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Question posted by mariannedp on July 19th, 2012

Own Design

Hi, Please assist. I want to buy the Brother PE180D embroidery machine. I just need to know can I make my own designs? Or have designs on a USB and load them on this machine? Regards, Marianne du Plessis

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

... unattended while plugged in. To reduce the risk of electric shock. 1. Do not allow this manual. Use this embroidery machine only for its intended use as described in this embroidery machine to the symbol "O" position when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as contained in the instruction manual. Do not pull or push...

Users Manual - English - Page 3

... supply. Always replace the fuse cover, never use a fuse approved by inadvertent connection to the terminal which is too short to BS 1362, i.e. If your embroidery machine is cut off and an appropriate three pin plug fitted. BE SURE to replace the fuse cover. WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE...

Users Manual - English - Page 4

... is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the card slot while your machine turns on the needle while sewing. If the problem persists, please consult your embroidery machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR COMPUTER EMBROIDERY MACHINE Your machine is complete ● Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts...

Users Manual - English - Page 5

... in the embroidery frame 20 Fitting the embroidery frame to the machine 22 Removing the embroidery frame ...... ... on characters and some frame patterns ... 47 SEWING A BASIC EMBROIDERY PATTERN 48 Embroidering multi-color patterns ..... 48 Embroidering... that extend beyond one frame 50 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS 51 Combining a frame pattern with a design 51 Embroidering appliques (using a frame...

Users Manual - English - Page 7

...the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing lamps, the machine must be switched off and the plug removed from the socket-outlet. - To reduce the risk of the machine ... any way. When leaving the embroidery machine unattended, the main switch of electric shock, this plug is intended to install the proper outlet. CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE MAIN POWER SWITCH AND CONNECTORS...

Users Manual - English - Page 8

CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE SELECTION KEYS 1 2 4 1 "CHARACTERS & DESIGNS" KEY Use this key for embroidering characters and patterns. 2 "CARD" KEY Use this key to select a memory card for embroidery patterns. 3 3 "MEMORY" KEY Use this key for saving or retrieving pattern combinations in the machine. 4 "BASIC OPERATION" KEY 5 Use this key for more to stop the machine. * The machine ...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

... the spool before using. **** In some countries, the No. 14 machine cover is still attached, touch "CHARACTERS & DESIGNS" or "CARD" to return the embroidery arm to it on the machine while the embroidery frame is supplied as an accessory in place of the No. 11 machine cover (soft type). ***** Distributed in some countries. ** An extra spool...

Users Manual - English - Page 10

... SA317 XA1434-001 No. 19 Marine SA319 XA2452-001 No. 20 Petite Designs SA320 XA2869-001 No. 21 Needlework SA321 XA2873-001 No. 25 Horse SA325 XA3791-001 WARNING Embroidery Cards purchased in foreign countries may not work with your machine. 7 EMBROIDERING USING A LARGE FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING...

Users Manual - English - Page 24

... of the design is in the correct location based on the fabric does not slip out of position. Remove the embroidery sheet using ...the finger hole to be sure that the mark on the crosshairs of the outer frame and inner frame are even. 1 Outer frame 2 Inner frame 3 Fabric 6. Correct setting * Clamp securely so that the edges of the embroidery sheet. CONTENTS MACHINE...

Users Manual - English - Page 26

... poor quality embroidery or your fabric to pucker. 1 Top surface of fabric 2 Reverse side of fabric If upper thread tension is about one-third of the total width. CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING ..., a sewing test should always be visible on the reverse surface of the fabric is too strong The lower thread will be adjusted with the use of the fabric. Thread tension may need to check...

Users Manual - English - Page 31

... FRAME (OPTIONAL) 28 Lower the presser foot and press the "START/STOP" button to start the machine. 3. After trimming, lower the presser foot and press the "START/STOP" button again to the ...foot, and gently pull the end of the design. The machine will stop the machine and raise the presser foot again. After sewing 5 - 6 stitches, stop sewing when it has completed all the stitching with ...

Users Manual - English - Page 32

... Embroidering advice Thread Embroidery thread #50 Needle Home sewing machine needle 75/11 * The recommended lower (bobbin) thread is ...on a thick fabric with stabilizer (see page 18), it is recommended that a stronger 90/14 home sewing machine needle be used. EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A ...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE HOW TO SELECT PATTERNS Selecting built-in embroidery patterns A Select the type of built-in patterns press the "CHARACTERS & DESIGNS" key. 1 1 "CHARACTERS & DESIGNS" key ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A LARGE FRAME ...

Users Manual - English - Page 46

... embroidering position will be returned to the center of the embroidery area. CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE CHANGING THE SETTINGS FOR THE SELECTED PATTERN Moving the ...design, so that you want to embroider a pattern somewhere such as in 90° steps. (Refer to page 45) 3 Indicates the area which can be changed by touching the "LAYOUT" key. B 8 This moves the needle position to the sewing...

Users Manual - English - Page 51

... foot before changing the thread. * When embroidering is completed for the first thread color. 1. CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE SEWING A BASIC EMBROIDERY PATTERN Embroidering multi-color patterns (1) (2) (3) (2) (3) When a pattern is selected it is finished. 5. Thread the machine. (See page 16 - 17) 2. Lower the presser foot. 4. Press the "START/STOP" button to...

Users Manual - English - Page 54

.... 2. After embroidering a frame pattern and the combined design, sew an extra frame pattern on the outside pattern. Cut cleanly around the frame pattern, following the line of pattern. Embroider the design. Making badges or decorative patches 1. Select a frame pattern and embroider it. CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING EMBROIDERING...

Users Manual - English - Page 63

... raised to change the thread color. Use the balance wheel to move the embroidery frame while the needle is inserted. This message is displayed if the combined size...the machine. The card that cannot be combined. CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING This message is displayed when the RETRIEVE key is touched and the design in the machine's memory...

Users Manual - English - Page 65

... frame has been attached to make sure that you are performing to the machine incorrectly. 4. Skipped stitches 4. Set the needle properly. 2. Thread the upper and lower threads correctly. 3. The fabric has been placed in the embroidery frame correctly. 5. The upper threading is not used . A thread other than the designated up- 5. Replace with 3. TROUBLESHOOTING...

Users Manual - English - Page 66

... tangled. 5. Turn the balance wheel to raise the needle to the machine incorrectly. 2. The upper thread tension is not threaded correctly. 2. Decrease the upper thread tension using scissors. being used . 7. Replace with the designated upper and upper and lower embroidery thread are lower embroidery threads. Clean the race or inner rotary hook. 8. The needle...

Users Manual - English - Page 69

...use only. CONTENTS One point mark embroidery pattern MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE 1...001 2...800 3...900 1...704 2...800 3...900 1...205 2...339 3...900 1...339 2...205 3...900 1...339 2...800 3...900 1...205 2...001 3...900 1...001 2...800 3...900 1...205 2...800 3...900 1...307 2...019 3...900 Order of sewing Embroidery thread color 1...307 2...800 3...900 1...001...