Baby Lock ellegante 3 BLG3 Installation and operating instructions

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CONTENTS
About this manual................................................................................................................. 2
About the appearance of the screens..................................................................................... 2
More About Included Presser Feet .............................................................................................3
Blind stitch foot (with guide).................................................................................................. 3
Narrow hemmer foot............................................................................................................. 4
Cording foot (3 cord guide) ................................................................................................... 6
Features for Embroidery Edit mode ............................................................................................7
Embroidering with the Border Embroidery Frame .................................................................. 7
Selecting a New Border Pattern............................................................................................. 8
Creating an Appliqué Piece................................................................................................... 8
Editing Character Patterns........................................................................................................ 14
Separating Combined Character Patterns............................................................................. 14
Selecting a Small Font/Cyrillic Font ..................................................................................... 15
About Settings Screen .............................................................................................................. 17
Changing the Background Colors of the Embroidering Patterns ........................................... 17
Changing the Pointer Shape When a USB Mouse Is Used.................................................... 18
About Bobbin Work................................................................................................................. 19
Required Materials .............................................................................................................. 20
Upper Threading................................................................................................................. 21
Preparing the Bobbin Thread............................................................................................... 21
Creating Bobbin Work............................................................................................................. 25
Positioning the Fabric and Sewing....................................................................................... 25
Finishing the Thread Ends.................................................................................................... 27
Bobbin Work Free-Motion Sewing ...................................................................................... 27
Adjusting the Thread Tension.............................................................................................. 29
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 30
About the Circular Attachment ................................................................................................ 31
Included Accessories........................................................................................................... 31
Attaching the Circular Attachment....................................................................................... 32
Sewing a Circle ................................................................................................................... 32
Using the Quarter Circle Template...................................................................................... 34
Using the Included Presser Feet........................................................................................... 34
List of New Patterns................................................................................................................. 36
Border Patterns (Additions from Decorative Stitch Patterns)................................................. 36
Small Fonts.......................................................................................................................... 37
Cyrillic Fonts....................................................................................................................... 38

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About this manual
This manual provides additional information not described in the Instruction Manual. Be sure to read this
information before using the machine.
About the appearance of the screens
The screen illustrations in this manual may differ from actual ones on the machine.

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THE
More About Included Presser Feet
Blind stitch foot (with guide)
■Use
This foot comes in handy not only for blindstitching,
but also for sewing fabric edges and seams.
Remove presser foot and attach snap-on blind stitch
foot.
Blind stitch foot (with guide)
■Sewing
• When Edge Stitching
Position needle the distance you wish it to be from
the edge of the fabric and lower needle in that
position.
Turn foot guide screw and carefully adjust to guide
fabric.
aBasting
• When Sewing Seams
Select “ ”. Align position of foot guide to needle
position and sew the desired width seam allowance.
• When Joining
aSelect desired top stitch. Examples
(,, etc.)
bPlace cloth under foot so that foot guide is
lined up between both edges of fabric.
1. 2. 3.
No. Part Name Part Code Reference Page
1 Blind stitch foot (with guide) XA0059-001 page 3
2 Narrow hemmer foot 184600-001 page 4
3 Cording foot (3 cord guide) XA6871-001 page 6
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cLower foot and sew.
• When Blindstitching
When using regular weight fabrics
When using heavyweight fabric
aBasting
bSewing position
cTurn screw to adjust guide to folded hem.
dGuide
eTurn to front side
*1 Front side
*2 Reverse side
Narrow hemmer foot
This foot is designed to curl under a 3 mm double hem
while sewing a straight stitch.
Narrow hemmer foot
■Preparing to sew
aRemove presser foot and attach snap-on
narrow hemmer foot.
bSelect the straight stitch (center needle
position).
cConnect the foot controller so that both
hands are free to guide the fabric.
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*2
*2 *1
*1
1cm
0.5cm
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*2 *2 *1
1cm 0.5cm
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■Sewing
aPosition the fabric (reverse side facing up)
under the presser foot. Lower the needle
3 mm from the edges of the fabric, lower the
presser foot, then sew 2 or 3 stitches.
bRaise the needle and the presser foot, then
hold the ends of the upper thread and lower
thread to prevent them from being pulled out
of the fabric and pull the fabric out from the
front of the presser foot.
cHolding both threads, pass them through the
curled part of the presser foot and pull them
toward the back of the presser foot. Wrap the
fabric around the curled part of the presser
foot in the same way. Position the edge of the
fabric just behind the needle and lower the
presser foot.
dWithout allowing the fabric to stick out from
the right side of the presser foot, lightly pull
on the thread while slowly sewing.
eAfter sewing 2 to 3 cm of the fabric, release
the thread and guide the fabric from the front
of the presser foot with your left hand. Keep a
uniform amount of fabric wrapped around the
presser foot curl until the seam is completed.
■Hints
• If too little fabric is wrapped around the curl
and a threefold seam is not being sewn:
Pull the fabric held in your right hand to the left in
order to increase the amount of fabric wrapped in
the presser foot curl. At the same time, carefully
guide the fabric to the right with your left hand.
• If too much fabric is wrapped around the curl
and a wide threefold seam is being sewn:
Pull the fabric held in your right hand to the right in
order to decrease the amount of fabric wrapped in
the presser foot curl. At the same time, carefully
guide the extra fabric to the left with your left hand.
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Cording foot (3 cord guide)
■Use
Embellish clothing and household linens with
decorative threads.
Cording foot (3 cord guide)
■Preparing to sew
Remove presser foot and attach snap-on cording
foot.
• Suggested Stitches
• Zigzag stitch width
• Stitch Length
Select desired stitch length. Remember that the
results will vary based on the stitch length you have
selected.
• Foot control
Using your foot controller will help you to have both
hands free for easier fabric handling.
■Sewing
Zigzag Stretch Zigzag Decorative Satin Stitch
Triple Cording stretch
Select dotted zigzag stitch and sew
at a maximum stitch width of 5 mm.
Single Cording
The zigzag stitch may be positioned
in the center or right guide. Verify
position of stitch and determine the
appropriate guide to be followed. Set
stitch width slightly greater than
width of cording.
Feed cords, one by one, from
the right side of the cording
foot spring into their
respective guides.
Draw cording under foot and
extend the cord 4-5 mm
behind foot. When using 2 or
3 cords, be careful to make
sure that cords are not
trampled under the front of
foot.
Place cloth under foot.
Lower foot and sew.

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Features for Embroidery Edit mode
Embroidering with the Border
Embroidery Frame
Since the fabric can easily be repositioned and
rehooped if the border embroidery frame is used, this
frame is useful for embroidering repeated patterns while
sliding the fabric. An added feature of this frame is that
the pressure applied by the upper and lower frames
does not leave an indentation in the fabric. An area of
10 cm × 18 cm can be embroidered.
For details on the border embroidery frame, refer to the
Instruction manual included with the optional border
embroidery frame.
■Sample Projects Using the Border
Embroidery Frame
We recommend using the border embroidery frame
when embroidery repeated patterns at the edges of
items such as curtains, chair covers, bed covers,
tablecloths and blankets.
■Frame Display Settings for Border
Embroidery Frame
aPress .
bFrom the embroidery frame display settings,
select one of the embroidery frame displays
for the border embroidery frame.
* Of the 12 settings available, there are two for border
embroidery frames.
aBorder embroidery frame embroidering area
bCenter line
Part Name Part Code
Border embroidery frame
H 18cm × W 10cm
(H 7 inches × W 4 inches) BLSO-BF
CAUTION
• Do not leave the border embroidery frame within
the reach of children, otherwise injuries may result.
Note
• When the border embroidery frame is not being
used, unlock it before storing it.
Memo
• For details on the border function, refer to
“Designing Repeated Patterns” in chapter 6 of the
Instruction and Reference Guide for the sewing
machine.
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Selecting a New Border Pattern
150 decorative stitch patterns have been added as
border patterns. For details on the patterns, refer to “List
of New Patterns” (page 36).
If the border embroidery frame is used, repeated
patterns can easily rehooped. The following procedure
describes how to select patterns in embroidery edit
mode.
aPress .
bPress .
cPress to show illustrations.
dPress the key of the desired pattern from the
new border patterns on P. 7 through P. 16.
eIf necessary, use the border function to repeat
the pattern.
Creating an Appliqué Piece
Appliqué pieces can be created from the built-in
patterns and patterns on embroidery cards. This is
convenient for fabrics that cannot be embroidered or
when you wish to attach an appliqué to a garment.
■Sample Projects Using Created Appliqué
Pieces
Appliqué pieces can be attached to items that you
already own, such as bags and clothes, to customize
them. When attached to denim, the appliqué pattern
really stands out. Animal and fruit appliqués can be
used as children's toys.
■Creating an Appliqué Piece
As an example, the following pattern will be used to
create an appliqué piece.
Note
• Felt or denim fabrics are recommended to make the
appliqué piece. Depending on the pattern and fabric
used, lighter weight fabrics may cause the stitching
to appear smaller.
• For best results, be sure to use stabilizer material for
embroidering.
• Select a frame that matches the pattern size. Frame
options are displayed on the LCD screen.
• When making appliqué pieces, do not use the
border embroidery frame. Depending on the pattern
density and fabric used, shrinkage of the stitching
may occur.

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aPress .
bSelect the pattern, and edit it if necessary.
cPress , and then display P. 6 of the
settings screen.
dUse to specify the distance between
the pattern and the appliqué outline.
ePress to return to the previous screen.
fPress .
gPress .
Note
• Finish editing the pattern before selecting the
appliqué setting. If the pattern is edited after
selecting the appliqué setting, the appliqué stitching
and pattern may become misaligned.
• Since an outline is added, the pattern for an
appliqué piece (when the appliqué setting is
selected) will be larger than the original pattern.
First, adjust the size and position of the pattern as
shown below.
aEmbroidering area
bApprox. 1 cm
cPattern size
Memo
• Three settings are available: 1 (narrow), 2 (normal)
and 3(wide).
• The setting remains selected even if the machine is
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hPress to select the appliqué setting.
→The steps for creating the appliqué piece are added
to the sewing order.
iPress .
jFuse or stick a piece of stabilizer to the back
of the felt or denim fabric to be used as the
appliqué piece.
kHoop the appliqué fabric in the embroidery
frame, attach the embroidery frame to the
machine, and then start embroidering.
lAfter the pattern is embroidered, thread the
machine with the thread for the cutting line,
and then sew the cutting line (APPLIQUE
MATERIAL).
aCutting line for appliqué
Memo
• To cancel the setting, press .
• If no pattern is selected, the key appears gray and
cannot be selected.
Memo
• Three steps are added to the sewing order: appliqué
cutting line, position of pattern placement on the
garment, and appliqué stitching.
aCutting line for appliqué
bPosition of pattern placement on garment
cAppliqué stitching
Note
• An appliqué piece cannot be created if the pattern is
too large or too complicated or a combined pattern
is separated. Even if the selected pattern fits within
the embroidering area, the entire appliqué pattern
may exceed the embroidering area when the outline
is added. If an error message appears, select a
different pattern or edit it.
Note
• For best results, be sure to use stabilizer material for
embroidering.
Memo
• We recommend using thread for the cutting line that
is closest to the color of the fabric.

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mRemove the appliqué material from the
embroidery frame, and then carefully cut
along the stitching. After cutting, carefully
remove all of the cutting line thread.
nUse two layers of adhesive water-soluble
stabilizer material with their sticky sides
together, and then hoop them in the
embroidery frame.
oThread the machine with the thread for the
outline from step q, and then sew the
placement line for the appliqué position
(APPLIQUE POSITION).
aPattern placement line
pLightly apply glue or spray adhesive, and
paste the appliqué piece so that it aligns with
the placement line.
qWith the machine threaded using the thread
for the outline from step o, sew the outline
(APPLIQUE).
aOutline of appliqué piece
rAfter embroidering is finished, remove the
stabilizer material from the embroidery
frame.
Note
• Depending on the pattern density and fabric used,
there may be shrinking of the pattern or the appliqué
may be misaligned with the placement line. We
recommend cutting slightly outside of the cutting
line.
• When using patterns that are vertically and
horizontally symmetrical, use a chalk pen to indicate
the pattern orientation before cutting it out.
• Carefully cut out the pattern on the outline you just
sewed. Do not cut inside the cutting line, otherwise
the appliqué fabric will not be caught by the appliqué
stitch.
Note
• If water-soluble stabilizer is used, it is not necessary
to remove the stabilizer material after sewing the
appliqué outline. To reduce shrinkage of the pattern,
we recommend using water-soluble stabilizer.
• Put together two layers of water-soluble stabilizer,
otherwise the stabilizer material may tear during
embroidering.
Note
• Before pasting the appliqué piece down, make sure
the appliqué piece is positioned correctly within the
placement line.
Memo
• The outline is sewn using satin stitching.
• Some glue may get onto the presser foot, needle,
and needle plate at this time. Finish embroidering
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sUse scissors to cut the excess water-soluble
stabilizer from outside the appliqué outline.
tSoak the appliqué piece in water to dissolve
the water-soluble stabilizer.
uDry the appliqué piece, and then iron it if
necessary.
■Using a Frame Pattern for the Outline
Using a frame pattern, the desired shape can be
added as the outline of the appliqué.
aPerform the operations described in steps a
through eof “Creating an Appliqué Piece”.
bSelect the desired frame shape and pattern,
and add it to the appliqué pattern.
cEdit the frame pattern to fit the size of the
appliqué pattern.
dPress to select the appliqué piece
setting.
ePress .
Note
• Do not apply a strong force when ironing, otherwise
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fUse to select the frame pattern,
and then press .
→The frame pattern is deleted.
gPress , and then press .
hContinue with step jof “Creating an
Appliqué Piece” to complete the appliqué
piece.

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Editing Character Patterns
Separating Combined Character
Patterns
Combined character patterns can be separated to adjust
the character spacing or to separately edit the patterns
after all characters have been entered.
aPress .
bPress , and then select the font.
cCombine the characters, and then press .
dPress .
ePress .
→The key appears as .

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fUse to select where the pattern is to
be separated, and then press to separate
it. For this example, the pattern will be
separated between “T” and “a”.
gUse to select a pattern, and then
use to adjust the character spacing.
hPress .
Selecting a Small Font/Cyrillic Font
Two small fonts and two Cyrillic fonts have been
added. For details on the patterns, refer to “List of New
Patterns” (page 37-38).
The following procedure describes how to select
patterns in embroidery edit mode.
aPress .
bIn the pattern selection screen, press
.
Note
• A separated character pattern cannot be combined
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cSelect the desired font from the small fonts
and Cyrillic fonts on P. 2.
aSmall fonts
bCyrillic fonts
dEnter the characters.
Note
• For best results when sewing small font patterns,
- Reduce the thread tension to less than what is
used when embroidering normal designs
- Sew at a speed slower that what is used when
embroidering normal designs.
- Decrease the size of the thread to size 80 or 100
weight thread.
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About Settings Screen
Changing the Background Colors of
the Embroidering Patterns
In the settings screen, the background colors can be
changed for the embroidery pattern and pattern
thumbnails. Depending on the pattern color, select the
desired background color from the four that are
available. Different background colors can be selected
for the embroidery pattern and pattern thumbnails.
aPress or .
bPress
.
cDisplay P. 6 of the settings screen.
dUse to select the background color
from the four settings available ( , ,
and ).
aEmbroidery pattern background
bPattern thumbnails background
ePress to return to the previous screen.
Memo
• The setting remains selected even if the machine is
turned off.
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Changing the Pointer Shape When a
USB Mouse Is Used
In the settings screen, the shape can be selected for the
pointer that appears when a USB mouse is connected.
Depending on the background color, select the desired
shape from the three that are available.
aPress
.
bDisplay P. 3 of the settings screen.
cUse to select the pointer shape from
the three settings available ( , and ).
dPress to return to the previous screen.
Memo
• For details on changing the background color, refer
to “Changing the Background Colors of the
Embroidering Patterns” on page 17.
Memo
• The setting remains selected even if the machine is
turned off.