OTHER BASIC PROCEDURES
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Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames
The various types of embroidery frames and their uses are described below. In addition to the included
embroidery frames, the optional cap frame can be used with this embroidery machine.
CAUTION
Embroidery frame types and applications
● Only use embroidery frames of the sizes indicated in the screen, otherwise the
embroidery frame may hit the presser foot, which may result in injuries.
Embroidery type Embroidering area Usage Reference
Extra-large embroidery
frame
200 mm (H) × 300 mm (W)
(7-7/8 inches (H) × 11-3/4
inches (W))
Use when embroidering
connecting characters or
patterns, combined patterns or
large embroidery patterns.
(Refer to “Hooping
the Fabric” on
page 91.)
Large embroidery frame 130 mm (H) × 180 mm (W)
(5-1/8 inches (H) × 7-1/8
inches (W))
Use when embroidering
patterns with a size less than
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))
Use when embroidering
standard-sized patterns.
(Refer to “Hooping
the Fabric in the
Embroidery Frame”
on page 47.)
Small embroidery frame 40 mm (H) × 60 mm (W)
(1-1/2 inches (H) × 2-3/8
inches (W))
Use when embroidering small-
sized patterns, such as
nametags.
Cap frame (optional)
<Advanced type 2> 60 mm (H) × 130 mm (W)
(2-3/8 inches (H) × 5-1/8
inches (W))
Use when embroidering caps.
Baseball (golf) caps, tulip hats
and bucket hats can be
embroidered with these frames.
These frames cannot be used
with hats having a front area of
50 mm (2 inches) or less, such
as sun visors and children’s hats.
In addition, these cannot be
used with hats that have a brim
longer than 80 mm (3-1/8
inches).
(For details on
attaching this frame,
refer to “Using the
Optional Cap
Frame” on
page 225.)
<Advanced type> 50 mm (H) × 130 mm (W)
(2 inches (H) × 5-1/8
inches (W))
Visit your nearest
authorized dealer.