Editing and Saving Patterns
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CAUTION
d
Press
(Back key) to return to the
previous screen.
Memo
z
When the machine is turned off, the layout
returns to the original setting.
z
You can also check the pattern size and
distance from the center by pressing
after beginning embroidering.
z
The embroidery patterns you have edited or
adjusted can be saved in the machine’s
memory. For details, refer to "Saving
patterns" (page 70).
Adjusting the upper thread
tension
If embroidery fails, it is difficult to undo the thread
and the fabric may be damaged.
Before embroidering, use a scrap of the same fabric
to check the adjustment of the thread tension, etc.
The upper thread tension is changed using the thread
tension dial.
When doing machine embroidery, the tension dial
should be set somewhere between 2 to 6.
a
Loose (Decrease thread tension)
b
Tight (Increase thread tension)
c
Upper thread tension dial
Memo
z
If the stitches appear loose, turn the tension
up one notch and resew.
■
Correct thread tension
The thread tension is correct when upper thread
slightly appears on the wrong side of fabric.
a
Right side of fabric
b
Wrong side of fabric
■
Upper thread is too tight
The lower thread will be visible on the right side of
fabric. If this occurs, decrease the upper thread
tension.
a
Right side of fabric
b
Wrong side of fabric
■
Upper thread is too loose
The upper thread has slack. If this occurs, increase
the upper thread tension.
a
Right side of fabric
b
Wrong side of fabric
Note
z
If the upper thread is not threaded correctly
or the bobbin is not installed correctly, it
may not be possible to set the correct thread
tension. If the correct thread tension cannot
be achieved, rethread the upper thread and
insert the bobbin correctly.
z
If the tension dial is set extremely low, the
machine may stop stitching during
embroidering. This is not a sign that
anything's broken. Simply increase the
tension slightly to continue embroidering.
●
Never lower the needle when the
embroidery frame is moving. The needle
may break or bend.
●
When you have revised the pattern, check
the display of available embroidery
frames and use an appropriate frame. If
you use an embroidery frame not
displayed as available for use, the
embroidery foot may strike the frame and
possibly cause injury.
b
a
c
a
b
a
b
a
b
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