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Embroidering
After the preparations are done, you can try embroidering. This section describes the steps for
embroidering and appliquéing.

Embroidering a pattern

Embroidery patterns are embroidered with a change
of thread after each color.
aPrepare embroidery thread of the color shown
on the screen.
aEmbroidery frames that can be used for
embroidering
bCurrent color step/Number of colors in design
cCurrent name of color
dCurrent color part
eNext color part
• The thread color number set displayed for the
thread colors can be changed. Press
(Settings key), and then change the setting in
the settings screen. For details, refer to "LCD
(liquid crystal display) operation" (page 146).
Example: Embroidery thread number selected
bSet the embroidery thread, and thread the
needle.
• Refer to "Threading the upper thread" (page
29) and "Threading the needle" (page 32).
Note
zBefore using the needle threader, be sure to
lower the presser foot.
cPass the thread through the embroidery foot
hole, and hold it lightly in your left hand.
Give the thread a little slack.
CAUTION
a
b
c
d e

●If the thread is pulled too tight, the needle

may break or bend.

●Do not let hands or objects hit the

carriage while sewing. The pattern may

misalign.