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Baby Lock BNCW Instruction And Reference Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS BEFORE YOU START..........................2 NEW FEATURES ............................2 ABOUT CUTWORK ..........................4 What is Cutwork?........................... 4 Before Creating Cutwork........................5 CUTWORK MODE ..........................7 CREATING CUTWORK ......................... 10 Switching to Cutwork Mode ........................ 11 Installing the Cutwork Needles ......................11 Turning On the Machine ........................

  • Page 3: Before You Start

    BEFORE YOU START BEFORE YOU START Thank you for choosing our product. It is important to perform the upgrade according to the procedure outlined in the Installation Guide for upgrade. The machine can then be used as outlined in this upgrade Instruction and Reference Guide. To obtain the best performance from the machine and to ensure safe and correct operation, please read this Instruction and Reference Guide carefully before you start.
  • Page 4 NEW FEATURES Video Tutorials Video tutorials are included on the supplied DVD. Instructional movies are available for the topics listed with the following DVD icons in this Installation Guide. Preparation • Videos of the preparation procedure can be viewed by clicking “Preparation” in the chapter index of the supplied DVD.

  • Page 5: About Cutwork

    ABOUT CUTWORK ABOUT CUTWORK What is Cutwork? Cutwork is created when an embroidery design has an area that has been cut away and then reinforced around those sections with embroidery, there may also be stitching added within the open spaces to create gorgeous decorative patterns. After installing KIT CW to upgrade the machine, replace the embroidery needles in needle bars 1 through 4 with the corresponding cutwork needles which have been created with different angles so the machine can cut the fabric and embroider.

  • Page 6: Before Creating Cutwork

    ABOUT CUTWORK Before Creating Cutwork Information that you need to understand before creating cutwork as well as the preparations that must be performed are described below. Fabric used with cutwork The base fabric used with cutwork should be no thicker than a soft denim (equivalent to medium to light weight fabric).
  • Page 7 ABOUT CUTWORK When using fabric that cannot be ironed, such as organza, place water-soluble stabilizer above and below the fabric, and secure the sheets with an embroidery frame. a Water-soluble stabilizer b Fabric, such as organza For details on affixing stabilizer, refer to “Attaching Stabilizer” on page 14. Precautions on using water-soluble stabilizer Do not use with fabric that cannot be washed with water.

  • Page 8: Cutwork Mode

    CUTWORK MODE CUTWORK MODE The KIT CW installed on your machine activates the cutwork program for use with the specialized needles. In order to create cutwork patterns, the machine must be switched to Cutwork mode. For details on switching the machine to Cutwork mode, refer to “Switching to Cutwork Mode” on page 11.
  • Page 9 CUTWORK MODE ■ When using Cutwork mode The displays for embroidery needles 1 through 4 change to cutwork needles. Cutting will be done with needles 1 through 4, and embroidering with the remaining needles. When using the cutwork needles, the fabric will be cut.
  • Page 10 CUTWORK MODE The cutting line for the appliqué piece (APPLIQUE MATERIAL) will also be cut using the cutwork needles. Cutwork mode OFF Cutwork mode ON “APPLIQUE MATERIAL”, “APPLIQUE POSITION” and “APPLIQUE” are assigned to one needle bar number and listed on the screen. Depending on the thread color display setting, the display may appear as (APPLIQUE MATERIAL),...

  • Page 11: Creating Cutwork

    CREATING CUTWORK CREATING CUTWORK One example procedure for creating cutwork using the machine is shown below. We will follow this procedure to create cutwork using the cutwork pattern for a clover on the enclosed CD-ROM (for machines). Follow this procedure as practice. KIT CW a Switching to Cutwork b Installing the Cutwork...

  • Page 12: Switching To Cutwork Mode

    CREATING CUTWORK Switching to Cutwork Mode The machine needs to be turned off after the “Cutwork” setting is set to on. Touch to display the settings screen, and then touch beside Turn off the machine. “Cutwork”. ■ Finishing Cutwork mode Be sure to turn Cutwork mode off, before you perform embroidery operation with all the needles available for your machine.

  • Page 13: Turning On The Machine

    CREATING CUTWORK Turning On the Machine Note • Check that the cutwork needles are installed. Also, periodically clean the needle Turn the machine on again. plate, hook and bobbin case after using the machine. • This machine is equipped with a memory feature so that, if the machine is turned off while it is being operated, it will resume the stopped operation when it is turned on...

  • Page 14: Checking The Pattern

    CREATING CUTWORK Touch , select the pattern, and then Memo • For details on importing patterns, refer to touch to import the pattern. “Selecting an Embroidery Pattern” in chapter 5 of your machine’s Instruction and Reference Guide. Checking the Pattern Touch The imported cutwork pattern can be edited, repositioned, added or removed.

  • Page 15: Attaching Stabilizer

    CREATING CUTWORK With the thread color sequence display and Attaching Stabilizer sewing order, check the thread colors and sewing order. In order to prevent the pattern from losing its shape during embroidering or cutting, use an iron to affix stabilizer material to the fabric being used. Using an iron, affix the stabilizer material to the back of the fabric.

  • Page 16: Embroidering And Cutting

    CREATING CUTWORK Securely hoop the fabric with the stabilizer attached, and then attach the embroidery Note frame to the machine. • For details on the patterns requiring water- soluble stabilizer, refer to “Patterns requiring water-soluble stabilizer” on page 6. Remove the embroidery frame. Remove the fabric cut outs created using the cutwork needles.

  • Page 17: Edge Stitching And Embroidering

    CREATING CUTWORK Place the enclosed water-soluble stabilizer Edge Stitching and on the cutout areas to reinforce the edges to be sewn with satin stitching. Embroidering Touch , and then press the start/ stop button to restart embroidering. Note • Use a sheet of water-soluble stabilizer that is slightly larger than the cutout area or net fill stitching area.

  • Page 18: Dissolving Water-Soluble Stabilizer

    CREATING CUTWORK Turn off the embroidery machine. Dissolving Water-Soluble Stabilizer Remove the embroidery frame from the machine and the fabric from the frame. Use scissors to cut and remove the excess water-soluble stabilizer along the outline of the embroidery pattern. CAUTION •...

  • Page 19: Using The Machine To Position Embroidery Patterns For Creating Cutwork

    USING THE MACHINE TO POSITION EMBROIDERY PATTERNS FOR CREATING CUTWORK USING THE MACHINE TO POSITION EMBROIDERY PATTERNS FOR CREATING CUTWORK Sample Pattern Enjoy creating cutwork patterns on your machine. The procedures for editing a cutwork pattern are described as follow. The sample pattern used in this instructions is contained in the supplied CD-ROM (for machines).
  • Page 20 USING THE MACHINE TO POSITION EMBROIDERY PATTERNS FOR CREATING CUTWORK ■ Cutting Around an Embroidered Pattern (page 23) After a pattern has been embroidered, it can be cut out following the shape of the pattern or in a desired shape. This is useful for cutting out only the pattern to create an appliqué piece. The fabric is cut along the outline of an embroidered pattern.

  • Page 21: Creating An Appliqué From An Embroidery Pattern

    USING THE MACHINE TO POSITION EMBROIDERY PATTERNS FOR CREATING CUTWORK Touch , and make sure Creating an Appliqué from an highlighted. Embroidery Pattern With the “Appliqué Distance” keys, specify the distance of the appliqué outline from the embroidery pattern. The procedure for cutting out an embroidered piece along the outline or desired shape to create an applique is described below.
  • Page 22 USING THE MACHINE TO POSITION EMBROIDERY PATTERNS FOR CREATING CUTWORK Press Press → The following messages appear. Check the displayed preview, and then touch if it is acceptable. If desired distance is not acceptable touch and repeat step → The embroidering screen appears. Note •...
  • Page 23 USING THE MACHINE TO POSITION EMBROIDERY PATTERNS FOR CREATING CUTWORK With the thread color sequence display and sewing order, check the thread colors and Memo sewing order. • An appliqué piece can be created along the outline of an embroidered pattern even when Cutwork mode is turned off.

  • Page 24: Cutting Around An Embroidered Pattern

    USING THE MACHINE TO POSITION EMBROIDERY PATTERNS FOR CREATING CUTWORK Continue the procedure starting with step in “Creating an appliqué with the outline around a pattern” on page 20. Memo • An appliqué piece can be created along a desired shape around the embroidered pattern even when Cutwork mode is turned off.

  • Page 25: Satin Stitching Around An Embroidery Pattern, Then Using The Cutwork Needles To Cut The Design Out

    USING THE MACHINE TO POSITION EMBROIDERY PATTERNS FOR CREATING CUTWORK Touch . Next, touch until the Touch , and make sure desired frame shape appears, and then highlighted. select it. With the “Appliqué Distance” keys, specify the distance of the satin stitching from the edge of the If desired, change the size and position of the frame.

  • Page 26: Editing Cutwork Patterns

    USING THE MACHINE TO POSITION EMBROIDERY PATTERNS FOR CREATING CUTWORK Memo • “Appliqué Distance” and “Cutting Line Distance” can also be specified on page 2 of the Settings screen. Continue the procedure starting with step in “Creating an appliqué with the outline around a pattern”...

  • Page 27: Arranging Multiple Copies Of A Single Pattern To Make All Cuts At One Time

    USING THE MACHINE TO POSITION EMBROIDERY PATTERNS FOR CREATING CUTWORK ■ Changing the size of cutwork Memo patterns by using the stitch • The following procedure describes how to recalculator function (For use only duplicate cutwork patterns using the editing with Embroidery Upgrade Kit I sold functions built into your machine, so that all separately)
  • Page 28 USING THE MACHINE TO POSITION EMBROIDERY PATTERNS FOR CREATING CUTWORK Select the direction in which the pattern Touch will be repeated, and then adjust the spacing of the repeated pattern. a Horizontal and vertical direction Touch in the pattern editing screen. b Repeating and deleting keys c Spacing keys d Pattern spacing...
  • Page 29 USING THE MACHINE TO POSITION EMBROIDERY PATTERNS FOR CREATING CUTWORK Specify the settings for the vertical Touch , and then touch on the ensuing embroidering settings screen. direction, and then touch Check the machine display, and then start embroidering. Touch to ungroup the patterns.

  • Page 30: Specifying Pause Locations Before Embroidering

    USING THE MACHINE TO POSITION EMBROIDERY PATTERNS FOR CREATING CUTWORK Touch in the pattern editing screen Specifying Pause Locations that appears after you finish editing the Before Embroidering patterns. In this example, touch after you ungroup the The timing for stopping the machine (pause locations) can be checked in the screen and, if pattern shown in step on page 28.
  • Page 31 USING THE MACHINE TO POSITION EMBROIDERY PATTERNS FOR CREATING CUTWORK Touch to display the thread color (or cutwork needle) where the Memo machine will be paused before being sewn • If the patterns are grouped, the sewing (being cut) at the top of the thread color order of colors in the combined border sequence display, and then touch embroidery pattern is automatically...

  • Page 32: Importing Cutwork Patterns

    USING THE MACHINE TO POSITION EMBROIDERY PATTERNS FOR CREATING CUTWORK Importing Cutwork Patterns Importing Cutwork patterns cannot be imported if the machine is not in Cutwork mode. Cutwork patterns in the following data formats can be imported • PES*/PHC (when saved on the machine’s memory) Only cutwork patterns either included on the supplied CD-ROM or created in Palette Version 9.2...

  • Page 33: Error Messages

    ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGES Depending on the pattern type or method used to When the outline of a cutwork pattern create it, some cutwork patterns may not be or pattern used for appliqué piece is created or imported properly. In these cases, error complicated messages will appear.
  • Page 34 ERROR MESSAGES In order to import cutwork patterns, the machine must be switched to Cutwork mode. If the following error message appears, set the machine to Cutwork mode. For details, refer to “Switching to Cutwork Mode” on page 11. When the cutting line for a cutwork pattern or appliqué...
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