How to adjust speed
41
How to bring the hoop out
41
EMBROIDERY PROCESS
42
Completing a flat design (start to finish)
42
Prepare 42
Embroider 42
Completing a cap design (start to finish)
43
Prepare 43
Embroider 43
MAINTENANCE & CARE
44
Rotary hook
44
Machine head
44
Lever arms
44
Head rail
45
Bobbin case maintenance
45
Thread break
46
If no thread break is apparent:
46
If a thread has broken:
46
Reasons 46
Garment or fabric
46
Embroidery design
46
Prevention 46
Needle break
46
Timing overview
47
Bobbin tension
47
Thread break (“t-break”)
47
Needle break
47
Main axis not at 100 degrees
48
If you are still receiving the error message
48
THREADS, STABILIZERS & NEEDLES
49
Thread fiber choices
49
Rayon thread
49
Polyester thread
49
Metallic thread
49
Cotton thread
49
Thread consumption
49
Bobbin fiber choices
50
Cotton 50
Nylon 50
Continuous filament polyester
50
Spun polyester
50
Magna glide
50
Backing/stabilizer 51
Cut-away 51
Tear-away 51
Specialty backing
51
Needles 52
Anatomy of a needle
52
Needle lifetime
52
When to change the needle
52
Selecting a needle
52
Topping 52
Foam 52
Poly mesh backing
52
Fusibal backing
52
Blade size
53
Needle finishes
53
Point types
53
Needle and thread matrix
54
Backing and needle recommendations
54
