Aligning Pattern Edges

Instead of using thread marks, the camera can be used to connect patterns in the embroidery screen.

Select the appropriate embroidery frame depending on the size of the embroidery. The distance between the pattern and the embroidery area of the embroidery frame must be at least 3 cm (approx. 1-3/16 inches). The small embroidery frame (2 cm × 6 cm (approx. 1 inch × 2-1/2 inches)) cannot be used with the camera function.

Example:

1. Pattern A
2. Pattern B
3. Pattern C

1. Select the first pattern A, and then touch [Set].

   To select the desired frame pattern, refer to Selecting Frame Patterns.

2. Thread the machine with the upper thread and the bobbin thread.

3. Hoop fabric in the embroidery frame, and then attach the frame to the machine. For this example, we will use the 18 cm × 13 cm (approx. 7 inches × 5 inches) embroidery frame.

   

4. Touch [Embroidery] to display the embroidery screen.

5. Touch [Layout].
   

6. Touch .

   
   • appears above the [Return] key, and then changes to .
     • can be touched while embroidering.
     • A pattern cannot be saved in the machine’s memory while patterns are being connected.

7. Lower the embroidery foot, and then embroider the first pattern.

8. After embroidering of the first pattern is finished, the following message appears. Touch [OK].

   

9. When the following message appears, touch [OK].

   

10. Select the second pattern B, and then touch [Set].

11. Touch , and then select how the patterns will be connected.

    
    • The pattern connection setting screen appears.
      • You can edit the second pattern in this screen.

12. Select the position of the second pattern by touching on the screen. Touch [OK] after specifying the position.

    
    1. Connecting point
    2. First pattern A
    3. Second pattern B

       You can adjust the position of the second pattern using the keys described below.

       	Touch to rotate the second pattern in a clockwise arc referring the first pattern as a center.
       	Touch to rotate the second pattern in a counterclockwise arc referring the first pattern as a center.
       	Rotate the second pattern 90 degrees in a clockwise arc.

    • Message appears on screen and carriage will move after touching [OK].
      • The second pattern will be automatically connected to the first pattern without adjustment. Change the position of the second pattern manually using .
      • The position of the second pattern can also be moved by dragging on the screen.

13. Prepare two embroidery positioning stickers. Follow the on-screen instructions to affix the two stickers to the fabric so that the positioning marks can be detected by the camera.

    • Use the embroidery positioning stickers included with this product or purchase replacement stickers from your authorized Baby Lock retailer. If any other sticker is used, the camera may not recognize it.

14. Affix the first embroidery positioning sticker onto the fabric within the red lines that now appear on the screen of the machine by using both hands to press down on each corner of the sticker. Affix the sticker with the large circle to the top as shown on machine. Then, touch [Scan].

    
    • The camera detects the first embroidery positioning sticker.
      • Do not peel off the first embroidery positioning sticker to use it for the second embroidery positioning mark.
      • Use new embroidery positioning stickers. If a sticker is reused, it may easily peel off. If the sticker peels off during this procedure, the patterns cannot be connected.
      • Use your fingers to apply pressure to the corners of the embroidery positioning sticker to firmly affix it to the fabric. If the sticker is not firmly attached, the camera may incorrectly detect the sticker.
      • If any of the following messages appear, reattach the embroidery positioning sticker in the correct position. Make sure that the sticker is affixed with the large circle at the top.
        
        

15. Use both hands to affix the second embroidery positioning mark within the red lines that now appear on the machine by pressing down on each corner of the positioning mark onto the material and then touch [Scan].

    
    
    • The camera detects the second embroidery positioning sticker. After the two embroidery positioning stickers have been detected, the following message appears.
      
    1. Embroidering area
    2. Distance between the embroidery positioning stickers (Refer to “Memo” of step 10 of Connecting the Pattern Sections with the Camera)

16. While making sure that the two embroidery positioning stickers do not peel off, remove the embroidery frame from the machine, and then rehoop the fabric. Be sure to hoop the fabric so the next pattern and both the embroidery positioning stickers are within the embroidery area. Reattach the embroidery frame and touch [Scan].

    
    1. Pattern to be embroidered next
    2. Centers of large circles for stickers
    • The camera detects the two embroidery positioning stickers.
      • If either of the following messages appear, rehoop the fabric so that the next pattern and both the embroidery positioning stickers are within the embroidery area as indicated in the screen.
        Touch [Scan] to detect the embroidery positioning stickers.
        
        
      • If the machine detects that the next pattern and the centers of the large circles of the two embroidery positioning stickers do not fit within the embroidering area, the operation will be paused. Follow the on-screen instructions to reposition the embroidery positioning stickers. Refer to Changing the Position of a Sticker to reposition the stickers.
      • If the sticker peels off during this procedure, the patterns cannot be connected. If this occurs, restart the procedure from the beginning.
      • To quit positioning, touch [Cancel].

17. After the embroidery positioning stickers have been detected, touch [OK], and then remove the stickers.

    

18. Lower the embroidery foot, and then embroider the second pattern.

    • When embroidering is finished, the following message appears.
      To connect a third pattern, touch [OK].
      

19. When the following message appears, touch [OK].

    

20. Select the third pattern C, and touch [Set].

21. Touch , and then select how the patterns will be connected.

    • The pattern connection setting screen appears.
      • You can edit the pattern before selecting .

22. Specify the position of the third pattern referring to the screen display.

    In this example, touch 2 times to select the connection point, and then touch . Touch [OK] after specifying the position.

    
    1. Connecting point
    2. Second pattern B
    3. Third pattern C
       
    • Message appears on screen and carriage will move after touching [OK].

    Follow steps 14 through 17 of Aligning Pattern Edges to position the next pattern.

23. Lower the embroidery foot, and then embroider the third pattern.

    • When embroidering is finished, the following message appears. When finished connecting patterns, touch [Cancel].
      
    • After embroidering is finished, is no longer located above the [Return] key.

    The three patterns have been connected.

Changing the Position of a Sticker

If the selected pattern or embroidery positioning stickers for connecting the next pattern do not easily fit in the embroidering area, follow the on-screen instructions that appear after step 15 of Aligning Pattern Edges in order to move the embroidery positioning stickers.

For an example, the on-screen instruction appears when you use the embroidery frame with a size of 10 cm × 10 cm (approx. 4 inches × 4 inches) to connect patterns as shown below.

1. Pattern A
2. Pattern B

1. Refer to steps 1 through 15 of Aligning Pattern Edges using the embroidery frame with a size of 10 cm × 10 cm (approx. 4 inches × 4 inches) to embroider the first pattern and to connect the second pattern.

2. Following message appears in step 16 of Aligning Pattern Edges if the next pattern or affixed embroidery positioning stickers are close to being out of the embroidering area. Follow the instructions and then touch [Scan].

   
   1. Embroidering area
      
      1. First pattern that was embroidered
      2. Pattern to be embroidered next
      • If the following message appears, rehoop the fabric as indicated in the screen, and then touch [Scan].
        

3. After the sticker position is detected, touch [OK], and then remove the stickers.

   

4. Affix the two embroidery positioning stickers again according to the on-screen instructions so that the next pattern or positioning marks can fit in the embroidery area. Affix the first sticker and then touch [Scan].

   
   • The camera detects the first embroidery positioning sticker.

5. Affix the second sticker and then touch [Scan].

   
   • The camera detects the second embroidery positioning sticker.

6. After the two embroidery positioning stickers have been detected, the following message appears. While making sure that the embroidery positioning stickers do not peel off, rehoop the fabric according to the example displayed on the on-screen instruction.

   
   1. Embroidering area
   
   1. Pattern to be embroidered next

7. Continue the operation from step 17 of Aligning Pattern Edges after touching [OK].

Resume Feature

If the machine is turned off while the pattern connecting function is being used, the machine will return to the operation indicated below when it is turned on again. The machine operation will differ depending on when it is turned off.

Example: When connecting two patterns

Finish embroidering the first pattern. (A)

If the machine is turned off during any operation in this box, the machine will return to (A) when it is turned on again.

Select the second pattern.

Touch .

Specify the reference point for connecting the pattern.

Start detecting embroidery positioning stickers (2 locations).

Finish detecting embroidery positioning stickers. (B)

If the machine is turned off during any operation in this box, the machine will return to (B) when it is turned on again.

Rehoop the fabric.

Finish detecting embroidery positioning stickers (2 locations).

Begin embroidering the second pattern.

Finish embroidering the second pattern.