Embroidery Attractive Finishes - Brother 888-L01 Operation Manual

Embroidery Attractive Finishes

There are many factors that go into beautiful embroidery.
Using the appropriate stabilizer (page B-58) and hooping
the fabric in the frame (page B-58) 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 embroidery bobbin thread intended for
use with this machine.
Note
• Before embroidering, check that there is enough
thread in the bobbin. If you start to sew your
embroidery project without enough thread in the
bobbin, you will need to rewind the bobbin in the
middle of the embroidery pattern.
Memo
• If you use threads other than those listed above,
the embroidery may not sew out correctly.
■ 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)
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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.
Embroidery Attractive Finishes
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
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" in the "Embroidering" section.
• See "Cleaning the race" in the "Appendix" section
for how to remove the bobbin case.
CAUTION
• When embroidering on large garments
(especially jackets or other heavy fabrics), do
not let the fabric hang over the table.
Otherwise, the embroidery unit cannot move
freely and the embroidery frame may strike the
needle, causing the needle to bend or break
and possibly cause injury.
Place the fabric so that it does not hang off the
table or hold the fabric to keep it from
dragging.
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 over the table. Otherwise, the
embroidery unit cannot move freely, and the
pattern may not turn out as planned.
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