Brother Computerized Embroidery Machine operation manual Embroidery Step by Step, Getting Ready

GETTING READY ————————————————————————————————————————————

Embroidery Step by Step

The basic steps for embroidery are as follows.

1	Attaching the embroidery	Attach the embroidery unit. (If the embroidery unit is not attached, the
		machine does not operate.)
	unit
		For details, refer to “Attaching the embroidery unit” (page 15).
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2	Checking the needle	Use a needle matched to the fabric.
		For details on replacing the needle, refer to “Replacing the needle” (page
		36).
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3	Setting up the bobbin	For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in
		place.
	thread
		For details, refer to “Winding/Installing the Bobbin” (page 24).
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4	Preparing the fabric	Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric, and hoop it in an embroidery
		frame.
		For details, refer to “Preparing the Fabric” (page 42).
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5	Attaching the embroidery	Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit.
	frame	For details, refer to “Attaching the Embroidery Frame” (page 47).
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6	Selecting a pattern	Select an embroidery pattern.
		For details, refer to “Selecting Embroidery Patterns” (page 49).
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7	Checking the layout	Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery pattern.
		For details on adjusting the layout, refer to “Adjusting the layout” (page
		61).
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Setting up the embroidery thread

Set up the embroidery thread according to the pattern. For details, refer to “Upper Threading” (page 30).

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