Baby Lock Crafter's Choice BLCC2, Instruction And Reference Manual

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Page 2: ...ring this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not use or store the machine near a space heater iron halogen lamp or other hot objects 2 Use only neutral soaps or detergents to...

Page 3: ...cut 3 Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or water is spilled on the unit Return the machine to the nearest auth...

Page 4: ...logen lamp or other hot objects Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case Benzene thinner and scouring powders can damage the case and machine and should never be used Always consult the...

Page 5: ...ing the needle 25 Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader 26 Using the twin needle 27 Pulling up the bobbin thread 29 Replacing the Needle 30 Needle precautions 30 Needle types...

Page 6: ...overcasting foot G 58 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J 59 Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter 60 Basic Stitching 62 Basic stitching 62 Blind Hem Stitching 63 But...

Page 7: ...5 APPENDIX 93 Stitch Settings 94 Utility stitches 94 Care and Maintenance 100 Cleaning the machine surface 100 Cleaning the race 100 Troubleshooting 102 Error messages 105 Operation beep 106 Index 107...

Page 8: ...nce Sewing Machine Features 1 Easy upper threading Since the spool can be installed at the front of the sewing machine the upper thread can easily be threaded In addition the needle can be threaded wi...

Page 9: ...5 Zigzag foot J on machine XC3021 051 19 Extra spool pin XC4654 051 6 Blind stitch foot R X56409 051 20 Spool net XA5523 050 7 Button fitting foot M 130489 001 21 Foot controller XC6651 151 8 Seam rip...

Page 10: ...following are available as optional accessories Memo Visit your Baby Lock retailer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 No Part Name Part C...

Page 11: ...en the top cover to place the spool of thread on the spool pin 6 Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin 7 Operation panel Use for stitch selection and various stitch functions pag...

Page 12: ...e presser foot holder Right side rear view 1 Presser foot dial Use the presser foot dial to adjust the amount of pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric 2 Handle Carry the sewing machine...

Page 13: ...sewing or while it is sewing Red When the machine is not ready to start sewing Orange When the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right for winding the bobbin thread onto the bobbin 2 Reverse Reinfor...

Page 14: ...l stop with the needle lowered 7 Automatic reverse reinforcement stitch key Press the automatic reverse reinforcement stitch key to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning...

Page 15: ...ng the needle 25 Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader 26 Using the twin needle 27 Pulling up the bobbin thread 29 Replacing the Needle 30 Needle precautions 30 Needle types...

Page 16: ...rectly due to a bad connection or a disconnection During electrical storms Use only the power cord included with this machine Do not use extension cords or multi plug adapters with many other applianc...

Page 17: ...Press the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine set it to X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is turned off 3 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Gra...

Page 18: ...readed for winding the bobbin is indicated by a broken line on the sewing machine Be sure to thread the machine as indicated Only use the bobbin part code X52800 150 designed specifically for this sew...

Page 19: ...onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom If the spool is not positioned so that the thread unwinds correctly the thread may become tangled around...

Page 20: ...read will slightly increase Be sure to check the thread tension For details refer to Changing the tension of the upper thread page 46 1 Spool net 2 Spool 3 Spool cap 4 Spool pin 8 While holding the th...

Page 21: ...speed and slide to left to decrease 1 Sewing speed controller d Press Start Stop button once 1 Start Stop button When the bobbin winding becomes slow press Start Stop button once to stop the machine...

Page 22: ...to insert the bobbin correctly Memo The order that the bobbin thread should be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks around the bobbin case Be sure to thread the machine as indicated U...

Page 23: ...djusting spring 7 Reattach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover and then lightly press down on the right side X The lower threading is finished Next thread the...

Page 24: ...thread the machine as indicated Threading the upper thread Set the spool of thread on the spool pin and then thread the machine 1 Turn on the sewing machine 2 Raise the presser foot lever 1 Presser fo...

Page 25: ...ol pin Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom 7 Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin Slide the spool cap as far as possible to...

Page 26: ...be threaded Be sure to raise the presser foot and open the shutter before threading the machine In addition before removing the upper thread be sure to raise the presser foot and open the shutter This...

Page 27: ...utter on the left side of the machine 1 Cutter Note If the thread is pulled through and cannot be cut correctly lower the presser foot so that the thread is held in place before cutting the thread If...

Page 28: ...edle Position button to raise the needle before using the needle threader Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader When using special thread thread with a thickness of 130 20 or...

Page 29: ...with the twin needle If the needle threader is used with the twin needle the sewing machine may be damaged 4 Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft Insert the extra spool pin so that...

Page 30: ...r the sewing machine is turned off the twin needle setting is not cancelled c Start sewing For details on starting to sew refer to Starting to sew page 42 X Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to...

Page 31: ...er thread with your left hand with the needle in the up position press Needle Position button twice to lower and raise the needle 1 Needle Position button X The bobbin thread is looped around the uppe...

Page 32: ...home sewing machine needles Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries CAUTION Fabric Type A...

Page 33: ...ted Before using the needle place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even 1 Flat side 2 Needle type marking Correct ne...

Page 34: ...screw toward you counterclockwise to remove the needle 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw otherwise certain parts of th...

Page 35: ...ser foot is raised 4 Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder 1 Black button 2 Presser foot holder X The presser foot holder releases the presser foot Use the presser foot appropr...

Page 36: ...d be used with the selected stitch refer to Stitch Settings page 94 Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot The presser foot pressure the amount of pressure applied to the fabric by the presser foo...

Page 37: ...hten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand 1 Screwdriver Note If the presser foot holder is not correctly installed the thread tension will be incorrect Using the optional walking foot Wit...

Page 38: ...sser foot holder For details refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 35 Memo Only the straight stitch with reinforcement stitching and the zigzag stitch can be used with the walking foot For de...

Page 39: ...attachment removed free arm sewing is possible 2 Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm and then sew from the top 3 When you are finished with free arm sewing install the flat bed attachmen...

Page 40: ...er 4 Turn the screw at the bottom of each leg to adjust their height so the extension table will be level with the sewing machine bed 5 When you are finished using the extension table remove it While...

Page 41: ...he upper thread 46 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 47 Adjusting the stitch width 47 Adjusting the stitch length 48 Useful Functions 49 Changing the needle stop position 49 Automatically sewing r...

Page 42: ...the sewing machine For details on turning on the machine refer to Turning on the machine page 15 2 Select the stitch Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn For details on selecting a s...

Page 43: ...e presser foot If the seam allowance is positioned on the right side sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way 4 While holding the end of the thread and the fabr...

Page 44: ...on once 1 Start Stop button X The machine starts sewing If you continue to hold Start Stop button after the sewing starts the machine will sew at a slow speed 3 When the end of the stitching is reache...

Page 45: ...letely release the foot controller X The machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric 7 When you are finished sewing raise the needle and then cut the threads For details refer to Cuttin...

Page 46: ...ng 3 to 5 stitches press Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button Keep Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching 1 Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button X W...

Page 47: ...t are secured with reverse stitching pressing Reverse Reinforcement Stitch button sews reinforcement stitches 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other 1 Reverse stitching 2 Reinforcement stitching Memo Wh...

Page 48: ...m the right side of the fabric the upper thread is too tight 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread 5 The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabr...

Page 49: ...splayed stitch width display key lights up 1 Press the stitch width adjustment button in the operation panel X The stitch width adjustment button lights up 2 Slide the stitch width adjustment slider u...

Page 50: ...in the operation panel X The stitch length adjustment button lights up 2 Slide the stitch length adjustment slider up or down Sliding the stitch length adjustment slider up lengthens the stitch slidin...

Page 51: ...cally sewing reverse reinforcement stitches The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and end of the stitching Whether reverse stitches or r...

Page 52: ...Stitch button is pressed Start Stop button may be pressed to stop stitching when needed such as for pivoting corners Changing the initial needle stop position The needle position when the machine is...

Page 53: ...h and width Since the results differ depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project C...

Page 54: ...under the foot raise the presser foot lever 2 Press the black button presser foot holding pin on the left side of zigzag foot J Keep the button held in and lower the presser foot 1 Presser foot holdi...

Page 55: ...nd the edge of the fabric is aligned with either the right edge of the presser foot or a marking on the needle plate Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sew while keeping the right edge of the p...

Page 56: ...54 SEWING BASICS...

Page 57: ...ng 63 Buttonhole Stitching Button Sewing 65 Buttonhole sewing 66 Button sewing 69 Zipper Insertion 72 Inserting a centered zipper 72 Inserting a side zipper 73 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape...

Page 58: ...d stitch The presser feet are stored in the accessory compartment For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to Stitch Settings page 94 3 Attach the presser foot For detai...

Page 59: ...titch length adjustment button and then slide the stitch length adjustment slider to adjust the stitch length 1 Stitch length adjustment slider 2 Stitch length adjustment button 3 Long 4 Short Memo Wh...

Page 60: ...the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever 1 Guide 4 Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide 1 Needle drop point Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch...

Page 61: ...st results when sewing stretch fabrics decrease the pressure of the presser foot For details refer to Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot page 34 Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm...

Page 62: ...o the needle clamp screw 1 Connecting fork 2 Needle clamp screw 5 Position the side cutter so that side cutter pin is aligned with the notch in the presser foot holder and then slowly lower the presse...

Page 63: ...will not be cut a Lower the presser foot lever and then start sewing X A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn If the stitching is sewn in a straight line the seam allowance will be about...

Page 64: ...tch left needle position and the triple stretch stitch the needle position can be adjusted Sliding the stitch width adjustment slider up moves the needle to the right sliding the slider down moves the...

Page 65: ...fabric with the wrong side facing up 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Basting 3 Attach blind hem foot R For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 33 4 Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting...

Page 66: ...hem fold If the needle does not catch enough of the hem fold move the stitch width adjustment lever up This makes the stitch wider to move the needle closer onto the fold 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Righ...

Page 67: ...nholes with bar tacks on both ends for stabilized fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 42 Buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 0 1 16 0 5 2 0 1...

Page 68: ...of buttonhole foot A which is used for sewing buttonholes are indicated below 1 Button guide plate 2 Presser foot scale 3 Pin 4 Marks on buttonhole foot 5 5 mm 3 16 inch 1 Use chalk to mark on the fab...

Page 69: ...Selecting stitching page 56 5 Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot and then lower the presser foot lever 1 Mark...

Page 70: ...ton and then slide the stitch length adjustment slider to adjust the stitch length 1 Stitch length adjustment slider 2 Stitch length adjustment button For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length...

Page 71: ...rong side of the fabric and then tie it 8 With a seam ripper cut the middle part of the gimp thread remaining at the top end of the buttonhole Trim off any excess of the gimp thread Button sewing Butt...

Page 72: ...speed will be slow X The sewing machine automatically stops after sewing reinforcement stitches If additional strength is needed to secure the button perform the button sewing operation twice 9 Use s...

Page 73: ...ton into button sewing foot M and then pull the shank lever toward you 1 Shank lever 2 After sewing is finished cut the upper thread with plenty of excess wind it around the thread between the button...

Page 74: ...continue sewing to the edge of the fabric 1 Basting stitching 2 Reverse stitches 3 Wrong side of fabric 4 End of zipper opening 3 Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric 1 Wro...

Page 75: ...ides of the fabric facing each other sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening For details refer to Basic Stitching page 62 2 Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fab...

Page 76: ...page 33 7 Select stitch 01 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 56 8 Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the extra 3 mm 1 8 inch starting from the base of the zipper 9 When you are ab...

Page 77: ...reverse stitches at the end of the zipper opening and align the zipper teeth with the side of the presser foot 1 Right side of fabric 2 End of zipper opening 3 Reverse stitches 4 Beginning of stitchin...

Page 78: ...finished dimensions will be that of the stretched elastic tape Therefore it is necessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used 1 Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric Pin...

Page 79: ...e fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the...

Page 80: ...1 16 3 16 19 Attaching appliqu s and binding 1 5 1 16 0 5 5 0 1 32 3 16 1 8 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Piecing straight stitch 14 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from...

Page 81: ...e or pin it onto the fabric that it will be attached to 1 Basting stitching 4 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 33 5 Select a stitch For details refer to Select...

Page 82: ...you wish to piece together 2 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 33 3 Select stitch 14 or 15 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 56 4 Sew with the side...

Page 83: ...h side of the presser foot and hold fabric taut while sewing Note When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium The optional walking foot is available through your Baby Lock...

Page 84: ...lever located at the rear of the machine on the base to to the left as seen from the rear of the machine 1 Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machine X The feed dogs are lowered 5 T...

Page 85: ...the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is described below 1 Determine the desired length of the bar tack Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot A to the desired length The distanc...

Page 86: ...ise the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size 1 Do not reduce the gap 5 Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible 1 Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bra...

Page 87: ...er foot lever 5 Start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops 6 Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the center of the eyelet When using the...

Page 88: ...uck stitch 13 Shell tuck stitching on collars and curves 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Smocking stitch 25 Smocking fabrics to add texture and elasticity 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5...

Page 89: ...ls refer to Replacing the presser foot page 33 4 Select stitch 25 or 26 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 56 5 Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch For details refer to Adjusting the st...

Page 90: ...s Smocking The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called smocking It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs The smocking stitch adds texture and elastici...

Page 91: ...zy quilt 1 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 33 2 Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric and then open up the seam allowances 1 Wrong side of...

Page 92: ...acing the presser foot page 33 3 Select a stitch The stitches that can be used are 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 or 39 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 56 Select a stitch width of 6 0 mm 15 64...

Page 93: ...ng the other edge of the frayed section so that it looks like the previous stitching Drawnwork Example 2 1 Pull out several threads from two sections of the fabric separated by an unfrayed section of...

Page 94: ...92 UTILITY STITCHES...

Page 95: ...oubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter Stitch Settings 94 Utility stitches 94 Care and Maintenance 100 Cleaning the machine surface 100 Cleaning the race 100 Troubleshooting 102 Error...

Page 96: ...s 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 Yes J Reverse No No 3 point zigzag stitch 05 J Overcasting on medium weight or stretch fabrics attaching elastic darning etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1...

Page 97: ...einforcement No No Quilting stitch for stippling 20 J Quilting background stitching stippling 7 0 1 4 1 0 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcement No No Satin scallop stitch 21 N Scall...

Page 98: ...orcement No No 34 N Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and plain weave fabrics heirloom stitching etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 4 0 3 16 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforcement No No 35 N Decorative...

Page 99: ...o Automatic reinforcement No No 45 A Keyhole buttonholes for medium weight and thick fabrics 7 0 1 4 3 0 7 0 1 8 1 4 0 5 1 32 0 3 1 0 1 64 1 16 No Automatic reinforcement No No 46 A Horizontal buttonh...

Page 100: ...c 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforcement No No 59 N For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 No Reinforcement No No 60 N For decoration etc 7 0 1...

Page 101: ...etc 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J Reinforcement No No 74 N For decoration etc 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 4 1 64 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Yes J Reinforcement No No Cross stitch 75...

Page 102: ...herefore it should be cleaned periodically 1 Turn off the sewing machine 2 Unplug the power cord from the power supply jack on the right side of the sewing machine 3 Remove the flat bed attachment 4 G...

Page 103: ...ase 8 Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on 1 Needle plate cover 9 Install the flat bed attachment in its original position a b a b 2 1 1 Nev...

Page 104: ...thread and needle is not correct Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn page 30 The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch that...

Page 105: ...bobbin case Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used Incorrect bobbins will not work properly Only use a bobbin desig...

Page 106: ...e needle plate or in the bobbin case Remove the needle plate cover and clean the race page 100 A high pitched noise is made while sewing Dust has accumulated in the feed dogs or in the bobbin case Cle...

Page 107: ...d for example in the bobbin case Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case clean the race page 100 The sewing lamp does not come on The sewing lamp is damaged Contact your r...

Page 108: ...ation One beep is sounded If an incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps are sounded If the machine locks up for example because the thread is tangled The sewing machine continues to beep fo...

Page 109: ...ging sewing direction 51 cleaning 100 cleaning brush 7 101 crazy quilt stitching 80 curves 51 cylindrical pieces 37 D disc shaped screwdriver 7 E elastic tape 76 electrical outlet 15 error messages 10...

Page 110: ...side cutter 8 60 sleeves 83 smocking 88 spool cap 7 17 23 spool net 7 spool pin 9 17 23 start stop button 11 42 starting sewing 42 stitch guide foot 8 stitch indicator 12 stitch length 48 stitch lengt...

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