A-Line Series www.babylock.com Baby Lock Consumer Helpline: 800-313-4110 A-Line Series 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. (Instructions continued on back page) 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 LBIN-BL210A XG1099-001
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