Brother 285 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Selecting Embroidery Patterns 49
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Selecting Embroidery Patterns
This section provides details on the various types of embroidery patterns available and the procedure for
selecting a pattern.
Copyright information
The patterns stored in the machine and embroidery
cards are intended for private use only. Any public or
commercial use of copyrighted patterns is an
infringement of copyright law and is strictly
prohibited.
Embroidery pattern types
An embroidery pattern can be selected from the
following types available.
a Embroidery patterns
b Additional embroidery patterns
c Alphabet patterns
d Frame patterns
e Embroidery card
f Patterns stored in the machine's memory
Embroidery patterns (Embroidery patterns/
Additional embroidery patterns)
There are total 136 patterns. The patterns are
completed by changing the upper thread
according to the instructions displayed on the
screen.
For details, refer to “Selecting an embroidery
pattern” (page 53).
Alphabet patterns
There are 6 types of characters (European
characters); upper case/lower case/numbers/
symbols.
For details, refer to “Selecting characters”
(page 52).
Frame patterns
10 shapes, such as squares and circles, can be
combined with 12 stitch types.
For details, refer to “Selecting a frame
pattern” (page 54).
Embroidery card (sold separately)
Patterns from an embroidery card can be
embroidered.
For details, refer to “Using an embroidery
card (sold separately)” (page 55).
Patterns stored in the machine's memory
Patterns, such as frequently used character
combinations, can be stored in the machine’s
memory to be recalled later and embroidered.
Patterns consisting of up to 12 patterns or 512 KB
can be stored.
For details, refer to “Storing patterns” (page
63).
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