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Operation Manual Embroidery Sewing and Embroidery Machine Product Code: 882-W33

Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

The Operation Manuals for this machine consist of the Operation Manual (Sewing) and the Operation Manual (Embroidery). Refer to the appropriate Operation Manual according to your needs. For basic information about, for example, the included accessories or the settings screen, refer to chapter 1 of the Operation Manual (Sewing). In the screens appearing in the step-by-step instructions, the parts referred to in the operations are marked

with . Compare the screen in the directions with the actual screen, and carry out the operation. If, while using the machine, you experience something you do not understand, or there is a function you would like to know more about, refer to the index at the back of the Operation Manual in conjunction with the table of contents to find the section of the manual you should refer to.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

CONTENTS

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CONTENTS

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ............................. 1

Chapter 1 Embroidery Step by Step 5 BEFORE EMBROIDERING .................................... 6

Using the Machine Setting Mode Key.................................... 7 Embroidery Settings................................................................ 7

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ........................ 9 Removing the Presser Foot ..................................................... 9 Attaching Embroidery Foot W ........................................... 10

CHANGING THE NEEDLE.................................. 11 ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT ............. 13

About the Embroidery Unit................................................... 13 Attaching the Embroidery Unit ............................................. 13 Removing the Embroidery Unit ............................................ 14

LOWER THREADING......................................... 15 Winding the Bobbin ............................................................. 15 Setting the Bobbin ................................................................ 19

UPPER THREADING........................................... 21 Upper Threading .................................................................. 21 Using the Spool Stand .......................................................... 24

PREPARING THE FABRIC................................... 26 Attaching Iron-On Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric............ 26 Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame ....................... 27 Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges ......................... 31

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME........... 32 EMBROIDERY SCREENS..................................... 33 KEY FUNCTIONS ............................................... 35

Editing Patterns..................................................................... 35 Editing Letters ....................................................................... 37 Embroidery Screen ............................................................... 38

SELECTING PATTERNS....................................... 40 Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Decorative Alphabet Patterns/ Utility Embroidery Patterns................................................... 40 Selecting Frame Patterns....................................................... 41

CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION.......... 42 Checking the Embroidery Pattern with the Projector ............. 42 Checking the Needle Drop Point With the Projector ............ 43 Aligning the Embroidering Position Using the Built-In Camera ................................................................................ 43 Using the Embroidery Position Sticker to Align the Embroidering Position .......................................................... 45 Checking the Pattern Position............................................... 47

EMBROIDERING A PATTERN ............................ 49 Embroidering Attractive Finishes .......................................... 49 Embroidering Patterns .......................................................... 50

ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS.............................................................. 52

If the Bobbin Runs out of Thread .......................................... 52 If the Thread Breaks during Embroidering............................. 53 Restarting from the Beginning............................................... 54 Resuming Embroidery after Turning Off the Power ............... 54

MY STITCH MONITOR APP............................... 56

Chapter 2 Basic Editing 57 BASIC EDITING.................................................. 58

Previewing the Pattern.......................................................... 58 Moving the Pattern ............................................................... 59 Rotating the Pattern .............................................................. 59 Changing the Size of the Pattern........................................... 60 Changing the Density ........................................................... 61 Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image...................................... 62 Designing Repeated Patterns ................................................ 62 Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly.................................... 65 Duplicating a Pattern............................................................ 67 Deleting the Pattern.............................................................. 68 Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified......................... 68

Deselect Region Setting (No Sew Setting)............................. 68 EDITING LETTERS.............................................. 70

Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns.................................. 70 Character Alignment............................................................ 71 Changing Font Type............................................................. 71 Changing Letter Size ............................................................ 72 Changing the Configuration of Alphabet Character Patterns................................................................................ 73 Changing Alphabet Character Spacing................................. 74 Re-editing Character Patterns............................................... 75

EDITING COLORS............................................. 76 Changing the Thread Color.................................................. 76 Find New Color Schemes with the Color Shuffling Function .............................................................................. 77 Thread Color Sorting............................................................ 79

COMBINING PATTERNS ................................... 80 Editing Combined Patterns................................................... 80 Selecting Multiple Patterns at the Same Time....................... 83 Grouping Multiple Selected Patterns.................................... 84 Aligning the Embroidery Patterns ......................................... 84

Chapter 3 Advanced Editing 85 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ......... 86

Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color: Monochrome)...................................................................... 86 Display the Fabric while Aligning the Embroidering Position ............................................................................... 86 Basting Embroidery.............................................................. 90 Changing the Embroidering Order of Combined Patterns ..... 91

PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS)................ 92

Selecting a Pattern ............................................................... 93 Exporting the Background Image and Positioning Image ...... 94 Printing the Background and Embroidery Position Sheet ...... 95 Embroidering Patterns.......................................................... 96

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS........... 97 Adjusting Thread Tension .................................................... 97 Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with No Color on the Adjusting Screw).................................................................. 99 Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function (End Color Trim).................................................................................. 100 Using the Thread Trimming Function (Jump Stitch Trim).... 101 Adjusting the Embroidery Speed ........................................ 102 Changing the Thread Color Display ................................... 102 Changing the Embroidery Frame Display ........................... 102 Aligning the Pattern and the Needle .................................. 103 Embroidering Linked Characters ........................................ 104

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ................. 106 Saving Embroidery Patterns................................................ 106 Retrieving Embroidery Patterns .......................................... 107

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS ........................ 109 Creating an Appliqu Piece ............................................... 109 Using Appliqus ................................................................ 113 Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqu (1) ................. 116 Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqu (2) ................. 117 Embroidering Couching Patterns........................................ 118 Creating Stippling, Echo Quilting, or Decorative Fill Patterns around a Design ................................................................ 121 Embroidering a Quilting Pattern Across the Entire Fabric (Edge-to-Edge Quilt Function) ............................................ 122 Embroidering Quilting Border Patterns (Auto Split Quilt Sash).................................................................................. 128 Embroidering Quilting Border Patterns (Semi-Auto Split Quilt Sash).................................................................................. 131 Hexagonal Quilting Borders .............................................. 136 Embroidering Split Embroidery Patterns ............................. 140

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USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS ........................................................ 145

Connecting Three Patterns ................................................. 145 Changing the Position of a Sticker ...................................... 150 Resume Feature ................................................................. 152

Chapter 4 My Design Center 153 ABOUT MY DESIGN CENTER .......................... 154 PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN ......................... 154

Before Creating Designs ..................................................... 156 Drawing Lines.................................................................... 156 Drawing Regions ............................................................... 158 Using the Stamp Key .......................................................... 160 Using the Erase Key ........................................................... 161 Using the Select Key .......................................................... 161 Using the Size Key ............................................................. 162 Importing Motif Stitch Pattern Data or Decorative Fill Pattern Data................................................................................... 163

STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN.............................. 165 Specifying Individual Stitch Settings ................................... 165 Specifying Global Stitch Settings ........................................ 167

MY DESIGN CENTER WITH SCAN .................. 168 Create the pattern using scanned images or image data files .................................................................................... 168 Using the Scanning Frame ................................................. 168 Scanning to Trace Background Image ................................ 169 Importing the Background Image ....................................... 171

LINE SCAN....................................................... 173 Using the Scanning Frame to Create a Pattern with Line Scan................................................................................... 173

ILLUSTRATION SCAN...................................... 176 Using the Scanning Frame to Create a Pattern with Illustration Scan ................................................................. 176

STIPPLING ....................................................... 179 Basic Stippling with My Design Center .............................. 179 Scanning Drawing to Create Stippling Pattern .................... 181 Scanning Fabric and Stippling ............................................ 185 Decorative Stitching Around a Pattern in Embroidery (a Quilting Function) .......................................................... 189

MY DESIGN SNAP APP .................................... 192

Chapter 5 Appendix 195 TROUBLESHOOTING...................................... 196

If the Thread Becomes Tangled Under the Bobbin Winder Seat.................................................................................... 196 List of Symptoms ................................................................ 197

ERROR MESSAGES ........................................... 202 INDEX .............................................................. 204

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Chapter 1 Embroidery Step by Step

BEFORE EMBROIDERING

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Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery.

BEFORE EMBROIDERING

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Step 1, 2Step 7

Step 6

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Step 5, 8

Step 9

Step # Aim Action Page

1 Presser foot attachment Attach embroidery foot W. 9

2 Checking the needle Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. 11

3 Embroidery unit attachment Attach the embroidery unit. 13

4 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place. 15

5 Pattern selection Turn the main power to ON, and select an embroidery pattern. 33

6 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric, and hoop it in the embroidery frame. 26

7 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit. 32

8 Checking the layout Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery. 42

9 Embroidery thread setup Set up embroidery thread according to the pattern. 21

BEFORE EMBROIDERING

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 Using the Machine Setting Mode Key

Touch to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening display, etc.). To display the different settings screens, touch for Sewing settings, for General settings, for Embroidery settings or for Wireless LAN settings. For details on settings for sewing utility stitches, on common settings and on wireless settings, refer to the Operation Manual (Sewing).

Embroidery Settings

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a Select the embroidery frame to be used. (page 102)

b Change the center point marker or grid lines. (page 102)

c Adjust the maximum embroidery speed setting. (page 102)

d Adjust the upper thread tension for embroidering. (page 98)

e Select the height of the embroidery foot during embroidering.

f Select the needle stop position for embroidering. g When set to [ON], pressing the Start/Stop button

when the presser foot is raised automatically lowers the presser foot before starting embroidering.

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h Change the display units (mm/inch). i Change the thread color display on the

[Embroidery] screen: thread number or color name. (page 102)

j Select the thread brand of the thread color display. The thread brand setting is reflected the next time a pattern is imported. (page 102)

k Change the color of the background for the embroidery display area.

l Change the color of the background for the thumbnail area.

m Touch to specify the size of pattern thumbnails. n Adjust the distance between the pattern and the

basting stitching. (page 90)

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Touch or to display the previous or next page.

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o Select the quality for displaying the fabric in the screen. (page 88)

p Erase the scanned image. (page 88) q When set to [ON], the built-in camera adjusts the

display of the background image according to the thickness of the fabric. (page 89)

r Adjust the position and brightness of the embroidery foot W+ with LED pointer (sold separately). (These settings are not available unless embroidery foot W+ with LED pointer is installed on the machine.)

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CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

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Em broidery Step by Step

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Removing the Presser Foot

a Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle.

b Touch to lock all keys and buttons.

* If the message [OK to automatically lower the presser foot?] appears on the LCD screen, touch

to continue.

c Raise the presser foot lever.

d Press the black button on the presser foot holder and remove the presser foot.

a Black button b Presser foot holder

e Loosen the screw of the presser foot holder to remove the presser foot holder.

a Multi-purpose screwdriver b Presser foot holder screw c Presser foot holder

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

CAUTION Always touch on the screen to lock all

keys and buttons before changing the presser

foot. If is not touched and the Start/ Stop button or another button is pressed, the machine will start and may cause injury.

IMPORTANT Use presser feet made for this machine.

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Attaching Embroidery Foot W

a Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder. For details, refer to Removing the Presser Foot on page 9.

b Position the embroidery foot W on the presser foot bar by aligning the notch of the presser foot to the large screw. Side view

c Hold the embroidery foot in place with your right hand, and then use the included multi-purpose screwdriver to securely tighten the presser foot holder screw.

a Presser foot holder screw

d Touch to unlock all keys and buttons.

All keys and operation buttons are unlocked, and the previous screen is displayed.

CAUTION When attaching an embroidery foot, always

touch on the screen. You may accidentally press the Start/Stop button and possibly cause injury.

Be sure to use the embroidery foot W when doing embroidery. Using another embroidery foot may cause the needle to strike the embroidery foot, causing the needle to break and possibly causing injury.

CAUTION Use the included multi-purpose screwdriver to

firmly tighten the screw of the presser foot holder. If the screw is loose, the needle may strike the embroidery foot and break, possibly cause injury.

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CHANGING THE NEEDLE

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Em broidery Step by Step

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It is recommended to use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. However, if the machine cannot make embroidery very well when embroidering on heavy weight fabric, please try a 90/14 needle. When embroidering patterns with short stitches, such as small letters, we recommend using a ball point needle for embroidery.

a Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle.

b Touch to lock all keys and buttons.

* If the message [OK to automatically lower the presser foot?] appears on the LCD screen, touch

to continue.

c Remove the embroidery foot.

d Use the multi-purpose screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward the front of the machine and loosen the screw. Remove the needle.

e With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle all the way to the top of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp. Use the multi-purpose screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw.

a Needle stopper b Hole for setting the needle c Flat side of needle

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

CAUTION Always touch on the screen to lock all

keys and buttons before changing the needle.

If is not touched and the Start/Stop button or another operation button is pressed accidentally, the machine will start and injury may result.

Use only home sewing machine needles made for home use. Other needles may break and may cause injury.

Never embroider with a bent needle. This may cause injury.

Note To check the needle correctly, place the flat

side of the needle on a flat surface. Check the needle from the top and the sides. Throw away any bent needles.

a Parallel space b Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.)

The machine needles are consumables. Replace the needle in cases such as those described below. - If an unusual sound is produced when the

needle enters the fabric. (The tip of the needle may be broken or dull.)

- If stitches are skipped. (The needle may be bent.)

Note Before replacing the needle, cover the hole

in the needle plate with fabric or paper to prevent the needle from falling into the machine.

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f Attach the embroidery foot.

g Touch to unlock all keys and buttons.

CAUTION Be sure to push in the needle until it touches

the stopper, and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver. If the needle is not completely inserted or the needle clamp screw is loose, the needle may break and cause injury.

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT

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Em broidery Step by Step

1About the Embroidery Unit Attaching the Embroidery Unit

a Turn the main power to OFF, and remove the flat bed attachment.

b Insert the embroidery unit connection into the connection port of the machine until it snaps into place.

c Turn the main power to ON.

d Touch .

The carriage will move to the initialization position.

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT

CAUTION Do not move the machine with the embroidery

unit attached. The embroidery unit could fall off and cause injury.

IMPORTANT Keep your hands and foreign objects away

from the embroidery carriage and frame when the machine is embroidering. Damage or malfunction may result.

Be sure to turn off the power before attaching or removing the embroidery unit. Otherwise, the machine may be damaged.

Do not touch the inner connector of the embroidery unit. The pins on the embroidery unit connection may be damaged.

Do not apply strong force to the embroidery unit carriage or pick up the unit by the carriage. Otherwise, the embroidery unit may be damaged.

Do not push on the carriage when attaching the embroidery unit onto the machine. Moving the carriage may damage the embroidery unit.

Make sure that there is enough space for the carriage of the embroidery unit to move. If the embroidery frame comes into contact with an object, the pattern may not be embroidered correctly, or damage may result.

Do not touch the embroidery carriage until the initialization finishes.

Note To avoid distorting your embroidery design,

do not touch the embroidery carriage and frame when the machine is embroidering.

Store the embroidery unit in a safe place to prevent damage to the unit.

Memo You can also sew utility/decorative stitches

with the embroidery unit attached. Touch

and . The feed dog will automatically

raise for utility and decorative stitching.

Note Be sure there is no gap between the

embroidery unit and the machine. If there is a gap, the embroidery patterns will not embroider with the correct registration.

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT

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Removing the Embroidery Unit

a Remove the embroidery frame.

* For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer to Removing the Embroidery Frame on page 32.

b Touch , then touch . The carriage will move to the removal position.

c Turn the main power to OFF.

d Press the release button, and pull the embroidery unit away from the machine.

a Release button

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Em broidery Step by Step

1Winding the Bobbin

Using the Supplemental Spool Pin With this machine, you can wind the bobbin during embroidering. While the main spool pin is being used for embroidering, you can wind a bobbin by using the supplemental spool pin.

a Supplemental spool pin

a Turn the main power to ON and open the top cover.

b Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft.

a Groove in the bobbin b Spring on the shaft

c Set the supplemental spool pin in the up position.

a Supplemental spool pin

d Place the spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin, so that thread unrolls from the front. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool.

a Spool cap b Spool pin c Thread spool

LOWER THREADING

IMPORTANT Use the plastic bobbins that came with this

machine or bobbins of the same type: 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch) plastic Class 15 (A style) bobbins, which are available from your Brother dealer.

Memo For most embroidery applications, the bobbin

should be wound with the included bobbin thread. See page 99 for more details regarding bobbin threads.

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e With your right hand, hold the thread near the thread spool. With your left hand, hold the end of the thread, and use both hands to pass the thread through the thread guide.

a Thread guide

f Pass the thread around the pretension disk making sure that the thread is under the pretension disk.

a Pretension disk Make sure that the thread passes under the

pretension disk.

b Pretension disk c Pull it in as far as possible. Check to make sure thread is securely set between

pretension disks.

g Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 5-6 times.

IMPORTANT If the spool or the spool cap is not installed

correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin and the machine may be damaged.

Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged. When using mini king thread spool, use the thread spool insert (mini king thread spool). For details on thread spool insert (mini king thread spool), refer to Note on page 16.

Note When using the spool as shown below, use

the thread spool insert (mini king thread spool). Make sure that the thread spool insert is firmly inserted. After installing it, pull out some thread, and check that the thread unwinds without getting caught.

a Thread spool insert (mini king thread spool)

b Hole diameter 8.0 mm to 10.5 mm (5/16 inch to 13/ 32 inch)

c Spool (cross- wound thread)

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 h Pass the end of the thread through the guide

slit in the bobbin winder seat, and pull the thread to the right to cut the thread with the cutter.

a Guide slit (with built-in cutter) b Bobbin winder seat

i Set the bobbin winding switch to the left, until it clicks into place.

a Bobbin winding switch

The bobbin winding window appears.

j Touch .

a Touch to decrease the winding speed b Touch to increase the winding speed

Bobbin winding starts. changes to while the bobbin is winding. The bobbin stops rotating when bobbin winding is completed. The bobbin winding switch will automatically return to its original position.

k After bobbin winding is finished, cut the thread and remove the bobbin.

If the Thread Becomes Tangled Under the Bobbin Winder Seat Refer to If the Thread Becomes Tangled Under the Bobbin Winder Seat on page 196.

CAUTION Be sure to follow the process described.

Winding the bobbin without cutting the thread with the cutter may cause the bobbin to be wound incorrectly. In addition, the thread may become tangled around the bobbin when the bobbin thread starts to run out, possibly causing the needle to break, resulting in injuries.

Memo Use the bobbin winding slider to adjust the

amount of thread wound onto the bobbin to one of five levels.

a Bobbin winding slider b More c Less

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Memo Stay near the machine while winding the

bobbin to make sure the bobbin thread is being wound correctly. If the bobbin thread is

wound incorrectly, touch .

Touch to minimize the bobbin winding window. Then, you can perform other operations, such as selecting a pattern or adjusting the thread tension, while the bobbin is being wound.

Touch (in top right of the LCD screen) to display the bobbin winding window again.

IMPORTANT When removing the bobbin, do not pull on the

bobbin winder seat. Doing so could loosen or remove the bobbin winder seat, and could result in damage to the machine.

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Using the Spool Pin You can use the main spool pin to wind the bobbin before embroidering. You cannot use this spool pin to wind the bobbin while embroidering.

a Turn the main power to ON and open the top cover.

b Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft.

a Groove in the bobbin b Spring on the shaft

c Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward. Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the front of the spool.

a Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool d Spool felt

d Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible, then return the spool pin to its original position.

e While holding the thread with both hands, pull the thread up from under the thread guide plate.

a Thread guide plate

f Pass the thread through the thread guide.

a Thread guide

g Pass the thread around the pretension disk making sure that the thread is under the pretension disk.

a Thread guide b Pretension disk

h Follow steps g through k on page 16 through 17.

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Em broidery Step by Step

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Using the Spool Stand To wind thread on the bobbin while the spool stand is installed, pass the thread from the spool through the thread guide on the telescopic thread guide, and then wind the bobbin according to steps e through k of Using the Supplemental Spool Pinon page 16 to page 17.

Setting the Bobbin

Install the bobbin wound with thread.

a Touch to lock all keys and buttons and raise the presser foot.

* If the message [OK to automatically lower the presser foot?] appears on the LCD screen, touch

to continue.

b Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right.

a Bobbin cover b Latch The bobbin cover opens.

c Remove the bobbin cover.

d Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold the end of the thread with your left hand.

Memo Refer to the Operation Manual (Sewing) to

assemble the spool stand. Refer to page 24 to thread the machine using

the spool stand.

IMPORTANT When winding thread on the bobbin, do not

cross the bobbin winding thread with the upper thread in the thread guides.

CAUTION Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly

wound. Otherwise, the thread tension may be incorrect and the needle may break, causing injuries.

Before inserting or changing the bobbin, be

sure to touch in the LCD to lock all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may occur if the Start/Stop button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts embroidering.

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e Set the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread unwinds to the left.

f Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand, and then guide the end of the thread around the tab of the needle plate with your left hand.

a Tab

g While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right hand, guide the thread through the slit in the needle plate and lightly pull it with your left hand.

a Slit

h While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right hand, continue guiding the thread through the slit with your left hand. Then, cut the thread with the cutter.

a Cutter The cutter cuts the thread.

i Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover (1), and then lightly press down on the right side to close the cover (2).

j Touch to unlock all keys and buttons.

Note Be sure to hold down the bobbin with your

finger and unwind the bobbin thread correctly. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.

Memo By pulling the thread as shown in step g, the

thread will enter the tension spring of the bobbin case. The spring will apply the appropriate tension to the bobbin thread during embroidery.

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Memo You can begin embroidering without pulling

up the bobbin thread. If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to embroider, hold onto the upper thread tail, press the Needle Position button twice, then pull up the bobbin thread tail. Position both threads under the embroidery foot, pull out 10 cm (4 inches) of both threads, hold threads to the side, begin embroidering, pause, trim threads if desired, then continue embroidering.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1Upper Threading

a Turn the main power to ON.

b Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to raise the embroidery foot.

The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can be threaded.

a Upper thread shutter

c Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle.

d Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward. Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the front of the spool.

e Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible, then return the spool pin to its original position.

UPPER THREADING

CAUTION Be sure to thread the machine properly.

Improper threading can cause the thread to tangle and break the needle, leading to injury.

Memo The automatic threading function can be used

with home sewing machine needle sizes 75/ 11 through 100/16.

When threads such as metallic thread or specialty threads are used, it is not recommended to use the needle threader.

For most embroidery applications, the upper thread should be 40-weight rayon or polyester embroidery thread.

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IMPORTANT Be sure to raise the needle before using the

automatic needle threader. Otherwise, the needle may not thread correctly and the needle threader may be damaged.

a Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool d Spool felt

CAUTION Choose a spool cap that best fits the size of

spool being used. For more information regarding the choice of spool caps for your thread choice, refer to Note on page 16.

If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin, possibly causing the needle to break, resulting in injuries.

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f While holding the thread with both hands, pull the thread up from under the thread guide plate.

a Thread guide plate

g While holding the thread in your right hand, pass the thread through the thread guide in the direction indicated.

h Guide the thread down, up, then down through the groove, as shown in the illustration.

i Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide (marked 6) by holding the thread with both hands and guiding it as shown in the illustration.

a Needle bar thread guide

j Pass the thread through the thread guide disks (marked 7). Make sure that the thread passes through the groove in the thread guide.

a Groove in thread guide

Note When using thread that winds off quickly,

such as metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin. If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool.

a Spool net b Thread spool c Spool pin d Spool cap

* When threading the spool with the spool net on, make sure that 5-6cm (approx. 2 - 2-1/2 inches) of thread is pulled out.

* It may be necessary to adjust the thread tension when using the spool net.

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Memo Look in the upper groove area to check if the

thread catches on the thread take-up lever visible inside the upper groove area.

a Look in the upper groove area

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 k Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to

lower embroidery foot.

l Pull the thread up through the thread cutter to cut the thread, as shown in the illustration.

a Thread cutter

m Press the Automatic Threading button to have the machine automatically thread the needle.

The thread passes through the eye of the needle.

n Carefully pull the end of the thread that was passed through the eye of the needle.

* If a loop was formed when the thread passed through the eye of the needle, carefully pull the loop of thread through the eye to the back of the needle.

o Pull out about 10 cm (approx. 4 inches) of the thread, and then pass it under the embroidery foot toward the rear of the machine.

Raise the presser foot lever if the embroidery foot is lowered.

a About 10 cm (approx. 4 inches)

Note When using thread that quickly winds off the

spool, such as metallic thread, it may be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is cut. Therefore, instead of using the thread cutter, pull out about 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) of thread after passing it through the thread guide disks (marked 7).

a 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) or more

Memo When the Automatic Threading button is

pressed, the embroidery foot will be automatically lowered. After threading is finished, the embroidery foot moves back to the position before the Automatic Threading button was pressed.

Memo If the needle could not be threaded or the

thread was not passed through the needle bar thread guide, perform the procedure again starting from step c.

Note Some needles cannot be threaded with the

needle threader. In this case, instead of using the needle threader after passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide (marked 6), manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front.

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Using the Spool Stand

The included spool stand is useful when using thread on spools with a large diameter (cross- wound thread). This spool stand can hold two spools of thread.

Be sure to use a spool cap that is slightly larger than the spool. If the spool cap that is used is smaller or much larger than the spool, the thread may catch and embroidering performance may suffer.

When using thread on a thin spool, place the included spool felt on the spool pin, place the thread spool on the spool pin so that the center of the spool is aligned with the hole at the center of the spool felt, and then insert the spool cap onto the spool pin.

a Spool felt

When using thread on a cone spool, use the spool holder. When using cone shaped thread spool with other than cotton thread, it is not necessary to use spool caps.

a Spool holder

Depending on the size of spool or the amount of thread remaining, choose the appropriate sized spool cap (large or medium). Spool cap (small) cannot be used with the spool cap base.

a Spool cap b Spool cap base

a Attach the spool stand to the machine.

Memo Refer to the Operation Manual (Sewing) to

assemble the spool stand. Refer to page 19 to wind the bobbin when

using the spool stand.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 b Place the spool of thread on the spool pin

so that the thread feeds off the spool clockwise. Firmly insert the spool cap onto the spool pin.

c Pull the thread off the spool. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guides at the top. When using thread that quickly feeds off the spool, such as metallic thread, use the enclosed ring to prevent the thread from becoming entangled. Threading sequence: Pull the thread from the spool, place the thread through the ring from the bottom up (1), into the thread guide (2) and through the ring from the top down (3). When using the ring, do not use the spool cap base.

d Pass the thread through the machines thread guide from the right to the left.

a Thread guide

e Thread the machine according to the steps f to o of Upper Threading on page 21.

CAUTION Make sure that the spools do not touch each

other, otherwise the thread will not feed off smoothly, and the needle may break and cause injury. In addition, make sure that the spools do not touch the telescopic thread guide at the center.

Note When using 2 spools of thread, make sure

that both spools are feeding in the same direction.

Make sure that the thread is not caught under the spool.

Note Guide the thread so that it does not become

entangled with the other thread. After feeding the thread as instructed, wind

any excess thread back onto the spool, otherwise the excess thread will become tangled.

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Attaching Iron-On Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric

a Use a piece of stabilizer which is larger than the embroidery frame being used.

a Size of the embroidery frame b Iron-on stabilizer (backing)

b Iron the iron-on stabilizer material to the wrong side of the fabric.

a Fusible side of stabilizer b Fabric (wrong side)

PREPARING THE FABRIC

CAUTION Use fabrics with a thickness of less than 2 mm

(approx. 1/16 inch). Using fabrics thicker than 2 mm (approx. 1/16 inch) may cause the needle to break and cause injury.

Memo When embroidering fabric layers filled with

thick batting, for example, a better result can be achieved by adjusting the embroidery foot height in the embroidery settings screen.

Touch , and select page 8. Touch the number beside [Embroidery Foot Height] in the embroidery settings screen. Adjust the embroidery foot height for thick or puffy fabrics.

To increase the space between the embroidery foot and the needle plate, set the [Embroidery Foot Height] to a larger number.

In the case of thick terry cloth towels, we recommend that you place a piece of water soluble stabilizer on the top surface of the towel. This will help to reduce the nap of the toweling and result in more attractive embroidery.

CAUTION Always use a stabilizer material for embroidery

when embroidering stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave, or fabrics which cause pattern shrinkage. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury. Not using a stabilizer material may result in a poor finish to your project.

Memo When embroidering on thin fabrics such as

organdy or lawn, or on napped fabrics such as towel or corduroy, use water soluble stabilizer (sold separately) for best results. The water soluble stabilizer material will dissolve completely in water, giving the project a more attractive finish.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame

Types of Embroidery Frames

When choosing frames that do not appear on the screen, be sure to check the design size of the embroidery field of the frame. Check with your authorized Brother dealer for frame compatibility. Select a frame that matches the pattern size. a Highlighted: Can be used b Shaded: Cannot be used

Embroidery field 408 mm 272 mm

(approx. 16 inches 10-5/8 inches)

(Sold separately) Embroidery field

240 mm 240 mm (approx. 9-1/2 inches 9-1/2 inches)

Embroidery field 180 mm 130 mm

(approx. 7 inches 5 inches)

Embroidery field 100 mm 100 mm

(approx. 4 inches 4 inches)

a b

Note To determine if the selected design will fit into a specific embroidery frame, please compare the

dimensions of the design (shown at the top of the pattern selection screen or embroidery screen) to the dimensions of the frames embroidery area. The actual embroidery area is smaller than the frame opening. All available frames which can be used with this machine are listed on page 8 of the Settings screen (by actual embroidery area dimensions). The included 272 mm x 272 mm frame has its embroidery field dimensions etched onto the bottom of the inner frame.

a 272 mm 272 mm 10- 5/8" 10-5/8"

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Inserting the Fabric

a Lift-up and loosen the frame adjustment screw and remove the inner frame.

a Frame adjustment screw b Inner frame

b Lay the fabric right side up on top of the outer frame.

c Re-insert the inner frame making sure to align the inner frames with the outer frames .

a Inner frames

b Outer frames

d Slightly tighten the frame adjustment screw, and then remove the slack in the fabric by pulling on the edges and corners.

e Gently smooth out the fabric. Make sure fabric is flat and without wrinkles.

* After stretching the fabric, make sure the fabric is taut.

* Make sure the inside and outside frames are even before you start embroidering.

a Outer frame b Inner frame c Fabric

f Tighten the frame adjustment screw.

Note If the fabric is not securely held in the

embroidery frame, the embroidery design will embroider out poorly. Insert the fabric on a level surface, and gently stretch the fabric taut in the frame. Follow the steps below to insert the fabric correctly.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 g Return the frame adjustment screw to its

initial position.

Inserting Fabric into Embroidery Frame (Only Embroidery Frames with a Lever)

a Lower the lever.

b Loosen the frame adjustment screw by hand, and then remove the inner frame.

c Refer to steps c through f of Inserting the Fabric on page 28 to hoop the fabric.

d Tighten the frame adjustment screw by hand.

e Return the lever to its original position.

Using the Embroidery Sheet (Sold Separately) When you want to embroider the pattern in a particular place, use the embroidery sheet with the frame.

a With a chalk pencil, mark the area of the fabric you want to embroider.

a Embroidery pattern b Mark

Memo You can use the included multi-purpose

screwdriver, setting the position to 3, when you loosen or tighten the frame adjustment screw.

Note Do not overtighten the screw.

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b Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. Align the guide lines on the embroidery sheet with the mark you made on the fabric.

a Inner frame b Guide line

c Gently stretch the fabric so there are no folds or wrinkles, and press the inner frame into the outer frame.

a Inner frame b Outer frame

d Remove the embroidery sheet.

Embroidery Needle Plate Cover Under some conditions, based on the type of fabric, stabilizer, or thread being used, there may be some looping in the upper thread. In this case, attach the included embroidery needle plate cover to the needle plate. Attach the cover by inserting the two projections on the underside of the cover into the notches on the needle plate as shown below.

a Groove b Projection c Notch

To remove the embroidery needle plate cover, place your fingernail in the groove and lift the plate out.

CAUTION Push the embroidery needle plate cover as far

as possible to attach it. If the embroidery needle plate cover is not securely attached, it may cause the needle to break and cause injury.

Note Do not use the embroidery needle plate cover

for any applications other than embroidery.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges

Use an embroidery stabilizer to provide extra support. We recommend using a stabilizer for all embroidery. After embroidering, remove the stabilizer carefully. Attach the stabilizer as shown in the following examples.

Embroidering Small Fabrics Use a temporary spray adhesive to adhere the small piece of fabric to the larger piece in the frame. If you do not wish to use a temporary spray adhesive, attach the stabilizer with a basting stitch.

a Fabric b Stabilizer

Embroidering Edges or Corners Use temporary spray adhesive to attach the fabric to the stabilizer, and then hoop the fabric. If you do not wish to use a temporary spray adhesive, attach the stabilizer with a basting stitch.

a Fabric b Stabilizer

Embroidering Ribbons or Tape Secure with double-sided tape or a temporary spray adhesive.

a Ribbon or tape b Stabilizer

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a Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to raise the embroidery foot.

b Align the embroidery frame guide with the right edge of the embroidery frame holder.

a Embroidery frame holder b Embroidery frame guide

c Slide the embroidery frame into the holder, making sure to align the embroidery frames

with the holders .

a Arrow mark

d Lower the frame-securing lever to be level with the frame to secure the embroidery frame in the embroidery frame holder.

a Frame-securing lever

Removing the Embroidery Frame

a Raise the frame-securing lever.

b Pull the embroidery frame toward you.

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME

Note Wind embroidery bobbin thread and insert the

bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame. Check that there is enough thread in the bobbin.

Make sure that the frame-securing lever is correctly lowered after the embroidery frame has been installed in the embroidery frame holder.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 Copyright Information The patterns stored in the machine and patterns sold separately are intended for private use only. Any public or commercial use of copyrighted patterns is an infringement of copyright law and is strictly prohibited.

About Embroidery Patterns There are many character and decorative embroidery patterns stored in the machines memory. You can also use patterns sold separately.

EMBROIDERY SCREENS

a Embroidery patterns b Character patterns (page 70) c Decorative alphabet patterns d Frame patterns e Utility embroidery patterns f Split embroidery patterns (page 140) g Long-Stitch embroidery patterns

Before embroidering, refer to the Embroidery Design Guide, which includes precautions for obtaining best results.

h Quilt sashes and edge-to-edge quilt patterns (page 122, page 128, page 131, page 136)

i Disney patterns j Couching patterns (page 118) k Patterns saved in the machines memory, USB

media, etc. (page 107) l My Design Center (page 154) m Touch this key to position the embroidery unit for

storage (page 14)

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Pattern Selection Screens Refer to the Embroidery Design Guide for more information on each categorys embroidery pattern.

Embroidery Patterns

Alphabet Characters

Decorative Alphabet Patterns

Frame Patterns

Utility Embroidery Patterns

Quilting Border Patterns

Disney Patterns

Couching Patterns

KEY FUNCTIONS

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Em broidery Step by Step

1Editing Patterns

Using these keys, you can edit the pattern as you like.

KEY FUNCTIONS

Memo If a key display is grayed out, you cannot use that function with the selected pattern.

a Shows the size of the entire combined pattern. b Refer to Editing Window on page 36. c Shows the color sequence and stitching times of each

step of the pattern currently selected.

No. Display Key Name Explanation Page

a Magnify key Touch this key to select the magnification ratio. 68

b Hand key Touch this key to move the canvas when it is magnified. 68

c Fabric scan key Touch this key to scan the fabric to align the embroidery position. 86

d Image key Touch this key for a preview of the embroidered image. 58

e Embroidery key Touch this key to call up the embroidery screen.

f Memory key Touch this key to save a pattern in the machines memory, USB media or an SD card. The pattern can also be transferred to a computer via a wireless network connection.

106

g Pattern select key When a combined pattern is selected, use this key to select a part of the pattern to edit. Touch this key to display the select keys and multiple selection key.

h Redo key Touch this key to redo the last operation that was undone.

i Undo key Touch this key to undo the last operation.

j Delete key Touch this key to delete the selected pattern (the pattern outlined by the red box).

68

k Add key Touch this key to add another pattern to the editing pattern. 80

l Select key Touch this key to change a selected pattern when multiple patterns are in the screen.

82

m Multiple selection key Touch this key to make multiple patterns on the screen to be selected at the same time.

83, 84

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Editing Window

Touch to display the editing window.

No. Display Key Name Explanation Page

a Size key Touch this key to change the size of the pattern. Patterns can be enlarged or reduced.

60

b Move key Touch this key to display the pattern moving window. 59

c Group key Touch this key to group the selected multiple patterns. 84

d Rotate key Touch this key to rotate the pattern. 59

e Horizontal mirror image key

Touch this key to make a horizontal mirror image of the selected pattern. 62

f Duplicate key Touch this key to duplicate a pattern. 67

g Density key Touch this key to change the density of frame patterns or character patterns. 61

h Border function key Touch this key to create and edit repeated patterns. 62

i Appliqu piece key Touch this key to create an appliqu piece by embroidering an outline around the selected pattern.

109

j Thread palette key Touch this key to change the colors of the displayed pattern. 76

k Letter edit key Touch this key to edit character patterns. 37

l Alignment key Touch this key to align the selected multiple patterns. 84

m Stippling key Touch this key to create stippling, echo quilting, or decorative fill around a pattern.

121

n Outline key Touch this key to extract the outline of a pattern. The extracted pattern can be used with My Design Center.

189

o Embroidering order key

Touch this key to change the embroidering order of combined patterns. 91

p Deselect region setting (no sew setting) key

Touch this key to specify not to embroider the selected thread color. 68

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 Editing Letters

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No. Display Key Name Explanation Page

a Cancel key Touch this key to exit the editing character pattern screen.

b Size key Touch this key to change the size of the character pattern. 72

c Array key Touch this key to change the configuration of a character pattern. 73

d Character spacing key

Touch this key to change the spacing of character patterns. 74

e Alignment key Touch this key to align the characters at the right, left or center. 71

f Font type key Touch this key to change the font type. 71

g Set key Touch this key to apply the text editing.

h Character selection keys

Touch these keys to move the cursor and select a character.

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Embroidery Screen

a Shows the embroidery foot code. Touch to check the needle drop point with the projector. (page 43)

b Shows the embroidery frames that can be used for the selected pattern. Be sure to use the proper frame. (page 27) c Shows a preview of the selected pattern. d Shows the boundary for embroidering with the selected frame in the settings screen. (page 102) e Shows the size of the selected pattern. f Shows how many stitches are in the selected pattern and how many stitches have been embroidered so far. g Shows the number of colors in the selected pattern and the number of the color currently being embroidered. h Shows the time necessary to embroider the pattern and the time already spent embroidering the pattern (not

including time for changing thread colors and automatically trimming the thread). i Shows the part of the embroidery that will be embroidered with the first thread color. j Shows the order for thread color changes and the embroidering time for each thread color. * The displayed time is the approximate time that will be required. The actual embroidering time may be longer than the

displayed time, depending on the embroidery frame that is used. In addition, the amount of time required to change thread colors is not included.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 Using these keys, you can move or rotate pattern, etc. Touch to display the editing window.

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Memo Some operations or functions are not

available for certain patterns. If the key appears in light gray, you cannot use that function or operation with the selected pattern.

No. Display Key Name Explanation Page

a Needle point check key

Touch this key to check the needle drop point with the projector. 43

b Projector key Touch this key to use the projector to project the pattern. 42

c Fabric scan key Touch this key to scan the fabric to align the embroidery position. 86

d Image key Touch this key for a preview of the embroidered image. 58

e Move key Touch this key to display the pattern moving window. 59

f Rotate key Touch this key to rotate the pattern. You can rotate a pattern 0.1 degree, 1 degree, 10 degrees or 90 degrees at a time.

59

g Basting key Touch this key to add the basting stitch to the pattern. You can set the desired basting distance.

90

h Embroidery positioning key

Touch this key to align the embroidering position using the built-in camera and embroidery positioning sticker.

45

i Uninterrupted embroidery key

Touch this key to embroider the selected pattern with a single color (monochrome).

86

j Color sorting key Touch this key to reduce the number of thread color changes by rearranging the embroidering order for the selected pattern to combine parts of the same thread color.

79

k Pattern connect key Touch this key to start pattern connecting embroidering. You can connect the patterns accurately using the built-in camera.

145

l Memory key Touch this key to save a pattern in the machines memory, USB media or an SD card. The pattern can also be transferred to a computer via a wireless network connection.

106

m Trial key Touch this key to check the position of the pattern.The carriage moves to the desired position so you can check that there is enough space to embroider the pattern.

47

n Starting point key Touch this key to move the needle start position to align the needle with the pattern position.

103, 104

o Forward/Back key Touch this key to move the needle forward or back in the pattern; useful if the thread breaks while embroidering or if you want to start again from the beginning.

53, 54

p Cut/Tension key Touch this key to specify automatic thread cutting, thread trimming or the thread tension.

97 - 98, 100, 101

q Return key Touch this key to return to the previous screen.

r Progress bar switching key

Touch this key to switch the progress bar (which shows the embroidering progress) between showing only one color or all colors.

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Selecting Embroidery Patterns/ Decorative Alphabet Patterns/ Utility Embroidery Patterns

a Touch the category tab you want to embroider.

a Pattern category tabs

b Select the sub-category, and then select the pattern that you want to embroider.

a Sub-category b Embroidery pattern

c Touch .

SELECTING PATTERNS

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Memo

If you touch before touching , you can see detailed information about the pattern.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 d Touch to edit the selected pattern.

* Refer to Editing Patterns on page 35 about the Edit display.

e Touch .

The embroidery screen is displayed.

f To reposition the pattern in the embroidery

screen before embroidering, touch .

* Refer to Embroidery Screen on page 38. * To return to the previous screen to select another

pattern, touch .

g Press the Start/Stop button to begin embroidering.

* Refer to Embroidering Patterns on page 50.

Selecting Frame Patterns

a Touch .

b Touch the key of the frame shape you want to embroider in the top part of the screen.

a Frame shapes b Frame patterns Various frame patterns are displayed at the bottom

part of the screen.

c Touch the key of the frame pattern you want to embroider.

* If you make a mistake selecting the pattern, touch the key of the pattern you want to embroider.

The selected pattern is displayed on the screen.

d Follow the steps from c to g of Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Decorative Alphabet Patterns/Utility Embroidery Patterns on page 40.

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The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame. Check the layout before starting embroidery. You can reposition the pattern for better placement on the garment.

Checking the Embroidery Pattern with the Projector

Using the projector, the selected embroidery pattern can be projected onto the fabric.

a Touch in the embroidery screen.

a Display area The part of the pattern within the display area will

be projected onto the fabric.

b Check the embroidery pattern projected onto the fabric. You can move the pattern while checking the pattern within the display area. When the color of the pattern and the background is the same, change the background color.

a Touch to change the angle. b Touch to return the pattern to its original angle. c Touch to move the pattern. d Touch to select which background color will

display when using projector function.

CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION

a

Memo To change the position of the display area,

drag the display area with your finger. At the same time, the embroidery frame may be moved.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 Checking the Needle Drop Point With the Projector

With the projector pointer, you can check the needle drop point before embroidering.

a Touch in the embroidery screen. The pointer of the projector indicates the needle

drop point onto the fabric.

Aligning the Embroidering Position Using the Built-In Camera

The camera built into this machine can be used to easily align the embroidering position. This is useful for patterns which need to be embroidered in a particular position as shown below.

a Use a chalk pencil to draw a cross at the desired embroidering location.

a Chalk pencil mark

b Hoop the fabric.

c Select the pattern on your machine and

touch .

Memo The color and shape of the pointer can be

changed in the settings screen.

When the pointer of the projector is turned on, the embroidery foot height is automatically adjusted according to the fabric thickness.

The pointer of the projector turns off automatically by lowering the embroidery foot or returning to the previous page.

Note With fabric that has a very uneven surface

such as thick fabric or quilting, the fabric thickness may not be correctly measured. In this case, the pointer indication should be used only as a reference.

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d Touch in the embroidery screen.

e Touch to set the starting point to the center of the pattern.

f Touch .

g Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to lower the embroidery foot.

h Touch .

i Touch the positioning keys to move the embroidery frame until the cross-shaped chalk mark drawn on the fabric is displayed in the camera view window.

a Positioning keys

j Touch to display the grid lines.

a Grid lines b Chalk mark on the fabric

Memo

Touch to enlarge the camera view. By enlarging the camera view, you can make a close adjustment for the center point of the pattern moving the embroidery frame little by little.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 k Touch the orientation of the pattern by

touching the orientation keys until the grid lines are parallel with the chalk mark drawn on the fabric. (Refer to Rotating the Pattern on page 59.)

a Center point of the pattern

l Touch the positioning keys to move the embroidery frame until the center point of the pattern in the camera view window is aligned with the chalk mark drawn on the fabric.

m Touch to return to the previous screen.

n Press the Start/Stop button to begin embroidering.

* Refer to Embroidering Patterns on page 50.

Using the Embroidery Position Sticker to Align the Embroidering Position

The embroidering position can easily be aligned using the machines built-in camera and the included embroidery positioning sticker.

a Touch to display the editing

window, and then touch .

b Following message appears. Touch .

The embroidering position will return to the original position, even if you changed before.

a Note

Depending on the type of fabric that is used, a part of the embroidery positioning sticker may remain attached when it is peeled off. Before using the embroidery positioning sticker, check that it can be cleanly removed from a scrap piece of the fabric to be used.

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c Select the position you want to set as the reference point.

* Select if you want to embroider referring the embroidery positioning sticker as the center of the pattern.

d Affix the embroidery positioning sticker to the location in the fabric to be embroidered. Place the embroidery positioning sticker so that the center of the larger circle is at the center or edge of the embroidery pattern.

a Embroidery positioning sticker b Center or edge of the embroidery pattern c Embroidery field

e Touch .

f Following message appears. Touch .

The built-in camera automatically searches for the embroidery positioning sticker, and then the carriage is moved so that the selected reference point of the embroidery pattern is aligned with the embroidery positioning sticker.

Memo Affix the embroidery positioning sticker so

that the smaller circle is on top. The angle of the pattern depends on the angle at which the embroidery positioning sticker is affixed. In order to change the angle at which the pattern will be embroidered, affix the embroidery positioning sticker at the desired angle.

Note Attach embroidery foot W before touching

. The embroidery foot W lowers and check the fabric thickness, to help the built-in camera recognize the embroidery positioning sticker.

Note If the following error message appears, touch

, rehoop the fabric so that the pattern is within the embroidery field, and then touch

again.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 g A reminder message appears. Remove the

embroidery positioning sticker from the

fabric, and touch . * To remove the embroidery positioning sticker more

easily, touch so that the carriage moves slightly forward and away from under the needle. After the embroidery positioning sticker is removed,

touch .

h Press the Start/Stop button to begin embroidering.

* Refer to Embroidering Patterns on page 50.

Checking the Pattern Position

The carriage moves and shows the pattern position. Watch the embroidery frame closely to make sure the pattern will be embroidered in the right place.

a Touch .

The following screen is displayed.

b From , touch the key for the position

that you want to check.

a Selected position The carriage will move to the selected position on

the pattern.

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c Touch .

Memo To see the entire embroidering area, touch

. The carriage moves and shows the embroidery area.

CAUTION Do not lower the needle when the embroidery

frame is moving. If the needle is down, it could break and result in injury.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1Embroidering Attractive Finishes

Many factors are involved in achieving a beautiful embroidery result. Using the appropriate stabilizer (page 26) and hooping the fabric in the frame (page 27) are two important factors mentioned earlier. Another important point is the appropriateness of the needle and thread being used. See the explanation of threads below. Included with this machine are two bobbin cases. Follow the explanation below.

Bobbin case (recommended for sewing and for embroidering with included 60 weight bobbin thread)

a Standard bobbin case (green marking on the screw)

Standard bobbin case originally installed in the machine has a green marking on the screw. We recommend using the included embroidery bobbin thread with this bobbin case. Do not adjust the tension screw on this bobbin case with the green marked screw.

Bobbin case (for prewound or other embroidery bobbin threads)

a Alternate bobbin case (no color on the screw)

The bobbin case with no color on the screw is set with tighter tension for embroidery with different weights of bobbin threads and a variety of embroidery techniques. This bobbin case is identified with a dark colored mark on the inside of the bobbin cavity. The tension screw on this case can be adjusted if necessary. (page 99)

EMBROIDERING A PATTERN

Thread Upper thread Use embroidery thread intended for use with this machine.

Bobbin thread Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for use with this machine.

Memo If you use threads other than those listed

above, the embroidery pattern may not embroider out correctly.

CAUTION When embroidering large items (especially

jackets or quilts), do not let the fabric hang off of the table. Otherwise, the embroidery unit cannot move freely and the embroidery frame may strike the needle, causing the needle to break and possibly causing injury.

Note Be sure to do trial embroidery using same fabric and

threads as project in order to check the embroidering results.

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Embroidering Patterns

Example:

a Embroidery color order b Cursor

a Using the automatic needle threader, thread the machine for the first color.

b Lower the embroidery foot, then press the Start/Stop button to start embroidering.

When the first color is completely embroidered, the machine will automatically trim the threads and stop. The embroidery foot will then automatically be raised. On the embroidery color order display, the next color will move to the top.

c Remove the thread for the first color from the machine. Thread the machine with the next color.

Memo The [+] cursor moves over the pattern,

showing which part of the pattern is being embroidered.

b

a

Memo A setting in the settings screen can be

specified so that pressing the Start/Stop button before starting embroidering automatically lowers the embroidery foot. (page 7)

If you want to get more attractive finishes, try the procedures below; - After 5-6 stitches, press the Start/Stop

button again to stop the machine. - Trim the excess thread at the beginning of

embroidering. If the thread at the beginning of embroidering is under the embroidery foot, raise the embroidery foot, then trim the excess thread.

If there is thread left over from the beginning of embroidering, it may be embroidered over as you continue embroidering the pattern, making it very difficult to deal with the thread after the pattern is finished. Trim the threads at the beginning of each thread change.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 d Repeat the same steps for embroidering the

remaining colors.

a Current stitch numbers/Total stitch numbers b Current time/Total time c The part of pattern to be embroidered next d Embroidered colors/Total colors When the last color is embroidered, [Finished

embroidering] will appear on the display. Touch

, and the display will return to the original screen.

Memo The Thread Trimming Function is originally set

to trim excess thread jumps (threads linking parts of the pattern, etc.). Depending on the type of thread and fabric that are used, an end of upper thread may remain on the surface of the fabric at the beginning of the stitching. After embroidering is finished, cut off this excess thread. If the setting has been turned off, trim the excess thread jumps using scissors after the pattern is finished. Refer to page 101 for information on the thread trimming function.

c

d

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If the Bobbin Runs out of Thread

When the bobbin begins to run out of thread during embroidering, the machine will stop and the message below will appear.

a Leave the message displayed and then press

the Reinforcement Stitch button to

sew reinforcement stitches to prevent

stitches from unraveling.

b Touch .

c Touch .

After the thread is automatically cut, the carriage will move.

d Leave the message displayed and then continue with the next step.

e Unlock the frame-securing lever and remove the embroidery frame.

* Be careful not to apply strong force to the fabric at this time. Otherwise, the fabric may loosen in the frame.

f Insert a wound bobbin into the machine. (Refer to Setting the Bobbin on page 19.)

g Attach the embroidery frame.

h Touch . The carriage will move to its previous position.

i Press the Reinforcement Stitch button to sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning of sewing, and then press the Start/Stop button to continue embroidering.

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Note Be careful not to bump the embroidery unit

carriage or the embroidery foot when removing or attaching the embroidery frame. Otherwise, the pattern will not embroider correctly.

Memo If the message appears when only a few more

stitches are necessary to complete embroidering, simply press the Start/Stop button, allowing about 10 more stitches to be embroidered.

If [Upper and Bobbin Thread Sensor] in the General settings screen is set to [OFF], the message shown above does not appear.

Touch to close the message.

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Em broidery Step by Step

1 If the Thread Breaks during Embroidering

a If the upper thread is broken or runs out,

redo the upper threading.

b Touch .

c Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to lower the embroidery foot.

d Touch .

The camera view window appears.

e Touch or to move the needle back

the correct number of stitches before the spot where the thread broke.

* If you cannot move back to the spot where the

thread broke, touch or to select the color and move to the beginning position of that color,

then use or to move ahead to slightly before where the thread broke.

* Touch to enlarge the image in the screen.

* Touch to remove from the screen.

f Touch to close the camera view window.

g Touch to return to the original screen.

h Press the Reinforcement Stitch button to sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning of sewing, and then press the Start/Stop button to continue embroidering.

Memo If the bobbin thread is broken, follow the

directions in If the Bobbin Runs out of Thread on page 52.

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Restarting from the Beginning

a Touch .

b Touch .

The carriage moves, returning the needle to the patterns beginning position.

c Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to lower the embroidery foot and start embroidering.

Resuming Embroidery after Turning Off the Power

The current position, angle, color and stitch number are saved when embroidery is stopped. The next time the machine is turned on, you have the option to continue or delete the pattern.

a Current stitch number when embroidery was stopped

a Turn the main power to ON.

b Follow the instructions shown on the screen and remove the embroidery frame.

The following message will appear.

Memo Even if the power goes out in the middle of

embroidery, the machine returns to the point where embroidery was stopped when the machine is turned on again.

Note Do not remove the embroidery unit or the

memory will no longer remember your design.

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1 c Attach the embroidery frame and touch

.

The previous embroidery screen displayed before the machine was turned off appears.

d Continue embroidering.

a Stitch number when embroidery is resumed

Memo If you want to start a new embroidery pattern,

touch . If embroidery was interrupted before a color

segment was completed, follow the steps on page 53 to move the needle back to overlap the previous stitching by a few stitches to avoid unraveling.

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With the My Stitch Monitor App installed on your smart device and the machine and smart device connected to the same wireless network, you can check the operating status of the machine. In addition, you can receive notifications when the machine stops.

Installing the App

a Use your smart device to scan the appropriate QR code below to visit Google Play or the App Store.

Android: https://s.brother/msmgfi

iOS: https://s.brother/msmafi

b Install [My Stitch Monitor].

Monitoring

a Connect the machine to your wireless network.

* Refer to "WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION FUNCTIONS" in the machine's Operation Manual (Sewing).

b Confirm that your smart device and your machine are connected to the same network.

c Tap the icon for [My Stitch Monitor] on the smart device to start the app.

d Follow the instructions that appear in the app to connect the app to your machine.

* Select the name that appears beside [Machine name] in the settings screen on your machine.

The machine can now be monitored.

MY STITCH MONITOR APP

My Stitch Monitor

Memo To download and install the app, you can also

search for [My Stitch Monitor] in Google Play or the App Store.

Visit the following web site for support information on the app. https://s.brother/cpdab/

Memo The app will be updated from time to time.

The following descriptions may differ from the actual screens and operations.

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Previewing the Pattern

a Touch .

An image of the pattern as it will be embroidered appears.

b Touch to select the frame used in the preview.

* Frames displayed in light gray cannot be selected.

* Touch to enlarge the image of the pattern. * The pattern can be embroidered as it appears in the

following display.

c Touch to check the embroidering order.

The stitch simulator screen appears.

a Select the simulation speed. Touch , or

to change the speed. The speed can even be changed while the simulation is running.

b Play/Pause

When touching , icon changes to .

c Return to beginning.

d Touch to return to the embroidery frame selection screen.

d Touch .

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Moving the Pattern

a Touch , and then touch to display the pattern move window.

b Select the desired pattern by touching if there are multiple patterns on the

screen.

c Use to move the pattern in the

direction shown by the arrow. Touch to center the pattern.

a Distance from the center b Pattern movement keys

The pattern can be dragged by selecting it directly in the screen with your finger, the included dual purpose stylus or fine tipped stylus pen.

d Touch .

Rotating the Pattern

a Touch , and then touch .

* Select the desired pattern by touching , if there are multiple patterns on the screen.

b Select the key indicating the desired

direction and angle for rotating the pattern.

a Degree of rotation b Touch to return the pattern to its original position. c Touch to move patterns.

Example: rotates 90 degrees clockwise.

c Touch .

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b

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Memo

You can also rotate patterns by dragging at the top of the pattern.

a

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Changing the Size of the Pattern

a Touch , and then touch .

b Select the size changing method.

* : Change the pattern size while maintaining the number of stitches. Enlarged patterns will be less dense, and reduced patterns will be more dense. In order to maintain embroidering quality, there is a limit to how much the embroidery pattern can be enlarged or reduced.

* : With this function, the pattern will be enlarged or reduced at a larger ratio than with normal pattern resizing. The size of the pattern can be increased to 200% or reduced to 60% of its original size. Change the pattern size while maintaining the thread density. The number of stitches is recalculated depending on the pattern size. If this key appears in light gray and is not available, this function cannot be used with the selected pattern. When making a border pattern, change the size using this function and then apply the border setting.

c Select the direction in which to change the size.

a Size of the pattern b Touch to return the pattern to its original size. c Touch to move patterns.

Example:

Memo After the pattern size is changed using

, the thread density can be changed in the embroidery edit screen. For details, refer to Changing the Density on page 61.

If the pattern is enlarged and there is space between stitches, a better effect can be achieved by increasing the thread density.

If the pattern is reduced and the stitching is too thick, a better effect can be achieved by reducing the thread density.

Memo Each patterns range of size adjustment

depends upon the original size of the design and the maximum embroidery area.

Some patterns or characters can be enlarged to a greater degree if they are rotated 90 degrees.

You can also change the pattern size by dragging the red point on the pattern image.

a

b

c

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d Touch . Changing the Density

The thread density can be changed. This setting is available for some alphabet character patterns, frame patterns and so on. Other patterns are available after enabling patterns to change the density. For details, refer to Changing the Size of the Pattern on page 60.

a Touch , and then touch .

b Change the density.

* Touch to make the pattern less dense.

* Touch to make the pattern more dense.

a Normal b Fine (stitches closer together) c Coarse (stitches farther apart)

c Touch .

Note Be sure to do trial embroidery using same fabric and

threads as project in order to check the embroidering results.

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Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image

Touch, and then touch to create a horizontal mirror image of the selected pattern.

Designing Repeated Patterns

Embroidering Repeated Patterns Using the border function, you can create repeated patterns. You can also adjust the spacing of the patterns.

a Touch , and then touch .

b Select the direction in which the pattern will be repeated.

The pattern direction indicator will change depending on the direction selected.

c Repeat the pattern.

Vertical direction

Use to repeat the pattern above and to repeat the pattern below.

* To delete above pattern, touch .

* To delete below pattern, touch .

a Spacing keys b Key to cancel pattern repeating

Horizontal direction

Use to repeat the pattern to the left and to repeat the pattern on the right.

* To delete patterns from the left, touch .

* To delete patterns from the right, touch .

a Spacing keys b Key to cancel pattern repeating

a

b

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d Adjust the spacing of the repeated pattern.

* To widen spacing, touch .

* To tighten spacing, touch .

e Complete repeated patterns by repeating steps b through d.

f Touch .

Repeating One Element of a Repeated Pattern By using the Cut function, you can select one element of a repeated pattern and repeat only that single element. This function allows you to design complex repeated patterns.

a Touch .

b Choose the direction in which the repeated pattern will be cut.

* Touch to cut vertically.

* Touch to cut horizontally.

The pattern direction indicator will change depending on the direction selected.

c Use and to select the cut line.

The cut line will move.

Memo When there are two or more patterns, all

patterns will be grouped together as one pattern in the red frame.

When changing the direction in which the pattern will be repeated, all of the patterns in the red frame will automatically be grouped as one repeating unit. Refer to the following section on how to repeat one element of a repeated pattern.

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d Touch .

The repeated pattern will be divided into separate elements.

e Touch .

f Use and to select the element to repeat.

g Repeat the selected element.

h Touch .

Assigning Thread Marks By embroidering thread marks, you can easily align patterns when rehooping the fabric to embroider a series. When embroidering is finished on a pattern, a thread mark in the shape of an arrow will be sewn using the final thread. When embroidering a series of patterns, use the point of this arrow for positioning the following designs to be embroidered.

a Touch , and then touch .

b Touch .

Memo Once you have cut a repeated pattern into

separate elements, you cannot return to the original repeated pattern.

Each element can be edited separately in the edit screen. Refer to Selecting Combined Embroidery Patterns on page 82.

Touch to change the embroidering order in order to minimize the number of the thread color changes.

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c Touch to select the thread mark to be

sewn.

d Touch .

Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly

After creating the repeated pattern, rehoop the embroidery frame and keep embroidering for the next pattern.

a Select the border pattern with the thread mark at the center of the end of the pattern.

* Refer to Assigning Thread Marks on page 64.

b Touch , then .

c Press the Start/Stop button to begin embroidering.

When embroidering is finished, the thread mark is embroidered with the last thread color.

d Remove the embroidery frame.

e Rehoop the fabric in the embroidery frame. Memo

When there are two or more elements, use

and or and to select a pattern that you want to assign a thread mark(s) to.

Note Adjust the position of the fabric so that the

embroidering area for the next pattern is within the embroidering area.

a Pattern embroidered first b Position of pattern to be embroidered next c Embroidering area

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f Attach the embroidery frame to the machine, and then touch .

g Touch to set the starting point to the top

center of the pattern.

h Touch .

i Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to lower the embroidery foot.

j Touch .

k Touch .

l Touch the positioning keys to move the embroidery frame until the thread mark on the fabric is aligned on the starting point in the camera view window.

a Grid lines b Thread mark on the fabric c Positioning keys

Memo

Touch to enlarge the camera view. By enlarging the camera view, you can make a close adjustment for the needle drop point moving the embroidery frame little by little.

a

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m If the positioning keys cannot be used to align the embroidering position, rehoop the fabric so that the thread mark and the next pattern to be embroidered are within the embroidering area, and then try again to align the fabric by using the positioning keys.

n Touch to return to the previous screen.

o If necessary, remove the thread mark.

p Press the Start/Stop button to begin embroidering.

Duplicating a Pattern

a Touch , and then touch .

The duplicate is positioned.

a Duplicated pattern

Memo When embroidering the repeated pattern, you

cannot rotate the pattern in the camera view window. If the pattern is rotated in the camera view window, you cannot embroider the pattern properly aligned even if the thread mark and the starting point are aligned in the camera view window.

a

Memo If multiple patterns are displayed in the

screen, only the pattern selected using

and is duplicated. To select multiple patterns, refer to Selecting Multiple Patterns at the Same Time on page 83.

Move and edit each duplicated pattern individually.

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Deleting the Pattern

Touch to delete the pattern from the screen.

Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified

a Touch to magnify the image.

b Check the displayed pattern.

Deselect Region Setting (No Sew Setting)

The deselect region setting (which specifies that a thread color will not be embroidered) can be applied to a part of the pattern with a specific color.

a Touch in the embroidering edit screen.

Memo

When magnifying, touching enables you to move displayed area. At this time, the embroidery pattern in the location in the embroidery field does not move.

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b From the thread color sequence display, select the thread color that will not be embroidered.

The selected thread color is highlighted in blue.

c Touch .

The mark appears to indicate that the selected thread color will not be embroidered. The parts of the pattern that will not be embroidered are hidden in the pattern preview screen.

d If necessary, repeat steps b and c for all thread colors that will not be embroidered.

e After specifying the desired settings, touch .

f Touch and then touch to check an enlarged image of the finished embroidery.

* After deselecting a region, check the image to be sure no previously hidden stitches are visible.

Memo To cancel the setting, select the thread color

and touch .

Memo When a pattern with the deselect region

setting applied is saved, the deselect region setting is also saved. However, the pattern cannot be saved if the deselect region setting is applied to all thread colors.

The parts with the deselect region setting applied are merely not displayed; they are not deleted. The embroidering area required to embroider the pattern is the same as for the original pattern.

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Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns

Example: Entering The Sky is Blue.

a Touch .

b Touch the key of the font you want to embroider.

c Touch the tab to select a character type.

d Touch and then enter T. * If you want to change the size of a character, select

the character and then touch to change the size. The size changes each time you touch the key, from large to medium to small.

* If you make a mistake, touch to erase the mistake.

e Touch and enter he.

f Touch to enter a space.

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Memo If you continue adding characters after

changing the size, the new characters will be entered in the new size.

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g Touch again and enter S.

h Touch and then enter ky_is.

i Touch to make a new line.

j Enter Blue according to step d and e.

k Touch .

l Follow the steps from d to g of Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Decorative Alphabet Patterns/Utility Embroidery Patterns on page 40 to stitch the design.

Character Alignment

After entering the characters but before touching , you can adjust the character alignment.

Each touch of switches between right alignment, left alignment and center alignment, in that order.

Changing Font Type

a Before changing the font type, touch

, and then touch .

Right alignment Left alignment

Center alignment

Memo Adding a line feed with a second line of text

will disable the text editing functions described on pages 71-75.

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b Touch .

c Select the font type. All the characters in the screen change into the

selected font type.

* Scroll the bar to display the font type that is not on the screen.

d Touch .

The new font is selected.

Changing Letter Size

a Touch , and then touch .

b Touch .

Memo To change the character font type for only the

selected character, touch so that it

appears as . The font type of the selected character is changed.

To select more than one character

individually, touch . Touch the character patterns to be selected. To cancel the selection, touch the character pattern again.

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c Change the size of letters.

a Change the size to the specific direction. b Change the size from L, M or S size. c Move the text.

d Touch .

Changing the Configuration of Alphabet Character Patterns

a Touch , and then touch .

b Touch .

c Select the layout. (Example: )

When selecting an arc, use and to

change the degree of the arc.

* Touch to make the arc flatter.

* Touch to make the arc rounder.

d Touch .

Memo To change the character letter size for only the

selected character, touch so that it

appears as . The letter size of the selected character is changed.

To select more than one character

individually, touch . Touch the character patterns to be selected. To cancel the selection, touch the character pattern again.

ca

b

Memo

When selecting , these keys ( and

) change to look like ( and ).

So you can increase or decrease the incline.

You can move patterns using on the

screen.

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Changing Alphabet Character Spacing

a Touch , and then touch .

b Touch .

c Select the spacing.

* Touch to increase the character spacing.

* Touch to decrease the character spacing.

* Touch to return the pattern to its original

appearance.

* Touch to move the characters up.

* Touch to move the characters down.

Memo To change the character spacing for only the

selected character, touch so that it

appears as . The spacing of the selected character is changed.

To move the character up/down, touch

so that it appears as . To select more than one character individually,

touch . Touch the character patterns to be selected. To cancel the selection, touch the character pattern again.

You can move patterns using on the

screen.

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d Touch .

Re-editing Character Patterns

Even after text has been entered, the characters can be re-edited.

a Touch , and then touch .

The character pattern can be re-edited.

Memo It is not recommended to edit data and

transfer to other or older version machines. Some features do not apply in other machines, so problems may occur.

Character spacing can be reduced only when characters are arranged normally on a straight line.

The spacing between characters can be reduced to 50% of the narrowest character in the group.

Memo A line feed cannot be added when re-editing

character patterns.

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Changing the Thread Color

You can change the thread color by moving the color to be changed to the top of the embroidering order and selecting a new color from the thread colors in the machine.

a Touch , and then touch .

The thread color palette screen displays.

b Touch the color of the part to be changed.

a Selected thread color image The selected thread color image is displayed.

c Select a new color from the color palette.

* To return to the original color, touch . If multiple colors have been changed, this command will return all colors to their original colors.

a Color palette b Switch between selecting a single color and

selecting all colors. c Select a different thread brand to preview the

design with specific thread spools you may already have on hand.

d Revert to the original color. The display shows the changed colors.

d Touch .

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Memo

Touch to find a thread color by entering its number. If you enter the wrong number,

touch , and then enter the correct number.

After entering the number, touch .

a

b

c

d

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Find New Color Schemes with the Color Shuffling Function

With the color shuffling function, the machine suggests new color schemes for the embroidery pattern that you have selected. After you select the desired effect from the four available ([Random], [Vivid], [Gradient] and [Soft]), sample color schemes for the selected effect are displayed.

a Touch , and then touch . The thread color palette screen appears.

b Touch .

The color shuffling screen appears.

c Select the thread brand for colors and the number of colors you want to create the pattern with.

a Thread brand for colors b Number of colors to be used.

d Select the desired effect.

a Effects for schemes If you select [Random] or [Gradient], the color

specifying screen will appear. * If you select [Vivid] or [Soft], proceed to step g.

e Touch and specify the thread color to

use in the desired effect. * If you dont need to specify the thread color, just set

to .

[Manual] setting for [Random] You can select up to 6 colors to be used in the [Random] effect. The effect will be created using the selected colors.

a Select colors from the palette. b Selected colors are listed.

Memo This function may not be available depending

on the pattern you select (ex. a bordered embroidery pattern, licensed pattern).

b

a

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[Manual] setting for [Gradient] You can select one color to be used in the [Gradient] effect. The effect will be created with a color you select.

a Select a color from the palette. b Selected color is displayed.

f Touch .

g Touch the desired color scheme from samples.

* Touch to display the new schemes.

a Touch to temporarily register your favorite schemes. A maximum of nine color schemes can be registered as favorites. To release a favorite

color scheme, touch again.

b Touch to display the color scheme

favorites screen. Touch to remove the color scheme on color scheme favorites screen.

c Touch to review the previous schemes.

h Touch to select the displayed color scheme.

* Touch to return to the previous screen. * You can continue selecting color schemes from the

selected page prior to touching .

* Touch or to display the other color schemes.

The thread color palette screen will appear.

a

b

c b

a

Memo Maximum 20 pages of schemes can be

reviewed.

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Thread Color Sorting

This function allows you to embroider while replacing the thread spool a minimal number of times. Before starting to embroider, touch in the embroidery screen to rearrange the embroidery order and sort it by thread colors.

a Touch in the embroidery screen.

b Touch .

* Touch again to check the sorted thread colors.

The embroidery color order is rearranged and sorted by thread colors. Touch , then to cancel color sorting and embroider with the original embroidery color order.

Memo This function does not work on overlapping

designs.

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Editing Combined Patterns

Example: Combining alphabet characters with an embroidery pattern and editing.

a Touch to select an embroidery

pattern.

b Select , touch and then touch

.

c Touch .

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d Touch to enter the alphabet

characters.

* Touch to return to the previous screen.

e Select and enter LOVE.

The characters you enter will be displayed in the center of the display.

f Touch to change the layout of the

characters. Touch .

* Refer to page 73 for more information about changing the layout.

g Touch and then touch .

h Touch and then use to move

the characters. Touch . * With your finger, the included dual purpose stylus

or fine tipped stylus pen, drag the characters to move them.

i Touch to change the color of the

characters. Touch . * Refer to page 76 for more information about

changing the color.

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j When all editing is finished, touch . Selecting Combined Embroidery Patterns

If multiple patterns have been combined, use to select the pattern to be edited. Patterns can also be selected by directly touching the screen with your finger, the included dual purpose stylus or fine tipped stylus pen.

Memo Combined patterns will be embroidered in the

order they were entered. For details on changing the embroidering order, refer to Changing the Embroidering Order of Combined Patterns on page 91.

Memo

Use to select patterns that are overlapping and cannot be selected by touching the screen.

When are not displayed, touch .

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Selecting Multiple Patterns at the Same Time

Multiple patterns can easily be edited, for example, when moving patterns that are combined, if they are all selected together.

a Touch .

* When is not displayed, touch .

The Multiple Selection screen appears.

b Touch each pattern to select multiple patterns.

c Touch to return to the embroidery edit screen.

* Each selected pattern is surrounded with a red box.

Memo Multiple patterns can also be selected by

dragging your finger in the screen. Multiple patterns can be selected or

deselected from the Multiple Selection

screen. Touch or to check the

patterns to be selected, and then touch .

The selected patterns are surrounded with a red box.

Touch to select all patterns in the pattern display area.

Touch to deselect all selected patterns. The patterns can also be selected by touching

them directly in the screen. While the Multiple Selection screen is

displayed, patterns can be moved with

. Some editing keys appear in light gray and are

not available while multiple patterns are selected.

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Grouping Multiple Selected Patterns

If the multiple patterns selected in Selecting Multiple Patterns at the Same Time on page 83 are grouped, they can be edited as a single pattern.

a Touch .

b Touch each pattern to select multiple patterns and then touch .

c Touch .

The selected patterns are grouped.

* Touch to ungroup the patterns. If there are multiple grouped patterns, the selected pattern group is ungrouped.

Aligning the Embroidery Patterns

a Touch and then touch .

b Touch each pattern that you want to align.

c Touch the key for the desired alignment.

Example:

Memo When patterns are grouped, the following

functions are applied to all patterns in the pattern group. - Moving - Rotating - Border - Appliqu - Thread color changing - Stippling, echo quilting, decorative fill - Extracting pattern outlines

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Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color: Monochrome)

A selected pattern can be stitched out in one color instead of multicolor. The machine will continue stitching without stopping for thread changes until the pattern is completed.

a In the embroidery screen, touch .

b Touch . * Touch the key again to return to the original setting.

The thread color displayed on the screen will be grayed out.

Display the Fabric while Aligning the Embroidering Position

The fabric hooped in the embroidery frame can be displayed on the LCD so that the embroidery position can be easily aligned.

Example:

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Even if uninterrupted embroidering has been set, the automatic thread cutting function and the thread trimming function can be used. (page 100, page 101)

Memo When embroidery frame (small: H 20 mm W

60 mm (H 1 inch W 2-1/2 inches)) is installed, this function cannot be used.

For details on using thicker fabric such as quilting, refer to Positioning the Pattern on Thick Fabric on page 89.

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a Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame, and then attach the frame to the machine.

b Select the pattern and, if necessary, edit the

pattern and touch .

c Touch .

d Touch .

e When the following message appears, touch

.

The carriage moves so the fabric can be scanned.

f When the fabric appears as a background for

the pattern, touch then to

display the editing window.

* The pattern can be moved to the desired position by dragging on the screen using your finger, the included dual purpose stylus or fine tipped stylus pen without displaying the editing window. If you need some fine adjustment, move the pattern from the editing window.

Note When using light to medium weight fabrics, check the

settings screen to make sure [Fabric Thickness Sensor] is set to [OFF].

Memo If you do not wish the upper thread to be scanned

together with the fabric, scan the fabric without the needle threaded with the upper thread.

The density of the scanned background image can be adjusted.

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g Touch to display the pattern moving

window.

h Use to align the pattern to the desired

embroidery position.

i Touch .

j Press the Start/Stop button to start embroidering.

* Refer to Embroidering Patterns on page 50.

When embroidery is finished, the fabric displayed in the background disappears.

Specify Fabric Display from the Settings Screen With the settings screen, the quality of the background image can be set, or the scanned image can be deleted.

a Set to [Fine] to scan clearer than setting to [Standard].

b Touch to remove the background image completely.

Memo The pattern can also be rotated for best alignment

with the scanned background fabric.

If necessary, touch to display a preview in order to check the pattern position.

Note The fabric will appear in the background until

embroidering of the pattern is finished. In order to show or hide the background image,

touch , and then set [Background Image] to [ON] or [OFF].

To completely remove the background image, refer to Specify Fabric Display from the Settings Screen on page 88, and then delete the background image with the settings screen.

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Saving Scanned Image to USB Media

a Insert the USB media into the USB port on the machine.

a USB media b USB port

b Touch and select the USB port to save image.

c Touch the key for the corresponding media to save the file.

The image file will be saved to the USB media.

d Remove the USB media, and then check the saved image using a computer.

The files for scanned images are saved in a folder labeled [bPocket].

Positioning the Pattern on Thick Fabric When positioning the pattern on thick fabric such as quilting, the fabric may not be detected correctly. In order for the fabric to be correctly detected, its thickness must first be measured.

a Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame, and then attach the frame to the machine.

b Select the pattern and, if necessary, edit the

pattern and touch .

c Display page 10 of the settings screen, and then set [Fabric Thickness Sensor] to [ON].

d Touch .

e Touch .

f Touch .

g Affix the embroidery positioning sticker to

the fabric within the area indicated by the red frame displayed with the projector, and then touch .

h When the following message appears,

remove the embroidery positioning sticker, and then touch .

The carriage is moved, and the embroidery positioning sticker affixed to the fabric is detected.

i Continue with step f on page 87 to align the pattern with the desired embroidery position.

Memo This feature is functional only when the fabric is

scanned. It will not affect embroidering if it is turned on with normal embroidery.

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Basting Embroidery

Before embroidering, basting stitches can be sewn along the outline of the pattern. This is useful for embroidering fabric that cannot have stabilizer material affixed with an iron or adhesive. By stitching stabilizer material to the fabric, shrinkage of the stitching or misaligned pattern can be minimized.

a Touch .

b Touch the number to specify the distance from the pattern to the basting stitching.

c Touch to return to the previous screen.

d Touch , and then touch to select the basting setting.

Basting is added to the beginning of the embroidering order.

e Press the Start/Stop button to begin embroidering.

f When embroidering is finished, remove the basting stitching.

Note It is recommended to finish combining and

editing the pattern before selecting the basting setting. If the pattern is edited after selecting the basting setting, the basting and pattern may become misaligned, and the basting under the pattern may be difficult to remove after embroidering is complete.

Memo The higher the setting, the farther the basting

is from the pattern. The setting remains selected even if the

machine is turned off.

Memo

To cancel the setting, touch .

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Changing the Embroidering Order of Combined Patterns

The embroidering order of combined patterns can be changed.

a Select a pattern, add additional pattern(s), adjust the layout of the patterns, and then display the editing window.

b If necessary, touch to ungroup the pattern.

c Touch .

The embroidering order change screen appears.

d Select the pattern whose order is to be changed, and then touch a key to change its position in the embroidering order.

a Selected pattern b Move the selected pattern ahead one position in

the embroidery order. c Move the selected pattern back one position in the

embroidery order. d Move the selected pattern to the beginning of the

embroidery order. e Move the selected pattern to the end of the

embroidery order. f Revert to the original embroidering order.

e Touch .

Memo The embroidering order for grouped patterns

is changed group by group. To change the embroidering order of a pattern within a group, ungroup the pattern first.

Memo To cancel the selection of the pattern, select

another pattern. The positions of overlapping patterns can be

checked in the preview on the left side of the screen.

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Completed embroidery patterns combined with printed designs are built into this machine. Beautiful three-dimensional embroidered designs can be created by ironing a background onto fabric or printing it onto printable fabric, then doing complementary embroidery on top of the background.

Using iron-on paper

Using printable fabric

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Step1 Select a pattern to be combined with the background image. Refer to Selecting a Pattern on page 93.

Step2 Output from the machine the background image and the positioning image. Refer to Exporting the Background Image and Positioning Image on page 94.

Step3

When using iron-on paper With a printer, print the background onto iron-on paper, and print the embroidery position sheet on plain paper. Then, iron the background image onto fabric. When using printable fabric With a printer, print the background onto printable fabric, and print the embroidery position sheet on plain paper. Refer to Printing the Background and Embroidery Position Sheet on page 95.

Step4 Hoop in the embroidery frame the fabric with the background image ironed on or printed, check the embroidering position, and then start embroidering. Refer to Embroidering Patterns on page 96.

Note Print the background and embroidery position sheet in their original dimensions. If an image is printed in

a different size, the sizes of the embroidery pattern and background may not match. In addition, the built-in camera cannot detect the embroidery position mark. Make sure that the print settings are correctly specified.

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Selecting a Pattern

Patterns with P in the lower-left corner of their key can be combined with printing.

a Select a pattern that can be combined with a printed design, and then touch .

Only the embroidery pattern (not the background image of the selected embroidery pattern) is displayed.

Checking the Combined Image Touch .

An image of the pattern combined with the background appears.

* To return to the image of only the embroidery

design, touch .

Memo Refer to the Embroidery Design Guide for

the detail of patterns which enable this function.

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Exporting the Background Image and Positioning Image

Use USB media or SD card to save the following three images from the machine.

[xxx]r.pdf (Example: E_1r.pdf) An image flipped on a vertical axis (for an iron- on transfer)

[xxx]n.pdf (Example: E_1n.pdf) An image that is not flipped (for printing on printable fabric)

[xxx]p.pdf (Example: E_1p.pdf) An image that is not flipped, but has positioning marks attached (for positioning)

a Connect to the machine the media where the data will be saved.

b Select the pattern, and then touch .

The select output screen appears.

c Touch the key for the corresponding media

to save the files.

Two files of the background image only and one file for aligning embroidery into position are copied (PDF format) onto the USB media or the SD card.

Note Print the background and embroidery position

sheet in their original dimensions. If an image is printed in a different size, the sizes of the embroidery pattern and background may not match. In addition, the built-in camera cannot detect the embroidery position mark. Make sure that the print settings are correctly specified.

When printing the PDF file of the image with positioning marks, specify the highest image quality possible for full-color printing. In addition, use matte printing paper. Due to poor printing conditions, the machines built- in camera may not be able to correctly detect the positioning marks. (For details on printing, refer to the operating instructions for your printer.)

Memo Do not remove the USB media or the SD card

from the machine until data export is finished.

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Printing the Background and Embroidery Position Sheet

Print the PDF files of the background and embroidery position sheet. The background file that is printed differs depending on whether iron- on paper or printable fabric is used.

a Open the PDF file to be printed.

b Print the background image.

* When printing onto iron-on paper, print the file named E_1r.pdf (an image flipped on a vertical axis). When printing onto printable fabric, print the file named E_1n.pdf (an image that is not flipped).

a Background image

c Print the embroidery position sheet (file named E_1p.pdf) onto plain paper.

a Embroidery position sheet

d If an iron-on transfer sheet is used, transfer the image onto fabric.

Note Print the background and embroidery position

sheet in their original dimensions. If an image is printed in a different size, the sizes of the embroidery pattern and background may not match. In addition, the built-in camera cannot detect the embroidery position mark. Make sure that the print settings are correctly specified.

Note Before printing onto iron-on paper or printable

fabric, we recommend performing a test print to check the print settings.

For details on printing on iron-on transfer sheets or printable fabric, refer to the instructions for the iron-on transfer sheets and printable fabric.

Some printers will automatically print an image flipped if an iron-on transfer sheet is selected as the paper. For details, refer to the instructions for the printer being used.

Note When printing the PDF file for the embroidery

position sheet, specify the highest image quality possible for full-color printing. In addition, we recommend printing on matte paper. If this is not done, the built-in camera may not be able to correctly detect the embroidery positioning mark.

Memo For details on transferring from iron-on

transfer sheets, refer to the instructions for the iron-on transfer sheets.

If necessary, cut the iron-on transfer sheet to the size of the pattern before transferring the image.

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Embroidering Patterns

a Hoop in the embroidery frame the fabric with the background image ironed on.

b Cut the paper printed with the positioning image so it can easily be positioned aligned with the background image on the fabric.

* Lines or color changes in the image can help you find the correct alignment position.

c Place the paper printed with the positioning image on top of the fabric so that the pattern is aligned, and then affix the paper to the fabric with cellophane tape to prevent the paper from moving.

a Cellophane tape

d After checking that a pattern is selected,

touch .

e Align the embroidering position according to steps a through g of Using the Embroidery Position Sticker to Align the Embroidering Position on page 45.

* With this function, the fabric will be aligned with the mark on the embroidery position sheet (instead of the embroidery positioning sticker) affixed to the fabric. When performing step c of Using the Embroidery Position Sticker to Align the Embroidering Position, use the center of the pattern as the reference point. In step d, skip affixing the embroidery positioning sticker.

f Remove the positioning sheet and press the Start/Stop button to begin embroidering.

Note Before embroidering, check that the

embroidery position sheet is perfectly aligned with the background.

Note Before pressing the Start/Stop button to

begin embroidering, remove the positioning sheet taped to the fabric in step c.

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Adjusting Thread Tension

When embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that the upper thread can slightly be seen on the wrong side of the fabric.

Correct Thread Tension The pattern can be seen from the wrong side of the fabric. If the thread tension is not set correctly, the pattern will not finish well. The fabric may pucker or the thread may break.

a Right side b Wrong side

* Light gray color represents upper thread. * Dark gray color represents bobbin thread.

Follow the operations described below to adjust thread tension according to the situation.

Upper Thread is Too Tight The tension of the upper thread is too tight, resulting in the bobbin thread being visible from the right side of the fabric.

a Right side b Wrong side

* Light gray color represents upper thread. * Dark gray color represents bobbin thread.

a Touch .

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Note If the thread tension setting is made extremely

loose, the machine may stop during embroidering. This is not the sign of a malfunction. Increase the thread tension slightly, and begin embroidering again.

Note If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded,

the upper thread may appear to be too tight. In this case, refer to Setting the Bobbin on page 19 and rethread the bobbin thread.

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b Touch to loosen the upper thread

tension. (The tension number will decrease.)

c Touch .

Upper Thread is Too Loose The tension of the upper thread is too loose, resulting in a loose upper thread, loose thread locks, or loops appearing on the right side of the fabric.

a Right side b Wrong side

* Light gray color represents upper thread. * Dark gray color represents bobbin thread.

a Touch .

b Touch to tighten the upper thread

tension. (The tension number will increase.)

c Touch .

Adjusting Overall Upper Thread Tension When embroidering, if the overall tension of the upper thread is too tight or too loose, adjust it from the setting screen. If an individual embroidery pattern needs additional fine tuning, refer to Adjusting Thread Tension on page 97.

a Touch , and then touch .

Note If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded,

the upper thread may appear to be too loose. In this case, refer to Upper Threading on page 21 and rethread the upper thread.

Memo The tension of the upper thread can be

adjusted for embroidering on page 8 of the embroidery settings screen. The selected setting will be applied to all patterns. When embroidering, if the overall tension of the upper thread is too tight or too loose, adjust it from the setting screen. Increase the number to tighten the upper thread and decrease the number to loosen the upper tension.

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b In the [Embroidery Tension], touch the number to adjust the upper thread tension.

* Increase to tighten the upper thread tension. * Decrease to loosen the upper thread tension.

c Touch .

Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with No Color on the Adjusting Screw)

When using the embroidery bobbin thread provided, please be sure to choose the green marked bobbin case when performing utility stitch sewing and embroidery functions. When in the embroidery function mode, the alternate bobbin case (with no color on the screw) should be selected when substitute embroidery bobbin threads (other than what is packaged with your machine) are being used. The alternate bobbin case (with no color on the screw) can be easily adjusted when bobbin tension changes are required to accommodate different bobbin threads. For details, refer to Embroidering Attractive Finishes on page 49.

To adjust the bobbin tension for embroidery function, using the alternate bobbin case (with no color on the screw), turn the slotted screw (-) with a (small) screwdriver.

a Do not turn the phillips screw (+). b Adjust with a screwdriver (small).

Correct Tension Upper thread slightly appears on the wrong side of fabric.

a Right side b Wrong side * Light gray color represents upper thread. * Dark gray color represents bobbin thread.

Bobbin Thread is Too Loose Bobbin thread appears slightly on the right side of fabric.

a Right side b Wrong side * Light gray color represents upper thread. * Dark gray color represents bobbin thread.

If this occurs, turn the slotted screw (-) clockwise, being careful not to over-tighten the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to increase bobbin tension.

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Bobbin Thread is Too Tight Upper thread on the right side of fabric seems to be lifting/looping and bobbin thread is not seen on the wrong side of fabric.

a Right side b Wrong side * Light gray color represents upper thread. * Dark gray color represents bobbin thread.

If this occurs, turn the slotted screw (-) counterclockwise, being careful not to over-loosen the screw, approximately 30-45 degrees to decrease bobbin tension.

Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function (End Color Trim)

The automatic thread cutting function will cut the thread at the end of embroidering each color. This function is initially turned ON. To turn this function OFF, touch key and then .

* This setting returns to its default when the machine is turned off.

a Touch .

b Touch to turn off the automatic thread cutting function.

The key will display as . When one color thread is embroidered, the machine will stop without cutting the thread.

IMPORTANT DO NOT adjust the position of the phillips (+)

screw on the alternate bobbin case as this may result in damage to the bobbin case, rendering it unusable.

If the slotted screw (-) is difficult to turn, do not use force. Turning the screw too much or providing force in either (rotational) direction may cause damage to the bobbin case. Should damage occur, the bobbin case may not maintain proper tension.

Note When adjusting the alternate bobbin case, be

sure to remove the bobbin from the alternate bobbin case.

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Using the Thread Trimming Function (Jump Stitch Trim)

The thread trimming function will automatically trim any excess thread jumps within the color. This function is initially turned ON. To turn this function OFF, touch key and then

. * Your customized setting remains after turning the

machine off and on.

a Jump stitch

a Touch .

b Touch to turn off the thread trimming

function.

The key will display as . The machine will not trim the thread before moving to the next stitching.

Selecting the Trim Function to Adjust Jump Stitch Length When the thread trimming function is turned on, you can select the length of the jump stitch. Stitches below the value will not be trimmed.

* Your customized setting remains after turning the machine off and on.

Touch or to select the length of jump

stitch.

For example: Touch to select 25 mm (1 inch)

and the machine will not trim a jump stitch of 25 mm or less before moving to the next stitching.

Memo If design has many trims, it is recommended

to select a higher jump stitch trim setting in order to reduce the amount of excess tails on backside of fabric.

The higher number of the jump stitch length selected, the fewer number of times the machine will trim. In this case, more jump stitches remain on the surface of the fabric.

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Adjusting the Embroidery Speed

a Touch , and then touch .

b In the [Max Embroidery Speed], touch the number to change the maximum embroidery speed.

c Touch .

Changing the Thread Color Display

You can display the name of the thread colors or embroidery thread number.

a Touch , and then touch .

b In the [Thread color], select [Name of Color] or [#123] (thread number).

c Select a thread brand.

d Touch .

Changing the Embroidery Frame Display

a Touch and .

b In the [Embroidery Frame Display], touch to change the embroidery frame display

mode.

a Change the center point marker or grid lines.

c Touch .

Memo SPM is the number of stitches embroidered in

one minute. Decrease the embroidery speed when

embroidering on thin, thick, or heavy fabrics and when using a specialty thread like a metallic thread.

The embroidery speed can be changed while embroidery is being done.

The setting specified before the main power is set to OFF remains selected the next time that the machine is turned ON.

Memo Colors on the screen may vary slightly from

actual spool colors. [Original] is set as a default and will retain the

brand thread used by the designer who created the pattern.

Memo The thread brand setting is reflected the next

time a pattern is imported.

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Aligning the Pattern and the Needle

Example: Aligning the lower left side of a pattern and the needle.

a Mark the embroidery start position on the fabric, as shown.

b Touch .

c Touch then touch .

a This key is used for aligning linked characters. (page 104)

b Start position The carriage moves so that the needle is positioned

correctly.

d Touch , and then touch .

e Use to align the needle and the

mark on the fabric, and begin embroidering the pattern.

Memo You can use camera positioning function. For

details, refer to Aligning the Embroidering Position Using the Built-In Camera on page 43.

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Embroidering Linked Characters

Follow the procedure described below to embroider linked characters in a single row when the entire pattern extends beyond the embroidery frame. Example: Linking FG to the characters ABCDE

a Select the character patterns for ABCDE.

b On the embroidery screen, touch .

c Touch .

The needle is positioned in the lower-left corner of the pattern. The carriage moves so that the needle is positioned correctly.

d Touch .

e Touch .

f Touch to turn off the thread cutting

function and then touch .

g Press the Start/Stop button.

Memo For details on selecting character patterns,

refer to Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns on page 70.

Memo To cancel the starting point setting and return

the starting point to the center of the pattern, touch .

Use to select a different starting point

for embroidering.

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h After the characters are embroidered, cut the threads to a generous length, remove the embroidery frame, rehoop the fabric so that the remaining characters (FG) can be embroidered, and then attach the embroidery frame again.

a End of the embroidering

i As in step a, select the character patterns for FG.

j Touch .

k Touch .

The carriage moves so that the needle is positioned in the lower-left corner of the pattern. You will need to match this point to the end of embroidering for the previous pattern.

l Touch .

m Touch , then to align the

needle with the end of embroidering for the previous pattern.

n Press the Start/Stop button to begin embroidering the remaining character patterns.

Memo You may want to use the camera positioning

function (with the grid displayed) to ensure the next set of characters are precisely aligned with the first set of characters. For details, refer to Aligning the Embroidering Position Using the Built-In Camera on page 43.

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Saving Embroidery Patterns

a Touch when the pattern you want to

save is in the embroidery screen.

b When saving the embroidery pattern in a USB media/SD card, insert the USB media/ SD card into the USB port/SD card slot on the machine.

a SD card slot b USB port

c Select the destination to start saving.

a Save to the machines memory. b Save to the USB media.

The pattern is saved in a folder labeled [bPocket]. c Save to the SD card.

The pattern is saved in a folder labeled [bPocket]. d Temporarily save to the wireless function pocket.

For the detailed procedure, refer to the manual for PE-DESIGN (version 11 or later).

If the Memory Is Full If the screen below displays, either the maximum number of patterns have been saved or the pattern you want to save takes a lot of memory, and the machine cannot save it. Refer to Retrieving Embroidery Patterns on page 107.

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Memo For more information about the memory

function, refer to SPECIFICATIONS in the Operation Manual (Sewing).

Note Do not turn the main power to OFF while the

[Saving] screen is displayed. You will lose the pattern you are saving.

Memo

You can also save the pattern by touching in the embroidery edit screen.

IMPORTANT Do not insert anything other than USB media

into the USB media port. Otherwise, damage to the machine may result.

Do not insert anything other than SD card into the SD card slot. Otherwise, damage to the machine may result.

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Retrieving Embroidery Patterns

a When retrieving the embroidery pattern from a USB media/SD card, insert the USB media/SD card into the USB port/SD card slot on the machine. To retrieve embroidery patterns via wireless network, use PE-DESIGN (version 11 or later) or Design Database Transfer to transfer the patterns in advance. For details on transferring embroidery patterns, refer to the manual for PE-DESIGN or Design Database Transfer.

a SD card slot b USB port

b Touch .

c Touch the desired source.

a Retrieve from the machines memory. b Retrieve from a USB media. c Retrieve from a SD card. d Retrieve embroidery patterns uploaded to the

wireless function pocket via wireless network. For the detailed procedure, refer to the manual for PE-DESIGN (version 11 or later) or Design Database Transfer.

a

b

Memo If the embroidery pattern to be retrieved is in a

folder of the USB media or SD card, touch the key for that folder.

a Folder name b Embroidery patterns in USB media/SD card c Path

d Touch to return to the previous folder.

a b c d

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d Touch the key of the pattern you want to retrieve.

e Touch .

Memo

By touching , the selected patterns can be deleted or saved to the machines memory.

a Select all patterns. b Deselect all patterns. c Delete the selected patterns. d Save the selected patterns to the machine.

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Creating an Appliqu Piece

Appliqu pieces can be created from the built-in patterns and imported patterns. This is convenient for fabrics that cannot be embroidered or when you wish to attach an appliqu to a garment.

Creating an Appliqu Piece The following pattern will be used to create an appliqu piece.

a Select the pattern, and edit it if necessary.

b Touch , and then touch .

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Note Felt or denim fabrics are recommended to

make the appliqu piece. Depending on the pattern and fabric used, lighter weight fabrics may cause the stitching to appear smaller.

For best results, be sure to use stabilizer material for embroidering.

When making appliqu pieces, do not use the optional border embroidery frame. Depending on the pattern density and fabric used, shrinkage of the stitching may occur.

Note Finish combining and editing the pattern

before selecting the appliqu setting. If the pattern is edited after selecting the appliqu setting, the appliqu stitching and pattern may become misaligned.

Since an outline is added, the pattern for an appliqu piece (when the appliqu setting is selected) will be larger than the original pattern. First, adjust the size and position of the pattern as shown below.

a Embroidering area b Approx. 10 mm (3/8 inch) c Pattern size

a

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c Specify the distance between the pattern and the appliqu outline, and then touch

.

The pattern and appliqu outline are grouped.

d Touch . The steps for creating the appliqu piece are added

to the embroidering order.

e Fuse or stick a piece of stabilizer to the back of the felt or denim fabric to be used as the appliqu piece.

f Hoop the appliqu fabric in the embroidery frame, attach the embroidery frame to the machine, and then start embroidering.

g After the pattern is embroidered, thread the machine with the thread for the cutting line, and then sew the cutting line (APPLIQUE MATERIAL).

a Cutting line for appliqu

h Remove the appliqu material from the embroidery frame, and then carefully cut along the stitching. After cutting, carefully remove all of the cutting line thread.

Memo Three steps are added to the embroidering

order: appliqu cutting line, position of pattern placement on the garment, and appliqu stitching.

a Cutting line for appliqu b Position of pattern placement on garment c Appliqu stitching

When setting the [Thread color] to [#123] (thread number) in the settings screen, the following screen is displayed.

a

b

c

Note An appliqu piece cannot be created if the

pattern is too large or too complicated or a combined pattern is separated. Even if the selected pattern fits within the embroidering area, the entire appliqu pattern may exceed the embroidering area when the outline is added. If an error message appears, select a different pattern or edit it.

Memo We recommend using thread for the cutting

line that is closest to the color of the fabric.

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j Thread the machine with the thread for the outline from step l, and then sew the placement line for the appliqu position (APPLIQUE POSITION).

a Pattern placement line

k Lightly apply glue or spray adhesive, and paste the appliqu piece so that it aligns with the placement line.

l With the machine threaded using the thread for the outline from step j, embroider the outline (APPLIQUE).

a Outline of appliqu piece

m After embroidering is finished, remove the stabilizer material from the embroidery frame.

n Use scissors to cut the excess water soluble stabilizer from outside the appliqu outline.

o Soak the appliqu piece in water to dissolve the water soluble stabilizer.

Note Depending on the pattern density and fabric

used, there may be shrinking of the pattern or the appliqu may be misaligned with the placement line. We recommend cutting slightly outside of the cutting line.

When using patterns that are vertically and horizontally symmetrical, use a chalk pencil to indicate the pattern orientation before cutting it out.

Carefully cut out the pattern on the outline you just sewed. Do not cut inside the cutting line, otherwise the appliqu fabric will not be caught by the appliqu stitch.

Note If water soluble stabilizer is used, it is not

necessary to remove the stabilizer material after sewing the appliqu outline. To reduce shrinkage of the pattern, we recommend using water soluble stabilizer.

Put together two layers of water soluble stabilizer, otherwise the stabilizer material may tear during embroidering.

a

Note Before pasting the appliqu piece down,

make sure the appliqu piece is positioned correctly within the placement line.

Memo The outline is sewn using satin stitching. Some glue may get onto the embroidery foot,

needle, and needle plate at this time. Finish embroidering the appliqu pattern, and then clean off the glue.

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p Dry the appliqu piece, and then iron it if necessary.

Using a Frame Pattern for the Outline Using a frame pattern, the desired shape can be added as the outline of the appliqu. To select the desired frame, refer to Selecting Frame Patterns on page 41.

a Select the pattern and edit, if necessary.

b Select the desired frame shape and pattern, and add it to the appliqu pattern.

c Touch to edit the frame pattern to

fit the size of the appliqu pattern.

d Touch .

e Specify the distance between the frame pattern and the appliqu outline, and then touch .

Note Do not apply a strong force when ironing,

otherwise the stitching may be damaged.

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f Touch to ungroup the patterns.

g Use to select the frame pattern, and

then touch and .

The frame pattern is deleted.

h Touch .

i Continue with step e of Creating an Appliqu Piece on page 109 to complete the appliqu piece.

Using Appliqus

This machine can embroider patterns that contain an appliqu. If selecting an embroidery pattern that contains an appliqu, the steps for appliqu appear in embroidery color order display. The display will change depending on the [Thread color] setting (page 102).

a When [Thread color] is selected. b When [#123] (thread number) is selected.

Follow the procedure described below.

Required materials

Fabric for the appliqu piece

Fabric for the appliqu base

Stabilizer material

Craft glue

Embroidery thread

Note Refer to Embroidery Design Guide to review the

recommended method for built-in appliqu patterns. Some appliqu patterns differ from the procedure described in this manual.

a b

1. Create the appliqu piece.

2. Sew the appliqu position on the base fabric.

3. Affix the appliqu piece to the base fabric.

4. Embroider the remainder of the pattern.

Memo The specific names and numbers of the

thread colors to be used when creating and attaching the appliqu piece will not appear in the embroidery color order display. Use thread colors that coordinate with the appliqu pattern and fabrics.

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1. Creating the Appliqu Piece

a Select the appliqu pattern, and then continue to the embroidery screen.

b Attach stabilizer material to the wrong side of the appliqu fabric. Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame, and then attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit.

a Appliqu (cotton, felt, etc.) b Stabilizer

c Thread the machine with the embroidery thread, lower the presser foot lever, and then press the Start/Stop button to sew the cutting line of the appliqu piece.

The outline of the appliqu piece is sewn, and then the machine stops.

a Cutting line for appliqu piece b Fabric for appliqu piece

d Remove the fabric for the appliqu piece from the embroidery frame, and then carefully cut along the sewn cutting line.

2. Sewing the Appliqu Position on the Base Fabric

a Attach stabilizer material to the wrong side of the fabric for the appliqu base. Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame, and then attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit.

b Thread the machine with the embroidery thread, lower the presser foot lever, and then press the Start/Stop button to sew the appliqu position.

Note If the appliqu piece is cut out along the

inside of the cutting line, it may not be correctly attached to the fabric. Therefore, carefully cut out the appliqu piece along the cutting line.

After cutting out the appliqu piece, carefully remove the thread.

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The position of the appliqu is sewn, and then the machine stops.

a Appliqu position b Base fabric

c Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery unit.

3. Affixing the Appliqu Piece to the Base Fabric

a Lightly apply craft glue to the back of the appliqu piece, and then attach it to the base fabric within the outline of the position sewn in step b of 2. Sewing the Appliqu Position on the Base Fabric.

b After the appliqu piece is attached, attach the embroidery frame to the machine. Thread the machine with the embroidery thread, lower the presser foot lever, and then press the Start/Stop button to embroider the appliqu.

The appliqu piece is embroidered to the base fabric, and then the machine stops.

Note Do not remove the base fabric from the

embroidery frame until all embroidering is finished.

Note If the appliqu piece is not securely attached

to the base fabric, the appliqu piece may lift off the base fabric during embroidering, causing misalignment.

If the appliqu piece cannot be attached to the base fabric with craft glue, securely baste it in place with basting stitches.

If thin fabric is used for the appliqu piece, reinforce and secure it in place with an iron-on adhesive sheet. An iron can be used to attach the appliqu piece to the appliqu location.

Do not remove the fabric from the embroidery frame when attaching the appliqu piece to the base fabric.

Memo Depending on the pattern that is selected,

(appliqu piece),

(appliqu position) and (appliqu)

for all three steps may not appear. If (appliqu) appears as a color, embroider using thread with a color appropriate for your project.

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4. Embroidering the Remainder of the Pattern

a Change the embroidery thread according to the embroidery color order display, and then finish embroidering the remainder of the pattern.

Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqu (1)

You can use framed patterns of the same size and shape to create an appliqu. Embroider one pattern with a straight stitch and one pattern with a satin stitch.

a Select a straight stitch frame pattern. Embroider the pattern onto the appliqu material, then cut neatly around the outside of the shape.

b Embroider the same pattern from step a onto the base fabric.

Memo Since glue may become attached to the

embroidery foot, needle or needle plate, clean off any glue off after finishing embroidering the appliqu pattern.

For best results, trim all excess threads each time the thread color is changed.

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c Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or a temporary spray adhesive to the rear of the appliqu created in step a. Attach the appliqu to the base fabric matching the shapes.

d Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape as the appliqu. Embroider over the appliqu and base fabric from step c to create the appliqu.

Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqu (2)

This is a second method to make appliqu using embroidery patterns. You do not have to change the fabric in the embroidery frame using this method. Embroider one pattern with a straight stitch and one pattern with a satin stitch.

a Select a straight stitch frame pattern, and embroider the pattern onto the base fabric.

b Place the appliqu fabric over the pattern embroidered in step a.

* Be sure that the appliqu fabric completely covers the stitching.

c Embroider the same pattern on the appliqu fabric.

Note If you change the size or position of the

patterns when selecting them, make a note of the size and location.

a Appliqu material

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d Remove the embroidery frame from the embroidery unit, and cut around the outside of the stitches.

e Select the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape as the appliqu.

f Reattach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit, and embroider the satin stitch pattern to create an appliqu.

Embroidering Couching Patterns

Couching patterns can be embroidered using yarn.

Preparing for Embroidery Couching

a Turn off the machine. Attach the embroidery unit.

b Install a bobbin wound with embroidery bobbin thread.

c Turn on the machine.

d Touch , and then touch .

Note Do not remove the fabric from the embroidery

frame to cut it. Also, do not pull strongly on the fabric. Otherwise, the fabric may loosen in the frame.

Note Do not change the size or position of the

pattern. If you change the size or position of the

patterns when selecting them, make a note of the size and location.

a Appliqu material

CAUTION When using yarn, we recommend selecting

yarn of weight 4 (MEDIUM ). Medium yarn is often referred to as worsted weight, 20 knitted stitches per 10 cm, or 9-11 wraps per inch. The diameter of the yarn is approximately 2-3 mm (1/12-1/8 inch). If the yarn is extremely thin or thick, has an unusual shape (flat or furry), or more than 2 yarns, the best finishing results may not be achieved, or injuries or damage may result.

Note Before embroidering your project, do trial

embroidery on a scrap piece of fabric that is the same as that used in your project.

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e Select the desired pattern from the desired

category. And then touch .

a Couching patterns b Fill couching embroidery font

f Touch to lock all keys and buttons, and then raise the presser foot lever.

g Attach embroidery couching foot Y.

h Rotate the handwheel and check that the needle is in the left half of the hole in embroidery couching foot Y. If the needle is not in the left half, use the multi- purpose screwdriver to turn the screw of embroidery couching foot Y to adjust the position of the embroidery foot. Turn the screw toward you to move the embroidery foot to the right. Turn the screw toward the back to move the embroidery foot to the left. After making adjustments, rotate the handwheel and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot.

i Attach the spool stand to the machine. At this time, do not raise the telescopic thread guide shaft.

* Refer to Using the Spool Stand on page 24.

j Insert the yarn guide for embroidery couching into the slot on the top left of the machine.

CAUTION When using embroidery couching foot Y,

make sure the machine is in embroidery mode. Otherwise, the needle will strike the embroidery couching foot, causing the needle to break and possibly causing injury.

a b

Note There are two yarn guides: one for sewing

couching and one for embroidery couching. Check the shape of the part, and then install the appropriate guide.

a Yarn guide for embroidery couching b Yarn guide for sewing couching

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k Pass the yarn through the telescopic thread guide and the yarn guide (1) to (2).

l Pass the yarn through the guide on embroidery couching foot Y.

m Thread the yarn through embroidery couching foot Y. Pass the yarn through the loop in the yarn threader, and then pass the threader from top to bottom through the hole in embroidery couching foot Y. Pull the yarn to the front of the machine.

n Touch to unlock all keys and buttons.

o Thread the machine with the upper thread.

p Press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button twice to raise the presser foot and then attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit.

Embroidering a Couching Pattern

a Touch .

b Make sure that about 20 cm (8 inches) of yarn is pulled to the front of the machine.

c While holding the yarn in your hand in front of you, press the Start/Stop button.

d After embroidering several stitches, release the yarn.

When embroidering is finished, the machine will automatically trim the threads and stop.

Note Pull off an appropriate amount of yarn from

the ball so that the yarn does not become taut.

Make sure that the yarn does not become entangled as you work.

Memo Place a sheet of paper under the presser foot

to smoothly pass the yarn threader through the hole in embroidery couching foot Y.

1

2

Note Do not use the spool stand for upper thread.

Otherwise thread may tangle with yarn.

Memo For best results, use an upper thread that is

the same color as the yarn.

CAUTION Pulling the yarn upwards may cause it to catch

on the needle, causing it to break. Be careful not to allow the yarn to catch on the needle.

Note Before embroidering, make sure that there is

enough yarn, upper thread and bobbin thread. Make sure that the yarn passes smoothly

through the guides. Unravel as much yarn from the ball as necessary so that the yarn does not become taut.

Use yarn that has no knots.

Memo When using a high-density yarn, the upper

thread tension may be disturbed. If this happens, it is possible to improve it by raising the [Embroidery Foot Height] by about 1 mm on the settings screen.

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e Cut the yarn, leaving about 20 cm (8 inches).

f Punch a hole through the fabric with an awl or tapestry needle and then use the yarn threader to pull the excess yarn to the wrong side of the fabric.

g Tie the end of the yarn so it cannot be pulled out, and then use scissors to cut off any excess yarn.

Creating Stippling, Echo Quilting, or Decorative Fill Patterns around a Design

Stippling, echo quilting, and decorative fill patterns can be created around the machines built-in patterns or original embroidery data without using My Design Center.

a Select the pattern that stippling will be

added around.

* To select multiple patterns, refer to Selecting Multiple Patterns at the Same Time on page 83.

b Touch in the embroidery edit screen.

Stippling is automatically applied around the selected pattern.

Memo If this simple stippling operation is used with

batting sandwiched between two layers of fabric, the embroidery pattern and stippling may become misaligned. Stippling can be added in My Design Center after the pattern is embroidered. For details, refer to Decorative Stitching Around a Pattern in Embroidery (a Quilting Function) on page 189.

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c After specifying the stitch settings for the

stippling, touch .

a The stippling is added within the area of the selected frame size. If the pattern is larger than the selected frame size, the area indicating the frame size will appear in gray, and stippling will not be added.

b Specify the distance from the outline of the pattern to the stippling.

c Specify the spacing for the stippling.

* Touch in the stippling settings screen to create an echo quilting pattern.

* Touch in the stippling settings screen to create a decorative fill pattern.

a Echo quilting pattern b Decorative fill pattern

Embroidering a Quilting Pattern Across the Entire Fabric (Edge-to- Edge Quilt Function)

Connect quilting patterns to embroider from edge to edge of a specified area. By rehooping a large piece of fabric, you can continue embroidering the quilting pattern across the entire fabric.

Creating Edge-to-Edge Quilt Data

a Determine the area of the fabric to be embroidered, and then draw a line around it with a chalk pencil. Measure the width and height.

a Embroidering area

b Touch , and then touch .

a b

a

b

c

Note Make sure that the chalk pencil line is within

the embroidering area when the fabric is hooped.

a

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c Select the pattern that you want to embroider, and then touch .

d Specify a to d, and then touch .

a Width b Height

* After entering a value, touch to apply the

value. To clear the entered value, touch .

c Touch or to select the embroidery frame size.

d Touch to flip every other pattern. Select the desired flip arrangement (no flipping, left/right flipping, up/down flipping, left/right and up/down

flipping) from the flip keys, and then touch .

e Check the pattern, and then touch to save it.

a The thread color can be changed. b Select single stitching or triple stitching.

f After the following message appears, touch .

A screen appears so that a pattern from the machines memory can be selected.

Embroidering the Edge-to-Edge Quilt Pattern

a In the screen for selecting a pattern from the machines memory, select the saved data.

d

a

c

b

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b For this example, since we will embroider the edge-to-edge quilt pattern according to the on-screen instructions, select the thumbnail for the entire edge-to-edge quilt pattern. And then touch .

a Touch this key to embroider the edge-to-edge quilt pattern according to the on-screen instructions. The number in the lower-left corner indicates the total number of segments for the edge-to-edge quilt pattern.

b To embroider by visually aligning the pattern sections, touch each pattern section to be embroidered. You can check where and how many times the part will be embroidered with the codes written on each key. A refers to rows other than the last one, Z refers to the last row, and the numbers indicate the order in which the patterns are to be connected. Example: When connecting patterns in four rows and four columns

c Hoop the quilt in the embroidery frame so that the marked upper-left corner of the edge-to-edge quilt pattern is in the embroidering area, and then attach the embroidery frame.

d Use the move pattern keys to align the

upper-left corner of the chalk reference lines previously drawn on the quilt with the upper-left corner of the part projected by the projector. Then, touch .

a Upper-left corner

b

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e Rotate the pattern to align the upper-right corner with the chalk reference line.

a Upper-right corner

f Touch to display the embroidery screen.

g Press the Start/Stop button to embroider the first part.

h When embroidering is finished and the following message appears, touch .

The next part to be embroidered appears.

i Position each part and embroider it according to the on-screen instructions. You will be prompted to align the starting point and to rehoop the quilt when necessary.

a Second column of first row ( )

Use the move pattern keys to align the start point with the end point of the previous pattern.

Memo To readjust the position or angle of the

pattern, touch , and then touch

or .

a

Note For precise positioning of the start point,

rotate the handwheel toward you to check the exact needle drop point. After checking the needle position, be sure to use the needle up/ down key to return the needle to its highest position.

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Rotate the pattern to align the upper-right corner with the chalk reference line.

b Rightmost column of first row ( )

Use the move pattern keys to align the start point with the end point of the previous pattern.

To align the upper-right corner with the chalk reference lines, adjust the angle and width of the pattern.

a Touch to change the angle of the pattern. b Touch to change the width of the pattern.

c Leftmost column of second row (last row) ( )

Use the move pattern keys to align the upper-left corner with the thread mark of the embroidered pattern above.

To align the upper-right corner with the thread mark of the embroidered pattern above, adjust the angle and width of the pattern.

a Touch to change the angle of the pattern. b Touch to change the width of the pattern.

Touch , and then adjust the length to align the pattern with the chalk reference line.

a

b

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d Second column of the second row (last row) ( )

Use the move pattern keys to align the start point with the end point of the previous pattern.

To align the upper-right corner with the thread mark of the embroidered pattern above, adjust the angle and width of the pattern.

Touch , and then adjust the length to align the pattern with the chalk reference line.

e Rightmost column of second row (last row) ( )

Use the move pattern keys to align the start point with the end point of the previous pattern.

To align the upper-right corner with the thread mark of the embroidered pattern above, adjust the angle and width of the pattern.

Touch , and then adjust the length to align the pattern with the chalk reference line.

j Remove the thread marks.

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Embroidering Quilting Border Patterns (Auto Split Quilt Sash)

Quilting border patterns up to 760 mm x 500 mm (approx. 29-7/8 inches x 19-5/8 inches) can be split into four sections to be stitched in the 408 mm x 272 mm (16 inches x 10-5/8 inches) embroidery frame. The built-in camera will assist with placement. It is recommended to measure the size of quilting border you want to embroider in the beginning.

a Touch .

b Select one of the rectangular quilting border categories. For this example, select single-color rectangular quilting border patterns.

a Single-color rectangular quilting border patterns b Two-color rectangular quilting border patterns c Hexagonal quilt border patterns d Edge-to-Edge quilt patterns

Memo If you need to restitch a segment or skip a

segment, you can touch in the embroidery screen to continue to the next pattern or return to the previous pattern. Select the desired pattern in the embroidering

order, and then touch .

a Return to the previous pattern. b Embroidering order of current pattern/Total

number of segments c Continue to the next pattern.

a b c

Memo The hexagonal quilt borders patterns and

edge-to-edge quilt patterns are not available for this function.

a b dc

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c Select the quilt border pattern, and then

touch .

d Select how to divide the pattern. For this

example, select Auto split quilt sash.

a Auto split quilt sash b Semi-Auto split quilt sash

For details, refer to Embroidering Quilting Border Patterns (Semi-Auto Split Quilt Sash) on page 131

e Specify the size of embroidery frame to be used. Enter values for the width and height of the sash and quilting border, and then touch . After entering all three values, touch .

a Embroidery frame size b Width c Height d Quilting border width

* To clear the value, touch .

The pattern appears with the specified settings applied.

f Check the split pattern, and then touch .

a You can change the thread color. b Select single stitching or triple stitching. The data for the split embroidery pattern is saved on

the machine.

g To embroider the pattern, touch .

Note The size of item that can be created differs

depending on the type of split that was selected. Check the layout of Auto split quilt sash, and then select Semi-Auto split quilt sash if the layout did not appear as desired.

a b

d

c

b

a

Memo The data for the split embroidery pattern

cannot be saved on external media such as USB media.

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h Select the embroidering method, and then touch .

a To embroider using the built-in camera for aligning the embroidering position, touch the key showing the entire pattern.

b To embroider by visually aligning the pattern sections, touch the pattern section to be embroidered.

* This manual shows method a. For method b, refer to Connecting the Pattern Sections Manually on page 143.

i Touch .

j Attach the embroidery frame along with the first section being embroidered, and scan the frame. For scanning the background, refer to Display the Fabric while Aligning the Embroidering Position on page 86.

k Move and rotate the pattern to align with the background.

For moving the pattern, refer to Moving the Pattern on page 59.

For rotating the pattern, refer to Rotating the Pattern on page 59.

l Embroider the first section.

m After embroidering the first section, the

following message appears. Touch .

n Touch .

o Touch .

p Embroider the remaining sections following the step m on page 146 through step s on page 149 of Connecting Three Patterns.

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Embroidering Quilting Border Patterns (Semi-Auto Split Quilt Sash)

By rehooping the fabric to embroider connecting patterns, a quilting border of up to 3 m 3 m (approx.118 inches 118 inches) can be created. The pattern is positioned manually.

Creating Quilting Border Data

a With a chalk pencil, mark the quilt top with the inner outline of the quilting border to be embroidered. Measure the size of the quilting border.

a Inner outline (used for positioning) b Width (includes the width of borders) c Height (includes the height of borders) d Width of quilting border

b Touch .

c Select a sub-category. For this example, select two-color rectangular quilting border patterns.

a Single-color rectangular quilting border patterns b Two-color rectangular quilting border patterns

d Select the pattern that you want to embroider, and then touch .

e Select how to divide the pattern. For this example, select Semi-Auto split quilt sash.

a Auto split quilt sash For details, refer to Embroidering Quilting Border Patterns (Auto Split Quilt Sash) on page 128

b Semi-Auto split quilt sash

Memo Be sure to cut the quilt layers (quilt top,

batting, and quilt backing) with an excess of about 10 cm (4 inches) so that the quilt will extend to the edges of the embroidery frame.

b

c

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f Specify the size of embroidery frame to be

used and the size of the quilting border, and then touch .

a Touch or to select the embroidery frame size.

b Specify the width (1), height (2) and quilting border width (3),and then touch .

g Check the pattern, and then touch to save it.

a The thread colors can be changed. b Select single stitching or triple stitching.

h After the following message appears, touch .

A screen appears so that a pattern from the machines memory can be selected.

Embroidering a Quilting Border

a In the screen for selecting a pattern from the machines memory, select the saved data.

A thumbnail of the entire quilting border and thumbnails of the parts in each section appear.

Memo Mark the upper-right corner of the quilt border

with a chalk pencil. On the machines screen, enter the horizontal and vertical measurements to match the orientation of the quilt with the marked corner positioned in the upper right.

a b

Memo The edges of the pattern may be shortened

when they are displayed.

b

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b For this example, since we will embroider the quilting border according to the on- screen instructions, select the thumbnail for the entire quilting border. And then touch

.

a Touch this key to embroider the quilting border according to the on-screen instructions. The number in the lower-left corner indicates the total number of segments for the quilt border.

b To embroider by visually aligning the pattern sections, touch each pattern section to be embroidered. You can check where and how many times the part will be embroidered with the codes written on each key.

C: Corner V1: The first part of the vertical side V2: The second part of the vertical side H1: The first part of the horizontal side

c Hoop the quilt in the embroidery frame so that the the marked upper-right corner of the quilting border is in the embroidering area, and then attach the embroidery frame.

d Align the position for the part in the upper- right corner. With selected, move the needle to the inner corner. Use the move pattern keys to align the inside upper-right corner of the reference lines previously drawn on the quilt with the inner corner of the part projected by the projector.

a Inner corner

e Touch to display the embroidery

screen.

f Press the Start/Stop button to embroider the first part.

a b

Memo The needle drop point projected by the

projector can be corrected on the settings screen. For the procedure, refer to "Needle Calibration Using the Built-in Camera" in the machine's Operation Manual (Sewing).

Memo If necessary, rotate the pattern so that it is

aligned between the chalk reference lines.

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g When embroidering is finished and the

following message appears, touch .

The next part to be embroidered appears.

h Position each part and embroider it according to the on-screen instructions. You will be prompted to align the starting point, rotate the design, and to rehoop the quilt when necessary.

a When embroidering the edge part Use the move pattern keys to align the start point projected by the projector with the end point of the previous pattern, and

then touch .

Rotate the pattern to align the corner with the reference line,

and then touch .

b When embroidering the edge part immediately before a corner Use the move pattern keys to align the start point projected by the projector with the end point of the previous pattern, and

then touch . Then, align the lower-left point (inner corner of the next pattern to be embroidered) with the lower-left corner of the reference lines. If the pattern is not angled correctly, rotate it. If the length of the pattern does not match, enlarge or reduce the pattern so that the lower-left point is at the lower-left corner of the reference lines.

After making adjustments, touch .

a Inner corner of next pattern to be embroidered

Note For precise positioning of the start point,

rotate the handwheel toward you to check the needle drop point. After checking the needle position, be sure to use the needle up/down key to return the needle to its highest position.

Memo If the next pattern can be embroidered

without rehooping the project, the on-screen instructions to align the start point of the patten will not be displayed as the pattern will automatically be aligned with the start point.

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c When embroidering the corner part Rotate the quilt 90 degrees counterclockwise, rehoop it, and then attach the embroidery frame to the machine. Use the move pattern keys to align the start point projected by the projector with the end point of the previous pattern, and

then touch .

Then, align the inner corner of the pattern with the corner of the reference lines.

d When embroidering the last edge part Use the move pattern keys to align the start point projected by the projector with the end point of the previous pattern, and

then touch . Then, align the end point of the part with the start point of the first part. If the pattern is not angled correctly, rotate it. If the length of the pattern does not match, enlarge or reduce the pattern.

After making adjustments, touch .

Memo The width of the corner segment can be

adjusted to best fit the inner corner. However, make adjustments so that the shape is not deformed.

Memo If you need to restitch a segment or skip a

segment, you can touch in the embroidery screen to continue to the next pattern or return to the previous pattern. Select the desired pattern in the embroidering order, and

then touch .

a Return to the previous pattern. b Embroidering order of current pattern/Total

number of segments c Continue to the next pattern.

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Hexagonal Quilting Borders

Creating Quilting Border Data

a With a chalk pencil, mark the quilt top with the inner outline of the quilting border to be embroidered. Measure the longest diagonal of the inner outline and the width of the quilting border.

a Inner outline (used for positioning) b Longest diagonal c Width of quilting border

b Touch .

c Touch .

d Select the pattern that you want to embroider, and then touch .

e Specify the size of embroidery frame to be

used and the measurements for the quilting border, and then touch .

a Touch or to select the embroidery frame size.

b Specify the length of the longest diagonal for the inner outline (1) and the quilting border width (2), and then touch .

Memo Be sure to cut the quilt layers (quilt top,

batting, and quilt backing) with an excess of about 10 cm (4 inches) so that the quilt will extend to the edges of the embroidery frame.

Hexagonal patterns can be embroidered with a diagonal width of maximum 2600 mm (approx. 102 inches) and a quilting border width of maximum 100 mm (approx. 4 inches).

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f Check the pattern, and then touch to save it.

a The thread colors can be changed. b Select single stitching or triple stitching.

g After the following message appears, touch .

A screen appears so that a pattern from the machines memory can be selected.

Embroidering a Quilting Border

a In the screen for selecting a pattern from the machines memory, select the saved data.

A thumbnail of the entire quilting border and thumbnails of the parts in each section appear.

b For this example, since we will embroider the quilting border according to the on- screen instructions, select the thumbnail for the entire quilting border. And then touch

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a Touch this key to embroider the quilting border according to the on-screen instructions. The number in the lower-left corner indicates the total number of segments for the quilt border.

b To embroider by visually aligning the pattern sections, touch each pattern section to be embroidered. You can check where and how many times the part will be embroidered with the codes written on each key.

C: Corner S: Side

c Hoop the quilt in the embroidery frame so that the one of the corners of the quilting border is in the embroidering area, and then attach the embroidery frame.

Memo The edges of the pattern may be shortened

when they are displayed.

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d Align the position for the part in the corner. Use the move pattern keys to align the inside corner of the reference lines previously drawn on the quilt with the inner corner of the part projected by the projector.

a Inner corner

e Touch to display the embroidery

screen.

f Press the Start/Stop button to embroider the first part.

g When embroidering is finished and the

following message appears, touch .

The next part to be embroidered appears.

h Position each part and embroider it according to the on-screen instructions. You will be prompted to align the starting point, rotate the design, and to rehoop the quilt when necessary.

a When embroidering the edge part Use the move pattern keys to align the start point projected by the projector with the end point of the previous pattern, and

then touch .

Rotate the pattern to align the corner of the projected segment

with the reference line on the quilt, and then touch .

Memo The needle drop point projected by the

projector can be corrected on the settings screen. For the procedure, refer to "Needle Calibration Using the Built-in Camera" in the machine's Operation Manual (Sewing).

If necessary, rotate the pattern so that it is aligned between the chalk reference lines.

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Note For precise positioning of the start point,

rotate the handwheel toward you to check the needle drop point. After checking the needle position, be sure to use the needle up/down key to return the needle to its highest position.

Memo If the next pattern can be embroidered

without rehooping the project, the on-screen instructions to align the start point of the patten will not be displayed as the pattern will automatically be aligned with the start point.

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b When embroidering the edge part immediately before a corner Use the move pattern keys to align the start point projected by the projector with the end point of the previous pattern, and

then touch . Then, align the lower-left point (inner corner of the next pattern to be embroidered) with the lower-left corner of the reference lines. If the pattern is not angled correctly, rotate it. If the length of the pattern does not match, enlarge or reduce the pattern so that the lower-left point of the segment is at the lower-left corner of the reference lines on the quilt.

After making adjustments, touch .

a Inner corner of next pattern to be embroidered

c When embroidering the corner part Rotate the quilt counterclockwise, rehoop it, and then attach the embroidery frame to the machine. Use the move pattern keys to align the start point projected by the projector with the end point of the previous pattern, and

then touch .

Then, align the inner corner of the pattern with the corner of the reference lines.

d When embroidering the last edge part Use the move pattern keys to align the start point projected by the projector with the end point of the previous pattern, and

then touch . Then, align the end point of the part with the start point of the first part. If the pattern is not angled correctly, rotate it. If the length of the pattern does not match, enlarge or reduce the pattern.

After making adjustments, touch .

Memo To maintain the overall shape of the hexagon,

it is important to carefully check and adjust the length of the pattern that is stitched immediately before the corner.

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Memo The width of the corner segment can be

adjusted to best fit the inner corner. However, make adjustments so that the shape is not deformed.

Memo If you need to restitch a segment or skip a

segment, you can touch in the embroidery screen to continue to the next pattern or return to the previous pattern. Select the desired pattern in the embroidering order, and

then touch .

a Return to the previous pattern. b Embroidering order of current pattern/Total

number of segments c Continue to the next pattern.

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Embroidering Split Embroidery Patterns

This machine has several built-in large-size split embroidery patterns. Split embroidery patterns are large patterns that are divided into multiple sections. A large pattern can be created by embroidering the connected pattern sections one after the other. Additional split embroidery patterns can be created in PE-DESIGN version 7 or later. For details, refer to the manual for PE-DESIGN.

There are two methods: one uses the built-in camera to connect the patterns and the other connects the patterns manually.

Connecting the Pattern Sections with the Camera

a Touch and then select a pattern. * To ensure the entire large-connect pattern can be

successfully embroidered, prepare fabric and stabilizer at least 300 mm (12 inches) longer and wider than total design size.

a Size of the entire pattern

b Touch the whole pattern icon to connect the pattern sections with the camera. And then touch .

c Embroider the first pattern.

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Memo Printable templates of each large-connect

design can be downloaded from https:// s.brother/cmdkb/ . These templates will assist with positioning the patterns. Do not enlarge or shrink the page.

To embroider split embroidery patterns created with PE-DESIGN, retrieve the pattern from USB media and so on. For details on recalling patterns, refer to Retrieving Embroidery Patterns on page 107. Check the entire pattern size with PE-DESIGN.

Memo To connect the pattern sections without using

the camera, refer to Connecting the Pattern Sections Manually on page 143.

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d Touch .

e Touch .

f Check the pattern arrangement, and then touch .

* Since each built-in pattern has been properly arranged, there is no need to move it.

g Touch .

h Affix the first embroidery positioning sticker onto the fabric within the red lines by using both hands to press down on each corner of the sticker. Affix the sticker with the large circle to the top as shown on machine. Then, touch .

The camera detects the first embroidery positioning sticker.

Note Do not remove the fabric from the embroidery

frame.

Note If any of the following messages appear,

reattach the embroidery positioning sticker firmly in the correct position.

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i Affix the second embroidery positioning

sticker to the fabric as described in step h,

and then touch .

The camera detects the second embroidery positioning sticker.

j While making sure that the two embroidery positioning stickers do not peel off, remove the embroidery frame from the machine, and then rehoop the fabric.

* Be sure to hoop the fabric so the next pattern and both the embroidery positioning stickers are within the embroidery area.

a Embroidery area b If a built-in large-size split embroidery pattern is

selected and the embroidery frame (408 mm 272 mm (approx. 16 inches 10-5/8 inches)) is installed, a scale for the embroidery frame appears in the screen.

c Embroidery positioning stickers d Embroidery frame (408 mm 272 mm (approx. 16

inches 10-5/8 inches)) e Approx. 34 mm (Approx. 1-11/32 inches) f Approx. 10.8 mm (Approx. 27/64 inch) g Approx. 15.5 mm (Approx. 39/64 inch) h Approx. 28 mm (Approx. 1-7/64 inches) i Distance between the embroidery positioning

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Memo In order to cleanly connect the first and

second patterns, make sure that the distance between the embroidery positioning stickers (distance between the centers of the large circles) is the same before and after rehooping the fabric. If the distance is not the same, the fabric may not be taut. At this time, do not correct the distance by moving a sticker.

If the following message appears after step k, rehoop the fabric so that the distance is the same as that displayed. And then touch

.

If the following message appears, rehoop the fabric so that the next pattern and both the embroidery positioning stickers are within the embroidery area as indicated in the screen. If problem persists, refer to The machine does not detect the embroidery positioning sticker. on page 200.

For best results, if fabric puckers, iron the wrong side of the fabric to smooth out before rehooping. At this time, do not iron over or remove the embroidery positioning stickers.

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k Reattach the embroidery frame and touch

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l Touch , and then remove the stickers.

m Embroider the second pattern.

n Embroider the remaining patterns in the same way.

Connecting the Pattern Sections Manually

a Touch and then select a pattern.

b Select section to be embroidered.

* Select the sections in alphabetical order.

c Touch to display the embroidery

screen.

d Embroider the first pattern. The pattern and alignment stitching are

embroidered.

e Touch .

f Select the next pattern, and then touch .

Memo With a built-in large-size split embroidery

pattern, if the distance between the embroidery positioning stickers (distance between the centers of the large circles) differs by a few millimeters before and after the fabric is rehooped, the pattern will be automatically resized.

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g Rehoop the fabric. Adjust the position and

angle for the next pattern so that the alignment stitching embroidered with the first pattern and the needle position for the next pattern are aligned. For this example,

touch , select the upper-left needle

position, and then touch .

h Touch , and then adjust the position

and angle for the next pattern so that the needle position is aligned with the alignment stitching embroidered with the first pattern.

* To adjust the position of the pattern, touch .

* To adjust the angle of the pattern, touch .

a Alignment stitching

i In the same way, select the lower-left needle position, and then adjust the position and angle of the next pattern so that the needle aligns with the thread mark embroidered with the first pattern.

j Embroider the second pattern.

k Embroider the remaining patterns in the same way as with the second pattern.

l Remove the thread marks.

Memo For best results, if fabric puckers, iron the

wrong side of the fabric to smooth out before rehooping.

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Instead of using thread marks, the camera can be used to connect patterns in the embroidery screen. Select the appropriate frame depending on the size of the embroidery. The distance between the pattern and the embroidery area of the frame must be at least 3 cm (1-3/16 inches). The small embroidery frame (2 cm 6 cm (1 inch 2-1/2 inches)) cannot be used with the camera function.

Connecting Three Patterns

Example:

a Pattern A b Pattern B c Pattern C

a Select the first pattern A, and then touch .

* To select the desired frame, refer to Selecting Frame Patterns on page 41.

b Thread the machine with the upper thread

and the bobbin thread.

c Hoop fabric in the 18 cm 13 cm (7-1/8 inches 5-1/8 inches) embroidery frame, and then attach the frame to the machine.

d Touch to display the embroidery screen.

e Touch .

f Touch .

appears at the bottom right of the screen, and

then changes to .

g Lower the embroidery foot, and then embroider the first pattern.

h After embroidering of the first pattern is finished, the following message appears. Touch .

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can be touched while embroidering. A pattern cannot be saved in the machines

memory while patterns are being connected.

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i When the following message appears, touch .

j Select the second pattern B, and then touch

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k Touch , and then select how the patterns will be connected.

The pattern connection setting screen appears.

l Select the position of the second pattern by touching on the screen. Touch after specifying the position.

a Connecting point b First pattern A c Second pattern B * You can adjust the position of the second pattern

using the keys described below.

Message appears on screen and carriage will move

after touching .

m Prepare two embroidery positioning stickers. Follow the on-screen instructions to affix the two stickers to the fabric so that the positioning marks can be detected by the camera.

Memo You can edit the second pattern in this

screen.

Touch to rotate the second pattern in a clockwise arc referring the first pattern as a center.

Touch to rotate the second pattern in a counterclockwise arc referring the first pattern as a center.

Rotate the second pattern 90 degrees in a clockwise arc.

Memo The second pattern will be automatically

connected to the first pattern without adjustment. Change the position of the

second pattern manually using .

The position of the second pattern can also be moved by dragging on the screen.

Note Use the embroidery positioning stickers

included with this product or purchase replacement stickers from your authorized Brother dealer. If any other sticker is used, the camera may not recognize it.

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n Affix the first embroidery positioning sticker onto the fabric within the red lines that now appear on the screen of the machine by using both hands to press down on each corner of the sticker. Affix the sticker with the large circle to the top as shown on machine. Then, touch .

The camera detects the first embroidery positioning sticker.

o Use both hands to affix the second embroidery positioning mark within the red lines that now appear on the machine by pressing down on each corner of the positioning mark onto the material and then touch .

The camera detects the second embroidery positioning sticker.

Note Do not peel off the first embroidery

positioning sticker to use it for the second embroidery positioning mark.

Use new embroidery positioning stickers. If a sticker is reused, it may easily peel off. If the sticker peels off during this procedure, the patterns cannot be connected.

Use your fingers to apply pressure to the corners of the embroidery positioning sticker to firmly affix it to the fabric. If the sticker is not firmly attached, the camera may incorrectly detect the sticker.

If any of the following messages appear, reattach the embroidery positioning sticker in the correct position. Make sure that the sticker is affixed with the large circle at the top.

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p After the two embroidery positioning stickers have been detected, the following message appears.

a Embroidering area b Distance between the embroidery positioning

stickers (Refer to Memo of step j on page 142)

While making sure that the two embroidery positioning stickers do not peel off, remove the embroidery frame from the machine, and then rehoop the fabric. Be sure to hoop the fabric so the next pattern and both the embroidery positioning stickers are within the embroidery area. Reattach the frame

and touch .

a Pattern to be embroidered next b Centers of large circles for stickers The camera detects the two embroidery positioning

stickers.

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Note If either of the following messages appear,

rehoop the fabric so that the next pattern and both the embroidery positioning stickers are within the embroidery area as indicated in the screen. Touch to detect the embroidery positioning stickers.

If the machine detects that the next pattern and the centers of the large circles of the two embroidery positioning stickers do not fit within the embroidering area, the operation will be paused. Follow the on-screen instructions to reposition the embroidery positioning stickers. Refer to Changing the Position of a Sticker on page 150 to reposition the stickers.

If the sticker peels off during this procedure, the patterns cannot be connected. If this occurs, restart the procedure from the beginning.

To quit positioning, touch .

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q After the embroidery positioning stickers

have been detected, touch , and then

remove the stickers.

r Lower the embroidery foot, and then embroider the second pattern.

When embroidering is finished, the following message appears.

To connect a third pattern, touch .

s When the following message appears, touch

.

t Select the third pattern C, and touch .

u Touch , and then select how the patterns will be connected.

The pattern connection setting screen appears.

v Specify the position of the third pattern

referring to the screen display.

In this example, touch 2 times to select the

connection point, and then touch . Touch after specifying the position.

a Connecting point b Second pattern B c Third pattern C

Message appears on screen and carriage will move after touching .

Follow steps n-q on pages 147-149 to position the next pattern.

Memo You can edit the pattern before selecting

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w Lower the embroidery foot, and then embroider the third pattern.

When embroidering is finished, the following message appears. When finished connecting

patterns, touch .

After embroidering is finished, is no longer located at the bottom right of LCD screen.

The three patterns have been connected.

Changing the Position of a Sticker

If the selected pattern or embroidery positioning stickers for connecting the next pattern do not easily fit in the embroidering area, follow the on-screen instructions that appear after step o on page 147 in order to move the embroidery positioning stickers. For an example, the on-screen instruction appears when you use the embroidery frame with a size of 10 cm 10 cm (4 inches 4 inches) to connect patterns as shown below.

a Pattern A b Pattern B

a Refer to steps a through o of Connecting Three Patterns using the embroidery frame with a size of 10 cm 10 cm (4 inches 4 inches) to embroider the first pattern and to connect the second pattern.

b Following message appears in step p if the next pattern or affixed embroidery positioning stickers are close to being out of the embroidering area. Follow the instructions and then touch .

a Embroidering area

a First pattern that was embroidered b Pattern to be embroidered next

Note If the following message appears, rehoop the

fabric as indicated in the screen, and then touch .

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c After the sticker position is detected, touch , and then remove the stickers.

d Affix the two embroidery positioning stickers again according to the on-screen instructions so that the next pattern or positioning marks can fit in the embroidery area. Affix the first sticker and then touch

.

The camera detects the first embroidery positioning sticker.

e Affix the second sticker and then touch

.

The camera detects the second embroidery positioning sticker.

f After the two embroidery positioning stickers have been detected, the following message appears. While making sure that the embroidery positioning stickers do not peel off, rehoop the fabric according to the example displayed on the on-screen instruction.

a Embroidering area

a Pattern to be embroidered next

g Continue the operation from step q on

page 149 after touching .

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Resume Feature

If the machine is turned off while the pattern connecting function is being used, the machine will return to the operation indicated below when it is turned on again. The machine operation will differ depending on when it is turned off.

Example: When connecting two patterns Select the first pattern. Touch the pattern connection key .

Begin embroidering the first pattern.

Finish embroidering the first pattern. (A)

If the machine is turned off during any operation in this box, the machine will return to (A) when it is turned on again.

Select the second pattern.

Touch .

Specify the reference point for connecting the pattern.

Start detecting embroidery positioning stickers (2 locations).

Finish detecting embroidery positioning stickers. (B)

If the machine is turned off during any operation in this box, the machine will return to (B) when it is turned on again.

Rehoop the fabric.

Finish detecting embroidery positioning stickers (2 locations).

Begin embroidering the second pattern.

Finish embroidering the second pattern.

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With My Design Center, you can use the functions listed below:

Hand-drawn functions - create embroidery patterns by drawing on the LCD screen

Scanning functions - create embroidery patterns by not only scanning drawings /illustrations with built-in camera, but also importing data from USB media, etc.

My Design Snap App - create embroidery patterns by sending images from your smart device to your machine

You can also combine patterns that you have created with the machines built-in patterns.

Start My Design Center by touching in the home page screen or touching in the embroidery

pattern selection screen.

* Pattern drawing area

ABOUT MY DESIGN CENTER

IMPORTANT Only touch the screen with your finger, the included dual purpose stylus or fine tipped stylus pen. Do not

use a mechanical pencil, screwdriver or any other hard or sharp object. In addition, do not press the screen with extreme pressure. Otherwise the screen may be damaged.

Note All or part of the screen may sometimes become darker or lighter due to changes in the surrounding

temperature or other changes in the environment. This is not a sign of a malfunction. If the screen is difficult to read, adjust its brightness.

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Memo The actual dimension of the pattern area is the size of the embroidery frame, which is 408 mm 272 mm

(approx. 16 inches 10-5/8 inches). The pattern you drew may be bigger than you expected. Please resize the pattern after converting the design to the embroidery pattern.

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No. Display Key Name Explanation Page

a Magnify key Touch this key to magnify the pattern. 158

b Hand key Touch this key to move the canvas when it is magnified.

c Scan key Touch this key to select background image scanning, line scanning or illustration scanning.

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d Recall key Touch this key to recall pattern drawing data (.pm9) created with My Design Center from the machines memory, USB media, or SD card.

e Line tool key Draw lines and set the color. You can select the line type, stitch type and color as you need.

Touch to pick up the color and stitch type from a line in the

pattern within the pattern drawing area. The picked-up color is shown as the currently selected line color in the color bar and the Line Property screen.

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f Brush tool key Paint with brush and set the color. You can select the brush type, fill type and color as you need. Painted lines and areas will be converted to the pattern embroidered with fill stitch.

Touch to pick up the color and fill type from a region in the pattern within the pattern drawing area. The picked-up color is shown as the currently selected region color in the color bar and the Region Property screen.

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g Erase key Touch this key to erase lines and shapes that have been drawn. You can select the size/shape of the eraser.

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h Stamp key Touch this key to select the stamp shape for pattern drawing. 160

i Size key Touch this key to change the size of the selected section. 162

j Rotate key Touch this key to rotate the selected section. 160

k Mirror image key Touch this key to create a mirror image of the selected pattern.

l Duplicate key Touch this key to duplicate the selected section. The temporarily positioned section can immediately be rotated, enlarged, reduced or moved.

m Cut key Touch this key to cut out the selected section.

n Paste key Touch this key to paste in the selected section duplicated with the duplicate key or a selected section using the cut key.

o Next key Touch this key to continue to the stitch settings screen.

p Memory key Touch this key to save the pattern drawing data (.pm9).

q Select key Touch this key to select a section for moving, copying, deleting, changing size and rotating lines and shapes that have been drawn.

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r Redo key Touch this key to redo the operation that was undone with the undo key. Each touch of this key will redo one operation.

s Undo key Touch this key to undo the last operation that was performed and return to the previous state. Each touch of this key will undo one operation.

t All Clear key Touch this key to clear all the lines and shapes and start from the beginning. The background image is also cleared.

u Cancel key Touch this key to exit from My Design Center. All lines and shapes are erased when you touch this key.

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Before Creating Designs

The pattern preview displays the design smaller than the actual size. You can view the actual pattern size by setting the [Embroidery Frame Display]. With [Embroidery Frame Display] in the settings screen, the embroidery frame and grid can be specified separately. For details on the types of embroidery frames and grids available, refer to Changing the Embroidery Frame Display on page 102.

a Touch .

b Select the grid line and embroidery frame in the Embroidery Frame Display menu.

a Embroidery frame types b Grid types

Drawing Lines

a Touch and draw lines.

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When is touched, all regions will be displayed in the background to clarify the drawing lines on the screen.

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Setting the Line Types, Stitch Types and Colors You can set or change the line types, stitch types and colors anytime. You can also specify the line types, stitch types and colors before drawing lines.

a Touch to set the line types, stitch types and colors.

The settings screen appears.

a Line types b Stitch types c Line color selection: touch the color palette to

activate the drawing pen color.

Line types

Stitch types

b Touch to return to the pattern

drawing screen. You can check the selected stitch type and color.

a Color bar b Stitch type

Freehand line with the end open.

Freehand line closing the end automatically.

Straight line with one stroke.

Straight line changing directions to the point you select. If the end point is created near the start point, a closed object will be created.

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c

b

Zigzag stitch

Running stitch

Triple stitch

Candlewicking stitch

Chain stitch

E stitch

V stitch

Select motif stitches Displays motif stitch selection screen, where

can be touched to select a pattern.

Line without stitch for creating a region. Created region will be defined by the gray line.

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c Touch then touch on the line to change

its color. The selected line will be changed to the selected

color.

Drawing Regions

a Touch and draw with brush.

Setting the Brush Types, Fill Patterns and Fill Colors

a Touch to set the brush types, fill patterns and fill colors.

The setting screen appears.

a Brush types b Fill stitch types c Fill color selection: touch the color palette to

activate the paint brush color.

Brush shapes

To select the brush size, touch or .

Memo

Touch to magnify the image when you cannot touch on the line correctly. For details on magnify the image, refer to Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified on page 68.

Touch , and then select a color within the pattern drawing area to apply the same color to other lines or parts of the pattern.

a Use to select the line color.

b Touch for changing the line color, and then select the pattern to be changed.

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Square brush

Round brush

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Fill stitch types

Select when you dont want fill stitches.

b Touch to return to the pattern

drawing screen. You can check the selected stitch type and color.

a Color bar b Stitch type * If a stippling pattern or decorative fill pattern has

been specified, the stitch pattern is displayed.

c Touch and touch on the brush line to change color and fill stitch types. You can also set the fill color, stitch type and fill pattern of a closed area made of the lines and brush lines.

Fill stitch pattern

Stippling pattern

Select decorative fill patterns Displays a fill pattern selection screen, where

can be touched to select a pattern.

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Memo

Touch to magnify the image when you cannot touch on the fill correctly.

Touch , and then select a pattern color in the pattern drawing area to apply that fill color and stitch type to other patterns.

a Use to select the pattern.

b Touch for changing the fill color and stitch type, and then select the pattern to be changed.

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Using the Stamp Key

a Touch .

b Select a stamp type and stamp shape.

a Stamp shapes b Stamp types c Saved outlines d Frame embroidering areas

Stamp shapes

Stamp types (Only for Basic shapes)

* Select the outline ( ), fill stitch ( ), or outline

and fill stitch ( ) of a basic shape.

Saved outlines

Frame embroidering areas

* Touch to return to the pattern drawing screen.

c Touch to set the selected stamp. The pattern drawing screen is displayed. * You can change size of, rotate or move the shape

right after you create it by touching or .

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Basic shapes

Closed shapes

Open shapes

Outline

Fill stitch

Outline and fill stitch

Embroidery pattern outlines can be registered as stamp shapes. When registering stamp shapes, select from the last 20 embroidery patterns used. If more than 20 shapes are registered, the oldest one is automatically erased. For details on registering a stamp shape, refer to Decorative Stitching Around a Pattern in Embroidery (a Quilting Function) on page 189.

Select an embroidering area in order to arrange the pattern to fit an embroidery frame. If an offset value is specified, a shape offset to the inside is displayed. When making a frame pattern using a motif stitch, etc., specify an offset value according to the pattern size so the pattern can fit within the embroidering area for the selected embroidery frame.

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Using the Erase Key

a Touch .

b Select the shape of the eraser. And then drag along the area or line that you want to erase.

* To select the eraser size, touch or .

c Touch .

Using the Select Key

You can select the part of the design to move and/ or edit. Some keys are available only after you select the part.

a Touch .

b Select the method for selecting an area.

Memo The area or lines can be erased while the key

appears as .

Box selection Selects all objects within the box that is drawn.

Polygonal shape selection

Selects all objects within the polygonal shape that is drawn.

Freestyle curve selection

Selects all objects within the curved line that is drawn.

Automatic selection

Selects the pattern that is touched. This allows you to select only a single line or only the outer pattern of a donut shape.

Select all Selects all patterns.

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c Select the area you want to edit, and then touch .

* Drag to create the red box around your selected area to be edited.

d Edit the design with available keys. (Refer to Key Functions on page 155 for the details of each key function.)

e Touch , and then specify the stitch setting.

Using the Size Key

a Touch .

b Select the direction in which to change the size.

c Touch .

Entering the Size

a Touch , and then touch .

b Touch the box for the height or width, specify a value with the number keys, and then touch .

a Box for height b Box for width

c Touch .

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Importing Motif Stitch Pattern Data or Decorative Fill Pattern Data

Motif stitch pattern data (.pmf) or decorative fill pattern data (.plf) created in [Programmable Stitch Creator] of PE-DESIGN can be imported into My Design Center.

* Motif stitch pattern data (.pmf) can be created on PE- DESIGN version 4 or later. Decorative fill pattern (.plf) can be created on PE-DESIGN version 11 or later.

a Save the motif stitch pattern data (.pmf) and/or decorative fill pattern data (.plf) in the USB media.

b Insert the USB media into the USB port on the machine.

c Touch [My Design Center].

d To import motif stitch pattern data (.pmf), touch . After the Line Property screen appears, touch , then .

e Touch [Custom], then .

f Touch the key for the USB port where the USB media has been inserted, select the motif stitch pattern data (.pmf), and then touch .

The motif stitch pattern data is saved to the machine.

g Select the motif stitch pattern to be used, and then touch .

Memo Saved motif stitch patterns are assigned a

pattern number. The pattern number appears in the upper-left corner of the key.

Up to 12 motif stitch patterns can be saved to the machine. When trying to save more motif stitch pattern data than this maximum, a message will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions, and select the pattern number of the motif stitch pattern data to be replaced.

Touch to delete all saved motif stitch pattern data.

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h To import decorative fill pattern data (.plf),

touch . After the Region Property screen appears, touch , then .

i Refer to steps e through g to select an imported decorative fill pattern.

j Edit the pattern. If necessary, touch to save the pattern.

a Pattern drawing screen b Stitch settings screen

a b

Memo When saving a pattern (that contains an

imported motif stitch pattern or decorative fill pattern) as pattern drawing data (.pm9), it can only be saved in the machines memory.

When recalling a saved design, the motif stitch pattern or decorative fill pattern currently saved under the assigned pattern number is imported. (If the custom stitch pattern that was assigned to a saved design has been replaced by another custom stitch pattern, the original stitch pattern will not be recalled. It will be replaced with the replacement stitch pattern.)

If all custom stitch patterns are cleared, the custom stitch pattern that was assigned to a saved design will not be recalled. It will be replaced with a default stitch pattern. Patterns with deleted custom motif patterns will be recalled with a zigzag stitch. Patterns with deleted custom decorative fill patterns will be recalled with a standard fill stitch.

If the design is saved on the embroidery edit

screen after touching on stitch settings screen, the custom motif and decorative fill pattern will be preserved.

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After creating the pattern drawing data (.pm9) in the drawing screen (page 154), you will have an opportunity to:

Check and change the stitch settings for each line and region.

Save the pattern drawing data (.pm9).

Convert the data to an embroidery pattern (.phx), proceed to the embroidery edit screen, and/or save the embroidery pattern.

Specifying Individual Stitch Settings

Select a pattern in the stitch settings screen to specify its line and region stitch settings. If multiple patterns are selected, the settings are applied to those patterns.

Line Settings

a Shows/Changes the stitch type and color for the selected line.

b Select the line to be changed. c Shows/Changes the stitch settings for the

selected line. d Save the pattern drawing data (.pm9) and

embroidery data (.phx). e Proceed to embroidery edit screen.

Line stitch settings Select the type of stitching you want applied to your line art.

Zigzag stitch

Running stitch /Triple stitch * Both includes an under sewing.

Candlewicking Stitch

Chain stitch

E stitch

V stitch

Motif stitch

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c

b

d

e

[Zigzag width]

Specifies the width of the stitch.

[Density] Specifies the density of the stitch.

[Run pitch] Specifies the length of the stitch.

[Size] Increases/reduces the size of the pattern.

[Spacing] Specifies the spacing of the candlewicking stitch.

[Size] Increases/reduces the size of the pattern.

[Thickness] Sets repeated embroidering at the same part.

[Stitch width]

Increases/reduces the size of the pattern.

[Spacing] Specifies the spacing of the E stitch.

[Thickness] Sets repeated embroidering at the same part.

[Flip] Specifies if the decorative line shows up inside or outside.

[Stitch width]

Increases/reduces the size of the pattern.

[Spacing] Specifies the spacing of the V stitch.

[Thickness] Sets repeated embroidering at the same part.

[Flip] Specifies if the decorative line shows up inside or outside.

[Size] Increases/reduces the size of the pattern.

[Spacing] Specifies the spacing of the motif stitch.

[Flip] Specifies if the decorative line shows up inside or outside.

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Region Settings

a Shows/Changes the stitch type and color for the selected region.

b Select the region to be changed. c Shows/Changes the stitch settings for the

selected region. d Save the pattern drawing data (.pm9) and

embroidery data (.phx). e Proceed to embroidery edit screen.

Fill stitch settings

Stippling stitch settings

Decorative fill stitch settings

a Use to select the line or region to be changed.

Each touch of moves the highlighting of the selected pattern in order.

b Select the setting to be changed, and then change the setting in the screen that appears. (In this example of a standard Fill stitch, the angle of the stitches will be changed.)

c Touch [Manual], and then use to change the direction.

d Touch to apply the setting. * Change other settings in the same way.

[Direction] Specifies the embroidering direction. Select [Manual] to change to the desired direction of fill stitch.

[Density] Specifies the stitch density of fill stitch.

[Pull

compensation]

Specifies to correct the shrinkage of the pattern by slightly shortening or lengthening the stitching. Change the setting after you test embroider the pattern and can check the shrinkage.

[Under sewing]

Select if you need or do not need the under sewing for the stabilized fabric.

[Run pitch] Specifies the length of a stitch of the stippling stitch.

[Spacing] Specifies the spacing between the stitches when embroidering the stippling stitch.

[Distance] Specifies the offset from the pattern outline.

[Single/

Triple stitch] Specifies the stitch type.

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c

b

d

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[Size] Increases/reduces the size of the pattern.

[Direction] Specifies the rotation angle of the pattern.

[Outline] Select whether [ON] or [OFF]. The outline is also converted to embroidery data. If [ON] is selected, the number of thread jumps can be reduced.

[Random shift] Randomly varies the line. If a setting of 1 or more is specified for [Random shift], a [Type] setting for the [Random shift] can be selected.

[Position

offset] Specifies the reference point for the pattern.

[Thickness] Sets repeated or single stitching of the pattern.

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Specifying Global Stitch Settings

The same stitch settings can be changed at the same time for multiple patterns of the same type.

a Use to select the stitch whose settings are to be changed, and then touch

.

a Touch to check various information such as the thread colors.

The same stitch type areas will be selected at the same time.

b Follow steps b through d in Specifying Individual Stitch Settings on page 165 to change the settings.

c Touch to convert work into an embroidery pattern and to display the embroidery edit screen.

a Touch to check an enlarged view of the pattern.

b Touch to save the embroidery data.

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Create the pattern using scanned images or image data files

In addition to using built-in shapes and drawing tools, you can create patterns using scanned images of fabric, line drawings, illustrations, and data files of images.

a Touch this key to use the image as a background image. (page 169)

b Touch this key to convert a line drawing to embroidery data. (page 173)

c Touch this key to convert an illustration to embroidery data. (page 176)

Using the Scanning Frame

a Prepare the desired drawing/illustration.

b Place the paper to be scanned in the scanning frame, and then secure the paper in place with the magnets.

* Place the magnets at six locations around the paper to secure it, making sure that the line drawing is not covered.

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IMPORTANT If, during scanning, the embroidery foot comes

into contact with the material to be scanned (illustration, etc.), the material to be scanned or embroidery foot may be damaged. Do not scan materials that may come into contact with the embroidery foot, such as thick materials or materials with wrinkles or creases.

Memo Only one sheet of paper can be placed in the

scanning frame per scan.

a

b

c Note When placing the paper in the scanning

frame, make sure that the white balance area is not hidden; otherwise, the drawing cannot be scanned correctly. At the same time, be sure to place the scan image within the scan area. The image out of the scan area will not be scanned.

a White balance area b Scan area

Make sure that the white balance area or the scan area is not dirty or scratched; otherwise, the image cannot be scanned correctly.

Be sure to use the magnets which are included with the scanning frame. If any other magnets are used, they may become attached to the machine during scanning, or other problems, such as a misaligned scan image, may occur.

Be sure to place the magnets so that they secure the paper firmly. If the paper is placed unevenly, the image cannot be scanned correctly.

If the scanning frame is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth that has been soaked in lukewarm water then firmly wrung.

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c Attach the embroidery unit to the machine, and then turn on the machine.

* Refer to ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT on page 13.

d Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to raise the embroidery foot, and then press the Needle Position button to raise the needle.

* The embroidery foot is not raised high enough when raised with the presser foot lever.

e After attaching the scanning frame to the embroidery unit, swing the frame-securing lever toward you to secure the frame.

* Refer to ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME on page 32.

Scanning with an Embroidery Frame Drawings and illustrations can also be scanned using an embroidery frame. Hoop the embroidery frame with fabric larger than the frame. Place the paper to be scanned on the fabric, and then secure it with tape.

a Fabric b Tape

Scanning to Trace Background Image

If you have a favorite picture or drawing, it can easily be traced as a scanned background image and you can create your own pattern.

a Touch .

Memo If you want to scan an image from a small

piece of paper that can't be held with the magnets, copy that image onto a larger piece of paper, to then be placed on the scanning frame.

Memo Unthread the machine to avoid having the

thread slipping out of the needle or getting caught on the embroidery frame.

IMPORTANT Make sure that embroidery foot and needle are

fully raised. If scanning is started with the embroidery foot and needle lowered, the scanning frame may hit the machine, causing damage.

Note Be sure not to attach any embroidery foot

other than the embroidery foot W, otherwise the embroidery foot will be scanned.

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b Touch .

The image display screen appears.

c Using the magnets, affix a picture to the scanning frame and attach the frame to the machine. Refer to Using the Scanning Frame on page 168.

d Touch .

When the following message appears, touch .

Scanning begins. * To stop scanning and return to the screen in

step d, touch .

e When scanning is finished, scanned image is displayed transparently in the pattern drawing area.

f Using the included fine tipped stylus pen or

dual purpose stylus, touch , and then draw lines to trace the image.

* For details on drawing lines, refer to Drawing Lines on page 156.

a Transparency adjustment

* Touch or to adjust the transparency of the background.

Each touch of lightens the background, making

the line pattern darker. Each touch of darkens the background, making the line pattern lighter.

g After editing the pattern, touch to specify the settings for pattern.

Memo The most recently scanned image is

automatically stored in the machines memory. To import this saved image, touch

. (page 171)

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h Touch to display the embroidery edit screen.

Importing the Background Image

Prepare the data file of your favorite picture so that you can create an embroidery pattern. Save data as a .jpg, .bmp, or .png file type, on a USB media stick or SD card. The most recently scanned image can also be recalled from the machines memory. In addition, images can be transferred from a smart device to the machine using the My Design Snap App. (page 192)

a Touch .

b Touch .

The image display screen appears.

c Select the device you saved the data to.

d Select the data, and then touch .

Memo For details on files that can be imported, refer

to SPECIFICATIONS in the Operation Manual (Sewing).

Touch to transfer an image that was saved on the smart device then sent to the machine. For details, refer to Transferring an Image from a Smart Device to the Machine on page 192.

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e The selected image is displayed transparently in the pattern drawing area.

* Use gauge a to adjust the transparency of the

background. Each touch of lightens the background, making the line pattern darker. Each

touch of darkens the background, making the line pattern lighter.

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Custom patterns can be created from drawings. You can create patterns by scanning your drawings using the included scanning frame or importing an image from USB media or SD card. In addition, images can be transferred from a smart device to the machine using the My Design Snap App. (page 192)

Recommended line drawings for Line Scan

Line drawings must be drawn clearly using lines with approximately 1 mm thickness.

Line drawings should be drawn in a strong contrast.

If the lines are too short or gathered too densely, they will not be scanned correctly.

Using the Scanning Frame to Create a Pattern with Line Scan

a Touch .

b Touch .

* When the image has already been imported, continue with step d.

* When the image has not been imported, continue with step c.

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Memo For details on creating patterns using color

illustrations, refer to ILLUSTRATION SCAN on page 176.

If you cannot scan the drawings as expected, you can edit the design in My Design Center. Refer to PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN on page 154.

Line drawings are scanned without recognizing the thickness of lines. If you want to change the thickness of lines, specify in the settings screen. Refer to STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN on page 165.

Complicated artwork should be converted using the Scanning to Trace Background Image method on page 169.

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c Touch . * To import an image from USB media or SD card,

touch , or . For details, see

Importing the Background Image on page 171.

* Touch to transfer an image that was saved on the smart device and sent to the machine. For details, refer to Transferring an Image from a Smart Device to the Machine on page 192.

* If you scan the image, make sure that the scanning frame is attached to the machine. Refer to Using the Scanning Frame on page 168.

When the following message appears, touch .

Scanning begins. Line drawings are scanned as black lines.

* To stop scanning and return to the screen in

step c, touch .

d When scanning is finished, specify the [Gray-Scale Detection level] on the screen if necessary. The [Gray-Scale Detection level] can change the black and white threshold for the image.

a Changes the line color and stitch type. (page 157) * If you do not know how the settings should be

changed, first continue the operation without specifying settings and check the results.

* To stop scanning and return to the screen in

step c, touch .

e Move to frame the image for the pattern.

f Touch . The screen for confirming the converted image

appears.

g In the screen for confirming the converted image, you can adjust the [Gray-Scale Detection level], the line color and stitch type again, if necessary.

Memo The scanned background image can be

converted to line scan data. At this time, it is unnecessary to scan the line drawing again.

For details on files that can be imported, refer to SPECIFICATIONS in the Operation Manual (Sewing).

Memo The most recently scanned image is

automatically stored in the machines memory. To import this saved image, touch

. (page 171)

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* If you do not know how the settings should be changed, first continue the operation without specifying settings and check the results.

* To enlarge the image, touch . * To display the image before being converted, touch

. Compare the images before and after being converted, and then change the settings if necessary.

* To return to the previous screen, touch .

After changes to the settings described above have

been applied, changes to . Touch

to check that the image is as desired.

h Touch . The pattern drawing screen is displayed.

i If necessary, edit the scanned image.

* After the scanned image is converted to stitching, it appears as a background in the pattern drawing screen. Use gauge a to adjust the transparency of

the background. Each touch of lightens the background, making the line pattern darker. Each

touch of darkens the background, making the line pattern lighter.

Memo Small dots or unwanted lines can be erased

with the erase key.

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Custom patterns can be created from color illustrations. You can create patterns by scanning an illustration using the included scanning frame or importing an image from USB media or SD card. In addition, images can be transferred from a smart device to the machine using the My Design Snap App. (page 192)

Recommended illustrations for Illustration Scan

Patterns that are clearly drawn, with no gradation, fading or blurriness.

Patterns that are at least a 5 mm square

Patterns that are extremely simple images

Using the Scanning Frame to Create a Pattern with Illustration Scan

a Touch .

b Touch .

* When the image has already been imported, continue with step d.

* When the image has not been imported, continue with step c.

c Touch . * To import an image from USB media or SD card,

touch , or .

* Touch to transfer an image that was saved on the smart device and sent to the machine. For details, refer to Transferring an Image from a Smart Device to the Machine on page 192.

When the following message appears, touch .

Scanning begins. * To stop scanning and return to the screen in

step c, touch .

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Memo Complicated artwork should be converted

using the Scanning to Trace Background Image method on page 169.

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d When scanning is finished, specify the necessary settings in the scan image confirmation screen. Change the settings to adjust the image so it can easily be converted to the desired pattern.

* To stop scanning and return to the screen in

step c, touch .

e Move to frame the image for the

pattern.

f Touch .

The screen for confirming the converted image appears.

g In the screen for confirming the converted image, adjust the image as necessary as in step d.

* To enlarge the image, touch . * To display the image before being converted, touch

. Compare the images before and after being converted, and then change the settings if necessary.

* To return to the previous screen, touch .

After changes to the settings described above have

been applied, changes to . Touch

to check that the image is as desired.

h Touch . The pattern drawing screen is displayed.

Memo The most recently scanned image is

automatically stored in the machines memory. To import this saved image, touch

. (page 171)

a [Max. Number of Colors]

The number of colors in an image will be reduced less than the number specified here, and then the outline will be extracted.

b [Remove Background] Select whether or not the background color will be included as one of the colors.

c [Line] Select whether or not the outline will be detected as a line. A thick outline can also be detected as a region. When detected as a line, the line thickness and color can be specified.

Memo

Touch to detect the outline. Line thickness can be specified from 1.0 mm (1/16 inch) to 5.0 mm (3/16 inch).

Touch to select the outline color. Select

by touching the color, or moving icon

using in the color selection screen.

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i If necessary, edit the scanned image.

* After the scanned image is converted to stitching, it appears as a background in the pattern drawing screen. Use gauge a to adjust the transparency of

the background. Each touch of lightens the background, making the illustration pattern darker.

Each touch of darkens the background, making the illustration pattern lighter.

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Basic Stippling with My Design Center

Create a stippling design with the basic procedure. Example:

a Touch .

b Select the square shape, and then touch

.

c Touch .

d Select the heart shape, and then touch .

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e Touch .

f Touch until the heart shape fits in the square shape, and then touch .

g Touch , and then touch .

h Touch , and then select the stitch color.

Touch after setting the color.

i Select the area you want to set stippling effect.

a Select this area.

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j Touch .

k Adjust the stippling settings to create the desired effect, and then touch .

* For details, refer to Specifying Individual Stitch Settings on page 165.

l Follow the procedure described on Editing Patterns on page 35 to edit the pattern as desired.

Scanning Drawing to Create Stippling Pattern

Create a custom pattern with stippling design. Example:

a Place a drawing of your design on the scanning frame.

b Touch .

c Touch .

* When the image has already been imported, continue with step e.

* When the image has not been imported, continue with step d.

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d Position the scanning frame on the

machine, and then touch .

When the following message appears, touch .

Scanning begins. * To stop scanning and return to the screen in

step d, touch .

e When scanning is finished, move to

frame the image for the pattern, and then

touch .

f The screen for confirming the converted

image appears, adjust the image if

necessary and then touch .

The pattern drawing screen is displayed.

Memo For details on files that can be imported, refer

to SPECIFICATIONS in the Operation Manual (Sewing).

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g To set the outline of the pattern, touch ,

and then .

h Touch and then .

This will set the outline without a stitch.

i Select the outline of the pattern.

a Outline of the pattern

j Touch .

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k Touch and select the stitch color, and

then touch .

l Select the stitch line.

a Stitch line

m To set the stippling stitch color and fill

stitch type, touch , and then .

n Touch , and then select the stitch color.

Touch after setting the color.

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o Select the area you want to set stippling effect.

a Area where stippling is applied

p Follow the procedure from step j of Basic Stippling with My Design Center on page 179.

Scanning Fabric and Stippling

Use the fabric pattern to coordinate with the stippling pattern.

a Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame.

b Touch .

c Touch .

The image display screen appears.

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d Position the embroidery frame on the

machine, and then touch .

When the following message appears, touch .

Scanning begins. * To stop scanning and return to the screen in

step d, touch .

e Touch .

f Select the circle shape, and then touch

.

Memo Although the instructions in the LCD screen

refer to the scanning frame, this example uses an embroidery frame for scanning.

For details on files that can be imported, refer to SPECIFICATIONS in the Operation Manual (Sewing).

Memo This fabric sample has circular shapes that

can be easily matched with a built-in stamp. For more complex or irregular designs, you can use the line drawing tools to match the designs in the fabric.

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g Touch .

h Touch until the size of circle fits the

pattern on the fabric, and then touch .

* Use to align the position of the circle to

the pattern on the fabric.

i To set the stitch color and fill stitch type, touch , and then .

j Touch , and then select the stitch color.

Touch after setting the color.

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k Select the area you want to set stippling effect.

l To set the outline of the pattern, touch , and then .

m Touch and then . This will set the

outline without a stitch.

n Select the outline of the pattern.

a Outline of the pattern

o Follow the procedure from step j of Basic Stippling with My Design Center on page 179.

Start embroidering on the fabric that you scanned at first.

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Decorative Stitching Around a Pattern in Embroidery (a Quilting Function)

Stippling can be added around an Embroidery pattern.

a Touch and select the pattern that

decorative stitching will be added around,

and then touch in the embroidery edit

screen.

The outline of the pattern is displayed.

b Touch .

a Specify the distance from the outline of the pattern to the pattern.

b When set to [ON], lines inside the pattern are also extracted.

A message appears, and the pattern outline is registered as a stamp shape in My Design Center.

Touch .

c Touch to continue to the embroidery screen, and then embroider the pattern.

d Keeping the fabric in the hoop, place batting and backing under the fabric in the hoop, being careful to avoid placing any pins or tape in the embroidery area.

e Touch in the home page screen to

start My Design Center.

Memo For best results, reduce the embroidery

speed. For best results, hoop the stabilizer and fabric

and embroider the design prior to adding the batting and backing under the hoop for quilting.

Memo If desired, remove the embroidered fabric

from the frame, layer with batting and backing, then secure the three layers together in the frame.

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f Touch to scan the embroidered fabric. Refer to Importing the Background Image on page 171 for details.

g Touch , touch to recall the stamp shape registered in step b, and then arrange it over the scanned pattern.

h Touch to use a stamp or rectangular frame to determine the area to be stitched.

a Stamp or rectangular frame

i Touch to select the pattern and color of the decorative stitching.

Memo If the area is to be drawn by hand, be sure to

draw a completely closed shape. If the area is not closed, it cannot be correctly filled with the decorative stitching.

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j Touch , and then fill the area to be stitched outside of the stamp shape outline.

a Fill the area.

k If you select the stamp shapes to determine

the area on step h, touch for the line

tool keys to select . Touch , then

select the frame outline.

a Stamp outline

l Touch .

m Specify the stitch settings in the stitch

settings screen, and then touch .

n Embroider the decorative stitching around the embroidery pattern.

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Images saved on a smart device can be transferred to the machine so that an embroidery pattern can be created in My Design Center.

Installing the My Design Snap App

a Use your smart device to scan the appropriate QR code below to visit Google Play for Android devices or the App Store for Apple devices.

Android: https://s.brother/mdsgfi

iOS: https://s.brother/mdsafi

b Install [My Design Snap].

Transferring an Image from a Smart Device to the Machine

a Connect the machine to your wireless network.

* Refer to "WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION FUNCTIONS" in the machine's Operation Manual (Sewing).

b Confirm that your smart device and your machine are connected to the same network.

c Tap the icon on the smart device for [My Design Snap] to start the app.

d Follow the instructions that appear in the app to connect the app to your machine.

* Select the name that appears beside [Machine name] in the settings screen on your machine.

MY DESIGN SNAP APP

My Design Snap

Memo To download and install the app, you can also

search for [My Design Snap] in Google Play or the App Store.

Visit the following web site for support information on the app. https://s.brother/cpdab/

Memo The app will be updated from time to time.

The following descriptions may differ from the actual screens and operations.

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a This icon is not available for your machine. It is for machines that are not equipped with a camera. Your machine will use the built-in camera to align embroidery patterns. For details, refer to Display the Fabric while Aligning the Embroidering Position on page 86.

b This icon is not available for your machine. It is for machines that are not equipped with a camera. Your machine will use the built-in camera to create embroidery patterns in My Design Center. For details, refer to MY DESIGN CENTER WITH SCAN on page 168.

c This icon allows you to transfer an image from the smart device to the machine to create a design in My Design Center.

f Select the image, then select [Send to the Machine] to transfer it from the smart device to the machine.

You will receive confirmation in the app that the image was successfully sent to My Design Center.

g Start My Design Center on the machine, and then touch .

h Touch the appropriate key for the image to be used.

a Touch this key to use the image as a background image. For details, refer to Scanning to Trace Background Image on page 169.

b Touch this key to convert a line drawing to embroidery data. For details, refer to LINE SCAN on page 173.

c Touch this key to convert an illustration to embroidery data. For details, refer to ILLUSTRATION SCAN on page 176.

i Touch .

j Select the data, and then touch .

k Proceed through the appropriate steps in My Design Center to finish creating the embroidery pattern.

a

b

c

Memo

Touch to delete the selected data.

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If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Support website offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at https://s.brother/cpdab/ . If the problem persists, contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center.

If the Thread Becomes Tangled Under the Bobbin Winder Seat

If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not passed through the pretension disk correctly, the thread may become tangled beneath the bobbin winder seat. Wind off the thread according to the following procedure.

a Thread b Bobbin winder seat

a Touch once to stop the bobbin winding.

b Cut the thread with scissors near the pretension disk.

a Pretension disk

c Push the bobbin winder switch to the right, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft and cut the thread leading to the bobbin in order to be able to completely remove the bobbin from shaft.

d Hold the thread end with your left hand, and wind off the thread clockwise from under the bobbin winder seat with your right hand as shown below.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUTION Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if

the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin winder seat. The cutter in the bobbin winder seat may cause injury.

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List of Symptoms

If you have a minor problem with your machine, check the following solutions. If the solutions suggested do not correct the problem, contact your authorized Brother dealer. Touch

for advice about minor embroidering problems during embroidering. Touch at any time to return to the original screen.

Getting Ready

Problem Cause Solution Page

Cannot thread the needle.

Needle is not in the correct position. Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle.

Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. 11

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. 11

Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread the machine.

21

The needle threader hook is bent and does not pass through the eye of the needle.

Contact your authorized Brother dealer.

The needle threader lever cannot be moved or returned to its original position.

Contact your authorized Brother dealer.

A size 65/9 needle is being used. The needle is incompatible with the needle threader. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle.

23

Cannot lower the embroidery foot with the presser foot lever.

Embroidery foot was raised using the Presser Foot Lifter button.

Press the Presser Foot Lifter button to lower the embroidery foot.

Bobbin thread does not wind neatly on the bobbin.

The thread is not passed through the bobbin winding thread guide correctly.

Correctly pass the thread through the bobbin winding thread guide.

16

Bobbin spins slowly. Touch in the bobbin winding window to increase the bobbin winding speed.

17

The thread that was pulled out was not wound onto the bobbin correctly.

Wind the thread that was pulled off around the bobbin 5 or 6 times clockwise.

16

The empty bobbin was not set on the pin properly.

Set the empty bobbin on the pin and slowly turn the bobbin until you hear it click in place.

15

While winding the bobbin, the bobbin thread was wound below the bobbin winder seat.

You did not wind the bobbin thread properly when you initially wound the bobbin, or the bobbin thread was not properly set in the guides.

After removing the thread wound below the bobbin winder seat, wind the bobbin correctly. Follow the drawn images on the top of the machine for guidance when threading the machine for bobbin winding.

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The bobbin thread cannot be pulled up.

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. 11

Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 19

Machine does not operate.

All keys and buttons have been locked by

. Touch to unlock all keys and buttons.

9, 11

Nothing appears in the LCD.

Main power switch is not turned on. Turn the main power to ON.

The plug of the power cord is not inserted into an electrical outlet.

Insert the plug of the power cord into an electrical outlet.

The LCD screen does not look very clear.

The brightness of the screen is not adjusted. Adjust the [Screen Display Brightness] in the settings screen.

Nothing happens, even if the LCD display is touched.

The screen has been locked. Touch either of the following keys to unlock

the screen.

The LCD screen is fogged up.

Condensation has formed on the LCD screen. After a while, the cloudiness will disappear.

Embroidery unit does not operate.

Embroidery unit is not attached correctly. Reattach the embroidery unit correctly. 13

Embroidery frame was attached before the unit was initialized.

Remove the embroidery frame, and then perform the initialization process correctly.

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While Embroidering

Pointer of the projector does not indicate the position correctly.

With thick elastic fabric, the position will be misaligned only at raised parts in the fabric.

Manually adjust the position according to the thickness of the fabric.

43

With fabric having a very uneven surface, the position is not correctly aligned.

The pointer indication should be used only as a reference.

Problem Cause Solution Page

Machine does not operate.

Start/Stop button was not pressed. Press the Start/Stop button.

There is no pattern selected. Select a pattern. 40

Embroidery foot is not lowered. Lower the embroidery foot.

Needle breaks. Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. 11

Needle clamp screw is not tightened. Tighten the needle clamp screw. 11

Needle is turned or bent. Replace the needle. 11

Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric.

Check the needle and fabric combination. 11, 49

Wrong embroidery foot was used. Use the recommended embroidery foot. 10

Upper thread tension is too tight. Adjust the thread tension. 97

Fabric is pulled during embroidering. Do not pull the fabric during embroidering.

Spool cap is set incorrectly. Check the method for attaching the spool cap, then reattach the spool cap.

21

There are scratches around the opening in the needle plate. * There is a notch on the left side of the

opening in the needle plate. This is not a scratch.

Replace the needle plate, or consult your authorized Brother dealer.

There are scratches around the opening in the embroidery foot.

Replace the embroidery foot, or consult your authorized Brother dealer.

9

There are scratches on the bobbin case. Replace the bobbin case, or consult your authorized Brother dealer.

Needle is defective. Replace the needle. 11

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used.

Use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine.

15

Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread the machine.

21

Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 19

Embroidery foot is attached incorrectly. Attach the embroidery foot correctly. 9

Screw of the presser foot holder is loose. Securely tighten the screw of the presser foot. 10

Fabric is too thick. Use fabric that the needle can pierce when the handwheel is turned.

Stabilizer is not attached to fabric being embroidered.

Attach stabilizer. 26

Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound. Use a correctly wound bobbin. 15

Problem Cause Solution Page

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Upper thread breaks. Machine is not threaded correctly (used the wrong spool cap, spool cap is loose, the thread did not catch the needle bar threader, etc.).

Rethread the machine correctly. 21

Knotted or tangled thread is being used. Remove any knots or tangles.

The selected needle is not appropriate for the thread being used.

Check the needle and fabric combination. 11, 49

Upper thread tension is too tight. Adjust the thread tension. 97

Thread is twisted. Use scissors, etc., to cut the twisted thread and remove it from the race, etc.

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. 11

Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. 11

There are scratches around the opening of the needle plate. * There is a notch on the left side of the

opening in the needle plate. This is not a scratch.

Replace the needle plate, or consult your authorized Brother dealer.

There are scratches around the opening in the embroidery foot.

Replace the embroidery foot, or consult your authorized Brother dealer.

9

There are scratches on the bobbin case. Replace the bobbin case, or consult your authorized Brother dealer.

Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric.

Check the needle and fabric combination. 11, 49

While embroidering, the thread became knotted or tangled.

Rethread upper and lower thread. 19, 21

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used.

Use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine.

15

The thread is tangled on the wrong side of the fabric.

Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread the machine. Be sure that the embroidery foot is in the raised position when threading the machine so that the upper thread sets properly in the upper tension.

21

Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric.

Check the needle and fabric combination. 11, 49

The upper thread is too tight.

The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the bobbin thread. 19

Bobbin thread breaks.

Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 19

Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound. Use a correctly wound bobbin. 15

There are scratches on the bobbin or it doesnt rotate properly.

Replace the bobbin. 19

Thread is twisted. Use scissors, etc. to cut the twisted thread and remove it from the race, etc.

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used.

Use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine.

15

Fabric puckers. There is a mistake in the upper or bobbin threading.

Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread it correctly.

19, 21

Spool cap is set incorrectly. Check the method for attaching the spool cap, then reattach the spool cap.

21

Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric.

Check the needle and fabric combination. 11, 49

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. 11

Thread tension is set incorrectly. Adjust the thread tension. 97

Problem Cause Solution Page

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Skipped stitches Machine is threaded incorrectly. Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread it correctly.

21

Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric.

Check the needle and fabric combination. 11, 49

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. 11

Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. 11

Needle is defective. Replace the needle. 11

Dust or lint has collected under the needle plate.

Remove the dust or lint with the brush.

High-pitched sound while embroidering

Pieces of thread are caught in the race. Clean the race.

Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread the machine.

21

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used.

Use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine.

15

There are needle holes or friction scratches in the bobbin case.

Replace the bobbin case, or consult your authorized Brother dealer.

The needle contacts the needle plate.

The needle clamp screw is loose. Firmly tighten the needle clamp screw. If the needle is bent or blunt, replace it with a new one.

11

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. 11

Fabric being embroidered with the machine cannot be removed.

Thread is tangled below the needle plate. Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it, and clean the race.

A broken needle has fallen into the machine.

Turn off the machine, and then remove the needle plate. If the needle that fell into the machine can be seen, use tweezers to remove it. After removing the needle, return the needle plate to its original position. Before turning on the machine, slowly turn the handwheel toward you to check that it turns smoothly. If the handwheel does not turn smoothly or the needle that fell into the machine cannot be removed, consult your authorized Brother dealer.

The handwheel feels sluggish when it is turned.

Thread is tangled in the bobbin case. Remove the tangled thread from the bobbin case. Re-install the bobbin case so it is correctly positioned.

The machine does not detect the embroidery positioning sticker.

Sunlight or light from the outside interferes with the machine.

Block light from the outside.

The embroidery positioning sticker is shaded or hidden under fabric.

Make sure that nothing obstructs the embroidery positioning sticker.

The lighting is too bright or insufficient. Adjust the brightness of the lighting.

Fabric was not inserted into the frame correctly (fabric was loose, etc.).

Set the fabric into the frame correctly.

The scanned image is too bright or too pale.

Sunlight or light from the outside interferes with the machine.

Block light from the outside.

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After Embroidering

Problem Cause Solution Page

Thread tension is incorrect.

Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine and rethread the machine.

21

Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin. (If needle plate was removed, reinstall needle plate.)

19

Using improper needle or thread for the selected fabric.

Check the needle and fabric combination. 11, 49

Thread tension is set incorrectly. Adjust the thread tension. 97

Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound. Use a correctly wound bobbin. 15

Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. 11

A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used.

Use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine.

15

Embroidery pattern does not embroider out correctly.

Thread is twisted. Use scissors, etc., to cut the twisted thread and remove it from the bobbin case, etc.

Thread tension is set incorrectly. Adjust the thread tension. 97

Fabric was not inserted into the frame correctly (fabric was loose, etc.).

If the fabric is not stretched tight in the frame, the pattern may turn out poorly or there may be shrinkage of the pattern. Set the fabric into the frame correctly.

28

Stabilizing material was not attached. Always use stabilizing material, especially with stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave, or fabrics that often cause pattern shrinkage. See your authorized Brother dealer for the proper stabilizer.

26

There was an object placed near the machine, and the carriage or embroidery frame hit the object during embroidering.

If the frame bumps something during embroidering, the pattern will turn out poorly. Do not place anything in the area where the frame may bump it during embroidering.

Fabric outside the frame edges interferes with the free arm, so the embroidery unit cannot move.

Reinsert the fabric in the embroidery frame so that the excess fabric is away from the free arm, and rotate the pattern 180 degrees.

28

Fabric is too heavy, so the embroidery unit cannot move freely.

Place a large thick book or similar object near the embroidery unit to lightly lift the heavy side and keep it level. Ensure that this object will not interfere with the movement of the embroidery arm or frame.

Fabric is hanging off the table. If the fabric is hanging off the table during embroidery, the embroidery unit will not move freely. Place the fabric so that it does not hang off the table or hold the fabric to keep it from dragging.

49

Fabric is snagged or caught on something. Stop the machine and place the fabric so that it does not get caught or snagged.

Embroidery frame was removed during embroidering (for example, to reset the bobbin). The embroidery foot was bumped or moved while removing or attaching the embroidery frame, or the embroidery unit was moved.

If the embroidery foot is bumped or the embroidery unit is moved during embroidering, the pattern will not turn out. Be careful when removing or reattaching the embroidery frame during embroidering.

52

Stabilizer is incorrectly attached, for example, it is smaller than the embroidery frame.

Attach the stabilizer correctly. 26

When restarting embroidering, for example, after the thread breaks, it may not be possible to continue embroidering, depending on the embroidery pattern.

Press the Reinforcement Stitch button to sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning of sewing, and then restart embroidering.

53

Loops appear on the surface of the fabric when embroidering.

The thread tension is incorrectly set. Adjust the thread tension. 97

The tension of the upper thread is incorrectly set for the combination of the fabric, thread and pattern being used.

Use the embroidery needle plate cover. 30

The combination of the bobbin case and bobbin thread is incorrect.

Change the bobbin case or bobbin thread so that the correct combination is used.

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If the operation procedure is incorrect, the machine does not start. An alarm sounds and an error message is displayed on the LCD. If an error message displays, follow the instructions in the message. Below is an explanation of error messages. Refer to these when necessary (if you touch or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears).

ERROR MESSAGES

Memo Refer to the Operation Manual (Sewing) for error messages about the wireless LAN function.

Error messages Cause/solution

1 Cannot change the configuration of the characters. This message is displayed when there are too many characters and the

curved character configuration is impossible.

2 Cannot recognize the data for the selected pattern. The data may be corrupted.

This message is displayed when there is a possibility that the data for the selected pattern is corrupted.

3

Cannot recognize the embroidery positioning mark. This message is displayed when the machine failed to recognize the embroidery positioning mark. - Confirm that the embroidery positioning mark is in the selected area. Refer

to steps c through d of Using the Embroidery Position Sticker to Align the Embroidering Position on page 45.

- Machine failed to recognize printed positioning mark. Change the settings to print at actual size (no scaling), and try printing the embroidery positioning mark again. (page 95)

- Refer to The machine does not detect the embroidery positioning sticker. on page 200.

4

Change to a larger embroidery frame. This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery mode and the selected pattern is too large to fit in the attached frame. This message may also appear while aligning an embroidery pattern using the built-in camera and the repositioned pattern does not fit in the attached frame.

5 Data volume is too large for this pattern. This message is displayed when the stitch patterns you are editing take up

too much memory, or if you are editing too many stitch patterns for the memory. For a combined pattern, reduce the number of patterns.

6 Failed to save file. This message is displayed when no more images can be saved on the USB

media. In this case, delete a file from the USB media or use different USB media. (page 89)

7

Includes a special pattern that cannot be saved to external memory. Save the pattern in the machines memory.

This message is displayed when you try to save a copyright protected pattern to USB media or computer. According to copyright laws, patterns that are illegal to reproduce or edit cannot be saved to USB media or computer. If this message displays, save the pattern in the machines memory.

8 Lower the presser foot lever. This message is displayed when the Presser Foot Lifter button is pressed

while the presser foot lever is raised and the needle is lowered.

9 Not enough available memory to save the data. Delete some patterns or use a different media.

This message is displayed when the memory is full and the stitch or pattern cannot be saved.

10

OK to recall and resume previous memory? This message appears if the machine is turned off while embroidering, then

turned on again. Touch to return the machine to the condition (pattern

position and number of stitches) when it was turned off. Follow the procedure described in If the Thread Breaks during Embroidering on page 53 to align the needle position and embroider the remainder of the pattern.

11

OK to recall and resume previous memory? (My Design Center)

This message is displayed when the machine is turned off while a pattern is being edited in My Design Center, then turned on again, and then My Design

Center is started. Touch to return to the screen before the machine

was turned off.

12 OK to separate the combined border pattern? This message is displayed when rotating a saved combined border pattern in

the embroidery screen.

13 Pattern extends to the outside of embroidery frame. This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery mode, and the

character pattern combination is too large to fit in the embroidery frame.

14 Pattern extends to the outside of embroidery frame. If you plan to add more patterns, rotate the pattern combination.

This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery mode and the combined character pattern is too large for the embroidery frame. You can rotate the pattern 90 degrees and continue combining characters.

15 Preventive maintenance is recommended. This message is displayed when the machine needs to be maintained.

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16 Remove Dual Feed module from the machine. This message appears when you try to start embroidering with the dual feed

foot attached to the machine. Remove the dual feed foot before entering the embroidery mode.

17 Remove the embroidery frame and replace the bobbin. OK to move the embroidery carriage to its previous position?

This message is displayed when replacing the embroidering bobbin thread. (page 52)

18

Remove the embroidery positioning mark. This message is displayed when the machine has recognized the embroidery

position mark. Remove the embroidery positioning sticker and touch

to continue. To remove the embroidery positioning sticker more easily, touch

. (page 47)

19

The bobbin thread is almost empty. * Use the Reinforcement Stitch button to sew a single stitch repeatedly and tie off the stitching. * Use the move frame key to move the embroidery carriage so the embroidery frame can be removed or installed. Afterward, the carriage moves back to its previous position.

This message is displayed when the bobbin thread is running out. Although a few stitches can be sewn when the Start/Stop button is pressed, replace with a wound bobbin immediately. (page 52)

20 The bobbin winder safety device has activated. Is the thread tangled?

This message is displayed when the bobbin is being wound, and the motor locks because the thread is tangled, etc.

21

The pattern extends out of the pattern area. Change position of the pattern and scan the new area.

This message appears when the built-in camera is being used to align the embroidery position, but the embroidery positioning sticker is too near an edge or the pattern extends from the embroidery frame. Change the positioning of the embroidery position sticker, and then try aligning the position again. Refer to page 45.

22 The safety device has been activated. Is the thread tangled? Is the needle bent?

This message is displayed when the motor locks due to tangled thread or for other reasons related to thread delivery.

23 This file cannot be used. This message appears if the file format is incompatible with this machine.

Check the list of compatible file formats. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS in the Operation Manual (Sewing).

24 This file exceeds the data capacity and cannot be used. Use a suitable size file.

This message is displayed when the file size exceeds the data capacity of the machine. Confirm the file size and format. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS in the Operation Manual (Sewing).

25 This key cannot be used at this time. This message is displayed when you touch [Sewing Guide] in the screen other

than the utility stitch, or touch [Pattern Explanation] in the screen other than the utility stitch or character/decorative stitch.

26 This USB media cannot be used. This message is displayed when you try to use incompatible media. For a list

of compatible USB media, visit https://s.brother/cpdab/ .

27 Turn off the machine before attaching or removing the needle plate.

This message is displayed when the needle plate is removed with the machine on or when the machine is turned on and embroidery mode is selected.

28 USB media error This message is displayed when an error occurs with the USB media. For a

list of compatible USB media, visit https://s.brother/cpdab/ .

Error messages Cause/solution

INDEX

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A

Aligning the position .................................................... 43, 45, 86 Alphabet characters

embroidery .............................................................................. 70 Appliqu ................................................................ 113, 116, 117 Appliqu piece .......................................................................... 109 Array key ..................................................................................... 73 Arrow keys ................................................................................... 59 Automatic threading button ......................................................... 21

B

Ball point needle for embroidery .................................................. 11 Bobbin

runs out of thread ..................................................................... 52 setting ...................................................................................... 19 winding .................................................................................... 15

Bobbin case ................................................................................. 49 Bobbin cover ............................................................................... 19 Bobbin thread .............................................................................. 49 Bobbin winding switch ................................................................ 17 Border key ........................................................................... 62, 64 Built-in camera ............................................................................ 45

C

Character spacing key .................................................................. 74 Color shuffling function ............................................................... 77 Combining patterns ...................................................................... 80 Connecting patterns ................................................................... 145 Couching patterns ...................................................................... 118 Cut/Tension key ........................................................................... 97

D

Decorative fill pattern ............................................ 121, 159, 163 Density key .................................................................................. 61 Deselect region setting ................................................................. 68

E

Echo quilting .............................................................................. 121 Edge-to-edge quilt function ........................................................ 122 Editing ......................................................................................... 35 Embroidery

adjusting the speed ................................................................ 102 automatic thread cutting function (end color trim) .................. 100 changing the thread color ........................................................ 76 combined patterns ................................................................... 80 edges or corners ....................................................................... 31 repeated patterns ...................................................................... 62 restarting from the beginning .................................................... 54 resuming embroidery after turning off the power ...................... 54 ribbons or tape ......................................................................... 31 selecting patterns ..................................................................... 33 small fabrics ............................................................................. 31 thread color display ............................................................... 102 thread trimming function (jump stitch trim) ............................ 101

Embroidery appliqu .................................................................. 113 Embroidery foot W ................................................................... 10 Embroidery foot code ................................................................... 38 Embroidery frame display .......................................................... 102 Embroidery frames

attaching .................................................................................. 32 inserting fabric ......................................................................... 28 removing .................................................................................. 32 types ........................................................................................ 27 using the embroidery sheet ...................................................... 29

Embroidery needle plate cover ..................................................... 30

Embroidery patterns aligning the position ................................................................ 86 checking the position .............................................................. 47 combining ............................................................................... 80 duplicating .............................................................................. 67 editing ..................................................................................... 35 embroidering ........................................................................... 49 linked characters ................................................................... 104 pattern selection screens .......................................................... 34 retrieving ............................................................................... 107 saving .................................................................................... 106 selecting .................................................................................. 33 using a frame pattern to make an appliqu ................... 116, 117

Embroidery positioning sticker .................................................... 45 Embroidery sheet ......................................................................... 29 Embroidery unit ........................................................................... 13 Error messages ........................................................................... 202

F

Flat bed attachment ..................................................................... 13 Font ............................................................................................. 70 Forward/Back key ................................................................. 53, 54

I

Image key .................................................................................... 58 Importing decorative fill pattern data ......................................... 163 Importing motif stitch pattern data ............................................. 163 Innov-eye Technology (for U.S.A. only) ....................................... 45

K

Key functions .............................................................................. 35

L

Large-size split embroidery patterns .......................................... 140 Lower threading

setting the bobbin .................................................................... 19 winding the bobbin ................................................................. 15

M

Machine operation mode key .................................................... 197 Mirror image key ......................................................................... 62 Motif stitch pattern ........................................................... 157, 163 My Design Center ..................................................................... 154 My Design Snap App ................................................................. 192 My Stitch Monitor App ................................................................ 56

N

Needle ........................................................................................ 11

P

Presser foot/Needle exchange key .......................................... 9, 11 Pretension disk ..................................................................... 16, 18 Print and stitch ............................................................................ 92 Projector .............................................................................. 42, 43

Q

Quilting border patterns ......................................... 128, 131, 136

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R

Repeated patterns ........................................................................ 62 Retrieving

USB media/SD card ............................................................... 107 Rotate key ................................................................................... 59

S

Saving embroidery patterns ............................................................... 106 machines memory ................................................................ 106

Scan .......................................................................................... 168 Scanimation (for U.S.A. only) .................................................... 168 SD card

recalling ................................................................................ 107 usable .................................................................................... 106

Settings automatic thread cutting ........................................................ 100 embroidery settings .................................................................... 7 machine setting mode key ......................................................... 7 sewing settings ........................................................................... 7 thread tension .......................................................................... 97 thread trimming ..................................................................... 101

Size key ....................................................................................... 60 Snowman (for U.S.A. only) .......................................................... 45 Spool stand .......................................................................... 19, 24 Stabilizer ..................................................................................... 26 Starting point key ....................................................................... 103 Stippling .......................................................................... 121, 179 StitchVision Technology (for U.S.A. only) ............................ 42, 43 Supplemental spool pin ............................................................... 15

T

Thread thread tension .......................................................................... 97

Thread color display .................................................................. 102 Thread guide ....................................................................... 16, 18 Thread guide plate ............................................................... 18, 21 Thread marks ............................................................................... 64 Thread palette key ....................................................................... 76 Trial key ...................................................................................... 47 Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 196

U

Uninterrupted embroidering ........................................................ 86 Up Close Viewer (for U.S.A. only) ............................................... 45 Upper threading

using the Automatic Threading button .................................. 21 USB media

recalling ................................................................................ 107

My Stitch Monitor is a mobile app that monitors the operating conditions of your machine. Visit the Google Play or App Store to download.

Google Play App Store

My Design Snap is a mobile app that transfers an image from the smart device to the machine to create a design in My Design Center. Visit the Google Play or App Store to download.

Google Play App Store

Design Database Transfer is a dedicated Windows application for wirelessly transferring embroidery data from a computer to the machine. This application can also be used to view and manage embroidery data. Visit us at https://s.brother/cadka/ to download the application.

Be sure to read this manual before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.

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Please visit us at https://s.brother/cpdab/ where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).

This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchased in their own countries.

Be sure to install the latest software. A variety of functional improvements are being performed in the latest version.

Various optional accessories are available to be purchased separately. Visit our website https://s.brother/codka/.

Brother SupportCenter is a mobile app that provides the support information for your Brother product. Visit the Google Play or App Store to download.

Google Play App Store

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Manualsnet FAQs

If you want to find out how the Innov-is XP3 Brother works, you can view and download the Brother Innov-is XP3 Operation Manual on the Manualsnet website.

Yes, we have the Operation Manual for Brother Innov-is XP3 as well as other Brother manuals. All you need to do is to use our search bar and find the user manual that you are looking for.

The Operation Manual should include all the details that are needed to use a Brother Innov-is XP3. Full manuals and user guide PDFs can be downloaded from Manualsnet.com.

The best way to navigate the Brother Innov-is XP3 Operation Manual is by checking the Table of Contents at the top of the page where available. This allows you to navigate a manual by jumping to the section you are looking for.

This Brother Innov-is XP3 Operation Manual consists of sections like Table of Contents, to name a few. For easier navigation, use the Table of Contents in the upper left corner.

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To be able to print Brother Innov-is XP3 Operation Manual, simply download the document to your computer. Once downloaded, open the PDF file and print the Brother Innov-is XP3 Operation Manual as you would any other document. This can usually be achieved by clicking on “File” and then “Print” from the menu bar.