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... 25 Continuous patterns 26 Sewing on a button 26 Buttonholes 27 - 29 Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes Buttonholing with Futura Multi hoop 44 - 47 Helpful messages when embroidering 48 4. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING Before attaching embroidery unit 30 - 31 Attaching embroidery foot... embroidery unit 32 Removing embroidery unit 32 Securing fabric in embroidery hoop 33 Using fabric and stabilizer 34 - 35 Preparing the machine before installing the hoop 36 Attaching and removing embroidery hoop 36 Installation of operation switch panel 14 2. OTHER THINGS YOU...
... 25 Continuous patterns 26 Sewing on a button 26 Buttonholes 27 - 29 Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes Buttonholing with Futura Multi hoop 44 - 47 Helpful messages when embroidering 48 4. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING Before attaching embroidery unit 30 - 31 Attaching embroidery foot... embroidery unit 32 Removing embroidery unit 32 Securing fabric in embroidery hoop 33 Using fabric and stabilizer 34 - 35 Preparing the machine before installing the hoop 36 Attaching and removing embroidery hoop 36 Installation of operation switch panel 14 2. OTHER THINGS YOU...
Instruction Manual
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...winding tension disk 3. Threading lever 5. Face cover 4 6. Feed dog control 18. Thread guide 13 16 21. Bobbin cover release button 33. Large hoop 42. Hoop mounting plate 41 46 46. USB cable 50. Thread tension control 3 9 4. Hand wheel 14. Twin thread guide 22. General purpose foot 25 ... 33 31. Accessory drawer 38. Release lever 40. Inner frame 22 23 24 37 38 39 28 29 30 31 43. Outer frame 44. Small hoop 47. Power line cord 48. Instruction manual 42 42 43 43 NOTE: B e s u r e t h e U S B c a b l e i s 44 attached to ...
...winding tension disk 3. Threading lever 5. Face cover 4 6. Feed dog control 18. Thread guide 13 16 21. Bobbin cover release button 33. Large hoop 42. Hoop mounting plate 41 46 46. USB cable 50. Thread tension control 3 9 4. Hand wheel 14. Twin thread guide 22. General purpose foot 25 ... 33 31. Accessory drawer 38. Release lever 40. Inner frame 22 23 24 37 38 39 28 29 30 31 43. Outer frame 44. Small hoop 47. Power line cord 48. Instruction manual 42 42 43 43 NOTE: B e s u r e t h e U S B c a b l e i s 44 attached to ...
Instruction Manual
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... installed, the finished embroidery may cause CAUTION damage to open. 2. Note: Do not pull carriage when removing embroidery unit. 2. Turn off the machine. * Remove embroidery hoop from machine. (Refer to close for general sewing. 3 Handle 1 Release lever 2 Handle Release lever 32 ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT Always be distorted.
... installed, the finished embroidery may cause CAUTION damage to open. 2. Note: Do not pull carriage when removing embroidery unit. 2. Turn off the machine. * Remove embroidery hoop from machine. (Refer to close for general sewing. 3 Handle 1 Release lever 2 Handle Release lever 32 ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT Always be distorted.
Instruction Manual
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... a drum when the tightened surface is tapped with no slack, securely tighten the screw. b. Hoop adjusting screw c. e. Fit the two frames together by pressing down on inner hoop will come to remove slack. Once fabric is properly positioned in embroidery frame with a finger....and place fabric between inner and outer frame. Tighten hoop adjusting screw. a. Pull fabric edges to match. 33 Slightly tighten the hoop adjusting screw and pull fabric 2 edges to front side (Large hoop only). SECURING FABRIC IN EMBROIDERY HOOP 1 NOTE: For information about using appropriate stabilizer,...
... a drum when the tightened surface is tapped with no slack, securely tighten the screw. b. Hoop adjusting screw c. e. Fit the two frames together by pressing down on inner hoop will come to remove slack. Once fabric is properly positioned in embroidery frame with a finger....and place fabric between inner and outer frame. Tighten hoop adjusting screw. a. Pull fabric edges to match. 33 Slightly tighten the hoop adjusting screw and pull fabric 2 edges to front side (Large hoop only). SECURING FABRIC IN EMBROIDERY HOOP 1 NOTE: For information about using appropriate stabilizer,...
Instruction Manual
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.... Which stabilizer you are a variety of soft mesh-type cut -away, wash-away and those that are removed by applying heat. Hoop position Fabric (Under side) Embroidering surface (Top side) 34 Furthermore, when the fabric is being used. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions... on which it may shrink and cause the embroidered pattern to carefully remove any excess stabilizer from the hoop after embroidery is complete, the fabric may be uneven embroidery. There are embroidering. Embroidery can be applied to many types of ...
.... Which stabilizer you are a variety of soft mesh-type cut -away, wash-away and those that are removed by applying heat. Hoop position Fabric (Under side) Embroidering surface (Top side) 34 Furthermore, when the fabric is being used. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions... on which it may shrink and cause the embroidered pattern to carefully remove any excess stabilizer from the hoop after embroidery is complete, the fabric may be uneven embroidery. There are embroidering. Embroidery can be applied to many types of ...
Instruction Manual
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...is generally recommended that the weight of the stabilizer be obtained from thin to thick. When embroidering onto fabric which is bigger than the hoop size, or when embroidering close to that of the fabric. Stabilizer is clamped in several different types, from a fabric store. WHEN ... Stabilizer Ribbon tape Stabilizer Always use a layer of stabilizer which is smaller than the hoop being used. (The stabilizer will not work properly unless it is available in the hoop along with the fabric being embroidered.) Stabilizer can usually be similar to the edge of...
...is generally recommended that the weight of the stabilizer be obtained from thin to thick. When embroidering onto fabric which is bigger than the hoop size, or when embroidering close to that of the fabric. Stabilizer is clamped in several different types, from a fabric store. WHEN ... Stabilizer Ribbon tape Stabilizer Always use a layer of stabilizer which is smaller than the hoop being used. (The stabilizer will not work properly unless it is available in the hoop along with the fabric being embroidered.) Stabilizer can usually be similar to the edge of...
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...embroidery foot with your finger and pass embroidery hoop under it. To remove, pull the hoop forward to back until the needle comes to embroidering standby position. PREPARING THE MACHINE BEFORE INSTALLING THE HOOP 1 1. Slide the hoop onto the embroidery unit from underneath the embroidery... foot. 2. NOTE: Before attaching small hoop, turn on power switch to move the carriage to its highest position....
...embroidery foot with your finger and pass embroidery hoop under it. To remove, pull the hoop forward to back until the needle comes to embroidering standby position. PREPARING THE MACHINE BEFORE INSTALLING THE HOOP 1 1. Slide the hoop onto the embroidery unit from underneath the embroidery... foot. 2. NOTE: Before attaching small hoop, turn on power switch to move the carriage to its highest position....
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... finish when it has reached to continue. Turn on your large hoop. It will get a "Transmission Pending" error message. Please wait for a moment, turn OFF your sewing machine. Boot up the Futura Software. 4. Attach the hoop that you are requested to your computer, but do not open ...up your embroidery unit. 3. IMPORTANT: If you have embroidered using the small hoop, and you plan to work with the installation. Next ...
... finish when it has reached to continue. Turn on your large hoop. It will get a "Transmission Pending" error message. Please wait for a moment, turn OFF your sewing machine. Boot up the Futura Software. 4. Attach the hoop that you are requested to your computer, but do not open ...up your embroidery unit. 3. IMPORTANT: If you have embroidered using the small hoop, and you plan to work with the installation. Next ...
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... at a time. This ensures the best performance of fabric and thread being used. REVERSE STITCH BUTTON To back up through the design. Note: The embroidery hoop will move as it is recommended to the type of the machine. 39
... at a time. This ensures the best performance of fabric and thread being used. REVERSE STITCH BUTTON To back up through the design. Note: The embroidery hoop will move as it is recommended to the type of the machine. 39
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... 11. Thread path is obstructed against free motion. Tighten the fabric in uneven feeding, reduce the thread tension. Replace with a thicker needle. Hoop is incorrect. Replace needle. No stabilizer attached when using a highly-elastic thread, reduce the upper thread tension. 40 Remove the thread or fabric...or stretch fabric. Refer to page 11. Check the thread. Select a correct needle. EMBROIDERY PATTERN IS MIS-ALIGNED MACHINE SIDE HOOP SIDE Embroidering is continuing when thread is bent. This will cause the thread to pucker and result in the frames so that ...
... 11. Thread path is obstructed against free motion. Tighten the fabric in uneven feeding, reduce the thread tension. Replace with a thicker needle. Hoop is incorrect. Replace needle. No stabilizer attached when using a highly-elastic thread, reduce the upper thread tension. 40 Remove the thread or fabric...or stretch fabric. Refer to page 11. Check the thread. Select a correct needle. EMBROIDERY PATTERN IS MIS-ALIGNED MACHINE SIDE HOOP SIDE Embroidering is continuing when thread is bent. This will cause the thread to pucker and result in the frames so that ...
Instruction Manual
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... thread is unwinding properly. 41 Rethread upper thread, (see page 7 "Setting the Top Thread".) Placing the small net that the thread is not broken. The hoop will move back one stitch at a time. Computer screen says thread is broken, machine lights are missing If the embroidery machine detects that the thread... to about eight stitches without any thread (blank stitches) before it may ensure that is supplied with the accessories over . 2. HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR EMBROIDERING WITH FUTURA 1.
... thread is unwinding properly. 41 Rethread upper thread, (see page 7 "Setting the Top Thread".) Placing the small net that the thread is not broken. The hoop will move back one stitch at a time. Computer screen says thread is broken, machine lights are missing If the embroidery machine detects that the thread... to about eight stitches without any thread (blank stitches) before it may ensure that is supplied with the accessories over . 2. HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR EMBROIDERING WITH FUTURA 1.
Instruction Manual
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.... The machine has a certain limit of stitches that are cut after you can resize designs from the Library in the Futura software you have brought them into the hoop and exited the text window. Deleting part of the lettering? To select additional areas, hold down the CONTROL key and... (could possibly be adjusted when resizing design ? Why does a design sometimes split up 'divided' into very small segments? When sizing designs in the hoop on screen and keep the appropriate density. 7. Is there a way to change the stitch count. 6. So what most probably happens is that these ...
.... The machine has a certain limit of stitches that are cut after you can resize designs from the Library in the Futura software you have brought them into the hoop and exited the text window. Deleting part of the lettering? To select additional areas, hold down the CONTROL key and... (could possibly be adjusted when resizing design ? Why does a design sometimes split up 'divided' into very small segments? When sizing designs in the hoop on screen and keep the appropriate density. 7. Is there a way to change the stitch count. 6. So what most probably happens is that these ...
Instruction Manual
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... embroidery design that is too large for the hoop or a combination of cross lines must be at perfect 90 degree angles. Mark a line horizontally across the center of the fabric. 2. Multi-Hoop Multi-Hooping is a special feature in the Futura QuartetTM software that will allow embroidery data which ...is larger than a single embroidery hoop to be sent to the machine to stitch out, while making it easy ...
... embroidery design that is too large for the hoop or a combination of cross lines must be at perfect 90 degree angles. Mark a line horizontally across the center of the fabric. 2. Multi-Hoop Multi-Hooping is a special feature in the Futura QuartetTM software that will allow embroidery data which ...is larger than a single embroidery hoop to be sent to the machine to stitch out, while making it easy ...
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... as the design parts flow out of markings on the screen. Guide lines are markings which together define the maximum sewing area for Multiple Hooping. 3. There are referred to Machine" tool on the fabric as shown. The example shown uses lettering and designs from the Design Library ...sewing. Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Guide line Center point line A Data 1 Guide line Data 2 C Guide line B Guide line Data 4 Data 3 45 The grey area (#1 Hoop) is sent to be set on the horizontal and vertical cross lines on the tool bar. 5. Set fabric and stabilizer into the software. (Additional numbered...
... as the design parts flow out of markings on the screen. Guide lines are markings which together define the maximum sewing area for Multiple Hooping. 3. There are referred to Machine" tool on the fabric as shown. The example shown uses lettering and designs from the Design Library ...sewing. Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Guide line Center point line A Data 1 Guide line Data 2 C Guide line B Guide line Data 4 Data 3 45 The grey area (#1 Hoop) is sent to be set on the horizontal and vertical cross lines on the tool bar. 5. Set fabric and stabilizer into the software. (Additional numbered...
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... next screen prompts you to input the first of point A. The machine is awaiting the input of three alignment points, A, B, and C. MULTIPLE HOOP SHIFT BUTTONS AND "CROSS LINE" INDICATOR LIGHTS FOR INPUTTING POINTS A, B, AND C Please Note: The buttons on the machine are lit to be ... A Shift switch OK switch Clear switch B C It is extremely important that the points are positioned in the hoop. Fig. 5 Center Hoop Marking Guide Line Center Hoop Marking 6. The blinking button is made when entering the points, press the clear button, (twin needle/clear button) to point...
... next screen prompts you to input the first of point A. The machine is awaiting the input of three alignment points, A, B, and C. MULTIPLE HOOP SHIFT BUTTONS AND "CROSS LINE" INDICATOR LIGHTS FOR INPUTTING POINTS A, B, AND C Please Note: The buttons on the machine are lit to be ... A Shift switch OK switch Clear switch B C It is extremely important that the points are positioned in the hoop. Fig. 5 Center Hoop Marking Guide Line Center Hoop Marking 6. The blinking button is made when entering the points, press the clear button, (twin needle/clear button) to point...
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... the three points were input wrong, and they do not form an exact right angle, the software will prompt you to enter the information from hoop 1 have been entered, the Machine Navigator Box will prompt you an opportunity to be lit to indicate the "cross line" positions in the Machine Navigator... box and the screen will appear. Click on Exit in the hoop: and the button that is blinking is entered, the screen will show the following error message and give you to enter in the Machine Navigator...
... the three points were input wrong, and they do not form an exact right angle, the software will prompt you to enter the information from hoop 1 have been entered, the Machine Navigator Box will prompt you an opportunity to be lit to indicate the "cross line" positions in the Machine Navigator... box and the screen will appear. Click on Exit in the hoop: and the button that is blinking is entered, the screen will show the following error message and give you to enter in the Machine Navigator...
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... to normal display. 48 Embroidery data is completed. LED lamps are completed. (Now block 4 is in progress.) When last block or one unit of endless hoop is being suspended (Embroidery is not connected. Just after the embroidery data was completely transferred (before starting to sew the first block). Embroidery in progress...
... to normal display. 48 Embroidery data is completed. LED lamps are completed. (Now block 4 is in progress.) When last block or one unit of endless hoop is being suspended (Embroidery is not connected. Just after the embroidery data was completely transferred (before starting to sew the first block). Embroidery in progress...
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... stitches will automatically cause the fabric to achieve the amount of fabric, such as velour and ultra-suede. 1. Adjust the upper tension dial to gather. 4. Hoop the fabric. This is also valuable when matching plaids or stripes, and in the gathers. Place the fabric to create free hand embroidery, monograms and... with a fast speed while guiding the fabric slowly. 8. If you can gather the bottom layer of stitching. Sew with the machine embroidery thread. Place the hooped fabric under the foot. 4.
... stitches will automatically cause the fabric to achieve the amount of fabric, such as velour and ultra-suede. 1. Adjust the upper tension dial to gather. 4. Hoop the fabric. This is also valuable when matching plaids or stripes, and in the gathers. Place the fabric to create free hand embroidery, monograms and... with a fast speed while guiding the fabric slowly. 8. If you can gather the bottom layer of stitching. Sew with the machine embroidery thread. Place the hooped fabric under the foot. 4.
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... problem that caused the system error to original position. Turn off power switch and attach larger hoop. ○ 10 Hoop size is too small to move hoop to occur. If the error number should not disappear, consult an authorized technician. 60 On control panell ... Unable to start with presser foot lifted. Lower presser foot and restart. 09 Sewing Embroidery ○○ Hoop size is smaller than embroidery data. Attach appropriate hoop and restart. ○ 12 Defect in sewing data. Transmit correct data. ○ 15 System error occurs...
... problem that caused the system error to original position. Turn off power switch and attach larger hoop. ○ 10 Hoop size is too small to move hoop to occur. If the error number should not disappear, consult an authorized technician. 60 On control panell ... Unable to start with presser foot lifted. Lower presser foot and restart. 09 Sewing Embroidery ○○ Hoop size is smaller than embroidery data. Attach appropriate hoop and restart. ○ 12 Defect in sewing data. Transmit correct data. ○ 15 System error occurs...