Baby Lock Ovation (BLES8) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 73)

The flatlock stitch need not be limited at seamlines.
When sewn on a fold, flatlocking can create attractive decorative
effects within the body of a garment or project. Either follow
placement lines on your pattern or design your own special
effects by stitching the fabric before laying out pattern pieces.
1. Set the machine for 2-thread flatlock - wide. (see page 36)
2. Turn the cutting blade locking dial clockwise to disengage the
upper blade.
3. Set the stitch length to desired setting.
4. Fold the fabric (right side or wrong side out, depending on the
loop or ladder stitch you want to show) along stitch placement
lines.
5. Position the fabric under the presser foot, aligning the fold of
the fabric 1/8 inch (3.5mm) to the left of the upper blade. (fig
A) (see note)
6. Stitch to the desired ending point.
7. Clear the stitch fingers and chain off the fabric. (fig B)
8. Clip threads, leaving a 3-4 inch (7.5-10cm) chain.
9. Gently pull the fabric to flatten the stitches. (fig C)
10. Separate the chain threads and thread them through a hand
needle and pull them to the fabric back side. If necessary, tie
a knot to secure the threads. (fig D)
Note: If the fabric does not pull completely flat under the
stitches, guide the fabric fold to the left so that the loops hang
slightly off the fold as they are being stitched.
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