Embroidering; Embroidering Attractive Finishes; Setting The Fabric Into The Embroidery Frame - Brother PC-850D Operation Manual

EMBROIDERING

Embroidering attractive finishes

Refer to the table below and the "RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, THREADS AND NEEDLES"
to use in order to obtain attractive sewing and embroidery finishes. Pattern slippages may occur when
using different fabric thicknesses or types of stabilizers. Be sure to carry out a test sewing beforehand to
check.
When embroidering fabrics, attach a
non-woven type of stabilizer fabric.
* It is recommended that you use a
FABRIC special stabilizer fabric for embroi-
dering which can be torn off around
the design when the project is
finished.
Upper thread
Brother poly 40 color thread set (#50)
Refer to page 8.
THREAD
Bobbin thread
Brother embroidery bobbin thread
Refer to page 8.
NEEDLE 75/11 (Embroidery)
Always use Brother embroidery bobbin thread.
Adjust thread tension when thread quality is not compatible.

Setting the fabric into the embroidery frame

Three types of embroidery frames are available: Large, medium and small
Embroidering area for large frame: 18 cm (H)
Embroidering area for medium frame: 10 cm (H)
Embroidering area for small frame: 2 cm (H)
CAUTION
Depending on the size of the pattern and the position of the pattern to be embroidered, it may not
be possible to use the medium and small frames. When using these frames, be sure to check the
layout screen display (refer to page 123) before starting to embroider any patterns. If the frames
are used by mistake, the presser foot may strike the frames, which could cause injury.
13 cm (W)
10 cm (W)
6 cm (W) (for embroidering initials)
1. Mark the fabric using a chalk pen or fabric marking pen to
indicate the embroidering position.
1 Fabric
2 Stabilizer
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