Baby Lock BL50A Assembly instructions

Instructions (continued):
3. Draw a diagonal line from the waist
to the skirt width (22” = width of fabric
while folded). Slightly curve the
waistline and lower edge to give
a clean finished hemline.
To Make The Skirt
4. Use the paper pattern to cut the skirt pieces. Cut two pieces from the fold of your fabric.
5. Wind the bobbin and thread the machine with the all-purpose thread to match the fabrics.
6. Sew one side using a 5/8” seam allowance.
7. On the other side seam, baste along the side seam for 7”. This will be for the zipper. Sew
the remaining section of the side seam.
8. Press the seam open.
9. Attach the zipper foot to the sewing machine.
10. Align the zipper under the basted section of the side seam. Adjust the needle position if
needed so the needle does not hit the zipper teeth. Sew from the top down one side along
the zipper teeth, across the bottom and up the other side keeping the stitching distance
even on both sides of the seam.
11. Change to the regular presser foot.
12. To finish the hem, fold the edge under 1/4” and under again 1/4”. Topstitch to form a small
hem.
13. To finish off the waist line, stitch the grosgrain ribbon to the top edge of the skirt on the
wrong side.
14. Fold the grosgrain ribbon to the right side of the fabric, press and pin in place. Topstitch
along the lower edge of the ribbon to secure.
15. At the zipper, fold the ends of the ribbon over to the wrong side of the skirt and stitch to
secure.
16. Using a hand needle and thread, stitch a hook and eye at the top of the zipper through the
grosgrain ribbon.
17. Add accents such as ribbons and trims to the skirt by pinning them in the desired location
and topstitch in place.
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Folded Fabric Width is 22”
Pattern Waist #
Pattern Length #
Fabric Fold
Place on fabric fold
Paper edge
Cut 2
Model BL50A
A-Line SerieS
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A-Line SerieS
Model BL50A
Skill Level: Beginner
Supplies:
• Baby Lock Rachel Sewing Machine
• All-purpose thread to match fabrics
• 2 yards of 44” wide fabric for the skirt
• 1-1/2 yards of 1/2” to 5/8” wide grosgrain ribbon
• 7” invisible zipper
• Hook and eye
• Hand sewing needle
• Tissue paper or pattern trace
• Tape measure
• Pencil
• Ruler
• Pins
A quick and easy way to a flawless classic A-Line skirt that’s flattering and trendy!
(Instructions continued on back page)
Instructions:
To Create the Pattern
1. Use the tape measure to find the
following personal measurements:
• Waist + 1” (for ease) + 2.5” (seam
allowances) divided by 4 = your
pattern waist measurement.
• Desired skirt length + 1” = your
pattern length measurement.
2. Use the edge of the tissue paper for
the center front (and back) of the
pattern. Remember, because
your pattern will be placed on the
fold it is one fourth of the skirt full
measurement.
To draw the main skirt front and
back pattern piece, use the pencil
and ruler to evenly map out the
pattern waist and pattern length
measurements.
Ready to take your sewing to the next level? Rachel’s the star of any sewing
class, and she’s here to help you. This computerized machine is equipped
with push-button features to make every project easier. And Rachel’s not only
smart; she’s fun to work with, too! With numerous decorative stitches, you can
embellish all types of projects.
This guide will take you step-by-step through a simple project. As you
complete the project, you’ll become more familiar with your new machine.
Refer to the instructions and reference guide (packaged with your machine)
for additional guidance.
Like all machines in the Baby Lock A-Line Series, Rachel has the features
and the durability to handle all of your projects. Be sure to ask your Baby Lock
Retailer about Rachel’s A-Line Series friends such as Diana, Jane and Sofia!
From classic, tailored looks to modern-day fashions, the machines in the
A-Line Series will help you sew and serge with success — all with the quality
you’ve come to expect from Baby Lock.
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