Page 2: Table Of Contents
Chapter Basic Embroidery BEFORE EMBROIDERING ........196 COMBINING PATTERNS ........238 Embroidery Step by Step ............196 Editing Combined Patterns ............. 238 ■ Selecting combined embroidery patterns........240 Attaching Embroidery Foot “W+” with LED pointer ....197 Sewing Combined Patterns............. 241 Attaching the Embroidery Unit ..........197 ■...
Page 3: Before Embroidering
BEFORE EMBROIDERING BEFORE EMBROIDERING Embroidery Step by Step Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery. Step 9 Step 6, 8 Step 3 Step 1, 2 Step 4 Step 7 Step 5 Step # Action Page Presser foot attachment Attach embroidery foot “W+”.
Page 4: Attaching Embroidery Foot "W+" With Led Pointer
BEFORE EMBROIDERING Attaching Embroidery Foot “W+” CAUTION with LED pointer • Use the included multi-purpose screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw of the presser foot holder. If the screw is loose, the needle may CAUTION strike the presser foot and possibly cause injury.
Page 5: Removing The Embroidery Unit
BEFORE EMBROIDERING Turn the main power to ON. Note → The following message will appear. • You can also sew utility/decorative stitches with the embroidery unit attached. Touch Press . The feed dog will automatically raise for utility and decorative stitching.
Page 6 BEFORE EMBROIDERING Press the release button, and pull the embroidery unit away from the machine. a Release button CAUTION • Do not carry the embroidery unit by holding the release button compartment.
Page 7: Selecting Patterns
Once the machine has finished the initialization and the carriage has moved to the start position, the pattern selection screen will display. If another screen is displayed, press , then to display the screen below. a “Baby Lock” Exclusives b Embroidery patterns c Character patterns d Decorative alphabet patterns e Frame patterns...
Page 8: Pattern Selection Screens
SELECTING PATTERNS ■ Pattern Selection Screens There are 7 categories of patterns in this machine. “Baby Lock” Exclusives Frame patterns Embroidery patterns Utility embroidery patterns Alphabet characters Bobbin work patterns Floral alphabet patterns...
Page 9: Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Decorative Alphabet Patterns/Utility Embroidery Patterns/Bobbin Work Patterns
SELECTING PATTERNS Press the category tab to return to the previous Selecting Embroidery Patterns/ screen. → The selected pattern is displayed. Decorative Alphabet Patterns/ Utility Embroidery Patterns/ Press to create a mirror image of the Bobbin Work Patterns pattern as needed. If a mistake has been made when selecting the Press the category tab and then press the pattern, press...
Page 10: Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns
SELECTING PATTERNS Press the key of the font you want to Press embroider. → The embroidering screen is displayed. Press to edit the pattern before embroidering in this “Embroidery” screen. Refer to “VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY SCREEN” on page 236. To return to the previous screen to select another pattern, press Press the tab to select a character type.
Page 11 SELECTING PATTERNS Press and enter “lue”. Press again and enter “S”. Press and then enter “ky”. Press to enter a space. Press → The embroidering screen is displayed. Follow the steps from of “Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Decorative Alphabet Patterns/Utility Embroidery Patterns/ Bobbin Work Patterns”...
Page 12: Selecting Frame Patterns
SELECTING PATTERNS Follow the steps from of “Selecting Selecting Frame Patterns Embroidery Patterns/Decorative Alphabet Patterns/Utility Embroidery Patterns/ Bobbin Work Patterns” on page 202. Press Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards Press the key of the frame shape you want to embroider in the top part of the screen. ■...
Page 13 SELECTING PATTERNS Insert the card completely into the card reader/USB card writer module. Insert the embroidery card so that the end with a printed arrow is facing up. Note • Two embroidery USB card readers/USB card writer modules cannot be used with this machine at the same time.
Page 14: Recalling From Usb Media
SELECTING PATTERNS Press when there is a subfolder to sort Recalling from USB Media two or more stitch patterns to USB media, the embroidery pattern in the subfolder is You can recall a specific embroidery pattern from displayed. either direct USB media or a folder in the USB media.
Page 15: Recalling From The Computer
SELECTING PATTERNS Move/copy the pattern data to “Removable Press Disk”. Press to delete the pattern from the USB media. → Pattern data in “Removable Disk” is written to the machine. Note • While data is being written, do not disconnect the USB cable. •...
Page 16 SELECTING PATTERNS Press the key of the pattern you want to recall. Press Press to delete the pattern from the computer. → The Embroidery Edit screen is displayed.
Page 17: Editing Patterns
EDITING PATTERNS EDITING PATTERNS a Shows the size of the entire combined pattern. b Shows the size of the pattern currently selected. c Shows the distance from the center of the frame. d Shows the degree of rotation for the pattern. e Shows the color sequence and stitching times of each step of the pattern currently selected.
Page 18: Key Functions
EDITING PATTERNS ■ Key Functions Using these keys, you can edit the pattern as you like. Press to display the editing window. Display Key Name Explanation Page Move key Press to display the pattern moving window. Size key Press this key to change the size of the pattern. Patterns can be enlarged or reduced.
Page 19: Previewing The Pattern
EDITING PATTERNS Previewing the Pattern Moving the Pattern The pattern can be moved to the desired position Press by dragging on the screen using your finger, the touch pen or connected mouse without displaying the editing window. If you need some fine adjustment, move the pattern from the editing window.
Page 20: Rotating The Pattern
EDITING PATTERNS Press to return the pattern to its original Rotating the Pattern position. Press a Degree of rotation Select the angle of rotation for the pattern. Rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the left. 0° Rotate the pattern 90 degrees to the right. Memo Rotate the pattern 10 degrees to the left.
Page 21: Changing The Size Of The Pattern
EDITING PATTERNS Changing the Size of the Pattern Press a Size of the pattern Select the direction in which to change the size. Enlarge the pattern proportionately. Decrease the pattern proportionately. Stretch the pattern horizontally. Decrease the pattern horizontally. Stretch the pattern vertically. Memo •...
Page 22: Changing The Size And The Density Of The Pattern
EDITING PATTERNS ■ Changing the Size and the Density of Press the Pattern You can change the pattern size while maintaining the desired thread density. The machine recalculates Note the stitch density automatically. With this function, • If the pattern is enlarged and there is space the pattern will be enlarged or reduced at a larger between stitches, a better effect can be ratio than with normal pattern resizing.
Page 23: Changing Font Type
EDITING PATTERNS Press → The new font is selected. Changing Font Type Press Editing Letters (Size/Font Type) Press Select the font type. → All the characters in the screen change into the selected font type. Select a letter you want to edit by pressing Press to display the font type that is not on the screen.
Page 24: Changing The Density (Alphabet Character And Frame Patterns Only)
EDITING PATTERNS Change the size of letters. Press to change font type, and then select the font type. → Selected letter will be resized. → Selected letter's font type will be changed. Press if the resize keys are not displayed. Select the direction in which to change the Press size, or press...
Page 25: Changing The Colors Of Alphabet Character Patterns
EDITING PATTERNS Change the density. Press so that it appears as Press to make the pattern less dense. Press the key again to return to the original setting. Press to make the pattern more dense. a Normal b Fine (stitches closer together) Press c Coarse (stitches farther apart) →...
Page 26: Changing The Configuration Of Alphabet Character Patterns
EDITING PATTERNS Changing the Configuration of Memo Alphabet Character Patterns • When selecting change to . You can increase or decrease the incline. Press • You can move patterns using the window. Press Deleting the Pattern Press to delete the pattern from the screen. Select the layout.
Page 27: Displaying Patterns In The Screen Magnified
EDITING PATTERNS ■ Selecting the Percent of Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnification Magnified Press Press to magnify the image. The image is magnified by 125%, 150% and 200% as you press Press the percent of magnification you desire. Check the displayed pattern. →...
Page 28: Changing Alphabet Character Spacing
EDITING PATTERNS Changing Alphabet Character Memo Spacing • You can move patterns using the window. Press Press Note • 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.
Page 29: Changing The Thread Color
EDITING PATTERNS to select where the pattern is Changing the Thread Color to be separated, and then press separate it. For this example, the pattern You can change the thread color by moving the color to be changed to the top of the sewing order will be separated between “C”...
Page 30: Creating A Custom Thread Table
EDITING PATTERNS Press or color tip to choose a Press and then press new color from the color palette. To return to the original color, press . If multiple colors have been changed, this command will return all colors to their original colors. or press directly to choose where to add a color on the custom thread table.
Page 31: Adding A Color To The Custom Thread Table From The List
EDITING PATTERNS Repeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors are specified. enter a color’s 4-digit number. To delete a specified color from the palette, press If you make a mistake, press to erase the entered number, and then enter the correct number. To delete all the specified color from the palette, press Note...
Page 32: Saving The Custom Thread Table To Usb Media
EDITING PATTERNS Repeat the previous steps until all desired Press thread colors are specified. To delete a specified color from the palette, press To delete all the specified color from the palette, press Press ■ Saving the Custom Thread Table to USB media You can save a custom thread table data file to USB media.
Page 33: Choosing A Color From The Custom Thread Table
EDITING PATTERNS Press and then press Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table You can select a color from the up to 300 thread colors you have set in the custom thread table. Press Press → The thread color palette screen displays. →...
Page 34: Find New Color Schemes With The Color Visualizer Function
EDITING PATTERNS Press Press to choose a new color from the custom thread table. to scroll through the custom thread table. Press to return to the original color. You can choose colors from the custom thread table by directly touching the screen with the touch pen or your finger.
Page 35 EDITING PATTERNS Press and specify the thread color to Note use in the desired effect. • Selection for the desired number of colors must stay within the range for the number of If you don’t need to specify the thread color, just set thread changes for the pattern you selected.
Page 36: Designing Repeated Patterns
EDITING PATTERNS “Manual” setting for “Gradient” Press and then, select the displayed You can select one color to be used in the color scheme. “Gradient” effect. The effect will be created with a color you select. Press to return to the previous screen. You can continue selecting color schemes from the selected page prior to pressing Press...
Page 37 EDITING PATTERNS Select the direction in which the pattern Adjust the spacing of the repeated pattern. will be repeated. To widen spacing, press To tighten spacing, press a Press to change a repeated pattern back to one single pattern. Memo •...
Page 38: Repeating One Element Of A Repeated Pattern
EDITING PATTERNS ■ Repeating One Element of a 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. Choose the direction in which the repeated pattern will be cut.
Page 39: Color Sorting Repeated Patterns
EDITING PATTERNS ■ Color Sorting Repeated Patterns ■ Assigning Thread Marks By sewing thread marks, you can easily align Press to automatically change the sewing patterns when sewing a series. When sewing is order of colors in combined border embroidery finished on a pattern, a thread mark in the shape of patterns so that the same color can be continuously an arrow will be sewn using the final thread.
Page 40: Embroidering The Pattern Repeatedly
EDITING PATTERNS Press the “Start/Stop” button to begin Memo embroidering. • When there are two or more elements, use → When embroidering is finished, the thread mark is sewn with the last thread color. to select a pattern that you want to assign a thread mark(s) to.
Page 41 EDITING PATTERNS Attach the embroidery frame to the Press machine, and then touch Press the positioning keys to move the embroidery frame until the thread mark on Touch to set the starting point to the top the fabric is aligned on the starting point in center of the pattern.
Page 42: Duplicating A Pattern
EDITING PATTERNS If the pattern position cannot be aligned using the positioning keys, rehoop the fabric, and then try again to align the position with the positioning keys. Note • When embroidering the repeated pattern, you cannot rotate the pattern in the camera view window.
Page 43: Viewing The Embroidery Screen
VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY SCREEN VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY SCREEN a Shows the presser foot code. Attach embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer or “W” (optional) for all embroidery projects. When the foot presser symbol is displayed on the screen, you are able to sew. b Shows the embroidery frames that can be used for the selected pattern.
Page 44: Key Functions
VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY SCREEN ■ 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: Combining Patterns
COMBINING PATTERNS COMBINING PATTERNS Select Editing Combined Patterns Example: Combining alphabet characters with an embroidery pattern and editing Press to select an embroidery pattern. Press or touch the selected pattern.
Page 46 COMBINING PATTERNS Press Select and enter “LOVE”. → The characters you enter will be displayed in the center of the display. Press to enter the alphabet Press characters. Press to return to the previous screen. Press to change the layout of the characters.
Page 47: Selecting Combined Embroidery Patterns
COMBINING PATTERNS ■ Selecting combined embroidery Press to change the color of the characters. patterns See page 222 for more information about changing If multiple patterns have been combined, use the color. to select the pattern to be edited. If a USB mouse is connected, the pattern can be selected by clicking it.
Page 48: Sewing Combined Patterns
COMBINING PATTERNS Sewing Combined Patterns Embroider Combined patterns will be embroidered in the order they were entered. In this example, the embroidery order will be as follows: → Note • Follow the directions in “Embroidering Patterns” on page 260. Embroider by following the color order on the right side of the display.
Page 49: 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. • When using layers with thicker batting etc., you can sew more attractive embroidery by adjusting the embroidery presser foot height in the embroidery settings screen (see below).
Page 50: Hooping The Fabric In The Embroidery Frame
Other optional embroidery frames can be used. 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.
Page 51: Inserting The Fabric
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. Do not Note loosen the screw. • If the fabric is not securely held in the embroidery frame, the embroidery design will sew out poorly.
Page 52: Using The Embroidery Sheet
PREPARING THE FABRIC Gently stretch the fabric so there are no Memo folds or wrinkles, and press the inner frame • You can use the included multi-purpose into the outer frame. screw driver setting the position to “3”, when you loosen or tighten the frame adjustment screw.
Page 53: Embroidering Edges Or Corners
PREPARING THE FABRIC ■ Embroidering Edges or Corners Use a temporary spray adhesive to adhere the small piece of fabric to the larger piece in the frame. If you do not wish to use a temporary spray adhesive, attach the stabilizer with a basting stitch. a Fabric b Stabilizer ■...
Page 54: 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 presser foot. with the frame to secure the embroidery frame in the embroidery frame holder.
Page 55 ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME Pull the embroidery frame toward you.
Page 56: 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. ■...
Page 57: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Led Pointer
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Use a chalk pencil to draw a cross at the Note desired embroidering location. • The specified setting is saved in the machine’s memory. This is useful for positioning during continuous embroidering. • For normal use, return the setting to “00”. to adjust the LED pointer so that it indicates the actual needle drop point.
Page 58 CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Press the positioning keys to move the Press in the embroidering screen. embroidery frame until the cross-shaped chalk mark drawn on the fabric is displayed in the camera view window. Press to set the starting point to the center of the pattern.
Page 59: Using The Built-In Camera To Align The Embroidering Position
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Adjust the orientation of the pattern by Using the Built-In Camera to pressing the orientation keys until the grid lines are parallel with the chalk mark drawn Align the Embroidering Position on the fabric. (Refer to “Rotating the Pattern”...
Page 60 CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Press to display the editing Press window, and then press Note Following message appears. Press • Attach embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer before pressing . The embroidery foot “W+” lowers and check the fabric thickness, to help the built-in camera recognize the embroidery positioning sticker.
Page 61: Specifying The Embroidering Position With The Sensor Pen
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION A reminder message appears. Remove the Press , and then embroidery positioning sticker from the fabric, and press To remove the embroidery positioning sticker more easily, press so that the embroidery frame moves slightly forward and away from under the needle.
Page 62: Selecting The Embroidering Position By The Pattern Edge
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION ■ Selecting the Embroidering Position by the Pattern Edge From the keys on the screen, press the edge to be the reference for positioning. a Square of pattern edge b Pattern position With the sensor pen, touch the point on the fabric corresponding to corner b in the screen.
Page 63: Selecting The Embroidering Position By The Pattern Center
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION ■ Selecting the Embroidering Position Press to move the LED pointer on by the Pattern Center the fabric for adjusting the first position. Press in the following screen. Press to apply the setting. With the sensor pen, touch 2 points on the fabric corresponding to the numbers in the center of the embroidery pattern.
Page 64: Checking The Pattern Position
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION Press the “Start/Stop” button to start Press to adjust the positions. embroidering. → If you don’t need to adjust the positions, continue to step Note • When using the sensor pen to specify the Press to move the LED pointer on embroidering position, it may not be possible to exactly specify the desired location.
Page 65 CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION From , press the key for the position that you want to check. a Selected position → The needle will move to the selected position on the pattern. Memo • To see the entire embroidering area, press .
Page 66: Embroidering A Pattern
EMBROIDERING A PATTERN EMBROIDERING A PATTERN Bobbin case (for prewound or other embroidery Embroidering Attractive Finishes bobbin threads) There are many factors that go into sewing beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer (see page 242) and hooping the fabric in the frame (see page 243) are two important factors a Bobbin case (no color on the screw) mentioned earlier.
Page 67: Embroidery Needle Plate Cover
EMBROIDERING A PATTERN ■ Embroidery Needle Plate Cover Embroidering Patterns Under some conditions, based on the type of fabric, stabilizer, or thread being used, there may be some looping in the upper thread. In this case, attach the included embroidery needle plate cover to the needle plate.
Page 68 EMBROIDERING A PATTERN Lower the presser foot, then press the Repeat the same steps for embroidering the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering. remaining colors. → When the first color is completely sewn, the machine will automatically trim the threads and stop. The presser foot will then automatically be raised.
Page 69: Spool Stand Led
EMBROIDERING A PATTERN Set “Spool Stand LED” to “OFF”. Spool Stand LED This machine is equipped with a spool stand LED. Its lighting status and color indicate the machine status and thread color for embroidering. Memo • Use the color in which the LED lights up as a guide.
Page 70: Creating The Appliqué Piece
EMBROIDERING A PATTERN Thread the machine with the embroidery Note thread, lower the presser foot lever, and then press the “Start/Stop” button to sew • If (appliqué piece), the cutting line of the appliqué piece. (appliqué position) and (appliqué) → The outline of the appliqué piece is sewn, and then appear in the embroidery color order the machine stops.
Page 71: Affixing The Appliqué Piece To The Base Fabric
EMBROIDERING A PATTERN Thread the machine with the embroidery thread, lower the presser foot lever, and Note • If the appliqué piece is not securely then press the “Start/Stop” button to sew attached to the base fabric, the appliqué the appliqué position. piece may lift off the base fabric during sewing, causing misalignment.
Page 72: Embroidering The Remainder Of The Pattern
EMBROIDERING A PATTERN ■ 4. Embroidering the Remainder of the Pattern Change the embroidery thread according to the embroidery color order display, and then finish embroidering the remainder of the pattern. Memo • Since glue may become attached to the presser foot, needle or needle plate, clean off any glue off after finishing embroidering the appliqué...
Page 73: 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 presser 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 74: If The Thread Breaks During Sewing
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Press , or to move the If the Thread Breaks During needle back the correct number of stitches Sewing before the spot where the thread broke. If you cannot move back to the spot where the Press the “Start/Stop”...
Page 75: Restarting From The Beginning
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS Restarting from the Beginning Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power Press The current 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 76 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. Continue embroidering.
Page 77 ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS...
Page 78 Chapter Advanced Embroidery VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS .... 272 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS ..307 Uninterrupted Embroidering Connecting Three Patterns ............. 307 (Using a Single Color : Monochrome) ........272 Changing the Position of a Sticker.......... 313 Display the Fabric While Aligning the Embroidering Position..272 CONNECTING ROTATED PATTERNS....316 ■...
Page 79: Various Embroidering Functions
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Uninterrupted Embroidering Display the Fabric While (Using a Single Color : Aligning the Embroidering Monochrome) Position A selected pattern can be stitched out in one color The fabric hooped in the embroidery frame can be displayed on the LCD so that the embroidery position instead of multicolor.
Page 80 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Press When the fabric appears as a background for the pattern, press to display the editing window. The pattern can be moved to the desired position by dragging on the screen using your finger, the touch pen or connected mouse without displaying the editing window.
Page 81: Specify Fabric Display From The Settings Screen
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ■ Specify Fabric Display from the to align the pattern to the desired Settings Screen embroidery position. Whether the fabric disappears or remains displayed can be specified from the settings screen. a Set to “ON” to leave the fabric displayed in the Press background.
Page 82: Positioning The Pattern On Thick Fabric
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Affix the embroidery positioning sticker to the Press and select the USB port to save fabric within the area indicated by the red image. frame in the LCD, and then press → After the short melody, the image file will be saved to the USB media.
Page 83: Basting Embroidery
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Press to select the basting setting. Basting Embroidery 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 84: Creating An Appliqué Piece
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Creating an Appliqué Piece Note • 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 patterns on embroidery cards. This is setting, the appliqué...
Page 85 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Press and then, press Memo position the satin stitching around design. • Three steps are added to the sewing order: appliqué cutting line, position of pattern placement on the garment, and appliqué stitching. Note a Cutting line for appliqué •...
Page 86 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS 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 87: Using A Frame Pattern For The Outline
VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ■ 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, see “Selecting Frame Patterns”...
Page 88 VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS Press to edit the frame pattern to to select the frame pattern, and fit the size of the appliqué pattern. then press → The frame pattern is deleted. Press and then press Press Press , and then press select the appliqué...
Page 89: Print And Stitch
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) Completed embroidery patterns combined with printed designs are built into this machine. Beautiful three-dimensional embroidered designs can be created by ironing a background onto fabric or printing it onto printable fabric, then sewing complementary embroidery on top of the background.
Page 90: Selecting A Pattern
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) Selecting a Pattern Patterns combining embroidery and printed designs appears with Memo • Refer to the Quick Reference Guide for the detail of patterns which enable this function. Select a pattern combining embroidery and printed designs.
Page 91: Using Usb Media
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) Note Memo • Print the background and embroidery • Do not remove the USB media from the position sheet in their original dimensions. If machine until data output is finished. an image is printed in a different size, the sizes of the embroidery pattern and Remove the USB media where the image background may not match.
Page 92: Printing The Background And Embroidery Position Sheet
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) Press Note • Before printing onto iron-on paper or printable fabric, we recommend performing a test print to check the print settings. • For details on printing on iron-on transfer sheets or printable fabric, refer to the instructions for the iron-on transfer sheets and printable fabric.
Page 93: Sewing Embroidery Patterns
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS) After checking that a pattern is selected, Sewing Embroidery Patterns press → The embroidering screen appears. Hoop in the embroidery frame the fabric with the background image ironed on. Note • Before embroidering, check that the embroidery position sheet is perfectly aligned with the background.
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: Upper Thread Is Too Loose
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Press to weaken the upper thread Press tension. (The tension number will decrease.) Note • With “Embroidery Tension” on page 6/8 of the setting screen, the tension of the upper thread can be adjusted for embroidering. The selected setting will be applied to all patterns.
Page 96: Adjusting The Alternate Bobbin Case (With No Color On The Screw)
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS ■ Bobbin Thread is Too Loose Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Bobbin thread appears slightly on the right side of Case (with No Color on the fabric. Screw) When using the embroidery bobbin thread provided, please be sure to choose the green a Right side marked bobbin case when performing utility stitch b Wrong side...
Page 97: Using The Automatic Thread Cutting Function (End Color Trim)
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Using the Automatic Thread Using the Thread Trimming Cutting Function (End Color Function (Jump Stitch Trim) Trim) The thread trimming function will automatically trim any excess thread jumps within The automatic thread cutting function will the color. This function is initially turned on. To cut the thread at the end of sewing each color.
Page 98: Selecting The Length Of Jump Stitch Not To Trim
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Press to turn off the thread Adjusting the Embroidery Speed trimming function. Press In the “Max Embroidery Speed”, use to change the maximum embroidery speed. You can choose from 8 different speed levels. → The key will display as Memo The machine will not trim the thread before moving •...
Page 99: Changing The Embroidery Frame Display
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS In the “Thread Color Display”, use Changing the Embroidery Frame to display the name of the thread colors or Display the embroidery thread number. Press In the “Embroidery Frame Display”, use to change the embroidery frame display mode.
Page 100: Aligning The Pattern And The Needle
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS a Super large frame embroidering area 36 cm × 24 cm (14 inches × 9-1/2 inches) b Center mark c Extra large frame embroidering area 30 cm × 20 cm (12 inches × 8 inches) d Quilt frame embroidering area 20 cm × 20 cm (8 inches ×...
Page 101: Embroidering Linked Characters
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Press Press and then, press to align the needle and the mark on the fabric, and begin embroidering the pattern. Memo Press • You can use camera positioning function. For details, see “Aligning the Embroidering Position Using the Built-In Camera” on page 250.
Page 102 MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS Press Press Press Press to turn off the thread cutting function and then press → The needle is positioned in the lower-left corner of the pattern. The embroidery frame moves so that the needle is positioned correctly. Press the “Start/Stop”...
Page 103 MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS After the characters are embroidered, cut the threads to a generous length, remove to align the needle with the end the embroidery frame, and then attach the of embroidering for the previous pattern. embroidery frame again so that the remaining characters (“FG”) can be embroidered.
Page 104: 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 sewing with a stitch density that is too fine or when sewing three or more overlapping stitches.
Page 105: Connecting Your Machine To The Pc
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ■ Connecting Your Machine to the PC • Compatible models: IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment IBM PC-compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment • Compatible operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 ■...
Page 106: 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 sewing position changed, etc.
Page 107: Saving Embroidery Patterns In The Computer
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press when the pattern you want to Note save is in the embroidering screen. • Do not insert or remove USB media while “Saving” screen is displayed. You will lose some or all of the pattern you are saving. Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer Using the included USB cable, the machine can...
Page 108: Retrieving Patterns From The Machine's Memory
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Select the pattern’s .phc file in “Removable Note Disk” and copy the file to the computer. • The connectors on the USB cable can only be inserted into a port in one direction. If it is difficult to insert the connector, do not insert it with force.
Page 109 USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Press the key of the pattern you want to retrieve. Press Press to delete the embroidery pattern. → The embroidering screen is displayed.
Page 110: Embroidery Applications
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS 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 111: 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 112: Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Reattach the embroidery frame to the Connect to the machine the media embroidery unit, and embroider the satin containing the created split embroidery stitch pattern to create an appliqué. pattern, and then select the split embroidery pattern to be embroidered. For details on recalling patterns, refer to “Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards”...
Page 113 EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS Press the “Start/Stop” button to embroider Press the pattern section. When embroidering is finished, the following screen appears. Press → A screen appears so that a section of the split embroidery pattern can be selected. Repeat steps through to embroider the remaining sections of the pattern.
Page 114: 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. An area of 33 cm × 21 cm (12-1/2 inches × 8 inches) can be embroidered when the camera is used to connect patterns.
Page 115 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS Select the second pattern B, and then press Memo • can be pressed while embroidering. • A pattern cannot be saved in the machine’s memory while patterns are being connected. Lower the presser foot, and then embroider the first pattern.
Page 116 • Use the positioning stickers included with this product or purchase replacement stickers (BLSO-EPS) from your Baby Lock retailer. If any other sticker is used, the camera may not recognize it. • The 182 mm × 257 mm (7 inches × 10...
Page 117 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS Affix the first embroidery positioning Using both hands affix the second sticker onto the fabric within the red lines embroidery positioning mark within the red that now appear on the screen of the lines that now appear on the screen of the machine by using both hands to press down machine by pressing down on each corner on each corner of the sticker.
Page 118 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS While making sure that the two positioning stickers do not peel off, remove the Note • If either of the following messages appear, embroidery frame from the machine, and rehoop the fabric so that the next pattern then rehoop the fabric.
Page 119 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS After the positioning stickers have been Press , and then select how the patterns will be connected. detected, press , and then remove the stickers. Lower the presser foot, and then embroider the second pattern. →...
Page 120: Changing The Position Of A Sticker
USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS Refer to steps through “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 121 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS Following message appears in step if the Note next pattern or affixed positioning stickers • If the following message appears, rehoop are close to being out of the embroidering the fabric as indicated in the screen, and area.
Page 122 USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS Affix the second sticker and then press a Pattern to be embroidered next b Embroidery sheet Continue the operation from step page 312 after pressing → The camera detects the second positioning sticker. After the two positioning stickers have been detected, the following message appears.
Page 123: Connecting Rotated Patterns
CONNECTING ROTATED PATTERNS CONNECTING ROTATED PATTERNS Greater design variations can be created by Press and then, press in the rotating patterns. The following procedure pattern editing screen. describes how to connect patterns that are rotated. A: First pattern B: Second pattern Select the pattern, and then press Rotate the pattern, and then press →...
Page 124 CONNECTING ROTATED PATTERNS Rotate the pattern to the same angle as the Note first pattern, and then press • Be sure to rotate the pattern from the pattern editing screen. The reference edge and reference point are specified along the smallest rectangle (not angled) that contains all patterns selected.
Page 125: Connecting Patterns To Be Joined Along An Edge
CONNECTING ROTATED PATTERNS Continue with step of “Connecting Select the pattern whose slide distance is to Three Patterns” to finish connecting the be measured. patterns. Connecting Patterns to be Joined Along an Edge Greater design variations can be created by sliding the patterns being connected.
Page 126: Trial Sewing
CONNECTING ROTATED PATTERNS After the pattern is sewn, remove the fabric Specify the position of the second pattern from the frame, and then measure the referring to the vertical/horizontal position distance that the pattern is to be slid. measured in step of “Measuring the Distance That the Pattern Will Be Slid”...
Page 127 CONNECTING ROTATED PATTERNS Continue with step of “Connecting Three Patterns” on page 309 to finish connecting the patterns. Note • After checking that the trial embroidery results are satisfactory, sew the actual embroidery. If you decide to change the distance that the pattern is slid after checking the trial embroidery, change the settings selected in step...
Page 128: Resume Feature
RESUME FEATURE 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. Example: When connecting two patterns Begin embroidering the second pattern.
Page 129 RESUME FEATURE...
Page 130 Chapter IQ Designer ABOUT IQ DESIGNER .......... 324 Basics: Creating a Pattern ............324 PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN ......326 ■ Key functions................326 Before Creating Designs............327 Drawing Lines .................327 ■ Setting the line types and colors..........328 Drawing Regions..............328 ■ Setting the brush types and fill colors........329 Using the stamp key..............329 Using the erase key ..............330 Using the select key ..............331...
Page 131: About Iq Designer
ABOUT IQ DESIGNER ABOUT IQ DESIGNER With IQ Designer, you can use below functions; • hand-drawn functions - creating embroidery patterns by drawing on the LCD screen • scanning functions - creating embroidery patterns by not only scanning object with built-in camera, but also imported data from USB media or computer.
Page 132 ABOUT IQ DESIGNER 3. Select colors and stitching and add desired 5. Convert image data to embroidery data. patterns to complete the pattern. The embroidery image preview screen appears. (page 334) 6. Edit the pattern in the embroidery edit screen, 4.
Page 133: Pattern Drawing Screen
PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN t s r q a Pattern drawing area b Pattern preview area Memo • The actual dimension of the pattern area is the size of the embroidery frame, which is 36 cm × 24 cm (approx.
Page 134: Before Creating Designs
PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Display Key Name Explanation Page Stamp key Press this key to select the stamp shape for pattern drawing. You can set the fill/stroke setting. Erase key Press this key to erase lines and shapes that have been drawn. You can select the size/shape of the eraser.
Page 135: Setting The Line Types And Colors
PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN ■ Setting the line types and colors Press to return to the pattern You can set or change the line types and colors drawing screen. anytime. You can also specify the line types and → The color bar on the line tool key is changed to the colors before drawing lines.
Page 136: Setting The Brush Types And Fill Colors
PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN ■ Setting the brush types and fill colors Press to return to the pattern drawing screen. Press to set the brush types and fill → The color bar on the brush tool key is changed to the colors.
Page 137: Using The Erase Key
PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Select a stamp type and stamp shape. Using the erase key Press Stamp types Outline Fill stitch Select the size and shape of the eraser. Outline and fill stitch Press to return to the pattern drawing screen. Press to set the selected stamp.
Page 138: Using The Select Key
PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN Using the select key After Editing the Design You can select the part of the design to move and/ Press to create the embroidery pattern. or edit. Some keys are available only after you select the part. Memo •...
Page 139: 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 zigzag stitches, running stitches, or triple stitches, and areas are sewn with fill stitches or stippling stitches. Stitching of the areas were already selected in “Drawing Regions” on page 328, so specify values of detailed settings.
Page 140: Stippling Stitch Settings
STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN ■ Stippling stitch settings Specifies the length of a stitch of the fill stitch of the design. Run Pitch Spacing Specifies the spacing between the stitches when embroidering the stippling stitch.
Page 141: Embroidery Image Preview Screen
EMBROIDERY IMAGE PREVIEW SCREEN EMBROIDERY IMAGE PREVIEW SCREEN You can check the total stitch number, embroidery time and spool thread color number to embroider the pattern. Press to check the pattern image with the embroidery frame. Press to proceed to the embroidery edit screen. Note •...
Page 142: Iq Designer With Scan
IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN Using the Scan Frame Note • When placing the paper in the scanning frame, make sure that the white balance Prepare the desired drawing/illustration. area is not hidden; otherwise, the drawing cannot be scanned correctly. At the same time, be sure to place the scan image within CAUTION the scan area.
Page 143: Scanning With An Embroidery Frame
IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN Attach the embroidery unit to the machine, When not using the scanning frame, prepare a line drawing that can easily be scanned. and then turn on the machine. Refer to “Attaching the Embroidery Unit” on page 197. Press the “Presser Foot Lifter”...
Page 144 IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN Set a picture to the scanning frame and When scanning is finished, scanned image is attach to the machine. Refer to “Using the displayed in dim in the pattern drawing Scan Frame” on page 335. area. Press Trace the background image.
Page 145: Importing The Background Image
IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN ■ Importing the Background image Select the data, and then press Prepare a data of your favorite picture that you want to create the pattern with. Save a data in the PC or USB media. Press The selected image is displayed in dim in the pattern drawing area.
Page 146: Creating Line Image
CREATING LINE IMAGE CREATING LINE IMAGE Press Custom patterns can be created from drawings. You can create patterns by scanning your drawings using the included scan frame or importing an image from USB media or a computer. Recommended line drawings for Line Scan •...
Page 147 CREATING LINE IMAGE In the screen for confirming the converted Note image, you can adjust the “Gray-Scale • When scanning starts, some of the machine Detection level” again, if necessary. lights will turn off in a certain circumstances, in order to increase the scan quality.
Page 148 CREATING LINE IMAGE Press In this screen, the pattern can be resized, rotated or moved. → The pattern design editing screen for IQ Designer appears. To return to the previous screen, press Follow the procedure described on page 210 to edit the pattern as desired. The original image is displayed in the background.
Page 149: Creating Fill Image
CREATING FILL IMAGE CREATING FILL IMAGE Custom patterns can be created from colored Press illustrations. You can create patterns by scanning an illustration using the included scanning frame To import an image from USB media or the or importing an image from USB media or a computer, press computer.
Page 150 CREATING FILL IMAGE When scanning is finished, specify the Move to frame the image for the necessary settings in the scan image pattern. confirmation screen. Change the settings to adjust the image so it can easily Press be converted to the desired pattern. →...
Page 151 CREATING FILL IMAGE Press In this screen, the pattern can be resized, rotated or moved. → The pattern design editing screen for IQ Designer appears. To return to the previous screen, press Follow the procedure described on page 210 to edit the pattern as desired. The original image is displayed in the background.
Page 152: 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 to enlarge the square.
Page 153 STIPPLING Press 7 times, and then press Select the heart shape, and then press this example. Press Press , and then press...
Page 154 STIPPLING Press , and then select the stitch color. Press Press after setting the color. → When the following message appears, press Select the area you want to set stippling effect. Adjust the stippling settings to create the desired effect, and then press a Select this area.
Page 155: Scanning Drawing To Create Stippling Pattern
STIPPLING Press Set the drawing to create the pattern to the scan frame. Press You can also start the function by pressing in “Embroidery” mode. Press Follow the procedure described on page 210 to edit the pattern as desired. → The image display screen appears. Set the scan frame to the machine, and then press Scanning Drawing to Create...
Page 156 STIPPLING Press → When the following message appears, press → Scanning begins. To stop scanning and return to the screen in step , press When scanning is finished, move frame the image for the pattern, and then press Press , and then press Press...
Page 157 STIPPLING Press to set the outline of the pattern, Press to select the color of the stitch and then press around the stippling effect. Select the outline of the pattern to set as the Press and select the stitch color, and line without stitch.
Page 158 STIPPLING Select the stitch line around the stippling Press , and then select the stitch color. effect. Press after setting the color. a Stitch line Select the area you want to set stippling effect. Press , and then press Follow the procedure from step “Basic Stippling with IQ Designer”.
Page 159: Scanning Fabric And Stippling
STIPPLING Scanning Fabric and Stippling Note • When scanning starts, some of the machine lights will turn off in a certain Use the fabric pattern to coordinate with the circumstances, in order to increase the stippling pattern. scan quality. The machine lights will return to their original brightness when scanning Set the fabric to the embroidery frame.
Page 160 STIPPLING Select the circle shape, and then press Press until the size of circle fits the pattern on the fabric, and then press to align the position of the circle to the pattern on the fabric. Press to enlarge the circle. Press , and then press...
Page 161 STIPPLING Press , and then select the stitch color. Press , and then press Press after setting the color. Press to set the outline of the pattern, Select the area you want to set stippling and then press effect.
Page 162 STIPPLING Select the outline of the pattern to set as the line without stitch. a Outline of the pattern Follow the procedure from step “Basic Stippling with IQ Designer”. → Start embroidering on the fabric that you scanned at first.
Page 163 STIPPLING...
Page 164 Chapter How to Create Bobbin Work ABOUT BOBBIN WORK ........346 PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK ......347 Required Materials..............347 ■ Bobbin case and bobbin cover ..........347 ■ Lower thread ................347 ■ Upper thread................347 ■ Needle..................347 ■ Presser foot ................347 ■...
Page 165: About Bobbin Work
ABOUT BOBBIN WORK ABOUT BOBBIN WORK Beautiful embroidery work, with a three-dimensional appearance, can be created by winding the bobbin with heavy weight thread or ribbon, which is too thick to be threaded through the machine’s needle. The decorative thread or ribbon will stitch out on the underneath side of fabric while sewing with the fabric wrong side facing up.
Page 166: Preparing For Bobbin Work
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK Required Materials Note • Do not use thread heavier than No.5 hand embroidery thread. ■ Bobbin case and bobbin cover • Some threads may not be appropriate for bobbin work. Be sure to sew trial stitches before sewing on your project.
Page 167: Fabric
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK ■ Fabric Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and then slide it toward you to remove it. Be sure to sew trial stitches on a piece of scrap fabric, which includes the same threads and fabric as what is being used in your project.
Page 168 PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK Insert the bobbin case so that the mark Install the needle plate cover. ● on the bobbin case aligns with the mark For details on installing the needle plate cover, refer to on the machine. “Cleaning the Race” of “Appendix”. a Needle plate cover Install the flat bed attachment.
Page 169: When Tension Is Applied To The Bobbin Thread
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK Memo CAUTION • If inserting thread tail through bobbin hole is difficult, bobbin can be wound by holding • Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly the tail and wrapping thread around inside wound. Otherwise, the needle may break or base.
Page 170: When Tension Is Not Applied To The Bobbin Thread
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK ■ When tension is not applied to the CAUTION bobbin thread If the bobbin thread in the trial stitching is too tight • When winding the bobbin, make sure the and adjusting the bobbin case tension does not help, thread is not frayed.
Page 171 PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK Gently pull the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate. → A loop of the bobbin thread comes out through the hole in the needle plate. Insert tweezers through bobbin thread loop and pull bobbin thread above the needle plate.
Page 172: Creating Bobbin Work (Sewing)
CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING) CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING) Adjust the upper thread tension. Positioning the Fabric and Sewing For details on adjusting the upper thread tension, refer to “Setting the Thread Tension” on page 90. Note • Recommended stitches for bobbin work are open “airy”...
Page 173 CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING) Use the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot. Note • If the bobbin thread does not come up, hold With the wrong side facing up, place the the upper thread as shown below to pull up the bobbin thread.
Page 174: Finishing The Thread Ends
CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING) Note Note • Before sewing, check that there is enough • If it is difficult to place bobbin thread thread in the bobbin. through the eye of a hand sewing needle, use a ribbon embroidery needle to pull the thread up to the wrong side of the fabric.
Page 175: Creating Bobbin Work (Embroidery)
CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY) CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY) Select one of the bobbin work embroidery Selecting the Pattern patterns. Embroidery patterns for bobbin work appear with the letter “B” in the lower-left corner of the key. Note • Prepare the machine for bobbin work as described in “PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK”...
Page 176: Start Embroidering
CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY) Press , and then adjust the tension of Memo the upper thread. • When an embroidery pattern for bobbin For details on adjusting the tension of the upper work is selected, the automatic thread thread, refer to “Adjusting Thread Tension” on cutting function is turned off.
Page 177 CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY) It is necessary to move to the beginning of Memo stitching so press , and then press • If the bobbin thread cannot be pulled up, use an awl to create small hole to help pull bobbin thread to surface.
Page 178 CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY) properly secured. If the desired results could not be achieved, adjust the tension of the bobbin thread and of the upper thread, and then try sewing the pattern again. For more details, refer to “ADJUSTING BOBBIN WORK THREAD TENSION”...
Page 179: Adjusting The Upper Thread Tension
ADJUSTING BOBBIN WORK THREAD TENSION ADJUSTING BOBBIN WORK THREAD TENSION After sewing trial stitches and checking the sewing results, adjust the thread tensions if necessary. After adjusting the tensions, be sure to sew trial stitches again in order to check the sewing results. ■...
Page 180: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Several solutions for minor problems are described below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer. ■ The thread was accidentally cut automatically and the bobbin thread is caught inside the machine Cut the thread near the fabric above the needle plate, and then remove the fabric.
Page 181 TROUBLESHOOTING...
Page 182 Chapter Appendix CARE AND MAINTENANCE........376 Restrictions on oiling ..............376 Precautions on storing the machine ........376 Cleaning the LCD Screen ............376 Cleaning the Machine Casing ..........376 Cleaning the Race ..............376 Cleaning the Bobbin Case ............378 Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area......378 About the Maintenance Message ..........379 ADJUSTING THE SCREEN........
Page 183: Care And Maintenance
If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a using the machine, and contact your nearest cloth in a neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, authorized Baby Lock retailer. and then wipe the surface. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.
Page 184 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Grasp the bobbin case, and then gently lift out. ● Align the marks. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the race and bobbin thread sensor and the surrounding area.
Page 185: Cleaning The Bobbin Case
CARE AND MAINTENANCE cutting function is used. Clean the cutter when the Cleaning the Bobbin Case thread is not easily cut. Follow steps through in “Cleaning the Thread wax and dust easily collect around the Race” to remove the needle plate cover. notch in the tension spring on the bobbin case, resulting in an incorrect thread tension.
Page 186: About The Maintenance Message
About the Maintenance Message Once this message appears, it is recommended to take your machine to an authorized Baby Lock retailer for a regular maintenance check. Although this message will disappear and the machine will continue to function once you press...
Page 187: Adjusting The Screen
Turn the main power to OFF, then turn it back to ON. Note • If you finish the screen adjustment and the screen still does not respond, or if you cannot do the adjustment, contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer.
Page 188: Troubleshooting
If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. Visit us at “ www.babylock.com ”. If the problem persists, contact your Baby Lock retailer. Frequent Troubleshooting Topics Detailed causes and remedies for common troubleshooting topics are described below. Be sure to refer to this before contacting your Baby Lock retailer.
Page 189: Tangled Thread On Wrong Side Of Fabric
TROUBLESHOOTING While holding the bobbin in place with Tangled Thread on Wrong Side of your finger, pass the thread through the slit in the needle plate. Fabric Hold down the bobbin with your right hand, and then pull the end of the thread around the tab with your left hand.
Page 190 TROUBLESHOOTING Raise the presser foot using the presser foot While holding the thread in your right lever. hand, pass the thread through the thread guide in the direction indicated. If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. Guide the thread down, up, then down Raise the needle by turning the handwheel through the groove, as shown in the...
Page 191: Incorrect Thread Tension
TROUBLESHOOTING Incorrect Thread Tension ■ Symptoms • Symptom 1: The lower thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric. • Symptom 2: The upper thread appears as a straight line on the upper side of the fabric. • Symptom 3: The upper thread is visible from the lower side of the fabric. •...
Page 192: Fabric Is Caught In The Machine And Cannot Be Removed
If the operation could not be completed according to the procedure, instead of attempting to complete it forcefully, contact your Remove the bobbin case. nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer. If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them. ■ Removing the fabric from the machine Immediately stop the sewing machine.
Page 193 Remove the fabric and threads from the needle plate. If the fabric cannot be removed, even after completing these steps, contact your nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer. Remove any threads in the race and around the feed dogs.
Page 194: Checking Machine Operations
If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate, the • Never use bent needles. Bent needles can machine may be malfunctioning; therefore, contact easily break, possibly resulting in injuries. your nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer. Turn off the machine, and then install the Note bobbin and presser foot.
Page 195: List Of Symptoms
If you have a minor problem with your sewing 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 sewing problems during sewing. Press at any time to return to the original screen.
Page 196: While Sewing
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 presser foot, or consult your presser foot.
Page 197 Reinstall the needle correctly. 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 presser foot, or consult your presser foot.
Page 198 “J” to keep the presser foot level while sewing. The fabric feeds in The feed mechanism is damaged. Contact your Baby Lock retailer. — the opposite direction. The needle contacts The needle clamp screw is loose.
Page 199: After Sewing
TROUBLESHOOTING ■ After sewing 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 and tighten screws prior to installing bobbin case.) Using improper needle or thread for the Check the “Fabric/Thread/Needle...
Page 200 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Page Loops appear on the The thread tension is incorrectly set. Adjust the thread tension. surface of the fabric The tension of the upper thread is incorrectly Use the embroidery needle plate cover. when embroidering set for the combination of the fabric, thread and pattern being used.
Page 201: 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 202 ERROR MESSAGES This message appears This message appears when there are not enough when you try to save more colors in the thread table, than 100 camera image or to display the color scheme settings screen image files effect you have selected. in the USB media.
Page 203 ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed This message appears if when the machine is in the machine is turned off embroidery mode and the while sewing, then turned combined character on again. Press pattern is too large for the return the machine to the embroidery frame.
Page 204 ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed This message is displayed when the machine failed to when the “Start/Stop” recognize the embroidery button is pushed to sew positioning mark. Utility stitches or - Confirm that the Character/Decorative embroidery positioning stitches while the foot mark is in the selected controller is connected.
Page 205 ERROR MESSAGES This message is displayed This message is displayed when the buttonhole lever when you try to use is down, a stitch other than incompatible USB media. a buttonhole is selected, For a list of compatible and the “Start/ Stop” USB media, visit button or the “Reverse/ “...
Page 206: Alarm Sounds
ERROR MESSAGES This message appears This message appears when you press down the when the selected function sensor pen tip before is not available with the sensor function. (see page pressing and keep 98, 254) pressing for the certain period. Move the sensor pen away from the current position.
Page 207: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification Approx. 662 mm (W) × 348 mm (H) × 321 mm (D) (approx. Sewing Machine Dimensions of machine (Box 1 of 2) 26-1/16 inches (W) × 13-11/16 inches (H) × 12-5/8 inches (D)) Approx. 740 mm (W) × 620 mm (H) × 405 mm (D) (approx. Dimensions of box 29-1/8 inches (W) ×...
Page 208: Upgrading Your Machine's Software
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE You can use USB media or a computer to upgrade software for your sewing machine. When an upgrade program is available on “ www.babylock.com ”, please download the files following the instructions on the website and steps below. Note •...
Page 209: Upgrade Procedure Using Computer
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE When the message disappears, press Upgrade Procedure Using Computer Note • Do not connect any additional USB media devices to your computer when using the USB cable. While pressing the “Automatic Threading” button, turn the main power to ON. →...
Page 210: Stitch Setting Chart
STITCH SETTING CHART STITCH SETTING CHART The following chart shows information for each utility stitch concerning applications, stitch lengths, stitch widths, and whether or not the twin needle mode can be used. Note • Quilting foot “C” is used when the straight stitch needle plate is attached to the machine. Refer to “Using Free motion Quilting Foot “C””...
Page 211 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual 2 steps elastic Overcasting (medium weight 0.0 - 7.0 0.2 - 5.0 zigzag and stretch fabrics), tape and (3/16) (0 - 1/4) (1/16)
Page 212 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Piecing stitch Piecework/patchwork 6.5 mm 0.0 - 7.0 0.2 - 5.0 (Left) (approx. 1/4 inch) left seam (1/16) (0 - 1/4) (1/16)
Page 213 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Ladder stitch Decorative stitching 0.0 - 7.0 0.4 - 5.0 (3/16) (0 - 1/4) (1/8) (1/64 - 3/16) Rick-rack stitch Decorative top stitching 0.0 - 7.0...
Page 214 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Honeycomb Heirloom, decorative hems 0.0 - 7.0 0.4 - 5.0 stitch (3/64) (0 - 1/4) (3/32) (1/64 - 3/16) ( J ) Honeycomb Heirloom, decorative hems...
Page 215 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Round ended Buttonholes with bar tack 3.0 - 5.0 0.2 - 1.0 buttonhole (3/16) (1/8 - 3/16) (1/64) (1/64 - 1/16) Round double...
Page 216 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Button sewing Attaching buttons 2.5 - 4.5 — — (1/8) (3/32 - 3/16) Eyelet For making eyelets, holes on 7.0 6.0 5.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 belts, etc.
Page 217 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Hand-look Quilting stitch made to look 0.00 - 7.00 0.4 - 5.0 quilting like hand quilting stitch 3.50 (0 - 1/4) (3/32)
Page 218 STITCH SETTING CHART Stitch width Stitch length Presser foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Twin Stitch Stitch name Applications needle Auto. Manual Auto. Manual Patchwork Patchwork stitches, decorative 5.00 0.00 - 7.00 0.4 - 5.0 double overlock stitching (3/16) (0 - 1/4) (3/32) (1/64 - 3/16) stitch...
Page 219 INDEX INDEX LCD screen ................376 machine casing ..............376 Accessories race ..................376 included accessories ..............18 Clock ..................29 options ..................22 Color visualizer ................. 227 Accessory case ................18 Color Visualizer function ............227 Accessory compartment ............... 18 Combining Patterns Adjustments character/decorative stitches ..........
Page 220: Index
INDEX retrieving ..............207 MPEG-4 (MP4) videos ..............44 saving ................299 Multi color key ................218 selecting ................200 Multi-directional sewing ............156 sewing ................... 259 Multi-function foot controller ........ 15 using a frame pattern to make an appliqué ....303 Multi-purpose screwdriver ............
Page 221 INDEX Thread palette key ............222 Top cover ..................15 Satin stitches ..............131 Top stitching ................141 Saving Touch pen ................ 223 character/decorative stitches ..........188 holder ..................15 computer ..............189 Trial key ..................257 embroidery patterns ............... 299 Troubleshooting ................
Page 225 English 882-W21 Printed in Taiwan XF9969-001...

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