Storing a pattern

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Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can be recalled at any time. This is convenient for patterns, such as names, that will be used often. Up to five patterns can be stored.

■Storing a pattern

1Createstore. the combined pattern that you wish to

•For details, refer to “Combining patterns” (page 114).

2Press (stitch selection key) in the

operation panel.

XThe screen containing the various types of stitches appears.

3Press , , and (arrow keys) until is selected.

4Press (OK key).

XThe screen for selecting the storage location (pocket) appears.

5Press and until the pocket (1 through

5)where you wish to store the pattern is selected.

indicates an empty pocket. indicates a pocket where a pattern is already stored.

6Press (OK key).

XThe contents of the selected pocket are displayed.

7Checkkey). the contents, and then press (OK

The contents stored in the pocket are overwritten.

X“Saving...” appears while the pattern is

being stored in the pocket.

•Do not turn off the sewing machine while a pattern is being stored, otherwise the pattern data may be lost.

XAfter the pattern is stored, the initial stitch screen appears again.

■Recalling a pattern

1Press (stitch selection key) in the

operation panel.

XThe screen containing the various types of stitches appears.

2Press , , and (arrow keys) until is selected.

3Press (OK key).

XThe screen for selecting a pocket appears.

4Press and until the pocket containing the pattern that you wish to recall is selected.

A pattern is stored in the pocket.

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PC-420, PC-420PRW specifications

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Brother PC-420PRW manual Storing a pattern, 2Press stitch selection key Operation panel

Models: PC-420 PC-420PRW