Brother 885-V51, XE5427-001 Preparing the Fabric, Attaching a stabilizer, Material to the fabric

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Preparing the Fabric

After attaching a stabilizer material to the embroidery fabric, it is stretched on an embroidery frame.

Attaching a stabilizer	Prepare stabilizer material that is larger than	1
Attaching a stabilizer	athe embroidery frame being used.
material to the fabric

Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the fabric to prevent poor quality embroidery designs.




a				c

			b

	Memo		a Fabric
	z We recommend the optional stabilizer
			b Size of embroidery frame
	material for embroidery. Use a water soluble		c Stabilizer material
	sheet on thin materials like organdy and		If you are using stabilizers with adhesive, place
	fabrics with a nap like towels.
			bthe adhesive surface of the stabilizer material
	To obtain optional accessories or parts, visit
			against the wrong side of the fabric, and iron it
	[http://www.brother.com/], or [http://
			with a steam iron.
	www.brothermall.com] (in USA).

	CAUTION
	● Always use stabilizer material for	1
	embroidery projects. The needle may	1
	embroidery projects. The needle may	2
	break or bend if you embroider without	2
	using a stabilizer material for thin fabrics	3
	or stretch fabrics. Furthermore, the	3
	or stretch fabrics. Furthermore, the
	pattern may not turn out correctly.	a Stabilizer material
		a Stabilizer material
		b Fabric (wrong side)
		c Attached surface
		When it cannot be ironed or placed in the
		hoop
		For fabrics, such as towels, which cannot be
		ironed or for embroidering in places where
		ironing is difficult, place the stabilizer
		material under the fabric, and stretch the
		fabric in the embroidery frame without
		attaching the stabilizer.

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Contents Product Code Page Introduction Important Safety InstructionsFor repair or adjustment For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Page Contents Care and Maintenance Using the Memory FunctionTroubleshooting EmbroideringUSB port Machine FeaturesIncluded accessories AccessoriesFollowing are available as optional accessories Optional accessoriesFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsRight-side/rear view Needle and embroidery foot sectionStart/stop button Operation buttonsLCD liquid crystal display touch panel Operation panelPage Getting Ready Basic Steps for Embroidering Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautionsDUnplugjack. the power cord from the power supply CUnplug the power supply cord from the electrical outletTurning on the machine Turning off the machineAttaching the Embroidery Unit Embroidery unit precautionsAttaching the embroidery unit AMake sure that the machine is turned offCTurn on the machine Confirmation message is displayedCarriage moves to its initial position ARemove the embroidery frame Removing the embroidery unitBPress , and then press CTurn off the machineViewing the LCD LCD Liquid Crystal Display OperationPattern type selection Moves the embroidery unit carriage to its storage positionChanging the machine settings DWhen settings are complete, press Back key BPresspanel. Settings key on the operationATurn on the machine CPress the item to be setDPressnext page. Next page key to switch to Checking machine operating proceduresBPresspanel. Help key on the operation CPress the item to be displayedPreparing Items for Embroidering Needle precautions Preparing the NeedleChecking the needle DLower the presser foot lever Replacing the needleBobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin This model Other modelUse the embroidery bobbin thread for embroidering Start/stop button lights up in orangeMake sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk LPress Start/stop button once Start/stop button immediately to stop the bobbin windingBobbin winding will stop When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat Install the bobbin wound with thread Installing the bobbinActual size This modelBe careful not to drop the bobbin Bobbin cover opensBe sure to insert the bobbin correctly Cutter cuts the threadReattach the bobbin cover Upper Threading About the spool of threadInformation about the spools of thread is described below Threading the upper thread ATurn on the machine BRaise the presser foot leverEmbroidery foot is raised Hand as shown below Thread take-up lever Upper threading is finished Such a case, start from m againGetting Ready Preparing the Fabric Attaching a stabilizerMaterial to the fabric Embroidery frame medium Setting the fabric in the embroidery frameEmbroidery frame small option Embroidery frame large optionMedium Option Embroidery sheet large option Embroidery sheetFor details, refer to BPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner frameAttaching the Embroidery Frame Attaching the embroidery frameAbobbin and set it into the bobbin case ARaise the presser foot lever Removing the embroidery frameEmbroidery Selecting Embroidery Patterns Copyright informationEmbroidery pattern types † Setting the display while embroidering Setting for embroideringLCD button Example Selecting alphanumeric characters Selecting alphanumeric characters Example Selecting an embroidery patternSpecify the characters for embroidery Selecting an embroidery pattern APressSelect the pattern Selecting a frame pattern Using an embroidery cardSelect the frame shape Select the stitchCTurn on the machine DPress On the screen ESelect a patternOperation is the same as in Selecting an embroidery pattern Embroidering a pattern EmbroideringPrepareon the screen.embroidery thread of the color shown c BSet the embroidery thread, and thread the needleHPress Start/stop button again EPress Start/stop buttonPress Thread cutter button once Needle is raised and the threads are cutKRemove the upper thread AppliquéingMCut the excess thread ASelect an appliqué patternPosition for the appliqué is stitched, and the machine stops Editing and Saving Patterns Adjusting the layout and the sizeChange position keys Size keyLayout key Rotation keyAdjusting the upper thread tension Bobbin thread is too tight Adjusting the bobbin thread tensionBobbin thread is too loose Bobbin thread appears slightly on the right side of fabricConnecting character patterns Stitching starting point is set to lower left of the designEnter DEF and press Press KPress to turn it to APressmachine. Start/stop button to stop ResewingStopping while embroidering Thread runs out partway through a designASet the upper thread or bobbin thread Press Forward one stitch increases the stitch numberETurn off the machine Always remove the embroidery unit when you move the machineFTurnpattern.on the machine, and then select KRestart the embroideryEmbroidery data precautions Using the Memory FunctionPrecautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data Tajima .dst Embroidery DataSaving patterns Switch screens using Previous page keySelected pattern is shown in reverse highlighting CPressRetrieving embroidery patterns from the computer GAdjust the pattern as desired, and then begin embroidering Switch screens usingESelect the pattern you wish to retrieve FPressAppendix Cleaning the machine surface Care and MaintenanceCleaning the race FRemove the bobbin caseDo not apply oil to the bobbin case Attaching the Embroidery Foot This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot QAttaching the embroidery foot DHold the embroidery foot Q with your right hand, as shownSet the embroidery foot perpendicular Correctly install the needle TroubleshootingBurr on it Service center Area around the hole Embroidery foot is scratched, orBobbin-winding thread guide Correctly Remove the tangled thread. IfOn it Thread is tangledThread tension is incorrect Correctly install the needle Thread tension is incorrectBobbin thread Needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle SkippedNo pattern selected Select a pattern Be sure to rethread the machine. If you press Error messagesPressing Retrieve key Error Message Probable CauseEmbroidery key was pressed when the embroidery unit is not When the embroidery unit is attachedRefer to An Embroidery Memory Card that may not compatible with yourOperation beep Adjusting the LCDThen start the procedure again from step When the following screen appears, upgrading is completedUpgrading Your Machines Software Following screen appearsAir vent Index10, 31 Page 885-V51 English XE5427-001