Page 3: 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 EDITING LETTERS..........75 Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns........75 Chapter 1 Embroidery Step by Step Character Alignment ............76 Changing Font Type............. 76 BEFORE EMBROIDERING ........6 Changing Letter Size ............77 Using the Machine Setting Mode Key ........
Page 5 CONTENTS Chapter 4 IQ Designer ABOUT IQ DESIGNER ........154 PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN ......155 Before Creating Designs ............. 157 Drawing Lines..............157 Drawing Regions ............... 159 Using the Stamp Key ............160 Using the Erase Key ............161 Using the Select Key ............162 STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN......
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 6, 8 Step 4 Step 5 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 Press to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening display, etc.). To display the different settings screens, press for “Sewing settings”, for “General settings”, for “Embroidery settings” or for “Wireless LAN settings”.
Page 10 BEFORE EMBROIDERING ■ Page 10 o Select the quality for displaying the fabric in the screen (page 94). p Erase the scanned image (page 94). q Set to “ON” when positioning the pattern on thick fabric using the built-in camera (page 95). r Adjust the position and brightness of the embroidery foot “W+”...
Page 11: Changing The Presser Foot
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION • Always press on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the presser foot. If not pressed and the “Start/Stop” button or another button is pressed, the machine will start and may cause injury.
Page 12: Attaching Embroidery Foot "W
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Press 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 press on the screen. You may accidentally press the “Start/Stop”...
Page 13: Changing The Needle
CHANGING THE NEEDLE CHANGING THE NEEDLE CAUTION • Always press on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the needle. If is not pressed and the “Start/Stop” button or another operation button is pressed accidentally, the machine will start and injury may result.
Page 14 CHANGING THE NEEDLE With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle all the way to the top of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp. Use the multi-purpose screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw. a Needle stopper b Hole for setting the needle c Flat side of needle...
Page 15: Attaching The Embroidery Unit
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT Insert the embroidery unit connection into About the Embroidery Unit the machine connection port. Push lightly on the connection port cover until the unit clicks into place. CAUTION • Do not move the machine with the embroidery unit attached.
Page 16: Removing The Embroidery Unit
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT Removing the Embroidery Unit Press , then press  The carriage will move to the removal position. CAUTION • Always remove the embroidery frame before pressing . Otherwise, the frame may strike the embroidery foot, and possibly cause injury. Turn the main power to OFF.
Page 17: Lower Threading
LOWER THREADING LOWER THREADING Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the Winding the Bobbin bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft. CAUTION • The included bobbin was designed specifically for this machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly.
Page 18 LOWER THREADING Pass the thread around the pretension disk Memo making sure that the thread is under the • When embroidering with fine, cross-wound pretension disk. thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the thread spool.
Page 19 LOWER THREADING Pass the end of the thread through the guide slit in the bobbin winder seat, and pull the Note • When winding transparent nylon thread on thread to the right to cut the thread with the bobbin, stop bobbin winding when the the cutter.
Page 20 LOWER THREADING Cut the thread with cutter and remove the Align the groove in the bobbin with the bobbin. spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft. a Cutter a Groove in the bobbin Memo b Spring on the shaft •...
Page 21 LOWER THREADING Pass the thread through the thread guide. Memo • Refer to the Instruction and Reference Guide (Sewing) to assemble the spool stand. • Refer to page 25 to thread the machine using the spool stand. CAUTION a Thread guide •...
Page 22: Setting The Bobbin
LOWER THREADING Push the bobbin winder switch to the right, Setting the Bobbin and then raise the bobbin at least 100 mm (4 inches) from the shaft. CAUTION • Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound. Otherwise, the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.
Page 23 LOWER THREADING Remove the bobbin cover. Note • If the thread is not correctly inserted Hold the bobbin with your right hand and through the tension spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension. hold the end of the thread with your left (page 98) hand.
Page 24: Upper Threading
UPPER THREADING UPPER THREADING  The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can Upper Threading be threaded. CAUTION • Be sure to thread the machine properly. Improper threading can cause the thread to a Upper thread shutter tangle and break the needle, leading to injury. Memo Memo •...
Page 25 UPPER THREADING Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far While holding the thread with both hands, as possible, then return the spool pin to its pull the thread up from under the thread original position. guide plate. CAUTION •...
Page 26 UPPER THREADING Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide (marked “6”) by holding the Note • When using thread that quickly winds off thread with both hands and guiding it as the spool, such as metallic thread, it may be shown in the illustration.
Page 27: Using The Spool Stand
UPPER THREADING Pull out about 10-15 cm (approx. 4-6 • Be sure to use a spool cap that is slightly larger than the spool. inches) of the thread, and then pass it under If the spool cap that is used is smaller or much the embroidery foot toward the rear of the larger than the spool, the thread may catch and machine.
Page 28 UPPER THREADING Attach the spool stand to the machine. Pull the thread off the spool. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guides at the top. When using thread that quickly feeds off the spool, such as metallic thread, use the enclosed ring to prevent the thread from becoming entangled.
Page 29: Using Threads That Unwind Quickly
UPPER THREADING Using Threads that Unwind Quickly ■ Using the Spool Net If using transparent nylon monofilament thread, metallic thread, or other strong thread, place the included spool net over the spool before using it. When using specialty threads, threading must be done manually.
Page 30: Preparing The Fabric
PREPARING THE FABRIC PREPARING THE FABRIC CAUTION • Use fabrics with a thickness of less than 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch). Using fabrics thicker than 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) may cause the needle to break. Note • When embroidering fabric layers filled with thick batting, for example, a better result can be achieved by adjusting the embroidery foot height in the embroidery settings screen.
Page 31: 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 optional 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 32 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 33 PREPARING THE FABRIC Return the frame adjustment screw to its Refer to steps through of “Inserting initial position. the Fabric” on page 30 to hoop the fabric. Tighten the frame adjustment screw by hand. CAUTION Memo • You can use the included multi-purpose •...
Page 34 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 35: 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 36: Attaching The Embroidery Frame
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME Note • Wind and insert the bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame. Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to Lower the frame-securing lever to be level raise the embroidery foot. with the frame to secure the embroidery frame in the embroidery frame holder.
Page 37 ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME Pull the embroidery frame toward you.
Page 38: Embroidery Screens
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 39 EMBROIDERY SCREENS ■ Pattern Selection Screens Baby Lock “Exclusives” Embroidery Patterns Alphabet Characters Decorative Alphabet Patterns Frame Patterns Utility Embroidery Patterns Quilting Border Patterns Couching Patterns...
Page 40: Key Functions
KEY FUNCTIONS KEY FUNCTIONS Editing Patterns a Shows the size of the entire combined pattern. b Shows the color sequence and stitching times of each step of the pattern currently selected. Memo • If a key display is grayed out, you cannot use that function with the selected pattern. Using these keys, you can edit the pattern as you like.
Page 41 KEY FUNCTIONS Display Key Name Explanation Page Magnify key Press this key to select the magnification ratio. Hand key Press this key to move the canvas when it is magnified. Fabric scan key Press this key to scan the fabric to align the embroidery position. Image key Press this key for a preview of the embroidered image.
Page 42: Editing Letters
KEY FUNCTIONS Editing Letters Display Key Name Explanation Page Cancel key Press this key to exit the editing character pattern screen. — Size key Press this key to change the size of the character pattern. Array key Press this key to change the configuration of a character pattern. Character spacing Press this key to change the spacing of character patterns.
Page 43: Embroidery Screen
KEY FUNCTIONS Embroidery Screen a Shows the embroidery foot code. Attach embroidery foot “W” for all embroidery projects. When the embroidery foot symbol is displayed on the screen, you are able to embroider. b Shows the embroidery frames that can be used for the selected pattern. Be sure to use the proper frame (page 29). c Shows a preview of the selected pattern.
Page 44 KEY FUNCTIONS Using these keys, you can move or rotate pattern, etc. Press to display the editing window. Note • Some operations or functions are not available for certain patterns. If the key display is darkened, you cannot use that function or operation with the selected pattern.
Page 45: Selecting Patterns
SELECTING PATTERNS SELECTING PATTERNS Press Selecting Embroidery Patterns/ Decorative Alphabet Patterns/ Utility Embroidery Patterns Press the category tab you want to embroider.  The pattern selected is outlined in red on the “Edit” display. Memo • If you press , you can see detailed information about the pattern.
Page 46 SELECTING PATTERNS To return to the previous screen to select another pattern, press Press to edit the selected pattern. Refer to “Editing Patterns” on page 38 about the “Edit” display. Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering. Refer to “Embroidering Patterns” on page 54. Press ...
Page 47: Selecting Frame Patterns
SELECTING PATTERNS Selecting Frame Patterns Press Press the key of the frame shape you want to embroider in the top part of the screen. a Frame shapes b Frame patterns  Various frame patterns are displayed at the bottom part of the screen. Press the key of the frame pattern you want to embroider.
Page 48: Confirming The Pattern Position
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame. If the pattern needs to be repositioned for better placement on the garment, you can check the layout before starting embroidery. Check the embroidery pattern.
Page 49: Checking The Needle Drop Point With The Projector
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION useful for patterns which need to be embroidered Checking the Needle Drop Point in a particular position as shown below. With the Projector With the projector pointer, you can check the needle drop point before embroidering. Press in the embroidery screen.
Page 50 CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Press to set the starting point to the Press to display the grid lines. center of the pattern. a Grid lines b Chalk mark on the fabric Press Memo • Press to enlarge the camera view. By Press the “Presser Foot Lifter”...
Page 51: Using The Embroidery Position Sticker To Align The
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Press the positioning keys to move the Using the Embroidery Position embroidery frame until the center point of the pattern in the camera view window is Sticker to Align the Embroidering aligned with the chalk mark drawn on the Position fabric.
Page 52 CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Select the position you want to set as the Press reference point. Note Select if you want to embroider referring the • Attach embroidery foot “W” before pressing embroidery positioning sticker as the center of the .
Page 53 CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION A reminder message appears. Remove the embroidery positioning sticker from the fabric, and press To remove the embroidery positioning sticker more easily, press so that the carriage moves slightly forward and away from under the needle. After the embroidery positioning sticker is removed, press Press the “Start/Stop”...
Page 54: Checking The Pattern Position
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Checking the Pattern Position Memo • To see the entire embroidering area, press The carriage moves and shows the pattern . The carriage moves and shows the embroidery area. position. Watch the embroidery frame closely to make sure the pattern will be embroidered in the right place.
Page 55: 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 28) and hooping the fabric in the frame (page 29) are two important factors mentioned a Bobbin case (no color on the screw) earlier.
Page 56: 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 57 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”...
Page 58: Adjustments During The Embroidery Process
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS 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. Unlock the frame-securing lever and If the Bobbin Runs out of Thread remove the embroidery frame.
Page 59: If The Thread Breaks During Embroidering
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Press 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, redo the thread broke, press to select the color upper threading.
Page 60: Restarting From The Beginning
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Restarting from the Beginning Resuming Embroidery after Turning Off the Power Press 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 61 ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Attach the embroidery frame and press  The previous embroidering screen displayed before the machine was turned off appears. Memo • If you want to start a new embroidery pattern, press so the pattern selection screen appears. •...
Page 62: 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 63: Chapter 2 Basic Editing
Chapter Basic Editing...
Page 64: Basic Editing
BASIC EDITING BASIC EDITING  The stitch simulator screen appears. Previewing the Pattern Press  An image of the pattern as it will be embroidered appears. Press to select the frame used in the preview. a Select the simulation speed. Press Frames displayed in dark gray cannot be selected.
Page 65: Moving The Pattern
BASIC EDITING Moving the Pattern Rotating the Pattern Press , and then press Press , and then press display the pattern move window. Select the desired pattern by pressing if there are multiple patterns on the screen. to move the pattern in the direction shown by the arrow.
Page 66: Changing The Size Of The Pattern
BASIC EDITING Press to return the pattern to its original Changing the Size of the Pattern position. Press , and then press a Degree of rotation Memo • You can move patterns using Select the direction in which to change the the window.
Page 67 BASIC EDITING ■ Changing the Size by Dragging You can also change the pattern size by dragging the red point on the pattern image. a Size of the pattern Memo • In order to maintain embroidering quality, there is a limit to how much the embroidery Note pattern can be enlarged or reduced.
Page 68: Changing The Density
BASIC EDITING : When changing the size, the pattern keeps Changing the Density the original density. The number of stitch is recalculated. The thread density can be changed. Select the direction in which to change the A setting between 80% and 120% in 5% size.
Page 69: Creating A Horizontal Mirror Image
BASIC EDITING Designing Repeated Patterns ■ Embroidering Repeated Patterns Using the border function, you can create repeated patterns. You can also adjust the spacing of the patterns. a Normal Press , and then press b Fine (stitches closer together) c Coarse (stitches farther apart) ...
Page 70 BASIC EDITING Adjust the spacing of the repeated pattern. Vertical direction To widen spacing, press To tighten spacing, press a Repeating and deleting keys b Spacing keys c Key to cancel pattern repeating Horizontal direction Complete repeated patterns by repeating steps through Press...
Page 71 BASIC EDITING ■ Repeating One Element of a Press and then press Repeated Pattern By using the Cut function, you can select one element of a repeated pattern and repeat only that single element. This function allows you to design complex repeated patterns.
Page 72: Embroidering The Pattern Repeatedly
BASIC EDITING Press to select the thread mark to be Note • Once you have cut a repeated pattern into sewn. 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”...
Page 73 BASIC EDITING Select the border pattern with the thread mark at the center of the end of the pattern. Note • Adjust the position of the fabric so that the Refer to “Assigning Thread Marks” on page 70. embroidering area for the next pattern is within the embroidering area of the embroidery sheet.
Page 74 BASIC EDITING Press the positioning keys to move the Touch to set the starting point to the top embroidery frame until the thread mark on center of the pattern. the fabric is aligned on the starting point in the camera view window. Touch a Grid lines b Thread mark on the fabric...
Page 75: Duplicating A Pattern
BASIC EDITING Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin Deleting the Pattern embroidering. Duplicating a Pattern Press to delete the pattern from the screen. Press , and then press Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified  The duplicate is positioned. Press to magnify the image.
Page 76 BASIC EDITING Check the displayed pattern. Memo • When magnifying, pressing enables you to move displayed area. At this time, the embroidery pattern in the location in the embroidery field does not move.
Page 77: Editing Letters
EDITING LETTERS EDITING LETTERS Press and enter “he”. Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns Example: Entering “The Sky is Blue”. Press Press the key of the font you want to embroider. Press to enter a space. Press the tab to select a character type. Press and then enter “T”.
Page 78: Character Alignment
EDITING LETTERS Press again and enter “S”. Character Alignment After entering the characters but before pressing , you can adjust the character alignment. Each press of switches between right alignment, left alignment and center alignment, in that order. Right alignment Left alignment Press and then enter “ky_is”.
Page 79: Changing Letter Size
EDITING LETTERS  The new font is selected. Press Select the font type. Changing Letter Size  All the characters in the screen change into the selected font type. Press , and then press Scroll the bar to display the font type that is not on the screen.
Page 80: Changing The Configuration Of Alphabet Character Patterns
EDITING LETTERS Press Changing the Configuration of Alphabet Character Patterns Press , and then press Change the size of letters. Press a Change the size to the specific direction. b Change the size from L, M or S size. c Move the text. Memo •...
Page 81: Changing Alphabet Character Spacing
EDITING LETTERS Select the layout. (Example: Changing Alphabet Character When selecting an arc, use Spacing change the degree of the arc. Press to make the arc flatter. Press , and then press Press to make the arc rounder. Press Memo •...
Page 82: Re-Editing Character Patterns
EDITING LETTERS Select the spacing. Press Press to increase the character spacing. Press to decrease the character spacing. Note • It is not recommended to edit data and Press to return the pattern to its original transfer to other or older version machines. appearance.
Page 83: Editing Colors
EDITING COLORS EDITING COLORS Select a new color from the color palette, Changing the Thread Color and then press You can change the thread color by moving the To return to the original color, press . If color to be changed to the top of the embroidering multiple colors have been changed, this command order and selecting a new color from the thread will return all colors to their original colors.
Page 84: 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”...
Page 85 EDITING COLORS “Manual” setting for “Random” Press You can select up to 6 colors to be used in the “Random” effect. The effect will be created using the selected Press the desired color scheme from colors. samples. Press to display the new schemes. a Select colors from the palette.
Page 86: Thread Color Sorting
EDITING COLORS Press Press to display the other color schemes.  The thread color palette screen will appear. Press again to check the sorted thread Thread Color Sorting colors. This function allows you to embroider while replacing the thread spool a minimal number of times.
Page 87: Combining Patterns
COMBINING PATTERNS COMBINING PATTERNS Select , press and then press Editing Combined Patterns Example: Combining alphabet characters with an embroidery pattern and editing Press to select an embroidery pattern. Press...
Page 88 COMBINING PATTERNS Press to change the layout of the Press to enter the alphabet characters. characters. Press Press to return to the previous screen. Refer to page 78 for more information about changing the layout. Select and enter “LOVE”. Press and then press Press and then use...
Page 89 COMBINING PATTERNS ■ Selecting Combined Embroidery When all editing is finished, press 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 or dual purpose stylus. Memo •...
Page 90: Selecting Multiple Patterns At The Same Time
COMBINING PATTERNS Selecting Multiple Patterns at the Memo • Multiple patterns can also be selected by Same Time dragging your finger in the screen. • Multiple patterns can be selected or Multiple patterns can easily be edited, for deselected from the Multiple Selection example, when moving patterns that are screen.
Page 91: Grouping Multiple Selected Patterns
COMBINING PATTERNS Grouping Multiple Selected Aligning the Embroidery Patterns Patterns Select patterns that you want to align (page If the multiple patterns selected in “Selecting 87). Multiple Patterns at the Same Time” on page 88 are grouped, they can be edited as a single pattern. Press and then press Press...
Page 92 COMBINING PATTERNS Memo • You can select desired multiple patterns by directly touching each pattern on this screen. • Touch to move the pattern. • Touch to reset the alignment.
Page 93: Chapter 3 Advanced Editing
Chapter Advanced Editing...
Page 94: 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, press ...
Page 95 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame, and When the following message appears, press then attach the frame to the machine. Select the pattern and, if necessary, edit the pattern and press Note • When using light to medium weight fabrics, check the settings screen to make sure “Fabric Thickness ...
Page 96 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ■ Specify Fabric Display from the Press to display the pattern moving Settings Screen window. Whether the fabric disappears or remains displayed can be specified from the settings screen. to align the pattern to the desired a Set to “Fine” to scan clearer than setting to “Standard”.
Page 97 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ■ Positioning the Pattern on Thick Affix the embroidery positioning sticker to Fabric the fabric within the area indicated by the red frame displayed with the projector, and When positioning the pattern on thick fabric such as then press quilting, the fabric may not be detected correctly.
Page 98: Basting Embroidery
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Press Basting Embroidery Before embroidering, basting stitches can be sewn Touch the number to specify the distance along the outline of the pattern. This is useful for from the pattern to the basting stitching. embroidering fabric that cannot have stabilizer material affixed with an iron or adhesive.
Page 99: Changing The Embroidering Order Of Combined Patterns
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Select the pattern whose order is to be Changing the Embroidering changed, and then press 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 100: 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 101 MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Press to loosen the upper thread Press to tighten the upper thread tension. (The tension number will tension. (The tension number will increase.) decrease.) Press Press Note ■ 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 102: Adjusting The Alternate Bobbin Case (With No Color On The Adjusting Screw)
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS In the “Embroidery Tension”, touch the Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin number to adjust the upper thread tension. Case (with No Color on the Increase to tighten the upper thread tension. Decrease to loosen the upper thread tension. Adjusting Screw) When using the embroidery bobbin thread provided, please be sure to choose the green...
Page 103: Using The Automatic Thread Cutting Function (End Color Trim)
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ■ Bobbin Thread is Too Loose Using the Automatic Thread Bobbin thread appears slightly on the right side of Cutting Function (End Color fabric. Trim) The automatic thread cutting function will cut the thread at the end of embroidering each a Right side color.
Page 104: Using The Thread Trimming Function (Jump Stitch Trim)
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Press 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, press key and then .
Page 105: Adjusting The Embroidery Speed
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS In the “Thread color”, touch the status to Adjusting the Embroidery Speed display the name of the thread colors or the embroidery thread number. Press , and then press In the “Max Embroidery Speed”, touch the number to change the maximum embroidery speed.
Page 106: Aligning The Pattern And The Needle
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Press then press 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 105).
Page 107: 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 Note embroider linked characters in a single row when •...
Page 108 MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS After the characters are embroidered, cut Press , then to align the needle the threads to a generous length, remove 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 109: Using The Memory Function
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Embroidery Data Precautions Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved in this machine. CAUTION • When using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may break when embroidering with a stitch density that is too fine or when embroidering three or more overlapping stitches.
Page 110 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ■ Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data • If the name of the embroidery data file/folder cannot be identified, for example, because the name contains special characters, the file/folder is not displayed. If this occurs, change the name of the file/folder. We recommend using the 26 letters of the alphabet (uppercase and lowercase), the numbers 0 through 9,”-”, and “_”.
Page 111: Saving Embroidery Patterns In The Machine's Memory
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory Press to return to the original screen without saving. You can save embroidery patterns that you have customized and will use often; for example, your name, patterns that have been rotated or had the size changed, patterns that have had the embroidering position changed, etc.
Page 112: Retrieving Patterns From The Machine's Memory
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press Retrieving Patterns from the Press to delete the embroidery pattern. Machine’s Memory For details, refer to “Saving/Deleting Multiple Patterns” on page 114. Press  The embroidering screen is displayed.  The machine displays the patterns currently in the memory.
Page 113: Saving Embroidery Patterns To Usb Media/Sd Card
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Insert the USB media/SD card into the USB Saving Embroidery Patterns to port/SD card slot on the machine. USB Media/SD Card When sending embroidery patterns from the machine to USB media/SD card, plug the USB media/SD card into the machine’s USB port/SD card slot.
Page 114: Recalling From Usb Media/Sd Card
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press the key for the corresponding media. Recalling from USB Media/SD Card You can recall a specific embroidery pattern from either direct USB media/SD card or a folder in the USB media/SD card. If the pattern is in a folder, check each folder to find the embroidery pattern.
Page 115 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press the key of the pattern you want to Press when there is a folder or retrieve. subfolder with embroidery patterns. The embroidery patterns in the selected folder are displayed.  The pattern is selected. Press to return to the original screen.
Page 116: Saving/Deleting Multiple Patterns
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Saving/Deleting Multiple Transferring Embroidery Patterns Patterns For detailed procedures, refer to Palette manual (Version 11 or higher). It may be useful to save all or multiple data from USB media/SD card, for example, to the machine. Memo The data can only be saved to the machine’s •...
Page 117: Receiving Embroidery Patterns On The Machine
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Receiving Embroidery Patterns on the Machine For detailed procedures, refer to Palette manual (Version 11 or higher). Memo • Embroidery patterns cannot be transferred if the computer and machine are connected to different home networks. Be sure to connect to the same home network.
Page 118: Embroidery Applications
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Select the pattern, and edit it if necessary. Creating an Appliqué Piece Appliqué pieces can be created from the built-in patterns and imported patterns. This is convenient for fabrics that cannot be embroidered or when you wish to attach an appliqué to a garment. ■...
Page 119 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Press , and then press Memo position the satin stitching around design. • Three steps are added to the embroidering order: appliqué cutting line, position of pattern placement on the garment, and appliqué stitching. Specify the distance between the pattern and the appliqué...
Page 120 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Hoop the appliqué fabric in the embroidery Use two layers of adhesive water soluble frame, attach the embroidery frame to the stabilizer material with their sticky sides machine, and then start embroidering. together, and then hoop them in the embroidery frame.
Page 121 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS ■ Using a Frame Pattern for the With the machine threaded using the thread for the outline from step , sew the outline Outline (APPLIQUE). Using a frame pattern, the desired shape can be added as the outline of the appliqué. To select the desired frame, refer to “Selecting Frame Patterns”...
Page 122 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Press to ungroup the patterns. Press to edit the frame pattern to fit the size of the appliqué pattern. to select the frame pattern, and then press Press to select the appliqué piece setting.  The frame pattern is deleted. Press Continue with step of “Creating an...
Page 123: Using Appliqués
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS ■ 1. Creating the Appliqué Piece Using Appliqués Select the appliqué pattern, and then continue to the embroidering screen. This machine can embroider patterns that contain an appliqué. Follow the procedure described below to embroider patterns with (appliqué piece), (appliqué...
Page 124 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS  The position of the appliqué is sewn, and then the Remove the fabric for the appliqué piece machine stops. from the embroidery frame, and then carefully cut along the sewn cutting line. a Appliqué position b Base fabric Note •...
Page 125 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS ■ 4. Embroidering the Remainder of After the appliqué piece is attached, attach the embroidery frame to the machine. the Pattern Thread the machine with the embroidery thread, lower the presser foot lever, and then press the “Start/Stop” Change the embroidery thread according to button to embroider the appliqué.
Page 126: Using A Frame Pattern To Make An Appliqué (1)
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 (1) appliqué to the base fabric matching the shapes.
Page 127: Using A Frame Pattern To Make An Appliqué (2)
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Remove the embroidery frame from the Using a Frame Pattern to Make embroidery unit, and cut around the outside of the stitches. an Appliqué (2) This is a second method to make appliqué using embroidery patterns. You do not have to change the fabric in the embroidery frame using this method.
Page 128: Creating Stippling, Echo Quilting, Or Decorative Fill Patterns Around A Design
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Reattach the embroidery frame to the After specifying the stitch settings for the embroidery unit, and embroider the satin stippling, press stitch pattern to create an appliqué. Creating Stippling, Echo Quilting, or Decorative Fill Patterns around a Design Stippling, echo quilting, and decorative fill patterns (from IQ Designer) can be created around the machine’s built-in patterns or original...
Page 129: Embroidering Quilting Border Patterns (Auto Split Quilt Sash)
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Select the quilt border pattern, and then Embroidering Quilting Border press Patterns (Auto Split Quilt Sash) Select how to divide the pattern. For this Quilting border patterns up to 760 mm x 500 mm example, select “Auto split quilt sash”. (approx.
Page 130 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Check the split pattern, and then press Select the embroidering method, and then press a To embroider using the built-in camera for aligning a You can change the thread color. the embroidering position, press the key showing b Select single stitching or triple stitching. the entire pattern.
Page 131: Embroidering Quilting Border Patterns (Semi-Auto Split Quilt Sash)
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Embroider the first section. Embroidering Quilting Border Patterns (Semi-Auto Split Quilt After embroidering the first section, the Sash) following message appears. Press By rehooping the fabric to embroider connecting patterns, a quilting border of up to 3 m × 3 m (approx.118 inches ×...
Page 132 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Select a sub-category. Specify the size of embroidery frame to be For this example, select two-color used and the size of the quilting border, and rectangular quilting border patterns. then press Memo • Mark the upper-right corner of the quilt border with a chalk pencil.
Page 133 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Check the pattern, and then press 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 press a Press this key to embroider the quilting border according to the on-screen instructions.
Page 134 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Align the position for the part in the upper- When embroidering is finished and the right corner. following message appears, press With selected, move the needle to the inner corner. Use the move pattern keys to align the inside upper-right corner of the reference lines previously drawn on the quilt with the inner corner of the part projected by the projector.
Page 135 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Rotate the pattern to align the corner with the reference line, c When embroidering the corner part Rotate the quilt 90 degrees counterclockwise, rehoop it, and and then press then attach the embroidery frame to the machine. Use the move pattern keys to align the start point projected by the projector with the end point of the previous pattern, and then press b When embroidering the edge part immediately before a...
Page 136: Hexagonal Quilting Borders
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Hexagonal Quilting Borders Memo • If you need to restitch a segment or skip a segment, you can press in the embroidering screen to continue to the next ■ Creating Quilting Border Data pattern or return to the previous pattern. Select the desired pattern in the With a chalk pencil, mark the quilt top with embroidering order, and then press...
Page 137 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Specify the size of embroidery frame to be Check the pattern, and then press save it. used and the measurements for the quilting border, and then press a The thread colors can be changed. b Select single stitching or triple stitching. Memo a Press to select the embroidery frame...
Page 138 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS For this example, since we will embroider Align the position for the part in the corner. the quilting border according to the on- Use the move pattern keys to align the inside corner of screen instructions, select the thumbnail for the reference lines previously drawn on the quilt with the entire quilting border.
Page 139 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Position each part and embroider it b When embroidering the edge part immediately before a corner according to the on-screen instructions. Use the move pattern keys to align the start point projected by the projector with the end point of the previous pattern, and You will be prompted to align the starting point, rotate the design, and to rehoop the quilt when necessary.
Page 140 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Then, align the inner corner of the pattern with the corner of the reference lines. Memo • If you need to restitch a segment or skip a segment, you can press in the embroidering screen to continue to the next pattern or return to the previous pattern.
Page 141: Embroidering Split Embroidery Patterns
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Select section to be embroidered. Embroidering Split Embroidery Select the sections in alphabetical order. Patterns A maximum of 12 sections can be displayed in one page. If there are 13 or more sections in the pattern, scroll the bar. Split embroidery patterns created with Palette Ver.7 or later can be embroidered.
Page 142: Embroidering Couching Patterns
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Press the “Start/Stop” button to embroider Embroidering Couching Patterns the pattern section. When embroidering is finished, the Couching patterns can be embroidered using yarn. following screen appears. Press CAUTION • When using yarn, we recommend selecting yarn of weight 4 (MEDIUM ).
Page 143 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Attach embroidery couching foot “Y”. Insert the yarn guide for embroidery couching into the slot on the top left of the machine. CAUTION • When using embroidery couching foot “Y”, make sure the machine is in embroidery mode. Otherwise, the needle will strike the Note embroidery couching foot, causing the needle...
Page 144 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS ■ Embroidering a Couching Pattern Pass the yarn through the guide on embroidery couching foot “Y”. Press Make sure that about 20 cm (8 inches) of yarn is pulled to the front of the machine. While holding the yarn in your hand in front of you, press the “Start/Stop”...
Page 145 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Cut the yarn, leaving about 20 cm (8 inches). Punch a hole through the fabric with an awl or tapestry needle and then use the yarn threader to pull the excess yarn to the wrong side of the fabric. Tie the end of the yarn so it cannot be pulled out, and then use scissors to cut off any excess yarn.
Page 146: Using The Camera To Connect Patterns
USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS Instead of using thread marks, the camera can be used to connect patterns in the Embroidery Edit screen. Select the appropriate frame depending on the size of the embroidery. The distance between the pattern and the embroidery area of the frame must be at least 3cm (1-3/16 inches).
Page 147 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS After embroidering of the first pattern is Press , and then select how the finished, the following message appears. patterns will be connected. Press  The pattern connection setting screen appears. When the following message appears, press Memo •...
Page 148 • Use the embroidery positioning stickers included with this product or purchase replacement stickers (BLSO-EPS) from your authorized Baby Lock retailer. If any other sticker is used, the camera may not recognize it. • The 182 mm × 257 mm (7 inches × 10...
Page 149 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS Note • Do not peel off the first embroidery positioning sticker to use it for the second embroidery positioning mark. • Use new embroidery positioning stickers. If a sticker is reused, it may easily peel off. If the sticker peels off during this procedure, the patterns cannot be connected.
Page 150 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS While making sure that the two embroidery positioning stickers do not peel off, remove Note • If either of the following messages appear, the embroidery frame from the machine, rehoop the fabric so that the next pattern and then rehoop the fabric.
Page 151 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS After the embroidery positioning stickers Press , and then select how the patterns will be connected. have been detected, press , and then remove the stickers. Lower the embroidery foot, and then embroider the second pattern. ...
Page 152: Changing The Position Of A Sticker
USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS Refer to steps through of “Connecting Three Patterns” using the embroidery frame with a size of 10 cm × 10 cm (4 inches × 4 inches) to embroider the first pattern and to connect the second pattern. ...
Page 153 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS Note Note • If the following message appears, rehoop • The positioning markers are shown with a the fabric as indicated in the screen, and tilted appearance to make sure that as long as the markers were placed with the red then press outlined square, they will be read properly and correct connection can be assured.
Page 154: Resume Feature
USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS a Pattern to be embroidered next Continue the operation from step page 149 after pressing  Rehoop the fabric.  Resume Feature Finish detecting embroidery positioning stickers (2 locations). 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.
Page 155: Chapter 4 Iq Designer
Chapter IQ Designer...
Page 156: 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 157: Pattern Drawing Screen
PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN t s r q Pattern drawing area Memo • The actual dimension of the pattern area is the size of the embroidery frame, which is 408 mm × 272 mm (approx. 16 inches × 10-5/8 inches). The pattern you drew may be bigger than you expected. Please resize the pattern after converting the design to the embroidery pattern.
Page 158 PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN ■ Key Functions Display Key Name Explanation Page Magnify key Press this key to magnify the pattern. Hand key Press this key to move the canvas when it is magnified. — Scan key Press this key to select background image scanning, line scanning or 167, 171, illustration scanning.
Page 159: Before Creating Designs
PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Before Creating Designs Drawing Lines The pattern preview displays the design smaller Press 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 160 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 Press to set the line types, stitch types...
Page 161: Drawing Regions
PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN ■ Setting the Brush Types, Fill Patterns Press then press on the line to change and Fill Colors its color.  The connected line will be changed to the selected Press to set the brush types, fill color.
Page 162: Using The Stamp Key
PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Press to return to the pattern drawing Using the Stamp Key screen.  You can check the selected stitch type and color. Press a Color bar b Stitch type If a stippling pattern or decorative fill pattern has been specified, the stitch pattern is displayed.
Page 163: Using The Erase Key
PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Stamp shapes Using the Erase Key Basic shapes Press 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 164: Using The Select Key
PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Select the area you want to edit, and then Using the Select Key press To select an area you want to edit, hold the dual You can select the part of the design to move and/ purpose stylus at a point on the screen and drag the dual purpose stylus to create the red box around or edit.
Page 165: Stitch Settings Screen
STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN Before creating the embroidery pattern, specify the stitch settings. Lines of the design are sewn with various stitches, and areas are sewn with fill stitches or stippling stitches. Stitching of the areas was already selected in “Drawing Regions” on page 159, so specify values of detailed settings. After specifying the settings, press to create the embroidery pattern.
Page 166 STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN ■ Region Settings to select the line or region to be changed.  Each press of moves the highlighting of the selected pattern in order. Select the setting to be changed, and then change the setting in the screen that appears.
Page 167: Specifying Global Stitch Settings
STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN Follow steps through in “Specifying Specifying Global Stitch Settings Individual Stitch Settings” on page 163 to change the settings. The same stitch settings can be changed at the Press to convert work into an same time for multiple patterns of the same type. embroidery pattern and to display the pattern editing screen.
Page 168: Iq Designer With Scan
IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN If you have a favorite picture, drawing, or data file, it can easily be traced as a background image and you can create your own embroidery pattern. Using the Scanning Frame Note •...
Page 169: Scanning To Trace Background Image
IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN Attach the embroidery unit to the machine, paper to be scanned on the fabric, and then secure it with tape. and then turn on the machine. Refer to “ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT” on page 13. Note •...
Page 170 IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN Using the magnets, affix a picture to the When scanning is finished, scanned image is scanning frame and attach the frame to the displayed transparently in the pattern machine. Refer to “Using the Scanning drawing area. Frame”...
Page 171: Importing The Background Image
IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN Press to display the pattern editing 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 172 IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN The selected image is displayed transparently in the pattern drawing area. After tracing elements of the imported image and assigning stitch patterns to the lines and regions, the image appears as a background in the pattern drawing screen.
Page 173: 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 transfered from a smart Press device to the machine using the IQ Intuition...
Page 174 LINE SCAN Press 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. press . For details, see The “Gray-Scale Detection level” can change the “Importing the Background Image” on page 169. black and white threshold for the image.
Page 175 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, press To display the image before being converted, press . Compare the images before and after being converted, and then change the settings if necessary.
Page 176: Illustration Scan
ILLUSTRATION SCAN ILLUSTRATION SCAN Custom patterns can be created from color Press 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 transfered from a smart device to the machine using the IQ Intuition Positioning App (page 190).
Page 177 ILLUSTRATION SCAN To stop scanning and return to the screen in To stop scanning and return to the screen in step , press step , press Memo Memo • The most recently scanned image is • Press to detect the outline. automatically stored in the machine’s Line thickness can be specified from 1.0 memory.
Page 178 ILLUSTRATION SCAN Press  The pattern drawing screen is displayed. 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.
Page 179: Stippling
STIPPLING STIPPLING Select the square shape, and then press Basic Stippling with IQ Designer Create a stippling design with the basic procedure. Example: Press You can also start the function by pressing in “Embroidery” mode. Press Press...
Page 180 STIPPLING Select the heart shape, and then press Press until the heart shape fits in the square shape, and then press Press , and then press Press Press , and then select the stitch color. Press after setting the color.
Page 181: Scanning Drawing To Create Stippling Pattern
STIPPLING Select the area you want to set stippling Adjust the stippling settings to create the effect. desired effect, and then press For details, refer to “Specifying Individual Stitch Settings” on page 163. a Select this area. Follow the procedure described on “Editing Press Patterns”...
Page 182 STIPPLING Press Note • When scanning starts, some of the machine lights will turn off in certain circumstances, in order to increase the scan quality. The machine lights will return to their original brightness when scanning ends. • You can import an image of 2 MB or smaller from USB media or SD card.
Page 183 STIPPLING The screen for confirming the converted Press and then image appears, adjust the image if This will set the outline without a stitch. necessary and then press Select the outline of the pattern.  The pattern drawing screen is displayed. To set the outline of the pattern, press and then a Outline of the pattern...
Page 184 STIPPLING Press to select the color of the stitch Select the stitch line around the stippling effect. around the stippling effect. a Stitch line Press and select the stitch color, and To set the stitch color and fill stitch type, press , and then then press...
Page 185: Scanning Fabric And Stippling
STIPPLING Press , and then select the stitch color. Scanning Fabric and Stippling Press after setting the color. Use the fabric pattern to coordinate with the stippling pattern. Hoop the fabric in the embroidery frame. Press You can also start the function by pressing in “Embroidery”...
Page 186 STIPPLING Position the embroidery frame on the Press machine, and then press Note 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 For more complex or irregular designs, you uses an embroidery frame for scanning.
Page 187 STIPPLING Press to increase or decrease the size To set the stitch color and fill stitch type, of the circle. press , and then Press until the size of circle fits the Press , and then select the stitch color. pattern on the fabric, and then press Press after setting the color.
Page 188 STIPPLING Select the area you want to set stippling Press and then . This will set the effect. outline without a stitch. Select the outline of the pattern. To set the outline of the pattern, press and then a Outline of the pattern Follow the procedure from step “Basic Stippling with IQ Designer”...
Page 189: Decorative Stitching Around A Pattern In Embroidery (A Quilting Function)
STIPPLING Press Decorative Stitching Around a Pattern in Embroidery (a Quilting Function) Memo • For best results, reduce the sewing 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 190 STIPPLING Press to scan the embroidered fabric. Press to use a stamp or rectangular Refer to “Importing the Background Image” frame to determine the area to be stitched. on page 169 for details. Note • If the area is to be drawn by hand, be sure to draw a completely closed shape.
Page 191 STIPPLING Press , and then fill the area to be Press stitched outside of the stamp shape outline. Specify the stitch settings in the stitch a Fill the area. settings screen, and then press If you select the stamp shapes to determine the area on step , press for the line...
Page 192: 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 193 IQ INTUITION POSITIONING APP Press the appropriate key for the image to be used. a Press this key to use the image as a background image. For details, refer to “Scanning to Trace Background Image” on page 167. b Press this key to convert a line drawing to embroidery data.
Page 194 IQ INTUITION POSITIONING APP...
Page 195: Chapter 5 Appendix
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Page 196: Troubleshooting
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. Press for advice about minor embroidering problems during embroidering. Press at any time to return to the original screen.
Page 197 There are scratches around the opening in the Replace the needle plate, or consult your — needle plate. authorized Baby Lock retailer. There are scratches around the opening in the Replace the embroidery foot, or consult your embroidery foot. authorized Baby Lock retailer.
Page 198 There are scratches around the opening of the Replace the needle plate, or consult your — needle plate. authorized Baby Lock retailer. There are scratches around the opening in the Replace the embroidery foot, or consult your embroidery foot. authorized Baby Lock retailer.
Page 199 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 200 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 Refer to the “Fabric/Thread/Needle —...
Page 201 TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION • This machine is equipped with a thread detection device. If the “Start/Stop” button is pushed before the upper threading is done, the machine will not operate properly. • If the power is disconnected during embroidering: Turn the main power to OFF and unplug the machine. If you restart the machine, follow the Instruction and Reference Guide for operating the machine correctly.
Page 202: Error Messages
ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGES If the machine is not properly set and the “Start/Stop” button or the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed, or 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.
Page 203 ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed This message is displayed when the machine is in when embroidery mode, and the pressed when changing character pattern thread colors. combination is too large to fit in the embroidery frame. This message is displayed This message appears if when the machine is in the machine is turned off...
Page 204 ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed This message is displayed when the machine has when the bobbin thread is recognized the embroidery running out. position mark. Remove the embroidery positioning sticker and press continue. To remove the embroidery positioning sticker more easily, press .
Page 205 ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed This message appears when an error occurs with when you try to start the USB media. embroidering with the dual feed foot attached to the machine. Remove the dual feed foot before entering the embroidery mode. This message is displayed when a button, such as the ■...
Page 206 ERROR MESSAGES...
Page 207: Index
INDEX INDEX combining ................85 duplicating ................73 Alarm sounds ................203 editing ..................38 Aligning the position ............ 47 embroidering ................53 Alphabet characters linked characters ..............105 embroidery ................75 pattern selection screens ............37 Appliqué retrieving ..............110 using an embroidery frame pattern ........
Page 208 INDEX recalling ................. 112 saving ..................111 usable ..................107 Settings automatic thread cutting ............101 embroidery settings ..............7 machine setting mode key ............7 sewing settings ................7 thread tension ................98 thread trimming ..............102 Size key ..................64 Spool net ..................
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