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Embroidering Preparation
Embroidering attractive finishes
There are many factors that go into beautiful embroidery.
Using the appropriate stabilizer (page 80) and hooping the
fabric in the frame (page 81) are two important factors
mentioned earlier. Another important point is the
appropriateness of the needle and thread being used. See
the explanation of threads below.
■ Thread
Upper thread
Use embroidery thread intended for use with
this machine. Other embroidery threads may
not yield optimum results.
Bobbin thread
Use the included 60 weight embroidery
bobbin thread or recommended 60 weight
embroidery bobbin thread.
Note
• Do not leave objects in the range of motion of the
embroidery frame. The frame may strike the object
and cause a poor finish to the embroidery pattern.
• When embroidering on large garments (especially
jackets or other heavy fabrics), do not let the fabric
hang off the table. Otherwise, the embroidery unit
cannot move freely, and the pattern may not turn
out as planned.
■ Bobbin case
Two types of bobbin cases are included with this
machine. When embroidering, use the appropriate bobbin
case depending on the bobbin thread that will be used.
See the explanation of bobbin case types below.
Standard bobbin case (recommended for sewing and for
embroidering with included 60 weight bobbin thread)
a
1 Standard bobbin case
(green marking on the screw)
The standard bobbin case originally installed in the
machine has a green marking on the tension adjustment
screw. We recommend using the included embroidery
bobbin thread with this bobbin case. Do not adjust the
tension screw on this bobbin case with the green marked
screw.
Alternate bobbin case (for prewound or other
embroidery bobbin threads)
2 Alternate bobbin case
(no color on the screw)
The alternate bobbin case with no color on the tension
adjustment screw is set with tighter tension for embroidery
with different weights of bobbin threads and a variety of
embroidery techniques. This bobbin case is identified with
80
a dark colored mark on the inside of the bobbin cavity.
The tension screw on this case can be adjusted if
necessary. For details on adjusting thread tension, refer to
"Adjusting thread tension" on page 90.
• Refer to "Cleaning the race" on page 103 for how to
remove the bobbin case.
Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame
CAUTION
• Use fabrics with a thickness of less than 2 mm
(1/16 inch). Using fabrics thicker than 2 mm
(1/16 inch) may cause the needle to break,
possibly resulting in injury.
• Always use a stabilizer material for embroidery
when embroidering stretch fabrics, lightweight
fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave, or fabrics
which cause pattern shrinkage. Otherwise, the
needle may break and cause injury.
■ Attaching iron-on stabilizers (backing) to the
fabric
For best results in your embroidery projects, always use
stabilizer material for embroidery.
a
Press the iron-on stabilizer material to the wrong side
of the fabric.
• Use a piece of stabilizer which is larger than the
embroidery frame being used.
1 Fusible side of
stabilizer
2 Fabric (wrong side)
3 Size of the
embroidery frame
c
a
b
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