Editing Stitch Patterns; Key Functions - Brother Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine Operation Manual

EDITING STITCH PATTERNS

EDITING STITCH PATTERNS

Using the editing functions, you can change the patterns in a variety of ways, such as resizing them or flipping them
to create a mirror image.
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Depending on the pattern that is selected, some editing functions may not be available.
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■ Key Functions

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Screen lock key Press this key to lock the screen.
When the screen is locked, the various settings, such as the stitch width and stitch
length, are locked and cannot be changed. Press this key again to unlock the
settings.
Image check key Press this key to check an image of the selected patterns (characters).
Automatic Press this key to select the automatic reinforcement stitching setting. If you select
reinforcement stitch key this setting before sewing, the machine will automatically sew reinforcement
stitches at the beginning and end of stitching. Press this key again to cancel the
setting.
Automatic thread Press this key to select the automatic thread cutting setting. If you select this
cutting key setting before sewing, the machine will automatically cut the thread at the end of
stitching. Press this key again to cancel the setting.
Horizontal mirror image Press this key to create a horizontal mirror image of the selected stitch pattern.
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Vertical mirror image Press this key to create a vertical mirror image of the selected stitch pattern.
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Needle mode selection Press this key to select the setting for twin needle sewing. Each time this key is
key (single/twin) pressed, the setting switches between that for single needle sewing and for twin
needle sewing.
Elongation key If a 7 mm satin stitch pattern is selected, press this key to select from five settings
for changing the pattern length without changing the zigzag width or stitch length.
Single/repeat sewing Press this key to switch between sewing the pattern a single time or repeatedly.
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Stitch settings key Press this key to open the screen for changing the stitch width, stitch length and
thread tension for the selected pattern. Normally, the machine has default settings.
Back to beginning key When sewing is stopped, press this key to return to the beginning of the pattern.
Delete key If the wrong pattern was accidentally selected, press this key to erase it. If patterns
have been combined, each press of this key erases the last pattern in the
combination.
Memory key Press this key to save the pattern combination.
Size key Press this key after selecting a pattern to change the size of the pattern (large or
small).
Thread density key Press this key after selecting a pattern to change the stitching density of the
pattern.
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