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A-Line Series

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The Baby Lock Katherine is a multi-talented 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 features, a knee lift, and an automatic 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 colors, or choose something that complements your home décor.

Skill Level: Beginner

Supplies: • Baby Lock Katherine • 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 to cover or home décor decorative piping • Brown Madeira thread to match floral motif • Ivory Madeira Aerofil thread • 16” and 18” pillow form or two standard size Instructions: bags of fiberfill • To Create the Chevron Pillow • 1. two 17” squares from the • Hand chevron fabric. 2. With the right sides of the pillow front and back , the fabric together. 3. a ½” around the entire edge of the pillow leaving a 5” opening along the bottom edge for stuffing. 4. 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. or hand-stitch the opening closed.

(Instructions continued on back page) Instructions: To Create the Floral Accent Pillow 13. Align the of the piping cord along the raw edge of the pillow 8. Cut two 19” squares from the front. Using a foot, stitch piping ivory twill fabric. around the outer edge, overlapping 9. Select one or two design motifs from the ends. the large floral print fabric. Cut the 14. With the right sides of the pillow front design out. and back facing, pin the fabric 10. Use temporary spray adhesive to together. adhere the motif(s) as desired on the 15. Stitch a ½” seam around the entire pillow front. edge of the pillow leaving a 5” opening 11. Set the sewing machine for a zigzag along the bottom edge for stuffing. stitch, or appliqué stitch. 16. Trim the excess fabric of the seam Using the embroidery thread, stitch allowances from the corners, this allows around the entire outline of the motif. for sharper corners and easier turning. 12. Make custom piping as described 17. Turn the fabric right side out. below or use purchased home décor piping. 18. Insert the pillow form or stuff with fiberfill. To Make Custom Piping 19. Topstitch or hand-stitch the opening • Cut bias strips from the desired fabric, closed. wide enough to cover the cord plus 1¼” for seam allowance. • Using a , 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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