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The Baby Lock Katherine is a multi-talented sewing machine with features
fit for all types of projects. Katherine has 190 stitches, snap-on feet and a
free-arm. She can handle anything from home décor to accessories and
garments. She’s also a great choice if you’re looking to step up your skills.
Push button features, a knee lift, and an automatic needle threader make
every project easier.
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, Katherine has the
features and the durability to handle all of your projects. Ask your
Baby Lock Retailer about Katherine’s A-Line Series friends such as Diana,
Jane, Rachel, 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. And they all have the quality you’ve come to expect from
Baby Lock.
Get to know your new Baby Lock machine by stitching this trendy pillow. Use
the suggested fabric and thread colors, or choose something that complements
your home décor.
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructions:
To Create the Chevron Pillow
1. Cut two 17” squares from the
chevron fabric.
2. With the right sides of the pillow front
and back facing, pin the fabric
together.
3. Stitch a ½” seam around the entire
edge of the pillow leaving a 5”
opening along the bottom edge for
stuffing.
4. Trim the excess fabric of the seam
allowances from the corners, this
allows for sharper corners and
easier turning.
5. Turn the fabric right side out.
6. Insert the pillow form or stuff with
fiberfill.
7. Topstitch or hand-stitch the opening
closed.
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Supplies:
• Baby Lock Katherine Sewing Machine
• 1/2 yard of brown and white chevron fabric
• 1 yard of ivory twill fabric
• 1/2 yard of a large floral print home décor
fabric for appliqué
• KK2000 Temporary spray adhesive
• 2-1/2 yards of cotton cord to cover or home
décor decorative piping
• Brown Madeira embroidery thread to match
floral motif
• Ivory Madeira Aerofil thread
• 16” and 18” pillow form or two standard size
bags of fiberfill
• Pins
• Scissors
• Hand sewing needle
Instructions:
To Create the Floral Accent Pillow
8.Cut two 19” squares from the
ivory twill fabric.
9. Select one or two design motifs from
the large floral print fabric. Cut the
design out.
10. Use temporary spray adhesive to
adhere the motif(s) as desired on the
pillow front.
11. Set the sewing machine for a zigzag
stitch, blind stitch or appliqué stitch.
Using the embroidery thread, stitch
around the entire outline of the motif.
12. Make custom piping as described
below or use purchased home décor
piping.
To Make Custom Piping
• Cut bias strips from the desired fabric,
wide enough to cover the cord plus 1¼”
for seam allowance.
13. Align the seam allowance of the piping
cord along the raw edge of the pillow
front. Using a zipper foot, stitch piping
around the outer edge, overlapping
the ends.
14. With the right sides of the pillow front
and back facing, pin the fabric
together.
15. Stitch a ½” seam around the entire
edge of the pillow leaving a 5” opening
along the bottom edge for stuffing.
16. Trim the excess fabric of the seam
allowances from the corners, this allows
for sharper corners and easier turning.
17. Turn the fabric right side out.
18. Insert the pillow form or stuff with
fiberfill.
19. Topstitch or hand-stitch the opening
closed.
• Using a straight stitch, connect the strips
together to form one long piece.
• Place the zipper foot on the machine.
Select a straight stitch and adjust the
needle position to the left or right making
sure the needle does not strike the foot.
• Place the cording in the fold of the bias
strip. Stitch close to the piping cord.
For other exciting projects like this one, visit our website at www.totallystitchin.net or www.babylock.com
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