Embroidering 139
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Embroidering
After the preparations are done, you can try embroidering. This section describes the steps for embroidering and
appliquéing.
Embroidering a pattern
Embroidery patterns are embroidered with a change
of thread after each color.
a
Prepare embroidery thread of the color shown
on the screen.
a Embroidery frames that can be used for
embroidering
b Current color step/Number of colors in design
c Current name of color
d Current color part
e Next color part
• The thread color number set displayed for the
thread colors can be changed. Press
(Setting key), and then change the setting in
the setting screen. For details, refer to "LCD
(liquid crystal display) operation" (page 133).
Example: Embroidery thread number selected
b
Set the embroidery thread, and thread the
needle.
• Refer to "Threading the upper thread" (page
32).
Note
z Before using the needle threader, be sure to
lower the presser foot.
c
Pass the thread through the embroidery foot
hole, and hold it lightly in your left hand.
Give the thread a little slack.
CAUTION
a
c
b
d
e
● If the thread is pulled too tight, the needle
may break or bend.
● Do not let hands or objects hit the
carriage while sewing. The pattern may
misalign.