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dTighten the adjustment screw by hand just
enough to secure the fabric.
eGently remove the fabric from the frame
without loosening the adjustment screw.
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zThis precautionary step will help reduce
pattern distortion while embroidering.
fPress the inner frame in from the top of the
fabric again, lining up on the inner frame
and on outer frame.
aOuter frame
bInner frame
cFabric (right side)
dStabilizer material
eLedge of outer frame
• Press down firmly until the inner frame is
securely pressed against the ledge of the
outer frame.
gTighten the adjustment screw while removing
any slack in the fabric by hand. The goal is to
have a drum-like sound when the stretched
fabric is struck lightly.
■Using embroidery sheets
If the embroidery sheet attached to the
embroidery frame is used, the embroidery can be
sewn in exactly the right position on the fabric.
aMake a mark with a chalk pen at the center of
the position for the pattern to be embroidered.
aEmbroidery pattern
bMark
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