Brother 882-T51, Operation Manual

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After selecting the pattern to be embroidered, check which embroidery frames can be used to sew the
pattern. Select the appropriate frame, and hoop the fabric and stabilizer in the embroidery frame.
(Refer to “Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) to Fabric” on page 76 and “Hooping the Fabric” on
page 77.) For precautions concerning the fabric, refer to page 26.
Hooping the fabric in the
embroidery frame
a
Select an embroidery frame.
From the sizes of embroidery frames indicated in the
screen, select the embroidery frame that you wish to
use.
Embroidery frames that can be used appear lighter
( ).
Embroidery frames that cannot be used appear darker
( ).
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Embroidery frame types
There are various sizes of embroidery frames
included with this machine. For details on the uses
for each frame, refer to “Correctly Using the
Embroidery Frames” on page 74.
7. Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame
Note
• If the fabric is not taut, the pattern may be
misaligned or the fabric may pucker. Follow
the procedure described below to firmly
stretch the fabric in the embroidery frame
so that the fabric is not loose. In addition,
be sure to work on a level surface when
putting the fabric in the embroidery frame.
Memo
• If the embroidery frame holder is not
attached to the machine, the embroidering
area will not display the correct frame size.
(Refer to “Attaching the embroidery frame”
on page 44.)
Icon Name
Embroidering area
Extra-large embroidery frame
200 mm (H) × 200 mm (W)
(7-7/8 inches (H) × 7-7/8 inches (W))
Large embroidery frame (optional)
130 mm (H) × 180 mm (W)
(5-1/8 inches (H) × 7-1/8 inches (W))
Medium embroidery frame
100 mm (H) × 100 mm (W)
(4 inches (H) × 4 inches (W))
Small embroidery frame (optional)
40 mm (H) × 60 mm (W)
(1-5/8 inches (H) × 2-3/8 inches (W))
Compact frame (70)
41 mm (H) × 70 mm (W)
(1-5/8 inches (H) × 2-3/4 inches (W))
Compact frame (50)
50 mm (H) × 50 mm (W)
(2 inches (H) × 2 inches (W))
Compact frame (44)
38 mm (H) × 44 mm (W)
(1-1/2 inches (H) × 1-3/4 inches (W))
Compact frame (Portrait orientation)
33 mm (H) × 75 mm (W)
(1-5/16 inches (H) × 2-15/16 inches (W))
CAUTION
• If embroidery frames other than the six
included frames are used, the embroidery
frame may hit the presser foot and damage the
machine, or cause injury to the user.