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  • Page 3: How To Use This Manual

    HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL The Instruction and Reference Guides for this machine consist of the Instruction and Reference Guide (Sewing) and the Instruction and Reference Guide (Embroidery). Refer to the appropriate Instruction and Reference Guide according to your needs. For basic information about, for example, the included accessories or the settings screen, refer to chapter 1 of the Instruction and Reference Guide (Sewing).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ......1 Deselect Region Setting (No Sew Setting)......68 EDITING LETTERS..........70 Chapter 1 Embroidery Step by Step Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns........70 Character Alignment ............71 BEFORE EMBROIDERING ........6 Changing Font Type............. 71 Using the Machine Setting Mode Key ........
  • Page 5 CONTENTS Chapter 4 IQ Designer ABOUT IQ DESIGNER ........150 PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN ......150 Before Creating Designs ............. 152 Drawing Lines..............152 Drawing Regions ............... 154 Using the Stamp Key ............156 Using the Erase Key ............157 Using the Select Key ............157 Using the Size Key .............
  • Page 6 CONTENTS...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Embroidery Step By Step

    Chapter Embroidery Step by Step...

  • Page 8: Before Embroidering

    BEFORE EMBROIDERING BEFORE EMBROIDERING Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery. Step 9 Step 5, 8 Step 4 Step 6 Step 3 Step 7 Step 1, 2 Step # Action Page Presser foot attachment Attach embroidery foot “W”. Checking the needle Use needle 75/11 for embroidery.

  • Page 9: Using The Machine Setting Mode Key

    BEFORE EMBROIDERING Using the Machine Setting Mode Key Touch to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening display, etc.). To display the different settings screens, touch for “Sewing settings”, “General settings”, for “Embroidery settings” or for “Wireless LAN settings”. For details on settings for sewing utility stitches, on common settings and on wireless settings, refer to the Instruction and Reference Guide (Sewing).
  • Page 10 BEFORE EMBROIDERING ■ Page 10 o Select the quality for displaying the fabric in the screen. (page 88) p Erase the scanned image. (page 88) q When set to [ON], the built-in camera adjusts the display of the background image according to the thickness of the fabric.

  • Page 11: Changing The Presser Foot

    CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Press the black button on the presser foot holder and remove the presser foot. CAUTION • Always touch on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the presser foot. If is not touched and the “Start/ Stop”...

  • Page 12: Attaching Embroidery Foot "W

    CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Touch to unlock all keys and buttons. Attaching Embroidery Foot “W”  All keys and operation buttons are unlocked, and the previous screen is displayed. CAUTION • When attaching an embroidery foot, always touch on the screen. You may accidentally press the “Start/Stop”...

  • Page 13: Changing The Needle

    CHANGING THE NEEDLE CHANGING THE NEEDLE Touch to lock all keys and buttons. CAUTION If the message [OK to automatically lower the presser foot?] appears on the LCD screen, touch • Always touch on the screen to lock all to continue. keys and buttons before changing the needle.
  • Page 14 CHANGING THE NEEDLE CAUTION • Be sure to push in the needle until it touches the stopper, and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver. If the needle is not completely inserted or the needle clamp screw is loose, the needle may break and cause injury.

  • Page 15: Attaching The Embroidery Unit

    ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT About the Embroidery Unit Attaching the Embroidery Unit Turn the main power to OFF, and remove CAUTION the flat bed attachment. • Do not move the machine with the embroidery unit attached. The embroidery unit could fall off and cause injury.

  • Page 16: Removing The Embroidery Unit

    ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT Removing the Embroidery Unit Remove the embroidery frame. For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer to “Removing the Embroidery Frame” on page 32. Touch , then touch  The carriage will move to the removal position. Turn the main power to OFF.

  • Page 17: Lower Threading

    11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch) plastic Class 15 (A style) bobbins, which are available from your Baby Lock retailer. Memo • For most embroidery applications, the bobbin should be wound with the included bobbin thread.
  • Page 18 LOWER THREADING With your right hand, hold the thread near the thread spool. With your left hand, hold IMPORTANT the end of the thread, and use both hands to pass the thread through the thread guide. • If the spool or the spool cap is not installed correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin and the machine may be damaged.
  • Page 19 LOWER THREADING Pass the end of the thread through the guide Touch slit in the bobbin winder seat, and pull the thread to the right to cut the thread with the cutter. a Touch to decrease the winding speed b Touch to increase the winding speed ...
  • Page 20 LOWER THREADING ■ Using the Spool Pin Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible, then return the spool pin to its You can use the main spool pin to wind the bobbin original position. before embroidering. You cannot use this spool pin to wind the bobbin while embroidering.

  • Page 21: Setting The Bobbin

    LOWER THREADING ■ Using the Spool Stand Setting the Bobbin To wind thread on the bobbin while the spool stand is installed, pass the thread from the spool through Install the bobbin wound with thread. the thread guide on the telescopic thread guide, and then wind the bobbin according to steps through of “Using the Supplemental Spool Pin”on...
  • Page 22 LOWER THREADING Set the bobbin in the bobbin case so that While lightly holding down the bobbin with the thread unwinds to the left. your right hand, continue guiding the thread through the slit with your left hand. Then, cut the thread with the cutter. Note •...

  • Page 23: Upper Threading

    UPPER THREADING UPPER THREADING Press the “Needle Position” button to raise Upper Threading the needle. CAUTION • Be sure to thread the machine properly. Improper threading can cause the thread to tangle and break the needle, leading to injury. IMPORTANT Memo •...
  • Page 24 UPPER THREADING Guide the thread down, up, then down Note through the groove, as shown in the • When using thread that winds off quickly, illustration. such as metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin.
  • Page 25 UPPER THREADING Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to Carefully pull the end of the thread that was lower embroidery foot. passed through the eye of the needle. If a loop was formed when the thread passed through the eye of the needle, carefully pull the loop of thread through the eye to the back of the needle.

  • Page 26: Using The Spool Stand

    UPPER THREADING • Depending on the size of spool or the amount of Using the Spool Stand thread remaining, choose the appropriate sized spool cap (large or medium). Spool cap (small) cannot be used with the spool cap base. The included spool stand is useful when using thread on spools with a large diameter (cross- wound thread).
  • Page 27 UPPER THREADING Place the spool of thread on the spool pin Pull the thread off the spool. Pass the thread so that the thread feeds off the spool from the back to the front through the clockwise. Firmly insert the spool cap onto thread guides at the top.

  • Page 28: Preparing The Fabric

    PREPARING THE FABRIC PREPARING THE FABRIC Use a piece of stabilizer which is larger CAUTION than the embroidery frame being used. • Use fabrics with a thickness of less than 2 mm (approx. 1/16 inch). Using fabrics thicker than 2 mm (approx. 1/16 inch) may cause the needle to break and cause injury.

  • Page 29: Hooping The Fabric In The Embroidery Frame

    When choosing frames that do not appear on the screen, be sure to check the design size of the embroidery field of the frame. Check with your authorized Baby Lock retailer for frame compatibility. Select a frame that matches the pattern size. a Highlighted: Can be used...
  • Page 30 PREPARING THE FABRIC ■ Inserting the Fabric Slightly tighten the frame adjustment screw, and then remove the slack in the fabric by pulling on the edges and corners. Note • If the fabric is not securely held in the embroidery frame, the embroidery design will embroider out poorly.
  • Page 31 PREPARING THE FABRIC Return the frame adjustment screw to its Refer to steps through of “Inserting initial position. the Fabric” on page 28 to hoop the fabric. Tighten the frame adjustment screw by hand. Note Memo • Do not overtighten the screw. •...
  • Page 32 PREPARING THE FABRIC ■ Embroidery Needle Plate Cover Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. Align the guide lines on the Under some conditions, based on the type of fabric, embroidery sheet with the mark you made stabilizer, or thread being used, there may be some on the fabric.

  • Page 33: Embroidering Small Fabrics Or Fabric Edges

    PREPARING THE FABRIC ■ Embroidering Ribbons or Tape Embroidering Small Fabrics or Secure with double-sided tape or a temporary spray Fabric Edges adhesive. Use an embroidery stabilizer to provide extra support. We recommend using a stabilizer for all embroidery. After embroidering, remove the stabilizer carefully.

  • Page 34: Attaching The Embroidery Frame

    ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME Lower the frame-securing lever to be level Note with the frame to secure the embroidery • Wind embroidery bobbin thread and insert the frame in the embroidery frame holder. bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame.

  • Page 35: Embroidery Screens

    ■ About Embroidery Patterns There are many character and decorative embroidery patterns stored in the machine’s memory. You can also use patterns sold separately. a Baby Lock “Exclusives” b Embroidery patterns c Character patterns (page 70) d Decorative alphabet patterns...
  • Page 36 EMBROIDERY SCREENS ■ Pattern Selection Screens Refer to the “Embroidery Design Guide” for more information on each category’s embroidery pattern. Baby Lock “Exclusives” Embroidery Patterns Alphabet Characters Decorative Alphabet Patterns Frame Patterns Utility Embroidery Patterns Quilting Border Patterns Couching Patterns...

  • Page 37: Key Functions

    KEY FUNCTIONS KEY FUNCTIONS Editing Patterns Using these keys, you can edit the pattern as you like. Memo • If a key display is grayed out, you cannot use that function with the selected pattern. Shows the size of the entire combined pattern. Refer to “Editing Window”...
  • Page 38 KEY FUNCTIONS ■ Editing Window Touch to display the editing window. Display Key Name Explanation Page Size key Touch this key to change the size of the pattern. Patterns can be enlarged or reduced. Move key Touch this key to display the pattern moving window. Group key Touch this key to group the selected multiple patterns.

  • Page 39: Editing Letters

    KEY FUNCTIONS Editing Letters Display Key Name Explanation Page Cancel key Touch this key to exit the editing character pattern screen. — Size key Touch this key to change the size of the character pattern. Array key Touch this key to change the configuration of a character pattern. Character spacing Touch this key to change the spacing of character patterns.

  • Page 40: Embroidery Screen

    KEY FUNCTIONS Embroidery Screen a Shows the embroidery foot code. Touch to check the needle drop point with the projector. (page 43) b Shows the embroidery frames that can be used for the selected pattern. Be sure to use the proper frame. (page 27) c Shows a preview of the selected pattern.
  • Page 41 KEY FUNCTIONS Using these keys, you can move or rotate pattern, etc. Touch to display the editing window. Memo • Some operations or functions are not available for certain patterns. If the key appears in light gray, you cannot use that function or operation with the selected pattern.

  • Page 42: Selecting Patterns

    SELECTING PATTERNS SELECTING PATTERNS Touch Selecting Embroidery Patterns/ Decorative Alphabet Patterns/ Utility Embroidery Patterns Touch the category tab you want to embroider. Memo • If you touch before touching , you can see detailed information about the pattern. a Pattern category tabs Select the sub-category, and then select the pattern that you want to embroider.

  • Page 43: Selecting Frame Patterns

    SELECTING PATTERNS Touch to edit the selected pattern. Selecting Frame Patterns Refer to “Editing Patterns” on page 35 about the “Edit” display. Touch Touch the key of the frame shape you want to embroider in the top part of the screen. Touch ...

  • Page 44: Confirming The Pattern Position

    CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION The pattern is normally positioned in the center of Check the embroidery pattern projected the embroidery frame. Check the layout before onto the fabric. starting embroidery. You can reposition the pattern You can move the pattern while checking the pattern for better placement on the garment.

  • Page 45: Checking The Needle Drop Point With The Projector

    CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Checking the Needle Drop Point Aligning the Embroidering With the Projector Position Using the Built-In Camera With the projector pointer, you can check the needle drop point before embroidering. The camera built into this machine can be used to easily align the embroidering position.
  • Page 46 CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Touch the positioning keys to move the Touch in the embroidery screen. embroidery frame until the cross-shaped chalk mark drawn on the fabric is displayed in the camera view window. Touch to set the starting point to the center of the pattern.

  • Page 47: Using The Embroidery Position Sticker To Align The Embroidering Position

    CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Touch the orientation of the pattern by Using the Embroidery Position touching the orientation keys until the grid lines are parallel with the chalk mark drawn Sticker to Align the Embroidering on the fabric. (Refer to “Rotating the Position Pattern”...
  • Page 48 CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Select the position you want to set as the Touch reference point. Note Select if you want to embroider referring the • Attach embroidery foot “W” before touching embroidery positioning sticker as the center of the .

  • Page 49: Checking The Pattern Position

    CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION A reminder message appears. Remove the Checking the Pattern Position embroidery positioning sticker from the fabric, and touch The carriage moves and shows the pattern position. Watch the embroidery frame closely to To remove the embroidery positioning sticker more make sure the pattern will be embroidered in the easily, touch so that the carriage moves...
  • Page 50 CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Memo • To see the entire embroidering area, touch . The carriage moves and shows the embroidery area. CAUTION • Do not lower the needle when the embroidery frame is moving. If the needle is down, it could break and result in injury.

  • Page 51: Embroidering A Pattern

    EMBROIDERING A PATTERN EMBROIDERING A PATTERN Bobbin case (for prewound or other embroidery Embroidering Attractive Finishes bobbin threads) Many factors are involved in achieving a beautiful embroidery result. Using the appropriate stabilizer (page 26) and hooping the fabric in the frame (page 27) are two important factors mentioned a Alternate bobbin case (no color on the screw) earlier.

  • Page 52: Embroidering Patterns

    EMBROIDERING A PATTERN Lower the embroidery foot, then press the Embroidering Patterns “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering.  When the first color is completely embroidered, the machine will automatically trim the threads and stop. The embroidery foot will then automatically be Example: raised.
  • Page 53 EMBROIDERING A PATTERN Repeat the same steps for embroidering the remaining colors. a Current stitch numbers/Total stitch numbers b Current time/Total time c The part of pattern to be embroidered next d Embroidered colors/Total colors  When the last color is embroidered, [Finished embroidering] will appear on the display.

  • Page 54: Adjustments During The Embroidery Process

    ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Touch Note • Be careful not to bump the embroidery unit carriage or the embroidery foot when removing or attaching the embroidery frame. Otherwise, the pattern will not embroider correctly. If the Bobbin Runs out of Thread ...

  • Page 55: If The Thread Breaks During Embroidering

    ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Touch to move the needle back If the Thread Breaks during the correct number of stitches before the Embroidering spot where the thread broke. If you cannot move back to the spot where the If the upper thread is broken or runs out, thread broke, touch to select the color redo the upper threading.

  • Page 56: Restarting From The Beginning

    ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Restarting from the Beginning Resuming Embroidery after Turning Off the Power Touch The current position, angle, color and stitch number are saved when embroidery is stopped. The next time the machine is turned on, you have the option to continue or delete the pattern.
  • Page 57 ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Attach the embroidery frame and touch  The previous embroidery screen displayed before the machine was turned off appears. Memo • If you want to start a new embroidery pattern, touch • If embroidery was interrupted before a color segment was completed, follow the steps on page 53 to move the needle back to overlap the previous stitching by a few stitches to...

  • Page 58: Iq Intuition- Monitoring App

    IQ INTUITION- MONITORING APP IQ INTUITION- MONITORING APP ■ Monitoring With the IQ Intuition- Monitoring App installed on your smart device and the machine and smart device connected to the same wireless network, Memo you can check the operating status of the machine. •...

  • Page 59: Chapter 2 Basic Editing

    Chapter Basic Editing...

  • Page 60: Basic Editing

    BASIC EDITING BASIC EDITING  The stitch simulator screen appears. Previewing the Pattern Touch  An image of the pattern as it will be embroidered appears. Touch to select the frame used in the preview. Frames displayed in light gray cannot be selected. Touch to enlarge the image of the pattern.

  • Page 61: Moving The Pattern

    BASIC EDITING Moving the Pattern Rotating the Pattern Touch , and then touch Touch , and then touch display the pattern move window. Select the desired pattern by touching , if Select the desired pattern by touching there are multiple patterns on the screen. if there are multiple patterns on the screen.

  • Page 62: Changing The Size Of The Pattern

    BASIC EDITING Select the direction in which to change the Changing the Size of the Pattern size. Touch , and then touch Select the size changing method. a Size of the pattern b Touch to return the pattern to its original size. c Touch to move patterns.

  • Page 63: Changing The Density

    BASIC EDITING Touch Changing the Density Note The thread density can be changed. • Be sure to do trial embroidery using same fabric and This setting is available for some alphabet threads as project in order to check the embroidering character patterns, frame patterns and so on.

  • Page 64: Creating A Horizontal Mirror Image

    BASIC EDITING Repeat the pattern. Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image Vertical direction to repeat the pattern above and Touch , and then touch to create a repeat the pattern below. horizontal mirror image of the selected pattern. To delete above pattern, touch To delete below pattern, touch Designing Repeated Patterns a Spacing keys...
  • Page 65 BASIC EDITING ■ Repeating One Element of a Adjust the spacing of the repeated pattern. Repeated Pattern To widen spacing, touch By using the Cut function, you can select one To tighten spacing, touch element of a repeated pattern and repeat only that single element.
  • Page 66 BASIC EDITING Touch Memo • Once you have cut a repeated pattern into separate elements, you cannot return to the original repeated pattern. • Each element can be edited separately in the edit screen. Refer to “Selecting Combined Embroidery Patterns” on page 82. •...

  • Page 67: Embroidering The Pattern Repeatedly

    BASIC EDITING Select the border pattern with the thread Touch to select the thread mark to be mark at the center of the end of the pattern. sewn. Refer to “Assigning Thread Marks” on page 64. Memo Touch , then •...
  • Page 68 BASIC EDITING Touch to set the starting point to the top Note • Adjust the position of the fabric so that the center of the pattern. embroidering area for the next pattern is within the embroidering area. a Pattern embroidered first b Position of pattern to be embroidered next Touch c Embroidering area...

  • Page 69: Duplicating A Pattern

    BASIC EDITING Touch the positioning keys to move the Duplicating a Pattern embroidery frame until the thread mark on the fabric is aligned on the starting point in the camera view window. Touch , and then touch  The duplicate is positioned. a Grid lines b Thread mark on the fabric c Positioning keys...

  • Page 70: Deleting The Pattern

    BASIC EDITING Check the displayed pattern. Deleting the Pattern Touch to delete the pattern from the screen. Memo • When magnifying, touching enables you to move displayed area. At this time, the embroidery pattern in the location in the Displaying Patterns in the Screen embroidery field does not move.
  • Page 71 BASIC EDITING From the thread color sequence display, If necessary, repeat steps for all select the thread color that will not be thread colors that will not be embroidered. embroidered. After specifying the desired settings, touch  The selected thread color is highlighted in blue. Touch and then touch to check an...

  • Page 72: Editing Letters

    EDITING LETTERS EDITING LETTERS Touch and enter “he”. Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns Example: Entering “The Sky is Blue”. Touch Touch the key of the font you want to embroider. Touch to enter a space. Touch the tab to select a character type. Touch and then enter “T”.

  • Page 73: Character Alignment

    EDITING LETTERS Touch again and enter “S”. Character Alignment After entering the characters but before touching , you can adjust the character alignment. Each touch of switches between right alignment, left alignment and center alignment, in that order. Right alignment Left alignment Touch and then enter “ky_is”.

  • Page 74: Changing Letter Size

    EDITING LETTERS  The new font is selected. Touch Changing Letter Size Select the font type.  All the characters in the screen change into the selected font type. Touch , and then touch Touch Scroll the bar to display the font type that is not on the screen.

  • Page 75: Changing The Configuration Of Alphabet Character Patterns

    EDITING LETTERS Change the size of letters. Touch a Change the size to the specific direction. Select the layout. (Example: b Change the size from L, M or S size. c Move the text. When selecting an arc, use Memo change the degree of the arc.

  • Page 76: Changing Alphabet Character Spacing

    EDITING LETTERS Select the spacing. Changing Alphabet Character Touch to increase the character spacing. Spacing Touch to decrease the character spacing. Touch , and then touch Touch to return the pattern to its original appearance. Touch to move the characters up. Touch to move the characters down.

  • Page 77: Re-Editing Character Patterns

    EDITING LETTERS Touch Memo • It is not recommended to edit data and transfer to other or older version machines. Some features do not apply in other machines, so problems may occur. • Character spacing can be reduced only when characters are arranged normally on a straight line.

  • Page 78: Editing Colors

    EDITING COLORS EDITING COLORS Select a new color from the color palette. Changing the Thread Color To return to the original color, touch . If You can change the thread color by moving the multiple colors have been changed, this command will return all colors to their original colors.

  • Page 79: Find New Color Schemes With The Color Visualizer Function

    EDITING COLORS Select the desired effect. Find New Color Schemes with the Color Visualizer Function With the color visualizer function, the machine suggests new color schemes for the embroidery pattern that you have selected. After you select the desired effect from the four available ([Random], [Vivid], [Gradient] and [Soft]), sample color a Effects for schemes schemes for the selected effect are displayed.
  • Page 80 EDITING COLORS [Manual] setting for [Gradient] b Touch to display the color scheme You can select one color to be used in the favorites screen. Touch to remove the color [Gradient] effect. scheme on color scheme favorites screen. The effect will be created with a color you select. c Touch to review the previous schemes.

  • Page 81: Thread Color Sorting

    EDITING COLORS Thread Color Sorting This function allows you to embroider while replacing the thread spool a minimal number of times. Before starting to embroider, touch in the embroidery screen to rearrange the embroidery order and sort it by thread colors. Touch in the embroidery screen.

  • Page 82: Combining Patterns

    COMBINING PATTERNS COMBINING PATTERNS Select , touch and then Editing Combined Patterns touch Example: Combining alphabet characters with an embroidery pattern and editing. Touch to select an embroidery pattern. Touch...
  • Page 83 COMBINING PATTERNS Touch to change the layout of the Touch to enter the alphabet characters. characters. Touch Touch to return to the previous screen. Refer to page 73 for more information about changing the layout. Touch and then touch Select and enter “LOVE”.
  • Page 84 COMBINING PATTERNS ■ Selecting Combined Embroidery When all editing is finished, touch Patterns If multiple patterns have been combined, use to select the pattern to be edited. Patterns can also be selected by directly touching the screen with your finger, the included dual purpose stylus or fine tipped stylus pen.

  • Page 85: Selecting Multiple Patterns At The Same Time

    COMBINING PATTERNS Memo Selecting Multiple Patterns at the • Multiple patterns can also be selected by Same Time dragging your finger in the screen. • Multiple patterns can be selected or deselected from the Multiple Selection Multiple patterns can easily be edited, for example, when moving patterns that are screen.

  • Page 86: Grouping Multiple Selected Patterns

    COMBINING PATTERNS Grouping Multiple Selected Aligning the Embroidery Patterns Patterns Touch and then touch If the multiple patterns selected in “Selecting Multiple Patterns at the Same Time” on page 83 are grouped, they can be edited as a single pattern. Touch Touch each pattern to select multiple patterns and then touch...

  • Page 87: Chapter 3 Advanced Editing

    Chapter Advanced Editing...

  • Page 88: Various Embroidering Functions

    VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color: Monochrome) A selected pattern can be stitched out in one color instead of multicolor. The machine will continue stitching without stopping for thread changes until the pattern is completed. In the embroidery screen, touch ...
  • Page 89 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame, and When the following message appears, touch then attach the frame to the machine. Select the pattern and, if necessary, edit the pattern and touch Note • When using light to medium weight fabrics, check the settings screen to make sure [Fabric Thickness Sensor] is set to [OFF].
  • Page 90 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Press the “Start/Stop” button to start Touch to display the pattern moving embroidering. window. Refer to “Embroidering Patterns” on page 50.  When embroidery is finished, the fabric displayed in the background disappears. Note • The fabric will appear in the background until embroidering of the pattern is finished.
  • Page 91 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ■ Saving Scanned Image to USB Media Display page 10 of the settings screen, and then set [Fabric Thickness Sensor] to [ON]. Insert the USB media into the USB port on the machine. Touch a USB media b USB port Touch Touch...

  • Page 92: Basting Embroidery

    VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Touch , and then touch Basting Embroidery select the basting setting. Before embroidering, basting stitches can be sewn along the outline of the pattern. This is useful for embroidering fabric that cannot have stabilizer material affixed with an iron or adhesive. By stitching stabilizer material to the fabric, shrinkage of the stitching or misaligned pattern can be minimized.

  • Page 93: Changing The Embroidering Order Of Combined Patterns

    VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Select the pattern whose order is to be Changing the Embroidering changed, and then touch a key to change its position in the embroidering order. Order of Combined Patterns The embroidering order of combined patterns can be changed. Select a pattern, add additional pattern(s), adjust the layout of the patterns, and then display the editing window.

  • Page 94: Making Embroidery Adjustments

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ■ Upper Thread is Too Tight Adjusting Thread Tension The tension of the upper thread is too tight, resulting in the bobbin thread being visible from the right side When embroidering, the thread tension should be of the fabric.
  • Page 95 MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Touch to loosen the upper thread Touch to tighten the upper thread tension. (The tension number will tension. (The tension number will increase.) decrease.) Touch Touch Memo ■ Upper Thread is Too Loose • The tension of the upper thread can be adjusted for embroidering on page 8 of the The tension of the upper thread is too loose, embroidery settings screen.

  • Page 96: Adjusting The Alternate Bobbin Case (With No Color On The Adjusting Screw)

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ■ Correct Tension In the [Embroidery Tension], touch the number to adjust the upper thread tension. Upper thread slightly appears on the wrong side of Increase to tighten the upper thread tension. fabric. Decrease to loosen the upper thread tension. a Right side b Wrong side Light gray color represents upper thread.

  • Page 97: Using The Automatic Thread Cutting Function (End Color Trim)

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ■ Bobbin Thread is Too Tight Using the Automatic Thread Upper thread on the right side of fabric seems to be Cutting Function (End Color lifting/looping and bobbin thread is not seen on the wrong side of fabric. Trim) The automatic thread cutting function will...

  • Page 98: Using The Thread Trimming Function (Jump Stitch Trim)

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Touch to turn off the thread trimming Using the Thread Trimming function. Function (Jump Stitch Trim) The thread trimming function will automatically trim any excess thread jumps within the color. This function is initially turned ON. To turn this function OFF, touch key and then Your customized setting remains after turning the...

  • Page 99: Adjusting The Embroidery Speed

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS In the [Thread color], select [Name of Adjusting the Embroidery Speed Color] or [#123] (thread number). Touch , and then touch In the [Max Embroidery Speed], touch the number to change the maximum embroidery speed. Select a thread brand. Memo •...

  • Page 100: Aligning The Pattern And The Needle

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Touch then touch Aligning the Pattern and the Needle Example: Aligning the lower left side of a pattern and the needle. Mark the embroidery start position on the fabric, as shown. a This key is used for aligning linked characters. (page 99) b Start position ...

  • Page 101: Embroidering Linked Characters

    MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS  The needle is positioned in the lower-left corner of Embroidering Linked Characters the pattern. The carriage moves so that the needle is positioned correctly. Follow the procedure described below to Memo embroider linked characters in a single row when •...
  • Page 102 MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS After the characters are embroidered, cut Touch , then to align the the threads to a generous length, remove needle with the end of embroidering for the the embroidery frame, rehoop the fabric so previous pattern. that the remaining characters (“FG”) can be embroidered, and then attach the embroidery frame again.

  • Page 103: Using The Memory Function

    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION When saving the embroidery pattern in a Memo USB media/SD card, insert the USB media/ • For more information about the memory SD card into the USB port/SD card slot on function, refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” in the the machine.

  • Page 104: Retrieving Embroidery Patterns

    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Touch the desired source. Retrieving Embroidery Patterns When retrieving the embroidery pattern from a USB media/SD card, insert the USB media/SD card into the USB port/SD card slot on the machine. To retrieve embroidery patterns via wireless network, use Palette (version 11 or later) or Design Database Transfer to transfer the patterns in advance.
  • Page 105 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Touch the key of the pattern you want to retrieve. Memo • By touching , the selected patterns can be deleted or saved to the machine’s memory. a Select all patterns. b Deselect all patterns. c Delete the selected patterns. d Save the selected patterns to the machine.

  • Page 106: Embroidery Applications

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Note Creating an Appliqué Piece • Finish combining and editing the pattern before selecting the appliqué setting. If the Appliqué pieces can be created from the built-in pattern is edited after selecting the appliqué patterns and imported patterns. This is convenient setting, the appliqué...
  • Page 107 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Specify the distance between the pattern Note and the appliqué outline, and then touch • An appliqué piece cannot be created if the pattern is too large or too complicated or a combined pattern is separated. Even if the selected pattern fits within the embroidering area, the entire appliqué...
  • Page 108 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Lightly apply glue or spray adhesive, and Note paste the appliqué piece so that it aligns • Depending on the pattern density and fabric with the placement line. used, there may be shrinking of the pattern or the appliqué may be misaligned with the placement line.
  • Page 109 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Dry the appliqué piece, and then iron it if Touch to edit the frame pattern to necessary. fit the size of the appliqué pattern. Note • Do not apply a strong force when ironing, otherwise the stitching may be damaged. ■...

  • Page 110: Using Appliqués

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Touch to ungroup the patterns. Using Appliqués to select the frame pattern, and Note then touch • Refer to “Embroidery Design Guide” to review the recommended method for built-in appliqué patterns. Some appliqué patterns differ from the procedure described in this manual.
  • Page 111 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS ■ 1. Creating the Appliqué Piece Remove the fabric for the appliqué piece from the embroidery frame, and then carefully cut along the sewn cutting line. Select the appliqué pattern, and then continue to the embroidery screen. Note •...
  • Page 112 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS  The position of the appliqué is sewn, and then the After the appliqué piece is attached, attach machine stops. the embroidery frame to the machine. Thread the machine with the embroidery thread, lower the presser foot lever, and then press the “Start/Stop” button to embroider the appliqué.

  • Page 113: Using A Frame Pattern To Make An Appliqué (1)

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS ■ 4. Embroidering the Remainder of Using a Frame Pattern to Make the Pattern an Appliqué (1) Change the embroidery thread according to the embroidery color order display, and You can use framed patterns of the same size and then finish embroidering the remainder of shape to create an appliqué.

  • Page 114: Using A Frame Pattern To Make An Appliqué (2)

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Apply a thin layer of fabric glue or a Using a Frame Pattern to Make temporary spray adhesive to the rear of the appliqué created in step . Attach the an Appliqué (2) appliqué to the base fabric matching the shapes.

  • Page 115: Embroidering Couching Patterns

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Remove the embroidery frame from the Reattach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit, and cut around the embroidery unit, and embroider the satin outside of the stitches. stitch pattern to create an appliqué. Embroidering Couching Patterns Note Couching patterns can be embroidered using yarn.
  • Page 116 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Select the desired pattern from the desired Attach the spool stand to the machine. category. At this time, do not raise the telescopic thread guide shaft. And then touch a Couching patterns b Fill couching embroidery font Touch to lock all keys and buttons, and then raise the presser foot lever.
  • Page 117 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Pass the yarn through the telescopic thread Thread the machine with the upper thread. guide and the yarn guide (1) to (2). Note • Do not use the spool stand for upper thread. Otherwise thread may tangle with yarn. Memo •...

  • Page 118: Creating Stippling, Echo Quilting, Or Decorative Fill Patterns Around A Design

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Cut the yarn, leaving about 20 cm Creating Stippling, Echo Quilting, (8 inches). or Decorative Fill Patterns Punch a hole through the fabric with an awl around a Design or tapestry needle and then use the yarn threader to pull the excess yarn to the wrong side of the fabric.

  • Page 119: Embroidering A Quilting Pattern Across The Entire Fabric (Edge-To-Edge Quilt Function)

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS After specifying the stitch settings for the Embroidering a Quilting Pattern stippling, touch Across the Entire Fabric (Edge-to- Edge Quilt Function) Connect quilting patterns to embroider from edge to edge of a specified area. By rehooping a large piece of fabric, you can continue embroidering the quilting pattern across the entire fabric.
  • Page 120 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Select the pattern that you want to Check the pattern, and then touch embroider, and then touch save it. Specify a to d, and then touch a The thread color can be changed. a Width b Select single stitching or triple stitching. b Height After entering a value, touch to apply the...
  • Page 121 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS For this example, since we will embroider Use the move pattern keys to align the the edge-to-edge quilt pattern according to upper-left corner of the chalk reference the on-screen instructions, select the lines previously drawn on the quilt with the thumbnail for the entire edge-to-edge quilt upper-left corner of the part projected by pattern.
  • Page 122 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Rotate the pattern to align the upper-right Press the “Start/Stop” button to embroider corner with the chalk reference line. the first part. When embroidering is finished and the following message appears, touch  The next part to be embroidered appears. Position each part and embroider it according to the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 123 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Rotate the pattern to align the upper-right corner with the chalk c Leftmost column of second row (last row) ( reference line. Use the move pattern keys to align the upper-left corner with the thread mark of the embroidered pattern above. b Rightmost column of first row ( Use the move pattern keys to align the start point with the end point of the previous pattern.
  • Page 124 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS To align the upper-right corner with the thread mark of the embroidered pattern above, adjust the angle and width of the d Second column of the second row (last row) ( pattern. Use the move pattern keys to align the start point with the end point of the previous pattern.

  • Page 125: Embroidering Quilting Border Patterns (Auto Split Quilt Sash)

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Memo Embroidering Quilting Border • If you need to restitch a segment or skip a Patterns (Auto Split Quilt Sash) segment, you can touch in the embroidery screen to continue to the next Quilting border patterns up to 760 mm x 500 mm pattern or return to the previous pattern.
  • Page 126 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Select the quilt border pattern, and then Check the split pattern, and then touch touch Select how to divide the pattern. For this example, select “Auto split quilt sash”. a Auto split quilt sash b Semi-Auto split quilt sash For details, refer to “Embroidering Quilting Border Patterns (Semi-Auto Split Quilt Sash)”...
  • Page 127 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Select the embroidering method, and then Embroider the first section. touch After embroidering the first section, the following message appears. Touch Touch a To embroider using the built-in camera for aligning the embroidering position, touch the key showing the entire pattern.

  • Page 128: Embroidering Quilting Border Patterns (Semi-Auto Split Quilt Sash)

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Select a sub-category. Embroidering Quilting Border For this example, select two-color rectangular quilting border patterns. Patterns (Semi-Auto Split Quilt Sash) By rehooping the fabric to embroider connecting patterns, a quilting border of up to 3 m × 3 m (approx.118 inches ×...
  • Page 129 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Specify the size of embroidery frame to be Check the pattern, and then touch save it. used and the size of the quilting border, and then touch Memo • Mark the upper-right corner of the quilt border with a chalk pencil. On the machine’s screen, enter the horizontal and vertical measurements to match the orientation of the quilt with the marked corner positioned in the...
  • Page 130 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS For this example, since we will embroider Align the position for the part in the upper- the quilting border according to the on- right corner. screen instructions, select the thumbnail for With selected, move the needle to the inner the entire quilting border.
  • Page 131 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS When embroidering is finished and the Rotate the pattern to align the corner with the reference line, and then touch following message appears, touch  The next part to be embroidered appears. Position each part and embroider it according to the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 132 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS c When embroidering the corner part Memo Rotate the quilt 90 degrees counterclockwise, rehoop it, and • If you need to restitch a segment or skip a then attach the embroidery frame to the machine. Use the move pattern keys to align the start point projected by segment, you can touch in the embroidery the projector with the end point of the previous pattern, and...

  • Page 133: Hexagonal Quilting Borders

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Specify the size of embroidery frame to be Hexagonal Quilting Borders used and the measurements for the quilting border, and then touch ■ Creating Quilting Border Data With a chalk pencil, mark the quilt top with the inner outline of the quilting border to be embroidered.
  • Page 134 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Check the pattern, and then touch For this example, since we will embroider save it. the quilting border according to the on- screen instructions, select the thumbnail for the entire quilting border. And then touch a Touch this key to embroider the quilting border according to the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 135 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Align the position for the part in the corner. Position each part and embroider it according to the on-screen instructions. Use the move pattern keys to align the inside corner of the reference lines previously drawn on the quilt with You will be prompted to align the starting point, rotate the inner corner of the part projected by the projector.
  • Page 136 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS b When embroidering the edge part immediately before a Memo corner Use the move pattern keys to align the start point projected by • The width of the corner segment can be the projector with the end point of the previous pattern, and adjusted to best fit the inner corner.

  • Page 137: Embroidering Split Embroidery Patterns

    EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Memo Embroidering Split Embroidery • Printable templates of each large-connect Patterns design can be downloaded from “ babylock.com/machines/sewing/solaris- vision ” or “ babylock.com/machines/single- This machine has several built-in large-size split needle-embroidery/solaris-vision ”. These embroidery patterns. templates will assist with positioning the Split embroidery patterns are large patterns that are patterns.
  • Page 138 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Touch Touch Affix the first embroidery positioning sticker onto the fabric within the red lines by using both hands to press down on each corner of the sticker. Affix the sticker with Note the large circle to the top as shown on •...
  • Page 139 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Affix the second embroidery positioning Memo sticker to the fabric as described in step • In order to cleanly connect the first and second patterns, make sure that the distance and then touch between the embroidery positioning stickers (distance between the centers of the large circles) is the same before and after rehooping the fabric.
  • Page 140 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Reattach the embroidery frame and touch Touch to display the embroidery screen. Touch , and then remove the stickers. Memo • With a built-in large-size split embroidery pattern, if the distance between the embroidery positioning stickers (distance between the centers of the large circles) differs by a few millimeters before and after the fabric is rehooped, the pattern will be automatically resized.
  • Page 141 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Rehoop the fabric. Adjust the position and Touch , and then adjust the position angle for the next pattern so that the and angle for the next pattern so that the alignment stitching embroidered with the needle position is aligned with the first pattern and the needle position for the alignment stitching embroidered with the next pattern are aligned.

  • Page 142: Using The Camera To Connect Patterns

    USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS Hoop fabric in the 18 cm × 13 cm (7-1/8 Instead of using thread marks, the camera can be used to connect patterns in the embroidery screen. inches × 5-1/8 inches) embroidery frame, Select the appropriate frame depending on the size and then attach the frame to the machine.
  • Page 143 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS When the following message appears, touch Select the position of the second pattern by touching on the screen. Touch after specifying the position. Select the second pattern B, and then touch a Connecting point Touch , and then select how the b First pattern A...
  • Page 144 • Use your fingers to apply pressure to the corners of the embroidery positioning sticker replacement stickers (BLSO-EPS) from your authorized Baby Lock retailer. If any other to firmly affix it to the fabric. If the sticker is sticker is used, the camera may not recognize not firmly attached, the camera may incorrectly detect the sticker.
  • Page 145 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS Note • If either of the following messages appear, rehoop the fabric so that the next pattern and both the embroidery positioning stickers are within the embroidery area as indicated in the screen. Touch to detect the embroidery positioning stickers.
  • Page 146 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS After the embroidery positioning stickers Specify the position of the third pattern have been detected, touch , and then referring to the screen display. remove the stickers. In this example, touch 2 times to select the connection point, and then touch .

  • Page 147: Changing The Position Of A Sticker

    USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS Lower the embroidery foot, and then Following message appears in step if the embroider the third pattern. next pattern or affixed embroidery  When embroidering is finished, the following positioning stickers are close to being out of message appears.
  • Page 148 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS After the sticker position is detected, touch After the two embroidery positioning stickers have been detected, the following , and then remove the stickers. message appears. While making sure that the embroidery positioning stickers do not peel off, rehoop the fabric according to the example displayed on the on-screen instruction.

  • Page 149: Resume Feature

    USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS Resume Feature If the machine is turned off while the pattern connecting function is being used, the machine will return to the operation indicated below when it is turned on again. The machine operation will differ depending on when it is turned off.
  • Page 150 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS...

  • Page 151: Chapter 4 Iq Designer

    Chapter IQ Designer...

  • Page 152: About Iq Designer

    ABOUT IQ DESIGNER ABOUT IQ DESIGNER With IQ Designer, you can use the functions listed below: • Hand-drawn functions - create embroidery patterns by drawing on the LCD screen • Scanning functions - create embroidery patterns by not only scanning drawings /illustrations with built-in camera, but also importing data from USB media, etc.
  • Page 153 PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN ■ Key Functions Display Key Name Explanation Page Magnify key Touch this key to magnify the pattern. Hand key Touch this key to move the canvas when it is magnified. — Scan key Touch this key to select background image scanning, line scanning or 165, 169, illustration scanning.

  • Page 154: Before Creating Designs

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Before Creating Designs Drawing Lines The pattern preview displays the design smaller Touch and draw lines. than the actual size. You can view the actual pattern size by setting the [Embroidery Frame Display]. With [Embroidery Frame Display] in the settings screen, the embroidery frame and grid can be specified separately.
  • Page 155 PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN ■ Setting the Line Types, Stitch Types Stitch types and Colors Zigzag stitch You can set or change the line types, stitch types Running stitch and colors anytime. You can also specify the line types, stitch types and colors before drawing lines. Triple stitch Touch to set the line types, stitch types...

  • Page 156: Drawing Regions

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN ■ Setting the Brush Types, Fill Patterns Touch then touch on the line to change and Fill Colors its color.  The selected line will be changed to the selected Touch to set the brush types, fill color.
  • Page 157 PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Fill stitch types Touch and touch on the brush line to change color and fill stitch types. You can Fill stitch pattern also set the fill color, stitch type and fill Stippling pattern pattern of a closed area made of the lines and brush lines.

  • Page 158: Using The Stamp Key

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Stamp shapes Using the Stamp Key Basic shapes Touch Closed shapes Open shapes Stamp types (Only for Basic shapes) Outline Fill stitch Outline and fill stitch Select the outline ( ), fill stitch ( ), or outline and fill stitch ( ) of a basic shape.

  • Page 159: Using The Erase Key

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Using the Erase Key Using the Select Key You can select the part of the design to move and/ Touch or edit. Some keys are available only after you select the part. Touch Select the shape of the eraser. And then drag along the area or line that you want to erase.

  • Page 160: Using The Size Key

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Select the area you want to edit, and then Select the direction in which to change the touch size. Drag to create the red box around your selected area to be edited. Touch ■ Entering the Size Touch , and then touch Edit the design with available keys.

  • Page 161: Importing Motif Stitch Pattern Data Or Decorative Fill Pattern Data

    PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Touch the key for the USB port where the Importing Motif Stitch Pattern USB media has been inserted, select the motif stitch pattern data (.pmf), and then Data or Decorative Fill Pattern touch Data Motif stitch pattern data (.pmf) or decorative fill pattern data (.plf) created in [Programmable Stitch Creator] of Palette can be imported into IQ Designer.
  • Page 162 PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN To import decorative fill pattern data (.plf), Memo touch . After the Region Property • When saving a pattern (that contains an imported motif stitch pattern or decorative fill screen appears, touch , then pattern) as pattern drawing data (.pm9), it can only be saved in the machine’s memory.

  • Page 163: Stitch Settings Screen

    STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN Line stitch settings After creating the pattern drawing data (.pm9) in the drawing screen (page 150), you will have an Select the type of stitching you want applied to your line art. opportunity to: Zigzag stitch •...
  • Page 164 STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN ■ Region Settings Decorative fill stitch settings Increases/reduces the size of the pattern. [Size] Specifies the rotation angle of the pattern. [Direction] Select whether [ON] or [OFF]. The outline is also [Outline] converted to embroidery data. If [ON] is selected, the number of thread jumps can be reduced.

  • Page 165: Specifying Global Stitch Settings

    STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN Follow steps through in “Specifying Specifying Global Stitch Settings Individual Stitch Settings” on page 161 to change the settings. The same stitch settings can be changed at the Touch to convert work into an same time for multiple patterns of the same type. embroidery pattern and to display the embroidery edit screen.

  • Page 166: Iq Designer With Scan

    IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN Place the paper to be scanned in the Create the pattern using scanned scanning frame, and then secure the paper in place with the magnets. images or image data files Place the magnets at six locations around the paper to secure it, making sure that the line drawing is not In addition to using built-in shapes and drawing covered.

  • Page 167: Scanning To Trace Background Image

    IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN ■ Scanning with an Embroidery Frame Memo Drawings and illustrations can also be scanned • If you want to scan an image from a small using an embroidery frame. Hoop the embroidery piece of paper that can't be held with the frame with fabric larger than the frame.
  • Page 168 IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN Touch When scanning is finished, scanned image is displayed transparently in the pattern drawing area.  The image display screen appears. Using the magnets, affix a picture to the scanning frame and attach the frame to the machine.

  • Page 169: Importing The Background Image

    IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN Touch to display the embroidery edit Select the device you saved the data to. screen. Importing the Background Image Prepare the data file of your favorite picture so that you can create an embroidery pattern. Save data as a .jpg, .bmp, or .png file type, on a USB media stick or SD card.
  • Page 170 IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN The selected image is displayed transparently in the pattern drawing area. Use gauge a to adjust the transparency of the background. Each touch of lightens the background, making the line pattern darker. Each touch of darkens the background, making the line pattern lighter.

  • Page 171: Line Scan

    LINE SCAN LINE SCAN Custom patterns can be created from drawings. Using the Scanning Frame to You can create patterns by scanning your drawings using the included scanning frame or Create a Pattern with Line Scan importing an image from USB media or SD card. In addition, images can be transferred from a smart Touch device to the machine using the IQ Intuition-...
  • Page 172 LINE SCAN Touch When scanning is finished, specify the [Gray-Scale Detection level] on the screen To import an image from USB media or SD card, if necessary. touch . For details, see The [Gray-Scale Detection level] can change the black “Importing the Background Image”...
  • Page 173 LINE SCAN If you do not know how the settings should be changed, first continue the operation without specifying settings and check the results. To enlarge the image, touch To display the image before being converted, touch . Compare the images before and after being converted, and then change the settings if necessary.

  • Page 174: Illustration Scan

    ILLUSTRATION SCAN ILLUSTRATION SCAN Custom patterns can be created from color Touch illustrations. You can create patterns by scanning an illustration using the included scanning frame or importing an image from USB media or SD card. In addition, images can be transferred from a smart device to the machine using the IQ Intuition- Positioning App.
  • Page 175 ILLUSTRATION SCAN Move to frame the image for the Memo pattern. • The most recently scanned image is automatically stored in the machine’s memory. To import this saved image, touch Touch . (page 167)  The screen for confirming the converted image appears.
  • Page 176 ILLUSTRATION SCAN If necessary, edit the scanned image. After the scanned image is converted to stitching, it appears as a background in the pattern drawing screen. Use gauge a to adjust the transparency of the background. Each touch of lightens the background, making the illustration pattern darker.

  • Page 177: Stippling

    STIPPLING STIPPLING Touch Basic Stippling with IQ Designer Create a stippling design with the basic procedure. Example: Touch Select the heart shape, and then touch Select the square shape, and then touch...
  • Page 178 STIPPLING Touch Touch , and then select the stitch color. Touch after setting the color. Touch until the heart shape fits in the Select the area you want to set stippling square shape, and then touch effect. Touch , and then touch a Select this area.

  • Page 179: Scanning Drawing To Create Stippling Pattern

    STIPPLING Touch Scanning Drawing to Create Stippling Pattern Create a custom pattern with stippling design. Example: Place a drawing of your design on the scanning frame. Touch Adjust the stippling settings to create the desired effect, and then touch For details, refer to “Specifying Individual Stitch Settings”...
  • Page 180 STIPPLING Position the scanning frame on the When scanning is finished, move machine, and then touch frame the image for the pattern, and then touch Memo • For details on files that can be imported, refer The screen for confirming the converted to “SPECIFICATIONS”...
  • Page 181 STIPPLING To set the outline of the pattern, touch Select the outline of the pattern. and then a Outline of the pattern Touch Touch and then This will set the outline without a stitch.
  • Page 182 STIPPLING Touch and select the stitch color, and To set the stippling stitch color and fill then touch stitch type, touch , and then Select the stitch line. Touch , and then select the stitch color. Touch after setting the color. a Stitch line...

  • Page 183: Scanning Fabric And Stippling

    STIPPLING Select the area you want to set stippling Scanning Fabric and Stippling effect. Use the fabric pattern to coordinate with the stippling pattern. Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame. Touch a Area where stippling is applied Follow the procedure from step “Basic Stippling with IQ Designer”...
  • Page 184 STIPPLING Position the embroidery frame on the Touch machine, and then touch Memo Memo • This fabric sample has circular shapes that • Although the instructions in the LCD screen can be easily matched with a built-in stamp. refer to the scanning frame, this example uses For more complex or irregular designs, you an embroidery frame for scanning.
  • Page 185 STIPPLING Touch To set the stitch color and fill stitch type, touch , and then Touch until the size of circle fits the Touch , and then select the stitch color. pattern on the fabric, and then touch Touch after setting the color. to align the position of the circle to the pattern on the fabric.
  • Page 186 STIPPLING Select the area you want to set stippling Touch and then . This will set the effect. outline without a stitch. Select the outline of the pattern. To set the outline of the pattern, touch and then a Outline of the pattern Follow the procedure from step “Basic Stippling with IQ Designer”...

  • Page 187: Decorative Stitching Around A Pattern In Embroidery (A Quilting Function)

    STIPPLING Touch Decorative Stitching Around a Pattern in Embroidery (a Quilting Function) Memo • For best results, reduce the embroidery speed. • For best results, hoop the stabilizer and fabric and embroider the design prior to adding the batting and backing under the hoop for quilting.
  • Page 188 STIPPLING Touch to scan the embroidered fabric. Touch to use a stamp or rectangular Refer to “Importing the Background Image” frame to determine the area to be stitched. on page 167 for details. Memo • If the area is to be drawn by hand, be sure to draw a completely closed shape.
  • Page 189 STIPPLING Touch , and then fill the area to be Touch stitched outside of the stamp shape outline. Specify the stitch settings in the stitch a Fill the area. settings screen, and then touch If you select the stamp shapes to determine the area on step , touch for the line...

  • Page 190: Iq Intuition- Positioning App

    IQ INTUITION- POSITIONING APP IQ INTUITION- POSITIONING APP ■ Transferring an Image from a Smart Images saved on a smart device can be transferred to the machine so that an embroidery pattern can Device to the Machine be created in IQ Designer. Memo ■...
  • Page 191 IQ INTUITION- POSITIONING APP Touch the appropriate key for the image to be used. a Touch this key to use the image as a background image. For details, refer to “Scanning to Trace Background Image” on page 165. b Touch this key to convert a line drawing to embroidery data.
  • Page 192 IQ INTUITION- POSITIONING APP...

  • Page 193: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Chapter Appendix...

  • Page 194: Troubleshooting

    “ www.babylock.com ”. bobbin from shaft. If the problem persists, contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer. If the Thread Becomes Tangled Under the Bobbin Winder Seat If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not...

  • Page 195: List Of Symptoms

    If you have a minor problem with your machine, check the following solutions. If the solutions suggested   do not correct the problem, contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer. Touch for advice about minor embroidering problems during embroidering. Touch at any time to return to the original screen.
  • Page 196 There are scratches around the opening in the Replace the needle plate, or consult your — needle plate. authorized Baby Lock retailer. * There is a notch on the left side of the opening in the needle plate. This is not a scratch.
  • Page 197 There are scratches around the opening of the Replace the needle plate, or consult your — needle plate. authorized Baby Lock retailer. * There is a notch on the left side of the opening in the needle plate. This is not a scratch.
  • Page 198 There are needle holes or friction scratches in Replace the bobbin case, or consult your — the bobbin case. authorized Baby Lock retailer. The needle contacts The needle clamp screw is loose. Firmly tighten the needle clamp screw. If the the needle plate.
  • Page 199 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ After Embroidering Problem Cause Solution Page Thread tension is Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine and incorrect. rethread the machine. Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin. (If needle plate was removed, reinstall needle plate.) Using improper needle or thread for the Check the needle and fabric combination.

  • Page 200: Error Messages

    ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGES If the operation procedure is incorrect, the machine does not start. An alarm sounds and an error message is displayed on the LCD. If an error message displays, follow the instructions in the message. Below is an explanation of error messages. Refer to these when necessary (if you touch or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears).
  • Page 201 ERROR MESSAGES Error messages Cause/solution Remove the embroidery frame and replace the This message is displayed when replacing the embroidering bobbin thread. bobbin. OK to move the embroidery carriage to its (page 52) previous position? Remove the embroidery positioning mark. This message is displayed when the machine has recognized the embroidery position mark.

  • Page 202: Index

    INDEX INDEX Embroidery patterns aligning the position ..............86 Aligning the position ............ 43 checking the position .............. 47 Alphabet characters combining ................80 embroidery ................70 duplicating ................67 Appliqué ..............108 editing ..................35 Appliqué piece ................104 embroidering ................
  • Page 203 INDEX Saving embroidery patterns ............... 101 machine’s memory ..............101 Scan ..................164 SD card recalling ................102 usable ..................101 Settings automatic thread cutting ............95 embroidery settings ..............7 machine setting mode key ............7 sewing settings ................7 thread tension ................
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