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How Your Machine Operates
Sometimes called an overlock machine or overlocker, the serger is different from any conventional sewing
machine you have used. Awareness of its simple operation will enable you to become more proficient in its use.
Please read all instructions before using your new machine.
A serger is kind of a knitting process that loops two, three or four threads together to create a stitch.
Your Baby Lock Evolution operates with one or two needles in the overlock position and one or two loopers to
form an overlock stitch. Use one, two or three chain/cover stitch needles and one looper for a chain or cover
stitch. Uniquely independent of each other, you can use any of the overlock or chain/cover stitch selections sep-
arately or in combination.
When fabric is placed in front of the presser foot, it reaches the feed dogs first. The feed dogs move the fabric
along as the cutting blades trim the fabric edge, creating a clean edge to be finished. Or disengage your blade
and insert the sewing table to sew a chain stitch in the center of your fabric.
The overlock stitch is supported by one or more parallel "stitch finger(s)" that keep the fabric flat. To form an
overlock stitch, the threads become "locked" "over" the edge of the fabric encasing the raw edge with thread to
prevent fabric raveling. When forming a chain stitch, the chain needle thread catches the chain looper to form a
straight stitch on the top of your fabric and thread chain loops on the underside. Use 2 or 3 cover stitch needles
and the chain looper to form a double or triple row of straight stitching on the top and a weave of thread on the
underside of your fabric.
After setting up your machine for the first time, take a few moments to learn how it sews. Before your machine
is threaded, turn the handwheel toward you and watch the operation of the various parts.
