Embroidering Attractive Finishes

Many factors are involved in achieving a beautiful embroidery result. Using the appropriate stabilizer (Attaching Stabilizer to Fabric) and hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame (Inserting the Fabric into Embroidery Frame without Levers) are two important factors mentioned earlier. There are several other factors as well.

CAUTION

• When embroidering large items (especially jackets or quilts), do not let the fabric hang off of the table. Otherwise, the embroidery unit cannot move freely and the embroidery frame may strike the needle, causing the needle to break and possibly causing injury.

Thread

Bobbin Case

Standard bobbin case (recommended for sewing and for embroidering with included 60 weight bobbin thread)

1. Standard bobbin case (green marking on the screw)

Standard bobbin case originally installed in the machine has a green marking on the 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 (recommended for embroidering with 90 weight bobbin thread or any other specialty thread when adjusting the bobbin thread tension)

1. Alternate bobbin case (no color on the screw)

The bobbin case with no color on the 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. (Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with No Color on the Adjusting Screw))

Embroidery Needle Plate Cover

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, insert the embroidery needle plate cover into the notches on the needle plate as shown below.

Groove Projection Notch

CAUTION

• Push the embroidery needle plate cover as far as possible to attach it. If the embroidery needle plate cover is not securely attached, it may cause the needle to break and cause injury.

To remove the embroidery needle plate cover, place your fingernail in the groove and lift the plate out.

Embroidery Speed

Decrease the embroidery speed when embroidering on thin, thick, or heavy fabrics and when using a specialty thread like a metallic thread. You can specify the embroidery speed in the settings screen. SPM is the number of stitches embroidered in one minute.

Embroidery Foot Height

When embroidering thick or puffy fabrics, a better result can be achieved by adjusting the embroidery foot height in the settings screen.
Touch , and set the [Embroidery Foot Height] to a larger number in order to increase the space between the embroidery foot and the needle plate.