Brother 885-V55, Computerized Embroidery Machine Basic Steps for Embroidering

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Basic Steps for Embroidering

This section describes the preparations for embroidering.

The basic steps for embroidering are as follows.

1	Embroidery unit attachment	Attach the embroidery unit.
		For details, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 19).
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2	Needle preparation	Use a needle matched to the fabric.
		For details, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 28).
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3	Bobbin thread setup	For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in
		place.
		For details, refer to "Winding/Installing the Bobbin" (page 29).
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4	Fabric preparation	Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric, and hoop it in an embroidery
		frame.
		For details, refer to "Preparing the Fabric" (page 43).
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5	Embroidery frame	Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit.
	attachment	For details, refer to "Attaching the Embroidery Frame" (page 47).
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6	Pattern selection	Select an embroidery pattern.
		For details, refer to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 50).
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7	Upper thread setup	Set up the upper thread according to the selected pattern.
		For details on setting up the thread, refer to "Upper Threading" (page 37).
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8	Checking the layout	Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery pattern.
		For details, refer to "Adjusting the layout and the size" (page 62).

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