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Label location
Display the Fabric While
Aligning the Embroidering
Position
Change the Pattern Size While
Maintaining the Desired Thread
Find New Color Schemes With the Color Shuffling Function
LED Pointer Shows You the Needle Drop Position
Create Patterns With My Custom Design
Easily Perform My Custom
Design Operations With the
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Chapter 1 Getting Ready
Chapter 2 Sewing Basics
Chapter 3 Utility Stitches
Chapter 4 Character/Decorative Stitches
Chapter 5 Embroidery
Chapter 6 Embroidery Edit
Chapter 7 How to Create Bobbin Work
Chapter 8 MY CUSTOM STITCH
Chapter 9 Appendix
Front View
Needle and Presser Foot Section
Embroidery Unit
Operation Buttons
Using the Flat Bed Attachment
Using the Accessory Case
■Opening the Accessory Case
■Closing the Accessory Case
■Using the Accessory Trays
Storing Bobbin Clips
Memo
Using the Embroidery Unit Carrying Case
Included Accessories
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Options
Note
■How to assemble the spool stand
■How to remove
Using the Pen Tablet
■Installing a battery in the tablet pen
WARNING
aUnscrew the upper barrel of the tablet pen
cScrew the upper barrel to the tablet pen
bGently pull the pen tip straight out
cPush in the new pen tip until it is flush with the tablet pen
■Using with My Custom Design
aSelect a favorite picture for creating embroidery pattern
bInsert the picture under the tablet sheet
Getting Ready
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bTurn the main power switch to “I” to turn on the machine
cTurn the main power switch to “O” to turn off the machine
■Home Page Screen
■Utility Stitch LCD Screen
■Key Functions
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■Using USB Media or Embroidery Card Reader/USB Card Writer Module
■Connecting the Machine to the Computer
■Using a USB Mouse
■Clicking a Key
■Changing Pages
■Using the Pen Tablet
Using the Machine Setting Mode Key
Sewing settings
General settings
Embroidery settings
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■Saving a Settings Screen Image to USB Media
bPress
cPress
■Changing the Pointer Shape When a USB Mouse Is Used
aPress
■Changing the Screen Saver Image
cDisplay 4/8 (page 4 of 8) of the General settings screen
dPress
ePress
gPress to select the first image
iPress a file name to select image and then
jRepeat the procedure from step gto select the remaining images
kPress to return to the original screen
■Selecting the Initial Screen Display
dUse and to select the setting for the initial screen display
■Changing the Background Colors of the Embroidery Patterns
■Specifying the Size of Pattern Thumbnails
cDisplay 8/8 (page 8 of 8) of the Embroidery settings screen
dPress or to select the desired thumbnail size
Using the Sewing Machine Help Key
Using the Operation Guide Function
eRead the instructions
Using the Sewing Guide Function
aEnterpage. Utility Stitch category from the home
dPress the key of the category whose sewing instructions you wish to view
eRead the explanations and select the appropriate stitch
Using the Pattern Explanation Function
dPress to return to the original screen
Winding the Bobbin
■Using the Supplemental Spool Pin
aTurn the main power to ON and open the top cover
Pass the thread around the
gWind the thread clockwise around the bobbin 5-6times
iSet the bobbin winding switch to the left, until it clicks into place
jPress
■Using the Spool Pin
fPass the thread through the thread guide
hFollowthroughsteps51. g through k on page
■Using the Spool Stand
■Untangling Thread from Beneath the Bobbin Winder Seat
Setting the Bobbin
aPress to lock all keys and buttons
bSlide the bobbin cover latch to the right
cRemove the bobbin cover
eSet the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread unwinds to the left
(2)
Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread
cPress the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle
dPress to lock all keys and buttons
iPress to unlock all keys and buttons
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Upper Threading
aTurn the main power to ON
bPress the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise the presser foot
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jPress the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower presser foot
Pull out about
Using the Twin Needle Mode
dPull up the supplemental spool pin and set it in the up position
jSelect a stitch pattern. (Example: )
kPress to select the twin needle mode
lStart sewing
■ Using the Spool Stand
aAttach the spool stand to the machine. (see
page 21.)
bPlace the spool of thread on the spool pin
so that the thread feeds off the spool
Using Threads that Unwind Quickly
■Using the Spool Net
Removing the Presser Foot
aPress the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle
bPress to lock all keys and buttons
cRaise the presser foot lever
Attaching the Presser Foot
bPress to unlock all keys and buttons
Attaching the Walking Foot
aFollow the steps in “Removing the Presser Foot” on the previous page
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ePress to unlock all keys and buttons
About the Needle
Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
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Sewing Basics
Sewing a Stitch
aTurn the main power to ON and press
to display the utility stitches, and
push the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle
bPress the key of the stitch you want to sew
fAdjust the sewing speed with the speed control slide
iPress the “Thread Cutter” button to trim the upper and lower threads
■Using the Multi-FunctionFoot Controller
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches
Sewing Curves
Changing Sewing Direction
■Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less
Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics
■If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot
■If the Fabric does not Feed
aRaise the presser foot
cRelease the black button
Sewing Hook-and-LoopFastener
Sewing Lightweight Fabrics
Sewing Stretch Fabrics
Setting the Stitch Width
Setting the Stitch Length
Setting the Thread Tension
■Proper Thread Tension
■Upper Thread is Too Tight
■Upper Thread is Too Loose
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching
aSelect a stitch pattern
Automatic Thread Cutting
bPress to set the automatic thread cutting function
cSetsewing.the fabric in the start position and start
Using the Knee Lifter
Pivoting
aSelect a stitch
bPress to select the pivot setting
eRotate the fabric, and then press the “Start/ Stop” button
Automatic Fabric Sensor System
(Automatic Presser Foot
Pressure)
cPress to return to the original screen
Needle Position – Stitch
Placement
bSet “Needle Position – Stitch Placement” to “ON” or “OFF”
Locking the Screen
bIf necessary, adjust any settings such as the stitch width and stitch length
Checking the Needle Location in the Screen
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Utility Stitches
■Stitch Selection Screens
Selecting a Stitch
to display the utility stitches
bUse to select the category you want
cPress the key of the stitch you want to sew
■Using the Mirror Image Key
■Using the Image Key
bPress to change the thread color of the stitch on the screen
cPress to go back to the original screen
Saving Your Stitch Settings
■Saving Settings
■Retrieving Saved Settings
cPress the numbered key of the settings to be retrieved
Straight Stitches
bAttach presser foot “J”
gAfter sewing, press the “Thread Cutter” button to trim the threads
■Changing the Needle Position (Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only)
Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on the Needle Plate or Bobbin Cover (with Mark)
■Aligning the Fabric with the Vertical Stitch Alignment “V” Foot
jInsertfoot. needle and attach the straight stitch
kStart sewing
■Basting
aSelect and attach presser foot “J”
cSew while keeping the fabric straight
Dart Seam
Cut the thread at the end leaving 50 mm (approx
dInsert the ends of the thread into the dart with a hand sewing needle
eIron the dart to one side so that it is flat
Gathering
Pull the bobbin and upper threads out by 50 mm (approx
fSmooth the gathers by ironing them
gSew on the seam line and remove the basting stitch
Flat Fell Seam
cSpread the fabric out along the finish line
Pintuck
Zigzag Stitches
■Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
■Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
■Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt)
■Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
■Cord Guide Bobbin Cover (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
aRemove the bobbin cover from the machine (see page 54)
dSet the zigzag width from 2.0-2.5mm (approx. 1/16 - 3/32 inch)
Elastic Zigzag Stitches
■Tape Attaching
■Overcasting
Overcasting
■Overcasting Using Presser Foot “G”
aSelect a stitch and attach presser foot “G”
cSew along the presser foot guide
■Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J”
aSelect a stitch and attach presser foot “J”
bSew with the needle dropping slightly off
■Overcasting Using the Side Cutter
dPosition the fork on the side cutter’s
operating lever onto the needle clamp
bFollow the steps on page 65 to remove the presser foot
cThread the needle (see page 57)
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iLower the presser foot and start
■When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter
Quilting
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■Piecing
aSelect or and attach presser foot “J”
■Quilting
aSelect , or
bAttach the walking foot (see page 66)
■Appliqué
dSelect and attach presser foot “J”
■Quilting with Satin Stitches
aAttach the foot controller (see page 73)
bSelect and attach presser foot “J”
cPress in the length display to shorten the stitch length
dPress to use the speed control slide to control the stitch width
hWhen you are finished sewing, set the width control back to “OFF”
■Free Motion Quilting
Using Free motion Quilting Foot “C”
aAttachpage 97)the. straight stitch needle plate (see
bSelect or
cPress to set the machine to free motion sewing mode
dRemove66). the presser foot holder (see page
hPress to cancel the free motion sewing mode
Using free motion Open Toe Quilting Foot “O”
aPress to set the machine to free motion sewing mode
bSelect a stitch
cRemove66). the presser foot holder (see page
■Echo Quilting Using the Free Motion Echo Quilting Foot “E”
aSelect
bPress to set the machine to free motion sewing mode
dRemove the presser foot holder (see page 66) and the screw
fTighten the screw with the included screwdriver
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Blind Hem Stitches
aTurn the skirt or pants wrong side out
bFold the fabric along the desired edge of the hem, and press
dFoldbasting.back the fabric inside along the
fAttach blind hem foot “R”
gSelect or
■If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Hem Fold
■If the Needle does not Catch the Hem Fold
lSew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide
Appliqué
■Appliqué Sharp Curves
■Appliqué Corners
Shelltuck Stitches
cTo make rows of shell tuck stitches, fold the fabric in half along the bias
eUnfoldside. the fabric, and iron the tucks to one
Scallop Stitches
cTrim along the seam, making sure not to cut the stitches
Crazy Quilting
cSelect a stitch for top stitching
Smocking Stitches
cPull the bobbin and upper threads out by 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16inches)
fSelect or
gSew the spaces between the straight seams
hPull out the straight stitch threads
Tape or Elastic Attaching
dPlace the tape over the gather, and hold it in place with basting pins
eSelect or
fSew over the tape (or elastic)
gPull out the straight stitch threads
Heirloom
■Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch)
bSelect a stitch and attach presser foot “N”
cStart sewing
bSelect
dPress to create a mirror image of the stitch
■Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2))
One-stepButtonholes
aSelect a buttonhole stitch, and attach buttonhole foot “A”
bMark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric
cPull out the button holder plate on the
presser foot, and insert the button that will
the button holder plate around the button
fGently hold the end of the upper thread, and then start sewing
■Sewing Stretch Fabrics
bLower the presser foot and start sewing
Four-stepButtonholes
aMark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric
bAttach monogramming foot “N”, and select
Select stitch
hSelect stitch to sew the bar tack and
then press the “Start/Stop” button
jRefer to page 134 to open the buttonhole
■Darning
aSelect“A”. a stitch, and attach buttonhole foot
bSetdarning.the scale to the desired length of the
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Bar Tacks
cSet the fabric so that the pocket moves toward you during sewing
dCheck the first needle drop point and lower the presser foot
fGently hold the end of the upper thread and begin sewing
■Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics
Button Sewing
bRaise the presser foot
eGently hold the end of the upper thread and start sewing
■Attaching 4 Hole Buttons
■Attaching a Shank to the Button
aPullsewing.the shank lever toward you before
dCut off any excess thread
Eyelet
aSelect or
bUse in either the stitch width
display or the stitch length display to choose the size of the eyelet
dLower the presser foot and start sewing
bSelect and attach monogramming foot “N”
dSelect and sew seam “2” as shown
eSelect and sew seam “3” as shown
fSelect and sew seam “4” as shown
Zipper Insertion
■Centered Zipper
■Inserting a Side Zipper
dRemove presser foot “J”
fSet the presser foot in the 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) margin
2 inches) from the edge of the fabric, then stop the machine
iClose the zipper, turn the fabric over, and sew a basting stitch
lSew reverse stitches at the top of the zipper, then continue sewing
mStop sewing about 50 mm (approx
nOpenseam. the zipper and sew the rest of the
Edge Sewing
bAttach“V”. the vertical stitch alignment foot
cPeel off the transparent sheet of the edge sewing sheet
dPlace the edge sewing sheet on top of the needle plate cover
“V” is attached and that the edge sewing
sheet is positioned, and then press
gPlace the fabric under the presser foot
iCheck that the built-incamera is correctly detecting the fabric
When the Built-InCamera Can Detect the Edge of the Fabric
When the Fabric Edge Indicator Line Does Not Appear
When the Fabric Edge Indicator Line Is Not Aligned With the Edge of the Fabric
kLower the presser foot
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Character/Decorative Stitches
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Alphabet Characters
bPress to change the selection screens
cPress and then enter “B”
and then enter “lue”
gPress
and then enter “ky”
to enter a space
■ Deleting Characters
bSelect the correct character
■Adjusting the Character Spacing
bPress to adjust character spacing
Basic Sewing
bAttach monogramming foot “N”
Making Adjustments
and select
on 16/16
eSew the stitch pattern again
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Changing the Size
Actual Stitch Pattern Size
Changing the Length (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
Creating a Vertical Mirror Image
Sewing a Pattern Continuously
Changing Thread Density
(for Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
Returning to the Beginning of the Pattern
aPress the “Start/Stop” button to stop the
machine, and then press
Checking the Image
to display the enlarged image
Before Combining
Combining Various Stitch Patterns
Combining Large and Small
Stitch Patterns
eSelect
again, then press
the small size
to sew continuously
Combining Horizontal Mirror
Image Stitch Patterns
Combining Stitch Patterns of
Different Length
, then press
cPress again
■ More Examples
Stitch Data Precautions
■Types of Stitch Data that can be Used
■Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used
■Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications can be Used
■Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory
■If the Memory is Full
bChoose a stitch pattern to delete
Saving Stitch Patterns to USB Media
bInsert the USB media into the primary (top) USB port on the machine
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer
eSelect the stitch pattern’s .pmx file and copy the file to the computer
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory
bChoose a stitch pattern to retrieve
Recalling from the Computer
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Embroidery
Embroidery Step by Step
Attaching Embroidery Foot “W2”
fPosition the embroidery foot “W2” on the presser foot bar from behind
hPlug the connector of the embroidery foot
“W2” with LED pointer into the jack on the left of your machine
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
■About the Embroidery Unit
aTurn the main power to OFF, and remove the flat bed attachment
cTurn the main power to ON
■Removing the Embroidery Unit
aPress either or , then press
bTurn the main power to OFF
■Copyright Information
■Pattern Selection Screens
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Selecting Embroidery Patterns
Brother “Exclusives”/Greek
Alphabet Patterns/Floral
Alphabet Patterns/Utility
Embroidery Patterns
Selecting Alphabet Character
Patterns
bPress the key of the font you want to embroider
ePress and enter “lue”
cPress to change the selection screens
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jProceed to “VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN” on page 198 to embroider the pattern
Selecting Frame Patterns
cPress the key of the frame pattern you want to embroider
■About Embroidery Card Reader (Sold Separately) and USB Card Writer Module
■About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately)
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Attaching Iron-onStabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric
bIron the iron-onstabilizer material to the wrong side of the fabric
Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame
■Types of Embroidery Frames
■Inserting the Fabric
eReturn the frame adjustment screw to its initial position
■Using the Embroidery Sheet
aWith a chalk pencil, mark the area of the fabric you want to embroider
dRemove the embroidery sheet
Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges
■Embroidering Small Fabrics
■Embroidering Edges or Corners
■Embroidering Ribbons or Tape
aPress the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise the presser foot
with the holder’s
■Removing the Embroidery Frame
Position Using the Built-In
Camera
aUse a chalk pencil to draw a cross at the desired embroidering location
bHoop the fabric
cSelect the pattern on your sewing machine
dPress in the sewing screen
ePress to set the starting point to the center of the pattern
gPress the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower the presser foot
jPress to display the grid lines
mPress to return to the previous screen
nPress the “Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering
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■Positioning the Pattern on Thick Fabric
Using the Built-InCamera to Align the Embroidering Position
bAfter selecting the pattern, press
and then press
eFollowing message appears. Press
fabric, and press
gPress the “Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering
Checking the Pattern Position
bFrom
that you want to check
Previewing the Completed
Pattern
bPress to select the frame used in the preview
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■Embroidery Needle Plate Cover
dPress the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering
fRepeat the same steps for embroidering the remaining colors
aAttach an iron-onstabilizer to the wrong side of the appliqué material
ePress the “Start/Stop” button to sew the position of the appliqué
gPress the “Start/Stop” button
hChange the upper thread and then carry out the rest of the embroidering
Using iron-onpaper
Using printable fabric
Selecting a Pattern
aPress the key of the pattern you want to embroider
■Checking Only the Embroidery Pattern
Outputting the Background Image and Positioning Image
■Using USB Media
aInsert the USB media into the primary (top) USB port on the machine
bSelect the pattern, and then press
■Using a USB Cable
Printing the Background and Embroidery Position Sheet
Open the PDF file to be printed, click
bPrint the background image
dIf an iron-ontransfer sheet is used, transfer the image onto fabric
image on the fabric
dAfter checking that a pattern is selected
Align the embroidering position according to steps
If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread
eAttach the embroidery frame
If the Thread Breaks During Sewing
dPress the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower the presser foot
hPress to return to the original screen
Restarting from the Beginning
Resuming Embroidery After
Turning Off the Power
cAttach the embroidery frame and press
dContinue embroidering
Adjusting Thread Tension
■Correct Thread Tension
bPress to weaken the upper thread
tension. (The tension number will decrease.)
Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with No Color on the Screw)
■Correct Tension
■Bobbin Thread is Too Loose
■Bobbin Thread is Too Tight
Using the Automatic Thread
Cutting Function
(END COLOR TRIM)
Using the Thread Trimming Function (JUMP STITCH TRIM)
bPress to turn off the thread trimming function
■Selecting the Length of Jump Stitch Not to Trim
Adjusting the Embroidery Speed
aPress and
to change the maximum embroidery speed
Changing the Thread Color
Display
dWhen the thread number #123 is
Changing the Embroidery Frame Display
cIn the “Embroidery Frame Display”, use
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Moving the Pattern
Aligning the Pattern and the Needle
aMark the embroidery start position on the fabric, as shown
eUse
on the fabric, and begin embroidering the pattern
Changing the Size of the Pattern
bSelectsize. the direction in which to change the
Rotating the Pattern
bSelect the angle of rotation for the pattern
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Changing the Density
(Alphabet Character and Frame
Patterns Only)
bChange the density
cPress to return to the pattern selection screen
Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns
aPress so that it appears as
Embroidering Linked Characters
aSelect the character patterns for “ABC”
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fPress to turn off the thread cutting
function and then press
iAs in step a, select the character patterns for “DEF”
kPress
lPress
Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color)
Embroidery Data Precautions
■Types of Embroidery Data that can be Used
■Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data
Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory
aPress when the pattern you want to save is in the sewing screen
bSelect the pattern you want to delete
Saving Embroidery Patterns to USB Media
Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer
cPress when the pattern you want to save is in the sewing screen
Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory
bPressretrieve.the key of the pattern you want to
cPress when there is a subfolder to
cMove/copyDisk”. the pattern data to “Removable
ePressrecall.the key of the pattern you want to
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)
bPlace the appliqué fabric over the pattern embroidered in step a
eSelect the satin stitch frame pattern of the same shape as the appliqué
Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns
bSelect section to be embroidered
dIf necessary, edit the pattern
ePress the “Start/Stop” button to embroider the pattern section
fWhen embroidering is finished, the
following screen appears. Press
gRepeat steps b through f to embroider the remaining sections of the pattern
Embroidery Edit
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Embroidery Patterns/Frame
aSelect the category of the pattern
dProceed to “EDITING PATTERNS” on page 268 to edit the pattern
Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns
bSelect the font, then enter the characters. (Example: A B C D)
to change the layout of the
fAfter you finish your selections, press
pattern
gProceed to “EDITING PATTERNS” on page 268 to edit the pattern
dSelect the layout. (Example: )
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Changing the Pattern Size While
bSelect the pattern to be resized, and then
dPress to enter Stitch Recalculator
mode ( )
eWhen the. following message appears, press
fSelect how to change the pattern size
Deleting the Pattern
Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified by 200%
Changing the Configuration of
Changing Alphabet Character
Alphabet Character Patterns
Spacing
bPress the key of the layout you want to embroider
bUse to change the spacing
Reducing Character Spacing
Separating Combined Character Patterns
cUse to select where the pattern is
Changing the Color of Each Alphabet Character in a Pattern
aIn the pattern editing screen, press
bPress or to put the color you want to change at the top of the sewing order
cPress to choose a new color from the color palette
Creating a Custom Thread Table
aIn the pattern editing screen, press and
then press
bUse to choose where to add a color on the custom thread table
cUse to select one of the thread brands in the machine
fRepeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors are specified
gPress to return to the original screen
aRepeat the previous steps a through c on page
bPress to display the thread list
cUse to select a thread color
eRepeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors are specified
cInsert the USB media into the primary (top) USB port on the machine
■Recalling the Custom Thread Table data from USB media
bPress and then press
dThe recalled custom thread table is displayed on the screen
Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table
dPress to choose a new
color from the custom thread table
Select the number of colors you want to use and then select the desired effect
dPresssamples.the desired color scheme from
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cSelect the direction in which the pattern will be repeated
dUse to repeat the pattern on top and
to repeat the pattern at the bottom
eAdjust the spacing of the repeated pattern
fComplete repeated patterns by repeating steps c through e
gPress to finish repeating
■Repeating One Element of a Repeated Pattern
aChoose the direction in which the repeated pattern will be cut
bUse
and
to select the cut line
eUserepeat. and to select the element to
fRepeat the selected element
■Color Sorting Repeated Patterns
■Assigning Thread Marks
sewn
Embroidering the Pattern
Repeatedly
cPress the “Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering
dRemove the embroidery frame
eRehoop the fabric in the embroidery frame
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nPress to return to the previous screen
oRemove the thread mark
Duplicating a Pattern
After Editing
bUse to view 2/7, then select
Editing Combined Patterns
aPress to select an embroidery pattern
ePress to enter the alphabet characters
fSelect and enter “Spring”
hUse
iPress to change the layout of the
characters. Press
jPress to change the color of the characters
kWhen all editing is finished, press
■Selecting combined embroidery pat- terns
Sewing Combined Patterns
aEmbroider
color order on the right side of the display
bEmbroider
Basting Embroidery
aPress , and then display 7/8 of the settings screen
screen
ePress to select the basting setting
fPress the “Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering
Creating an Appliqué Piece
■Creating an Appliqué Piece
aSelect the pattern, and edit it if necessary
bPress , and then display 7/8 of the settings screen
cUse and to specify the distance between the pattern and the appliqué outline
fPress to select the appliqué setting
(APPLIQUE MATERIAL)
Use two layers of adhesive
(APPLIQUE POSITION)
With the machine threaded using the thread for the outline from step
qSoak the appliqué piece in water to dissolve the water-solublestabilizer
■Using a Frame Pattern for the Out- line
Perform the operations described in steps
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How to Create Bobbin Work
1. Utility stitches
2. Decorative stitches
3. Free motion sewing
Required Materials
■Bobbin case and bobbin cover
■Lower thread
■Upper thread
■Needle
aInstall a needle appropriate for the upper thread and fabric to be used
bAttach the presser foot
cThread the machine with the upper thread
Preparing the Bobbin Thread
aRaise the needle and presser foot, and then turn off the machine
jInstall the bobbin wound with thread
■When tension is applied to the bob- bin thread
■When tension is not applied to the bobbin thread
pInstall the needle plate cover and bobbin cover with tabs
qInstall the flat bed attachment or embroidery unit
Positioning the Fabric and Sewing
aTurn on the machine
bSelect a stitch in the Utility and Decorative
cAdjust the upper thread tension
dMake sure the automatic thread cutting
iWith the wrong side facing up, place the fabric under the presser foot
oPress at lower right of LCD screen
rRaise the needle and presser foot
■Finishing the thread ends
Bobbin Work Free Motion
Sewing
Selecting the Pattern
aAttach the embroidery foot “W2” or “W” and the embroidery unit
dTurn on the machine
fTo select a bobbin work embroidery
pattern, press (Embroidery)
jPress , and then adjust the tension of the upper thread
Start Embroidering
bIt is necessary to move to the beginning of
eUsing the presser foot lever, raise the presser foot
buttons
iLower the presser foot
Stop the
lStart sewing again to finish the pattern
■Adjusting the upper thread tension
■Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread
cLower the presser foot
■The pattern is misaligned
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MY CUSTOM STITCH
bDecide the spacing of the stitch
dDetermine the x and y coordinates of each of the marked points
Examples of Custom Stitches
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aPress and then
dPress to add the point indicated by
fUse
to move
and press
■Moving a Point
aPress or to move to the point that you want to move
■Moving Part or All of the Design
aPress or to move to the first point of the section that you want to move
cPress or to move the section
■Inserting New Points
aPress or to move to a place on
the design where you want to add a new point
cUse
Storing Custom Stitches in Your List
Retrieving Stored Stitches
bSelect the stitch pattern
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Appendix
Restrictions on oiling
Precautions on storing the machine
Cleaning the LCD Screen
Cleaning the Machine Casing
Cleaning the Race
eGrasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and then slide it toward you
fGrasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out
Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area
About the Maintenance Message
Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display
dPress or to adjust the brightness of the screen display
Touch Panel is Malfunctioning
cTurn the main power to OFF, then turn it back to ON
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■Alarm Sounds
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Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media
eRemove the USB media, and turn the machine off and on again
Upgrade Procedure Using Computer
eWhen the message disappears, press
fUnplug the USB cable, and turn the machine off and on again
How to Create Bobbin Work