or elastic into the slot and down under the foot to the needles.
(Remember, that the cover stitch must be started in the fabric)
When using the sewing table, the decorative tape, ribbon, or elastic can be placed anywhere on the
fabric. (fig. B)
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The presser foot which comes with your
Ovation has 3 types of slots.
This enables you to use assorted sized
tapes with various serging applications.
6mm width
for overlock
14mm width
for overlock
and chain/
cover stitch
9mm width
for chain/
coverstitch