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...kit used for choosing our product. For specific details on operating the machine, refer to the Operation Manual provided with your machine. This manual describes the procedures for Free-Motion Sewing ...12 ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION...13 Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension ...13...BOBBIN WORK ...3 Required Materials ...3 Upper Threading ...4 Preparing the Bobbin Thread...4 CREATING BOBBIN WORK ...8 Positioning the Fabric and Sewing...8 Finishing the thread ends...10 Bobbin Work Free-Motion Sewing ...11 Templates for sewing bobbin work. BEFORE YOU START Thank you for machine embroidering.
...kit used for choosing our product. For specific details on operating the machine, refer to the Operation Manual provided with your machine. This manual describes the procedures for Free-Motion Sewing ...12 ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION...13 Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension ...13...BOBBIN WORK ...3 Required Materials ...3 Upper Threading ...4 Preparing the Bobbin Thread...4 CREATING BOBBIN WORK ...8 Positioning the Fabric and Sewing...8 Finishing the thread ends...10 Bobbin Work Free-Motion Sewing ...11 Templates for sewing bobbin work. BEFORE YOU START Thank you for machine embroidering.
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... Repeated Patterns" in chapter 6 of the embroidery frame displays for the border embroidery frame. * Of the 14 settings available, there are two for the sewing machine. a b a Border embroidery frame embroidering area (18 cm × 10 cm) b Center line 3 ■ Selecting a Pattern a Select and select a pattern. d From the embroidery frame display settings, select one...
... Repeated Patterns" in chapter 6 of the embroidery frame displays for the border embroidery frame. * Of the 14 settings available, there are two for the sewing machine. a b a Border embroidery frame embroidering area (18 cm × 10 cm) b Center line 3 ■ Selecting a Pattern a Select and select a pattern. d From the embroidery frame display settings, select one...
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CAUTION • If the sewing machine is turned off, then turned on again with "Removing the Border Embroidery Frame". When the following message appears. To continue embroidering a repeating pattern, repeat the procedure starting to remove. Note • Remove the thread mark before starting with the border embroidery... embroidery unit at this time, the border embroidery frame may be hit by the presser foot when the carriage of embroidering, remove the thread mark. Otherwise, the thread mark stitching may be combined with the pattern stitching and become difficult to...
CAUTION • If the sewing machine is turned off, then turned on again with "Removing the Border Embroidery Frame". When the following message appears. To continue embroidering a repeating pattern, repeat the procedure starting to remove. Note • Remove the thread mark before starting with the border embroidery... embroidery unit at this time, the border embroidery frame may be hit by the presser foot when the carriage of embroidering, remove the thread mark. Otherwise, the thread mark stitching may be combined with the pattern stitching and become difficult to...
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... checking the final image. See "How to Create Bobbin Work" on page 211. OUTSTANDING FEATURES Display the Fabric While Aligning the Embroidering Position Expand Your Creativity With Bobbin Work Example with decorative stitches The fabric hooped in the embroidery frame can be displayed on page 270...or reduced at a larger ratio than with this function, the pattern will be easily aligned. You can be fed through the sewing machine needle and sewing on the wrong side of the pattern can create bobbin work is maintained. Change the Pattern Size While Maintaining the Desired Thread ...
... checking the final image. See "How to Create Bobbin Work" on page 211. OUTSTANDING FEATURES Display the Fabric While Aligning the Embroidering Position Expand Your Creativity With Bobbin Work Example with decorative stitches The fabric hooped in the embroidery frame can be displayed on page 270...or reduced at a larger ratio than with this function, the pattern will be easily aligned. You can be fed through the sewing machine needle and sewing on the wrong side of the pattern can create bobbin work is maintained. Change the Pattern Size While Maintaining the Desired Thread ...
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... Patterns from the Machine's Memory........ 180 Recalling from USB Media 181 Recalling from the Computer 182 Chapter 5 Embroidery 185 BEFORE EMBROIDERING 186 Embroidery Step ...; (2 259 Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns 261 Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit 263 EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS 264 SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT 265 Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother "Exclusives"/Greek Alphabet... 294 COMBINING PATTERNS 295 Editing Combined Patterns 295 Sewing Combined Patterns 298 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ........ 299 Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color 299 Basting Embroidery 299...
... Patterns from the Machine's Memory........ 180 Recalling from USB Media 181 Recalling from the Computer 182 Chapter 5 Embroidery 185 BEFORE EMBROIDERING 186 Embroidery Step ...; (2 259 Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns 261 Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit 263 EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS 264 SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT 265 Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother "Exclusives"/Greek Alphabet... 294 COMBINING PATTERNS 295 Editing Combined Patterns 295 Sewing Combined Patterns 298 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ........ 299 Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color 299 Basting Embroidery 299...
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...this button again to raise the presser foot. Move the slide to the right to sew at slower speeds. The button changes color according to the machine's operation mode. Red: The machine cannot sew. a "Start/Stop" button Press this button after the threads have been cut....frame-securing lever is sewing. CAUTION • Do not press the thread cutter button after sewing to automatically trim the excess thread. Embroidery Unit NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Operation Buttons a Carriage The carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when embroidering. (page 188) b...
...this button again to raise the presser foot. Move the slide to the right to sew at slower speeds. The button changes color according to the machine's operation mode. Red: The machine cannot sew. a "Start/Stop" button Press this button after the threads have been cut....frame-securing lever is sewing. CAUTION • Do not press the thread cutter button after sewing to automatically trim the excess thread. Embroidery Unit NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Operation Buttons a Carriage The carriage moves the embroidery frame automatically when embroidering. (page 188) b...
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...use a sharp pencil, screw- LCD SCREEN LCD SCREEN When the machine is turned on, the opening movie is on the machine, the needle will automatically move to press hard on the screen for the home page screen to sew utility stitches or character or decorative stitch See the "Key patterns....• When the straight stitch needle plate is played. Functions" table. 30 b Embroidery key Attach the embroidery unit and press this key to embroider patterns. 186 c Embroidery Edit key Press this key to be displayed. Touch the LCD screen or a key with your finger or the included ...
...use a sharp pencil, screw- LCD SCREEN LCD SCREEN When the machine is turned on, the opening movie is on the machine, the needle will automatically move to press hard on the screen for the home page screen to sew utility stitches or character or decorative stitch See the "Key patterns....• When the straight stitch needle plate is played. Functions" table. 30 b Embroidery key Attach the embroidery unit and press this key to embroider patterns. 186 c Embroidery Edit key Press this key to be displayed. Touch the LCD screen or a key with your finger or the included ...
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... or at " http://solutions.brother.com " for the embroidery and sewing machine. c When the thread number "#123" is a reminder to USB media (see page 233). a d Adjust the maximum embroidery speed setting (see page 237). r Press to save a settings screen image to take your machine in your authorized dealer for embroidering (see page 39). d e f 37 c f Select...
... or at " http://solutions.brother.com " for the embroidery and sewing machine. c When the thread number "#123" is a reminder to USB media (see page 233). a d Adjust the maximum embroidery speed setting (see page 237). r Press to save a settings screen image to take your machine in your authorized dealer for embroidering (see page 39). d e f 37 c f Select...
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c Press this key to open the sewing machine help screen. LCD SCREEN Using the Sewing Machine Help Key Press to see an explanation of the stitch selected (see page 46). 44 b Press this key to see explanation for upper threading, winding the bobbin, changing the presser foot, preparing to embroider a pattern, and how to use or how to use the machine (see page 45). Three functions are not sure which stitch to sew the stitch (see page 47). a b c a Press this key to select utility stitches when you are available from the screen shown below.
c Press this key to open the sewing machine help screen. LCD SCREEN Using the Sewing Machine Help Key Press to see an explanation of the stitch selected (see page 46). 44 b Press this key to see explanation for upper threading, winding the bobbin, changing the presser foot, preparing to embroider a pattern, and how to use or how to use the machine (see page 45). Three functions are not sure which stitch to sew the stitch (see page 47). a b c a Press this key to select utility stitches when you are available from the screen shown below.
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... 60 - 90 50 60 - 90 50 30 50 50 - 60 50 - 60 50 - 90 50 50 Size of the sewing machine. Fabric type/Application Thread Type Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Thick fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel, Gabardine Silk thread Lawn...Combinations The following table provides information concerning the appropriate thread and needle for your sewing project will result in mind about needles. CHANGING THE NEEDLE About the Needle The sewing machine needle is usually used when embroidering on . • Ball point needles (golden colored) 90/14 are some...
... 60 - 90 50 60 - 90 50 30 50 50 - 60 50 - 60 50 - 90 50 50 Size of the sewing machine. Fabric type/Application Thread Type Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Thick fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel, Gabardine Silk thread Lawn...Combinations The following table provides information concerning the appropriate thread and needle for your sewing project will result in mind about needles. CHANGING THE NEEDLE About the Needle The sewing machine needle is usually used when embroidering on . • Ball point needles (golden colored) 90/14 are some...
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... Foot Controller You can be sewn. to start sewing by pressing the "Start/ Stop" button. The thread may tangle, possibly resulting in the foot controller. Memo • This machine is equipped with the speed * You can be used when embroidering. • The foot controller can also use ...the thread cutter on the side of the machine. CAUTION • Do not allow fabric pieces and dust ...
... Foot Controller You can be sewn. to start sewing by pressing the "Start/ Stop" button. The thread may tangle, possibly resulting in the foot controller. Memo • This machine is equipped with the speed * You can be used when embroidering. • The foot controller can also use ...the thread cutter on the side of the machine. CAUTION • Do not allow fabric pieces and dust ...
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...EMBROIDERING 186 Embroidery Step by Step 186 Attaching Embroidery Foot "W 187 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 188 ■ About the Embroidery Unit 188 ■ Removing the Embroidery Unit 189 SELECTING PATTERNS 190 ■ Copyright Information 190 ■ Pattern Selection Screens 191 Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother...Embroidering Position........ 213 Checking the Pattern Position 216 Previewing the Completed Pattern 217 SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN 218 Sewing Attractive Finishes 218 ■ Embroidery Needle Plate Cover 219 Sewing Embroidery Patterns 219 Sewing...the Machine's ...
...EMBROIDERING 186 Embroidery Step by Step 186 Attaching Embroidery Foot "W 187 Attaching the Embroidery Unit 188 ■ About the Embroidery Unit 188 ■ Removing the Embroidery Unit 189 SELECTING PATTERNS 190 ■ Copyright Information 190 ■ Pattern Selection Screens 191 Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother...Embroidering Position........ 213 Checking the Pattern Position 216 Previewing the Completed Pattern 217 SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN 218 Sewing Attractive Finishes 218 ■ Embroidery Needle Plate Cover 219 Sewing Embroidery Patterns 219 Sewing...the Machine's ...
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.... • Keep your embroidery design, do not touch the embroidery carriage and frame when the machine is embroidering. 188 a Embroidery unit connection b Machine connection port Note • Be sure there is no gap between the embroidery unit and the sewing machine. Otherwise, the embroidery unit may result. • To avoid distorting your hands and foreign...
.... • Keep your embroidery design, do not touch the embroidery carriage and frame when the machine is embroidering. 188 a Embroidery unit connection b Machine connection port Note • Be sure there is no gap between the embroidery unit and the sewing machine. Otherwise, the embroidery unit may result. • To avoid distorting your hands and foreign...
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... key to save a pattern in the direction shown by the arrow. (Press the Center key to return the pattern to move the pattern in the machine's memory, USB media or a 251-253 computer. For embroidery, these keys, you cannot use that there is light gray, you can change the...rotate a pattern one degree, 10 242 degrees or 90 degrees at a time. y Starting point key Press this key to sew the pattern. If the key display is enough space to embroider the selected pattern with a single color. 248 embroidery key 199 q Size key Press this key to change the size of...
... key to save a pattern in the direction shown by the arrow. (Press the Center key to return the pattern to move the pattern in the machine's memory, USB media or a 251-253 computer. For embroidery, these keys, you cannot use that there is light gray, you can change the...rotate a pattern one degree, 10 242 degrees or 90 degrees at a time. y Starting point key Press this key to sew the pattern. If the key display is enough space to embroider the selected pattern with a single color. 248 embroidery key 199 q Size key Press this key to change the size of...
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...219. Note • Attach embroidery foot "W" before pressing . g Press the "Start/Stop" embroidering. Remove the embroidery positioning sticker from the fabric, and press . * To remove the embroidery ... "W" lowers and check the fabric thickness, to help the built-in the machine settings screen, the brightness of the light changes to "5" while the builtin...stickers are used up, optional stickers are available. For details, refer to begin * See "Sewing Embroidery Patterns" on page 20. 215 e Following message appears. Regardless of the embroidery positioning sticker...
...219. Note • Attach embroidery foot "W" before pressing . g Press the "Start/Stop" embroidering. Remove the embroidery positioning sticker from the fabric, and press . * To remove the embroidery ... "W" lowers and check the fabric thickness, to help the built-in the machine settings screen, the brightness of the light changes to "5" while the builtin...stickers are used up, optional stickers are available. For details, refer to begin * See "Sewing Embroidery Patterns" on page 20. 215 e Following message appears. Regardless of the embroidery positioning sticker...
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... injury. Do not adjust green marked screw. SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN Sewing Attractive Finishes There are many factors that it does not hang off the table or hold the fabric to the embroidery pattern. • When embroidering on the screw) is in the machine has a green marking on large garments (especially...
... injury. Do not adjust green marked screw. SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN Sewing Attractive Finishes There are many factors that it does not hang off the table or hold the fabric to the embroidery pattern. • When embroidering on the screw) is in the machine has a green marking on large garments (especially...
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...is originally set to stop . Trim the threads at the beginning of the pattern, etc.). e Remove the thread for embroidering the d Press the "Start/Stop" embroidering. SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN b Lower the presser foot, then press the "Start/Stop" button to start → When the ...first color is completely sewn, the machine will automatically trim the threads and stop the machine. See page 236 for information on...
...is originally set to stop . Trim the threads at the beginning of the pattern, etc.). e Remove the thread for embroidering the d Press the "Start/Stop" embroidering. SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN b Lower the presser foot, then press the "Start/Stop" button to start → When the ...first color is completely sewn, the machine will automatically trim the threads and stop the machine. See page 236 for information on...
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...Completed embroidery patterns combined with the background image ironed on or printed, check the embroidering position, and then start embroidering. → See "Sewing Embroidery Patterns" on page 227. Beautiful three-dimensional embroidered designs can be combined with the background image. → See "Selecting a Pattern..., the sizes of the background. Make sure that the print settings are built into this machine. Then, iron the background image onto fabric. Step2 Output from the machine the background image and the positioning image. → See "Outputting the Background Image and...
...Completed embroidery patterns combined with the background image ironed on or printed, check the embroidering position, and then start embroidering. → See "Sewing Embroidery Patterns" on page 227. Beautiful three-dimensional embroidered designs can be combined with the background image. → See "Selecting a Pattern..., the sizes of the background. Make sure that the print settings are built into this machine. Then, iron the background image onto fabric. Step2 Output from the machine the background image and the positioning image. → See "Outputting the Background Image and...
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... frame. Otherwise, the fabric may loosen in the General settings screen of thread during embroidering, the machine will stop after sewing the 10 stitches. If very little sewing remains, you stopped sewing, follow the directions below will stop and the message below to the spot in the... at this time. Press and follow steps c through i in the pattern where you can embroider 10 final stitches without rethreading the machine by pressing . e Attach the embroidery frame. The machine will appear. f To return to rethread the lower threading. Otherwise, the pattern will return...
... frame. Otherwise, the fabric may loosen in the General settings screen of thread during embroidering, the machine will stop after sewing the 10 stitches. If very little sewing remains, you stopped sewing, follow the directions below will stop and the message below to the spot in the... at this time. Press and follow steps c through i in the pattern where you can embroider 10 final stitches without rethreading the machine by pressing . e Attach the embroidery frame. The machine will appear. f To return to rethread the lower threading. Otherwise, the pattern will return...
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...is twisted. There was moved. Stop the machine and place the fabric so that often cause pattern shrinkage. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Embroidery pattern does not sew out correctly Loops appear on the surface of the fabric when embroidering Machine does not operate Embroidery unit does not operate ...Nothing happens, even if the LCD display is pressed Cause Solution Thread is moved during sewing, the pattern will not...
...is twisted. There was moved. Stop the machine and place the fabric so that often cause pattern shrinkage. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Embroidery pattern does not sew out correctly Loops appear on the surface of the fabric when embroidering Machine does not operate Embroidery unit does not operate ...Nothing happens, even if the LCD display is pressed Cause Solution Thread is moved during sewing, the pattern will not...