Correctly Using The Embroidery Frames; Embroidery Frame Types And Applications - Brother PR-620 Operation Manual

Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames

The various types of embroidery frames and their uses are described below. In addition to the included
embroidery frames, the optional cap frame can be used with this embroidery machine.
CAUTION
●
Only use embroidery frames of the sizes indicated in the screen, otherwise the embroidery
frame may hit the presser foot, which may result in injuries.

Embroidery frame types and applications

Extra-large
embroidery frame
Embroidering area:
200 mm (H) × 300 mm (W)
(7-7/8 inches (H) × 11-3/4 inches (W))
Use when embroidering
connecting characters or
patterns, combined patterns
or large embroidery
patterns.
(Refer to "Hooping the Fabric" on page 67.)
Cap frame
(optional)
<Standard type>
Embroidering area:
50 mm (H) × 130 mm (W)
(2 inches (H) × 5-1/8 inches (W))
Use when embroidering caps.
Baseball (golf) caps, tulip hats and bucket hats can be
embroidered with this frame.
This frame cannot be used with hats having a front area of
50 mm (2 inches) or less, such as sun visors and children's
hats. In addition, it cannot be used with hats that have a
brim longer than 80 mm (3-1/8 inches).
(For details on attaching this frame, refer to "Using the
Optional Cap Frame" on page 169.)
Large embroidery frame
Embroidering area:
130 mm (H) × 180 mm (W)
(5-1/8 inches (H) × 7-1/8 inches (W))
Use when embroidering
patterns with a size less than
130 mm (H) × 180 mm (W)
(5-1/8 inches (H) × 7-1/8
inches (W))
<Advanced type>
Medium embroidery
frame
Embroidering area:
100 mm (H) × 100 mm (W)
(4 inches (H) × 4 inches (W))
Use when embroidering
standard-sized patterns.
(Refer to "Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery
Frame" on page 28.)
Note
● The embroidery frame indicators show all
embroidery frame sizes in which the
embroidery pattern can be sewn. Be sure
to use an embroidery frame of the most
suitable size. If the embroidery frame that
is too large is used, the pattern may be
misaligned or the fabric may pucker.

Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames

Small embroidery frame
Embroidering area:
40 mm (H) × 60 mm (W)
(1-1/2 inches (H) × 2-3/8 inches (W))
Use when embroidering
small-sized patterns,
such as nametags.
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