Baby-lock Destiny (BLDY) Instruction & Reference Guide-P Manual de usuario

SELECTING PATTERNS203Basic Embroidery5fPress . → The embroidering screen is displayed. gPress to edit the pattern before embroidering in this “Embro

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS293Advanced Embroidery6* For the optional embroidery frame.a Super large frame embroidering area 36 cm × 24 cm (14 inches

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS294bPress .cPress .a This key is used for aligning linked characters (see page 294).b Start position→ The needle position

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS295Advanced Embroidery6bPress .cPress .→ The needle is positioned in the lower-left corner of the pattern. The embroidery

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS296hAfter the characters are embroidered, cut the threads to a generous length, remove the embroidery frame, and then att

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION297Advanced Embroidery6Embroidery Data PrecautionsObserve the following precautions when using embroidery data other than tha

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION298 Connecting Your Machine to the PC• Compatible models:IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipmentIBM PC-compatible compu

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION299Advanced Embroidery6Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s MemoryYou can save embroidery patterns that you have custo

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION300aPress when the pattern you want to save is in the embroidering screen.bInsert the USB media into the USB port on the ma

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION301Advanced Embroidery6cPress when the pattern you want to save is in the embroidering screen.dPress .* Press to return t

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION302bPress the key of the pattern you want to retrieve.cPress .* Press to delete the embroidery pattern.→ The embroidering s

SELECTING PATTERNS204ePress and enter “lue”.fPress to enter a space.gPress again and enter “S”.hPress and then enter “ky”.iPress .→ The embroi

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS303Advanced Embroidery6Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)You can use framed patterns of the same size and shape to c

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS304Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)This is a second method to make appliqué using embroidery patterns. You do not

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS305Advanced Embroidery6fReattach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit, and embroider the satin stitch pattern to create

EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS306cPress .dIf necessary, press and edit the pattern. Press to display the embroidery screen.ePress the “Start/Stop” button

USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS307Advanced Embroidery6Instead of using thread marks, the camera can be used to connect patterns in the Embroidery

USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS308gLower the presser foot, and then embroider the first pattern.hAfter embroidering of the first pattern is finis

USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS309Advanced Embroidery6lSelect the position of the second pattern by pressing on the screen. Press after specify

USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS310nAffix the first embroidery positioning sticker onto the fabric within the red lines that now appear on the scr

USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS311Advanced Embroidery6While making sure that the two positioning stickers do not peel off, remove the embroidery

USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS312qAfter the positioning stickers have been detected, press , and then remove the stickers.rLower the presser fo

SELECTING PATTERNS205Basic Embroidery5Selecting Frame PatternsaPress .bPress the key of the frame shape you want to embroider in the top part of the s

USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS313Advanced Embroidery6→ Message appears on screen and carriage will move after pressing .wLower the presser foot

USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS314bFollowing message appears in step p if the next pattern or affixed positioning stickers are close to being out

USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS315Advanced Embroidery6eAffix the second sticker and then press .→ The camera detects the second positioning stick

CONNECTING ROTATED PATTERNS316Greater design variations can be created by rotating patterns. The following procedure describes how to connect patterns

CONNECTING ROTATED PATTERNS317Advanced Embroidery6dPress to display the sewing screen.ePress and then, press .fRefer to steps g through i of “Con

CONNECTING ROTATED PATTERNS318lContinue with step m of “Connecting Three Patterns” to finish connecting the patterns.Connecting Patterns to be Joined

CONNECTING ROTATED PATTERNS319Advanced Embroidery6dAfter the pattern is sewn, remove the fabric from the frame, and then measure the distance that the

CONNECTING ROTATED PATTERNS320fContinue with step m of “Connecting Three Patterns” on page 309 to finish connecting the patterns.Note• After checking

RESUME FEATURE321Advanced Embroidery6If the machine is turned off while the pattern connecting function is being used, the machine will return to the

RESUME FEATURE322

SELECTING PATTERNS206bInsert the card completely into the card reader/USB card writer module.* Insert the embroidery card so that the end with a print

Chapter 7IQ DesignerABOUT IQ DESIGNER ... 324Basics: Creating a Pattern ...

ABOUT IQ DESIGNER324With IQ Designer, you can use below functions;• hand-drawn functions - creating embroidery patterns by drawing on the LCD screen•

ABOUT IQ DESIGNER325IQ Designer73. Select colors and stitching and add desired patterns to complete the pattern.4. Specify stitching settings. (page 3

PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN326a Pattern drawing areab Pattern preview area Key functionsPATTERN DRAWING SCREENMemo• The actual dimension of the pattern ar

PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN327IQ Designer7Before Creating DesignsThe pattern preview displays the design smaller than the actual size. You can view the act

PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN328 Setting the line types and colorsYou can set or change the line types and colors anytime. You can also specify the line typ

PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN329IQ Designer7 Setting the brush types and fill colorsaPress to set the brush types and fill colors.a Brush typesb Fill colo

PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN330bSelect a stamp type and stamp shape.Stamp types* Press to return to the pattern drawing screen.cPress to set the selecte

PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN331IQ Designer7Using the select keyYou can select the part of the design to move and/or edit. Some keys are available only after

STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN332Before creating the embroidery pattern, specify the stitch settings. Lines of the design are sewn with zigzag stitches, runni

SELECTING PATTERNS207Basic Embroidery5Recalling from USB MediaYou can recall a specific embroidery pattern from either direct USB media or a folder in

STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN333IQ Designer7 Stippling stitch settings Run PitchSpecifies the length of a stitch of the fill stitch of the design. SpacingSp

EMBROIDERY IMAGE PREVIEW SCREEN334You can check the total stitch number, embroidery time and spool thread color number to embroider the pattern. Press

IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN335IQ Designer7Using the Scan FrameaPrepare the desired drawing/illustration.bPlace the paper to be scanned in the scanning frame

IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN336cAttach the embroidery unit to the machine, and then turn on the machine.* Refer to “Attaching the Embroidery Unit” on page 19

IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN337IQ Designer7bSet a picture to the scanning frame and attach to the machine. Refer to “Using the Scan Frame” on page 335.cPress

IQ DESIGNER WITH SCAN338 Importing the Background imagePrepare a data of your favorite picture that you want to create the pattern with. Save a data

CREATING LINE IMAGE339IQ Designer7Custom patterns can be created from drawings. You can create patterns by scanning your drawings using the included s

CREATING LINE IMAGE340→ When the following message appears, press .→ Scanning begins.* To stop scanning and return to the screen in stepc, press .dW

CREATING LINE IMAGE341IQ Designer7iPress .In this screen, the pattern can be resized, rotated or moved.→ The pattern design editing screen for IQ Desi

CREATING FILL IMAGE342Custom patterns can be created from colored illustrations. You can create patterns by scanning an illustration using the include

SELECTING PATTERNS208ePress .* Press to delete the pattern from the USB media.→ The Embroidery Edit screen is displayed.Recalling from the ComputerR

CREATING FILL IMAGE343IQ Designer7dWhen scanning is finished, specify the necessary settings in the scan image confirmation screen.Change the settings

CREATING FILL IMAGE344iPress .In this screen, the pattern can be resized, rotated or moved.→ The pattern design editing screen for IQ Designer appears

STIPPLING345IQ Designer7Basic Stippling with IQ DesignerCreate a stippling design with the basic procedure.Example:aPress .* You can also start the fu

STIPPLING346ePress 7 times, and then press for this example.fPress .gSelect the heart shape, and then press .hPress , and then press .

STIPPLING347IQ Designer7iPress , and then select the stitch color. Press after setting the color.jSelect the area you want to set stippling effect.

STIPPLING348mPress .nFollow the procedure described on page 210 to edit the pattern as desired.Scanning Drawing to Create Stippling PatternCreate the

STIPPLING349IQ Designer7→ When the following message appears, press .→ Scanning begins.* To stop scanning and return to the screen in stepc, press .

STIPPLING350iPress to set the outline of the pattern, and then press .jSelect the outline of the pattern to set as the line without stitch.a Outlin

STIPPLING351IQ Designer7mSelect the stitch line around the stippling effect.a Stitch linenPress , and then press .oPress , and then select the stit

STIPPLING352Scanning Fabric and StipplingUse the fabric pattern to coordinate with the stippling pattern.aSet the fabric to the embroidery frame.bPres

SELECTING PATTERNS209Basic Embroidery5ePress the key of the pattern you want to recall.fPress .* Press to delete the pattern from the computer.→ The

STIPPLING353IQ Designer7fSelect the circle shape, and then press .gPress to enlarge the circle.hPress until the size of circle fits the pattern on

STIPPLING354jPress , and then select the stitch color. Press after setting the color.kSelect the area you want to set stippling effect.lPress , an

STIPPLING355IQ Designer7nSelect the outline of the pattern to set as the line without stitch.a Outline of the patternoFollow the procedure from step k

STIPPLING356

Chapter 8How to Create Bobbin WorkABOUT BOBBIN WORK ... 346PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK... 347Re

ABOUT BOBBIN WORK358Beautiful embroidery work, with a three-dimensional appearance, can be created by winding the bobbin with heavy weight thread or r

PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK359How to Create Bobbin Work8Required Materials Bobbin case and bobbin covera Bobbin case (gray)There is a notch at the loca

PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK360 FabricBe sure to sew trial stitches on a piece of scrap fabric, which includes the same threads and fabric as what is be

PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK361How to Create Bobbin Work8gInsert the bobbin case so that the S mark on the bobbin case aligns with the ● mark on the mach

PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK362kUsing scissors carefully trim the thread tail as close to the bobbin as possible.a Beginning of wound threadlInstall a bo

EDITING PATTERNS210a Shows the size of the entire combined pattern.b Shows the size of the pattern currently selected.c Shows the distance from the ce

PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK363How to Create Bobbin Work8 When tension is not applied to the bobbin threadIf the bobbin thread in the trial stitching is

PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK364oGently pull the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate.→ A loop of the bobbin thread comes o

CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING)365How to Create Bobbin Work8Positioning the Fabric and SewingaTurn on the machine.bSelect a stitch in the Utility and De

CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING)366hUse the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot.iWith the wrong side facing up, place the fabric under the press

CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING)367How to Create Bobbin Work8qWhen you have reached the end of the stitching area, stop the machine.rRaise the needle and

CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY)368Selecting the PatternaAttach the embroidery foot “W+” or “W” and the embroidery unit.bInstall a bobbin wound with

CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY)369How to Create Bobbin Work8iPress and then press .→ The embroidering screen is displayed.jPress , and then adju

CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY)370bIt is necessary to move to the beginning of stitching so press , and then press .→ The embroidery frame moves t

CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY)371How to Create Bobbin Work8properly secured.nUsing a hand sewing needle such as a ribbon embroidery needle, pull th

ADJUSTING BOBBIN WORK THREAD TENSION372After sewing trial stitches and checking the sewing results, adjust the thread tensions if necessary. After adj

EDITING PATTERNS211Basic Embroidery5 Key FunctionsUsing these keys, you can edit the pattern as you like. Press to display the editing window.No. D

TROUBLESHOOTING373How to Create Bobbin Work8Several solutions for minor problems are described below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest au

TROUBLESHOOTING374

Chapter 9AppendixCARE AND MAINTENANCE... 376Restrictions on oiling ...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE376Restrictions on oilingIn order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user. This machine was manufacture

CARE AND MAINTENANCE377Appendix9fGrasp the bobbin case, and then gently lift out.a Bobbin casegUse the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove an

CARE AND MAINTENANCE378Cleaning the Bobbin CaseThread wax and dust easily collect around the notch in the tension spring on the bobbin case, resulting

CARE AND MAINTENANCE379Appendix9eInsert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate, and then slide the cover back on.About the Maintenan

ADJUSTING THE SCREEN380Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen DisplayIf the screen does not look very clear under certain situations, you can adjust t

TROUBLESHOOTING381Appendix9If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve mo

TROUBLESHOOTING382dWhile holding the bobbin in place with your finger, pass the thread through the slit in the needle plate.* Hold down the bobbin wit

EDITING PATTERNS212Previewing the Pattern aPress .→ An image of the pattern as it will be embroidered appears.bPress to select the frame used in the

TROUBLESHOOTING383Appendix9dRaise the presser foot using the presser foot lever.* If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be thre

TROUBLESHOOTING384Incorrect Thread Tension Symptoms• Symptom 1: The lower thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric.• Symptom 2: The upper

TROUBLESHOOTING385Appendix9Fabric is Caught in the Machine and Cannot be RemovedIf the fabric is caught in the sewing machine and cannot be removed, t

TROUBLESHOOTING386kSlightly lift up the needle plate, cut any tangled threads, and then remove the needle plate.Remove the fabric and threads from the

TROUBLESHOOTING387Appendix9qInsert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate, and then slide the cover back on.rCheck the condition of

TROUBLESHOOTING388List of SymptomsIf you have a minor problem with your sewing machine, check the following solutions. If the solutions suggested do n

TROUBLESHOOTING389Appendix9 While sewingPointer of the embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer does not indicate the position correctlyWith thick elast

TROUBLESHOOTING390Upper thread breaks. Machine is not threaded correctly (used the wrong spool cap, spool cap is loose, the thread did not catch the n

TROUBLESHOOTING391Appendix9Skipped stitches Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. 73Needle is installed incorrectly. Reinst

TROUBLESHOOTING392 After sewingProblem Cause Solution PageThread tension is incorrect.Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the

Chapter 5Basic EmbroideryBEFORE EMBROIDERING... 196Embroidery Step by Step ...

EDITING PATTERNS213Basic Embroidery5Rotating the PatternaPress .bSelect the angle of rotation for the pattern.* Press to return the pattern to its o

TROUBLESHOOTING393Appendix9Loops appear on the surface of the fabric when embroideringThe thread tension is incorrectly set. Adjust the thread tension

ERROR MESSAGES394If the machine is not properly set and the “Start/Stop” button or the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed, or if the ope

ERROR MESSAGES395Appendix9This message appears when there are not enough colors in the thread table, to display the color scheme effect you have selec

ERROR MESSAGES396This message is displayed when the machine is in embroidery mode and the combined character pattern is too large for the embroidery f

ERROR MESSAGES397Appendix9This message is displayed when the machine failed to recognize the embroidery positioning mark.- Confirm that the embroidery

ERROR MESSAGES398This message is displayed when the buttonhole lever is down, a stitch other than a buttonhole is selected, and the “Start/ Stop” butt

ERROR MESSAGES399Appendix9 Alarm Sounds If the operation was performed incorrectly, an alarm sounds to indicate that an error occurred. If the operat

SPECIFICATIONS400* Please be aware that some specifications may change without notice.SPECIFICATIONSItem SpecificationSewing Machine (Box 1 of 2)Dimen

UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE401Appendix9You can use USB media or a computer to upgrade software for your sewing machine.When an upgrade program i

UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE402Upgrade Procedure Using ComputeraWhile pressing the “Automatic Threading” button, turn the main power to ON.→ The

EDITING PATTERNS214Changing the Size of the PatternaPress .bSelect the direction in which to change the size. a Size of the patterncPress .Enlarge the

STITCH SETTING CHART403The following chart shows information for each utility stitch concerning applications, stitch lengths, stitch widths, and wheth

STITCH SETTING CHART4042 steps elastic zigzagOvercasting (medium weight and stretch fabrics), tape and elastic5.0(3/16)0.0 - 7.0(0 - 1/4)1.0(1/16)0.2

STITCH SETTING CHART405Piecing stitch (Left)Piecework/patchwork 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) left seam allowance1.5(1/16)0.0 - 7.0(0 - 1/4)2.0(1/16)0.2 -

STITCH SETTING CHART406Ladder stitch Decorative stitching4.0(3/16)0.0 - 7.0(0 - 1/4)3.0(1/8)0.4 - 5.0(1/64 - 3/16)NORick-rack stitch Decorative top st

STITCH SETTING CHART407Honeycomb stitchHeirloom, decorative hems5.0(3/64)0.0 - 7.0(0 - 1/4)2.5(3/32)0.4 - 5.0(1/64 - 3/16)OK( J )Honeycomb stitchHeirl

STITCH SETTING CHART408Round ended buttonholeButtonholes with bar tack5.0(3/16)3.0 - 5.0(1/8 - 3/16)0.4(1/64)0.2 - 1.0(1/64 - 1/16)NORound double ende

STITCH SETTING CHART409Button sewing Attaching buttons3.5(1/8)2.5 - 4.5(3/32 - 3/16)— —NOEyelet For making eyelets, holes on belts, etc.7.0(1/4)7.0 6.

STITCH SETTING CHART410Hand-look quiltingQuilting stitch made to look like hand quilting stitch3.500.00 - 7.00(0 - 1/4)2.5(3/32)0.4 - 5.0(1/64 - 3/16)

STITCH SETTING CHART411Patchwork double overlock stitchPatchwork stitches, decorative stitching5.00(3/16)0.00 - 7.00(0 - 1/4)2.5(3/32)0.4 - 5.0(1/64 -

INDEX412INDEXAAccessoriesincluded accessories ... 18options ...

EDITING PATTERNS215Basic Embroidery5 Changing the Size and the Density of the PatternYou can change the pattern size while maintaining the desired th

INDEX413Appendix9retrieving ... 207, 301saving ...

INDEX414SSatin stitches ... 131, 179Savingcharacter/decorative stitches ...

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EDITING PATTERNS216Changing Font TypeaPress .bSelect the font type.→ All the characters in the screen change into the selected font type.* Press or

EDITING PATTERNS217Basic Embroidery5cChange the size of letters.→ Selected letter will be resized.* Press if the resize keys are not displayed.dSele

EDITING PATTERNS218bChange the density.* Press to make the pattern less dense.* Press to make the pattern more dense.a Normal b Fine (stitches clo

EDITING PATTERNS219Basic Embroidery5Changing the Configuration of Alphabet Character PatternsaPress .bSelect the layout. (Example: )When selecting an

EDITING PATTERNS220Displaying Patterns in the Screen MagnifiedaPress to magnify the image.* The image is magnified by 125%, 150% and 200% as you pre

EDITING PATTERNS221Basic Embroidery5Changing Alphabet Character SpacingaPress .bSelect the spacing.* Press to increase the character spacing. * Pres

EDITING PATTERNS222bUse to select where the pattern is to be separated, and then press to separate it. For this example, the pattern will be separ

BEFORE EMBROIDERING196Embroidery Step by Step Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery. BEFORE EMBROIDERINGStep 3Step 1, 2Step 7 S

EDITING PATTERNS223Basic Embroidery5cPress or color tip to choose a new color from the color palette.* To return to the original color, press .

EDITING PATTERNS224dUse to enter a color’s 4-digit number.* If you make a mistake, press to erase the entered number, and then enter the

EDITING PATTERNS225Basic Embroidery5eRepeat the previous steps until all desired thread colors are specified.* To delete a specified color from the pa

EDITING PATTERNS226bPress and then press .cPress .→ The “Saving” screen is displayed. When the data is loaded to the machine, the display returns t

EDITING PATTERNS227Basic Embroidery5dPress to choose a new color from the custom thread table.* Use and to scroll through the custom thread t

EDITING PATTERNS228dSelect the number of colors you want to use and then select the desired effect.a Effects for schemes→ If you select “Random” or “G

EDITING PATTERNS229Basic Embroidery5“Manual” setting for “Gradient”You can select one color to be used in the “Gradient” effect.The effect will be cre

EDITING PATTERNS230bSelect the direction in which the pattern will be repeated.a Vertical directionb Horizontal directionc Repeating and deleting vert

EDITING PATTERNS231Basic Embroidery5 Repeating One Element of a Repeated PatternBy using the Cut function, you can select one element of a repeated p

EDITING PATTERNS232 Color Sorting Repeated PatternsPress to automatically change the sewing order of colors in combined border embroidery patterns

BEFORE EMBROIDERING197Basic Embroidery5Attaching Embroidery Foot “W+” with LED pointer aRemove the presser foot and presser foot holder. For details,

EDITING PATTERNS233Basic Embroidery5dPress .Embroidering the Pattern RepeatedlyAfter creating the repeated pattern, rehoop the embroidery frame and ke

EDITING PATTERNS234fAttach the embroidery frame to the machine, and then touch .gTouch to set the starting point to the top center of the pattern.h

EDITING PATTERNS235Basic Embroidery5mIf the pattern position cannot be aligned using the positioning keys, rehoop the fabric, and then try again to al

VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY SCREEN236a Shows the presser foot code. Attach embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer or “W” (optional) for all embroidery proje

VIEWING THE EMBROIDERY SCREEN237Basic Embroidery5 Key FunctionsUsing these keys, you can move or rotate pattern, etc. Press to display the editing

COMBINING PATTERNS238Editing Combined PatternsExample: Combining alphabet characters with an embroidery pattern and editingaPress to select an embro

COMBINING PATTERNS239Basic Embroidery5dPress .ePress to enter the alphabet characters.* Press to return to the previous screen.fSelect and enter

COMBINING PATTERNS240jPress to change the color of the characters.* See page 222 for more information about changing the color.kWhen all editing is

COMBINING PATTERNS241Basic Embroidery5Sewing Combined PatternsCombined patterns will be embroidered in the order they were entered. In this example, t

PREPARING THE FABRIC242Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric aUse a piece of stabilizer which is larger than the embroidery frame bein

BEFORE EMBROIDERING198aTurn the main power to OFF, and remove the flat bed attachment. bInsert the embroidery unit connection into the machine connect

PREPARING THE FABRIC243Basic Embroidery5Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame Types of Embroidery Frames Other optional embroidery frames can b

PREPARING THE FABRIC244 Inserting the FabricaLift-up and loosen the frame adjustment screw and remove the inner frame.a Frame adjustment screwb Inner

PREPARING THE FABRIC245Basic Embroidery5 Using the Embroidery Sheet When you want to embroider the pattern in a particular place, use the embroidery

PREPARING THE FABRIC246 Embroidering Edges or CornersUse a temporary spray adhesive to adhere the small piece of fabric to the larger piece in the fr

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME247Basic Embroidery5aPress the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to raise the presser foot.bAlign the embroidery frame guide

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME248bPull the embroidery frame toward you.

CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION249Basic Embroidery5The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame. If the pattern needs to b

CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION250dUse or to adjust the LED pointer so that it indicates the actual needle drop point.ePress twice to return to

CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION251Basic Embroidery5dPress in the embroidering screen.ePress to set the starting point to the center of the pattern

CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION252kAdjust the orientation of the pattern by pressing the orientation keys until the grid lines are parallel with the c

BEFORE EMBROIDERING199Basic Embroidery5cPress the release button, and pull the embroidery unit away from the machine.a Release button CAUTION• Do not

CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION253Basic Embroidery5bPress to display the editing window, and then press .cFollowing message appears. Press .→ The

CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION254gA reminder message appears. Remove the embroidery positioning sticker from the fabric, and press .* To remove the

CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION255Basic Embroidery5 Selecting the Embroidering Position by the Pattern EdgeaFrom the keys on the screen, press the ed

CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION256fPress to move the LED pointer on the fabric for adjusting the first position.gPress to apply the setting.hPress

CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION257Basic Embroidery5cPress to adjust the positions.→ If you don’t need to adjust the positions, continue to stepg.dPr

CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION258bFrom , press the key for the position that you want to check.a Selected position→ The needle will move to the sele

EMBROIDERING A PATTERN259Basic Embroidery5Embroidering Attractive FinishesThere are many factors that go into sewing beautiful embroidery. Using the a

EMBROIDERING A PATTERN260 Embroidery Needle Plate Cover Under some conditions, based on the type of fabric, stabilizer, or thread being used, there m

EMBROIDERING A PATTERN261Basic Embroidery5bLower the presser foot, then press the “Start/Stop” button to start embroidering.→ When the first color is

EMBROIDERING A PATTERN262Spool Stand LEDThis machine is equipped with a spool stand LED. Its lighting status and color indicate the machine status and

SELECTING PATTERNS200 Copyright Information The patterns stored in the machine and patterns sold separately are intended for private use only. Any pu

EMBROIDERING A PATTERN263Basic Embroidery5 1. Creating the Appliqué PieceaSelect the appliqué pattern, and then continue to the embroidering screen.b

EMBROIDERING A PATTERN264bThread the machine with the embroidery thread, lower the presser foot lever, and then press the “Start/Stop” button to sew t

EMBROIDERING A PATTERN265Basic Embroidery5 4. Embroidering the Remainder of the PatternaChange the embroidery thread according to the embroidery colo

ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS266If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread When the bobbin begins to run out of thread during embroidering, the mach

ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS267Basic Embroidery5If the Thread Breaks During Sewing aPress the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine. bI

ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS268Restarting from the Beginning aPress .bPress .→ The embroidery frame moves, returning the needle to the pa

ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS269Basic Embroidery5cAttach the embroidery frame and press .→ The previous embroidering screen displayed befo

ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS270

Chapter 6Advanced EmbroideryVARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ... 272Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color : Monochrome) ...

VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS272Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color : Monochrome)A selected pattern can be stitched out in one color ins

SELECTING PATTERNS201Basic Embroidery5 Pattern Selection Screens There are 7 categories of patterns in this machine. “Baby Lock” Exclusives Frame pa

VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS273Advanced Embroidery6cPress .dWhen the following message appears, press .→ The embroidery frame moves so the fabric ca

VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS274gUse to align the pattern to the desired embroidery position.hPress .iPress the “Start/Stop” button to start embroi

VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS275Advanced Embroidery6bPress and select the USB port to save image.→ After the short melody, the image file will be s

VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS276Basting EmbroideryBefore embroidering, basting stitches can be sewn along the outline of the pattern. This is useful

VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS277Advanced Embroidery6Creating an Appliqué PieceAppliqué pieces can be created from the built-in patterns and patterns

VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS278fPress and then, press to position the satin stitching around design.→ The steps for creating the appliqué piece

VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS279Advanced Embroidery6hHoop the appliqué fabric in the embroidery frame, attach the embroidery frame to the machine, an

VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS280nWith the machine threaded using the thread for the outline from step l, sew the outline (APPLIQUE).a Outline of appl

VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS281Advanced Embroidery6cPress to edit the frame pattern to fit the size of the appliqué pattern.dPress and then pres

PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS)282Completed embroidery patterns combined with printed designs are built into this

SELECTING PATTERNS202Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Decorative Alphabet Patterns/Utility Embroidery Patterns/Bobbin Work PatternsaPress the category ta

PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS)283Advanced Embroidery6Selecting a PatternPatterns combining embroidery and printe

PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS)284 Using USB MediaaInsert the USB media into the primary (top) USB port on the m

PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS)285Advanced Embroidery6cPress .→ Two files of the background image and one file fo

PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS)286Sewing Embroidery PatternsaHoop in the embroidery frame the fabric with the bac

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS287Advanced Embroidery6Adjusting Thread TensionWhen embroidering, the thread tension should be set so that the upper thre

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS288bPress to weaken the upper thread tension. (The tension number will decrease.)cPress . Upper Thread is Too LooseThe

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS289Advanced Embroidery6Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with No Color on the Screw)When using the embroidery bobbin t

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS290Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function (End Color Trim)The automatic thread cutting function will cut the threa

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS291Advanced Embroidery6bPress to turn off the thread trimming function.→ The key will display as .* The machine will n

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS292bIn the “Thread Color Display”, use to display the name of the thread colors or the embroidery thread number.cWhen