Baby Lock Anna BL20A Assembly instructions

Model BL20A
Getting to Know:
A-Line SerieS
Baby Lock Consumer Helpline: 800-313-4110
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Model BL20A
No matter what you’re sewing, Anna is the supportive friend who’s always ready to boost your
confidence and cheer you on. With several convenient features such as a drop-in bobbin, 15 built-in
stitches including a 4-step buttonhole, this machine is perfect for beginning sewers. Anna is a great
friend to turn to for mending, hemming and even crafting.
This Getting to Know Guide will take you through a simple, step-by-step project that will help you
familiarize yourself with your new machine. Refer to the instructions and reference guide (packaged
with your machine) for additional directions.

Winding the Bobbin
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Hold the thread with both hands and guide the thread from back to1.
front under the thread guide .
Guide the thread into the bobbin winding thread guide .2.
3. Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside.
Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. Hold top of the bobbin winder
spindle and rotate the bobbin until it clicks into place.
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5. Hold the free end of the thread in your hand and start the machine.
Stop the machine when the bobbin has been wound a few layers,
and cut the thread close to the bobbin.
6. Start the machine again. When the bobbin is fully wound, it will
stop automatically. Stop the machine and return the bobbin winder
spindle to its original position by moving it to the left, and cut the
thread with a pair of scissors. Remove the bobbin from the bobbin
winder spindle.
NOTE: The machine will not sew until the spindle has been returned to
the left.
4. Push the bobbin winder spindle to the right.

Removing & Inserting the Bobbin
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1. Push the hook cover plate release button to the
right and remove the cover plate .
2. Lift out the bobbin .
3. Place the bobbin into the bobbin holder with the
thread running off as illustrated.
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6. Pull out about 4" of thread . Attach the hook
cover plate by inserting the two prongs on the
left of the hook cover plate into the openings.
Lower the right side until it clicks into place.
Check the threading by referring to the chart
shown on the hook cover plate.
5. Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread
slips into the side notch .
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4. Guide the thread into the front notch on the front side
of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left,
sliding it between the tension spring blades .
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Threading the Machine
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Raise take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you.
Raise presser foot.
Draw the thread from the spool and guide it1.
under the thread guide from back to front.
Then draw it down along the right channel.
2. Draw the thread up around the bottom of the
thread guide plate . Pull the thread up along
the left channel
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3. Firmly draw the thread from right to left over the thread take-up lever
and down into the take-up lever eye.
4. Draw the thread down along the left channel and slip the thread behind
the needle bar thread guide from the left.
5. Pass the thread through the needle eye from the front to the back.
Note: You may want to cut the end of the thread with sharp scissors for easier
needle threading.
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Drawing up the Bobbin Thread
Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand.1.
Turn the handwheel slowly toward you one complete turn. Bring the bobbin2.
thread up by pulling the needle thread as illustrated.
Pull 4" (10 cm) of both threads back and under the presser foot.3.
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Selecting the Stitch Pattern
Pattern Selector Dial
1. Raise the needle to its highest position.
2. Turn the pattern selector dial to set the symbol of the desired stitch pattern at the
setting mark .
CAUTION: Do not turn the pattern selector dial while the needle is in the
fabric, otherwise the needle may bend or break.
3. To select the stretch stitch patterns , turn the stitch length dial counterclockwise past
the "4" to S.S. setting
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BUTTONHOLE
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Stitch Length Dial
1. Turn the stitch length dial to set the desired stitch length number at the setting mark .
2. The higher the number, the longer the stitch
3. The “ ” mark shows the adjustment range when sewing the buttonhole.
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
If the stretch stitch patterns are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, correct
them by turning the stitch length dial.
If the patterns are drawn out, correct them by setting the dial to the “–” side.
If the patterns are compressed, correct them by setting the dial to the “+” side.
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Starting to Sew
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Straight Stitch Sewing
Machine settings:
Stitch pattern: A
Stitch length: 1.5 - 4
Thread tension: 2 - 6
Presser foot: Zig zag foot A
Raise the presser foot and place the fabric under the foot.1.
Lower the needle into the fabric. Lower the presser foot and smooth the threads
toward the back. Depress the foot control.
To Change Sewing Direction
Stop the machine and turn the handwheel toward you to bring the needle1.
down into the fabric.
2. Raise the presser foot.
3. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction as desired.
4. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing.

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Finishing sewing
1. Press the reverse stitch button and sew several stitches in reverse at
the end of the seam.
2. Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric, drawing the threads
to the back.
3. Draw the threads up and into the thread cutter. The threads are cut the proper
length for starting the next seam.

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Adorned Denim
Jacket & Pillowcase
Dress
Add a flirty, feminine touch to your favorite denim jacket, and transform
a simple pillowcase into an adorable child's sundress!
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Jacket
Position the ribbon and trim on the front, back and1.
sleeve of the denim jacket. Rotate and move around
the pieces until you are satised with their placement.
Pin in place.2.
Thread the machine with all-purpose thread and select3.
a straight stitch or zig zag stitch.
Stitch along the edge of each trim piece to secure it to4.
the denim jacket.
Embellish around and on top of the trims using the5.
hot-x applicator wand and apply crystals or by hand
sewing on beads or buttons.
Supplies:
Baby Lock Anna sewing•
machine
Purchased denim jacket•
Purchased standard pillowcase•
3-4 yard spool of decorative ½"•
wide ribbon
3 yards decorative trim or lace•
1 package of extra wide double-•
fold bias tape
14" of ¼" wide elastic•
All-purpose thread•
Small sharp sewing scissors•
Pins•
Seam ripper•
Chalk•
Tape measure•
Hot-x wand and crystals OR•
beads or buttons and hand
sewing needle

INSTRUCTIONS:
Pillowcase Dress
Cut the end seam off the pillowcase. This will1.
be the top.
Note: If the desired length of the dress is
shorter than the pillowcase, cut off excess from
the end seam side, not the nished pillowcase
hem before continuing on to the next step.
2. To form the armholes, measure down 4" to 5"
on each side and mark with chalk. Then
measure over 2 ¼" from the side and mark
with chalk.
3. Draw in a slight curve from
each of the marks.
4. Fold under the center section on the front
and back to form a casing.
5. Cut the elastic into two equal pieces. Thread one
piece of elastic through the front casing and
secure it at the ends with a few tack stitches.
6. Repeat this for the casing on the back.
7. Divide the bias tape from the package in half
equally and cut it into two pieces.
8. Fold each piece and mark the center with a pin.
9. Align the center of the bias tape with the lowest
part of each armhole, encasing the raw edge in
the folds of the bias tape. Pin in place.
10. Stitch along the armholes to secure the
bias tape over the fabric edge.
11. Continue stitching the remaining bias tape closed
to form the shoulder tie strings on the dress.
12. If the ties are too long trim as desired.
2 1/4”
4 to 5”
2 1/4”
4 to 5”
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