brother 882-W33 Embroidery and Sewing Machine User Manual

brother 882-W33 Embroidery and Sewing Machine

Product Code: 882-W33

Before using the machine, it is important to read this document. We recommend keeping this manual nearby for future reference.

How to Use This Manual

The Operation Manuals for this machine consist of the Operation Manual (Sewing) and the Operation Manual (Embroidery). Refer to the appropriate Operation Manual according to your needs. Chapter 1 of the Operation Manual (Sewing) provides basic information about the included accessories or the settings screen. In the screens appearing in the step-by-step instructions, the parts referred to in the operations are marked with. Compare the screen in the directions with the actual screen, and carry out the operation.

If you experience something you do not understand while using the machine, or there is a function you would like to know more about, refer to the index at the back of the Operation Manual in conjunction with the table of contents to find the relevant section.

Contents

• Chapter 1: Embroidery Step by Step
• Chapter 2: Before Embroidering
• Chapter 3: Changing the Presser Foot
• Chapter 4: Changing the Needle
• Chapter 5: Attaching the Embroidery Unit
• Chapter 6: Lower Threading
• Chapter 7: Upper Threading
• Chapter 8: Preparing the Fabric
• Chapter 9: Attaching the Embroidery Frame
• Chapter 10: Embroidery Screens
• Chapter 11: Key Functions
• Chapter 12: Selecting Patterns

Product Usage Instructions

Chapter 1: Embroidery Step by Step

• This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for embroidery. Follow the instructions carefully to ensure proper usage of the machine.

Chapter 2: Before Embroidering

• This chapter explains how to use the machine setting mode key and provides information about embroidery settings.

Chapter 3: Changing the Presser Foot

• This chapter explains how to remove the presser foot and attach the embroidery foot W.

Chapter 4: Changing the Needle

• This chapter provides information on changing the needle.

Chapter 5: Attaching the Embroidery Unit

• This chapter provides information about the embroidery unit, how to attach it, and how to remove it.

Chapter 6: Lower Threading

• This chapter provides information on winding the bobbin and setting it up.

Chapter 7: Upper Threading

• This chapter provides information on upper threading and using the spool stand.

Chapter 8: Preparing the Fabric

• This chapter provides information on attaching iron-on stabilizers (backing) to the fabric, hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame, and embroidering small fabrics or fabric edges.

Chapter 9: Attaching the Embroidery Frame

• This chapter provides information on attaching the embroidery frame to the machine.

Chapter 10: Embroidery Screens

• This chapter provides information on the different embroidery screens and their functions.

Chapter 11: Key Functions

• This chapter provides information on editing patterns and letters on the machine.

Chapter 12: Selecting Patterns

• This chapter provides information on selecting patterns for embroidery.
• Follow the instructions provided in each chapter to ensure proper usage of the machine.

Sewing and Embroidery Machine

_ Product Code: _882-W33

Be sure to read this document before using the machine. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

The Operation Manuals for this machine consist of the Operation Manual (Sewing) and the Operation Manual (Embroidery). Refer to the appropriate Operation Manual according to your needs. For basic information about, for example, the included accessories or the settings screen, refer to chapter 1 of the Operation Manual (Sewing). In the screens appearing in the step-by-step instructions, the parts referred to in the operations are marked. Compare the screen in the directions with the actual screen, and carry out the operation. If, while using the machine, you experience something you do not understand, or there is a function you would like to know more about, refer to the index at the back of the Operation Manual in conjunction with the table of contents to find the section of the manual you should refer to.

CONTENTS

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ……………………….. 1

Chapter 1 Embroidery Step by Step

BEFORE EMBROIDERING ……………………………… 6
Using the Machine Setting Mode Key ……………………………… 7 Embroidery Settings………………………………………………………. 7
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT …………………… 9
Removing the Presser Foot …………………………………………….. 9 Attaching Embroidery Foot “W” ……………………………………. 10
CHANGING THE NEEDLE……………………………. 11 ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT …………. 13
About the Embroidery Unit…………………………………………… 13 Attaching the Embroidery Unit ……………………………………… 13 Removing the Embroidery Unit …………………………………….. 14
LOWER THREADING ………………………………….. 15
Winding the Bobbin ……………………………………………………. 15 Setting the Bobbin ………………………………………………………. 19
UPPER THREADING……………………………………. 21
Upper Threading ………………………………………………………… 21 Using the Spool Stand …………………………………………………. 24
PREPARING THE FABRIC …………………………….. 26
Attaching Iron-On Stabilizers (Backing) to the Fabric………… 26 Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame ………………….. 27 Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges ……………………. 31
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME……….. 32 EMBROIDERY SCREENS ………………………………. 33 KEY FUNCTIONS ……………………………………….. 35
Editing Patterns…………………………………………………………… 35 Editing Letters …………………………………………………………….. 37 Embroidery Screen ……………………………………………………… 38
SELECTING PATTERNS………………………………… 40
Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Decorative Alphabet Patterns/ Utility Embroidery Patterns…………………………………………… 40 Selecting Frame Patterns………………………………………………. 41
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION ………. 42
Checking the Embroidery Pattern with the Projector …………. 42 Checking the Needle Drop Point With the Projector ………… 43 Aligning the Embroidering Position Using the Built-In Camera …………………………………………………………………….. 43 Using the Embroidery Position Sticker to Align the Embroidering Position …………………………………………………. 45 Checking the Pattern Position……………………………………….. 47
EMBROIDERING A PATTERN ………………………. 49
Embroidering Attractive Finishes …………………………………… 49 Embroidering Patterns …………………………………………………. 50
ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS…………………………………………………….. 52
If the Bobbin Runs out of Thread …………………………………… 52 If the Thread Breaks during Embroidering ……………………….. 53 Restarting from the Beginning……………………………………….. 54 Resuming Embroidery after Turning Off the Power …………… 54
MY STITCH MONITOR APP…………………………. 56

Chapter 2 Basic Editing

BASIC EDITING………………………………………….. 58
Previewing the Pattern…………………………………………………. 58 Moving the Pattern ……………………………………………………… 59 Rotating the Pattern …………………………………………………….. 59 Changing the Size of the Pattern……………………………………. 60 Changing the Density ………………………………………………….. 61 Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image ……………………………….. 62 Designing Repeated Patterns ………………………………………… 62 Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly ……………………………… 65 Duplicating a Pattern…………………………………………………… 67 Deleting the Pattern…………………………………………………….. 68 Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified ……………………. 68

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Deselect Region Setting (No Sew Setting)……………………….. 68
EDITING LETTERS………………………………………. 70
Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns……………………………. 70 Character Alignment …………………………………………………… 71 Changing Font Type……………………………………………………. 71 Changing Letter Size …………………………………………………… 72 Changing the Configuration of Alphabet Character Patterns…………………………………………………………………….. 73 Changing Alphabet Character Spacing…………………………… 74 Re-editing Character Patterns……………………………………….. 75
EDITING COLORS……………………………………… 76
Changing the Thread Color………………………………………….. 76 Find New Color Schemes with the Color Shuffling Function …………………………………………………………………… 77 Thread Color Sorting…………………………………………………… 79
COMBINING PATTERNS …………………………….. 80
Editing Combined Patterns…………………………………………… 80 Selecting Multiple Patterns at the Same Time………………….. 83 Grouping Multiple Selected Patterns……………………………… 84 Aligning the Embroidery Patterns ………………………………….. 84

Chapter 3 Advanced Editing

85

VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS ……… 86
Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color: Monochrome) ……………………………………………………………. 86 Display the Fabric while Aligning the Embroidering Position ……………………………………………………………………. 86 Basting Embroidery…………………………………………………….. 90 Changing the Embroidering Order of Combined Patterns ….. 91
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS)……………. 92
Selecting a Pattern ……………………………………………………… 93 Exporting the Background Image and Positioning Image …… 94 Printing the Background and Embroidery Position Sheet …… 95 Embroidering Patterns…………………………………………………. 96
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS……….. 97
Adjusting Thread Tension ……………………………………………. 97 Adjusting the Alternate Bobbin Case (with No Color on the Adjusting Screw) ………………………………………………………… 99 Using the Automatic Thread Cutting Function (End Color Trim)………………………………………………………………………. 100 Using the Thread Trimming Function (Jump Stitch Trim) …. 101 Adjusting the Embroidery Speed …………………………………. 102 Changing the Thread Color Display …………………………….. 102 Changing the Embroidery Frame Display ……………………… 102 Aligning the Pattern and the Needle ……………………………. 103 Embroidering Linked Characters …………………………………. 104
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION …………….. 106
Saving Embroidery Patterns………………………………………… 106 Retrieving Embroidery Patterns …………………………………… 107
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS …………………… 109
Creating an Appliqué Piece ……………………………………….. 109 Using Appliqués ………………………………………………………. 113 Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1) …………….. 116 Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2) …………….. 117 Embroidering Couching Patterns…………………………………. 118 Creating Stippling, Echo Quilting, or Decorative Fill Patterns around a Design ………………………………………………………. 121 Embroidering a Quilting Pattern Across the Entire Fabric (Edge-to-Edge Quilt Function) …………………………………….. 122 Embroidering Quilting Border Patterns (Auto Split Quilt Sash)………………………………………………………………………. 128 Embroidering Quilting Border Patterns (Semi-Auto Split Quilt Sash)………………………………………………………………………. 131 Hexagonal Quilting Borders ………………………………………. 136 Embroidering Split Embroidery Patterns ……………………….. 140

USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS ……………………………………………….. 145
Connecting Three Patterns …………………………………………. 145 Changing the Position of a Sticker ……………………………….. 150 Resume Feature ……………………………………………………….. 152

Chapter 4 My Design Center

153

ABOUT MY DESIGN CENTER …………………….. 154 PATTERN DRAWING SCREEN ……………………. 154
Before Creating Designs …………………………………………….. 156 Drawing Lines………………………………………………………….. 156 Drawing Regions ……………………………………………………… 158 Using the Stamp Key …………………………………………………. 160 Using the Erase Key ………………………………………………….. 161 Using the Select Key …………………………………………………. 161 Using the Size Key ……………………………………………………. 162 Importing Motif Stitch Pattern Data or Decorative Fill Pattern Data……………………………………………………………………….. 163
STITCH SETTINGS SCREEN………………………… 165
Specifying Individual Stitch Settings …………………………….. 165 Specifying Global Stitch Settings …………………………………. 167
MY DESIGN CENTER WITH SCAN ……………… 168
Create the pattern using scanned images or image data files ………………………………………………………………………… 168 Using the Scanning Frame …………………………………………. 168 Scanning to Trace Background Image ………………………….. 169 Importing the Background Image ………………………………… 171
LINE SCAN ………………………………………………. 173
Using the Scanning Frame to Create a Pattern with Line Scan……………………………………………………………………….. 173
ILLUSTRATION SCAN……………………………….. 176
Using the Scanning Frame to Create a Pattern with Illustration Scan ……………………………………………………….. 176
STIPPLING ………………………………………………. 179
Basic Stippling with My Design Center ………………………… 179 Scanning Drawing to Create Stippling Pattern ……………….. 181 Scanning Fabric and Stippling …………………………………….. 185 Decorative Stitching Around a Pattern in Embroidery (a Quilting Function) …………………………………………………. 189
MY DESIGN SNAP APP ……………………………… 192

Chapter 5 Appendix

195

TROUBLESHOOTING……………………………….. 196
If the Thread Becomes Tangled Under the Bobbin Winder Seat………………………………………………………………………… 196 List of Symptoms ………………………………………………………. 197
ERROR MESSAGES ……………………………………. 202 INDEX …………………………………………………….. 204

Embroidery Step by Step

BEFORE EMBROIDERING

Follow the steps below to prepare the machine for embroidery.

Presser foot attachment Checking the needle Embroidery unit attachment Bobbin thread setup Pattern selection Fabric preparation Embroidery frame attachment Checking the layout Embroidery thread setup

Action

Attach embroidery foot “W”. Use needle 75/11 for embroidery. Attach the embroidery unit. For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place. Turn the main power to ON, and select an embroidery pattern. Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric, and hoop it in the embroidery frame. Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit. Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery. Set up embroidery thread according to the pattern.

Using the Machine Setting Mode Key

Touch to change the default machine settings (needle stop position, embroidery speed, opening display, etc.). To display the different settings screens, touch “Sewing settings”, for “General settings”, for “Embroidery settings” or for “Wireless LAN settings”. For details on settings for sewing utility stitches, on common settings and on wireless settings, refer to the Operation Manual (Sewing).

Memo

Touch or to display the previous or next page.

Embroidery Settings

Embroidery Step by Step

Change the display units (mm/inch). i Change the thread color display on the [Embroidery] screen: thread number or color name. (page 102) j Select the thread brand of the thread color display. The thread brand setting is reflected the next time a pattern is imported. Change the color of the background for the embroidery display area. l Change the color of the background for the thumbnail area. m Touch to specify the size of pattern thumbnails. n Adjust the distance between the pattern and the basting stitching.

Select the quality for displaying the fabric in the screen. (page 88)
Erase the scanned image. (page 88) q When set to [ON], the built-in camera adjusts the
display of the background image according to the thickness of the fabric. (page 89) r Adjust the position and brightness of the embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer (sold separately). (These settings are not available unless embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer is installed on the machine.)

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

CAUTION

Press the black button on the presser holder and remove the presser foot. Always touch on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the presser a foot. If is not touched and the “Start/ Stop” button or another button is pressed, the machine will start and may cause injury.

IMPORTANT

Use presser feet made for this machine.
Removing the Presser Foot

Black button b Presser foot holder
Loosen the screw of the presser foot to remove the presser foot holder.

Press the “Needle the needle.
Position” button to raise
Touch to lock all keys and buttons.
If the message [OK to automatically lower the presser foot?] appears on the LCD screen, touch to continue.
Raise the presser foot lever.
Multi-purpose screwdriver b Presser foot holder screw c Presser foot holder

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

Attaching Embroidery Foot “W”

When attaching an embroidery foot, always touch on the screen. You may accidentally press the “Start/Stop” button and possibly cause injury.

Be sure to use the embroidery foot “W” when doing embroidery. Using another embroidery foot may cause the needle to strike the embroidery foot, causing the needle to break and possibly causing injury. d Touch to unlock all keys and buttons.

All keys and operation buttons are unlocked, and the previous screen is displayed.

Remove the presser foot holder. For details, refer and presser foot to “Removing the Presser Foot”

Position the presser foot embroidery foot “W” on bar by aligning the notch the of the presser foot to the large screw.

Side view

Hold the embroidery foot your right hand, and then in place with use the included multi-purpose screwdriver to securely tighten the presser foot holder screw.

Presser foot holder screw

Use the included multi-purpose screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw of the presser foot holder. If the screw is loose, the needle may strike the embroidery foot and break, possibly cause injury. recently, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface. Check the needle from the top and the sides. Throw away any bent needles. With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle all the way to the top of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp. Use the multi-purpose screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw.

Parallel space
Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.)
The machine needles are consumables. Replace the needle in cases such as those described below.
If an unusual sound is produced when the needle enters the fabric. (The tip of the needle may be broken or dull.)
If stitches are skipped. (The needle may be bent.)

The feed dog will automatically raise for utility and decorative stitching.

The carriage will move to the initialization position.

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY UNIT

Removing the Embroidery Unit

Remove the embroidery frame.
For details on removing the embroidery frame, refer to “Removing the Embroidery Frame” on page 32.

Touch then touch.
The carriage will move to the removal position.
Turn the main power to OFF.

Press the release button, and pull the embroidery unit away from the machine.

The quality for displaying the fabric in the screen. Erase the scanned image. When set to [ON], the built-in camera adjusts the display of the background image according to the thickness of the fabric. r Adjust the position and brightness of the embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer (sold separately). (These settings are not available unless embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer is installed on Throw away any bent needles. With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle all the way to the top of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp. Use the multi-purpose screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw.

LOWER THREADING

IMPORTANT

Use the plastic bobbins that came with this machine or bobbins of the same type: 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch) plastic Class 15 (A style) bobbins, which are available from your Brother dealer.

Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set the bobbin on the shaft.

Embroidery Step by Step

For most embroidery applications, the bobbin should be wound with the included bobbin thread. See page 99 for more details regarding bobbin threads.

Using the Supplemental Spool Pin

With this machine, you can wind the bobbin during embroidering. While the main spool pin is being used for embroidering, you can wind a bobbin by using the supplemental spool pin. Groove in the bobbin b Spring on the shaft. Set the supplemental position.

IMPORTANT

If the spool or the spool cap is not installed correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin and the machine may be damaged. Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged. Throw away any bent needles. With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle all the way to the top of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp. Use the multi-purpose screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw. When using mini king thread spool, use the thread spool insert (mini king thread spool). For details on thread spool insert (mini king thread spool), refer to

“Note”

When using the spool as shown below, use the thread spool insert (mini king thread spool). Make sure that the thread spool insert is firmly inserted. After installing it, pull out some thread, and check that the thread unwinds without getting caught. Thread spool insert (mini king thread spool) Hole diameter 8.0 mm to 10.5 mm (5/16 inch to 13/ 32 inch) Spool (crosswound thread)

With your right hand, hold the thread the thread spool. With your left hand, near hold the end of the thread, and use both hands to pass the thread through the thread guide. a Thread guide Pass the thread around the pretension disk making sure that the thread is under the pretension disk. Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk. Pretension disk c Pull it in as far as possible. Check to make sure thread is securely set between pretension disks.

CAUTION

Be sure to follow the process described. Winding the bobbin without cutting the thread with the cutter may cause the bobbin to be wound incorrectly. In addition, the thread may become tangled around the bobbin when the bobbin thread starts to run out, possibly causing the needle to break, resulting in injuries. Set the bobbin winding switch until it clicks into place.

Stay near the machine while winding the bobbin to make sure the bobbin thread is being wound correctly. If the bobbin thread is wound incorrectly, touch

Touch to minimize the bobbin winding window. Then, you can perform other operations, such as selecting a pattern or adjusting the thread tension, while the bobbin is being wound. Touch (in top right of the LCD screen) to display the bobbin winding window again. After bobbin winding is finished, thread and remove the bobbin. cut the a Bobbin winding switch Use the bobbin winding slider to adjust the amount of thread wound onto the bobbin to one of five levels. Bobbin winding slider b More c Less The bobbin winding window appears. Throw away any bent needles. With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle all the way to the top of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp. Use the multi-purpose screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw.

IMPORTANT

When removing the bobbin, do not pull on the bobbin winder seat. Doing so could loosen or remove the bobbin winder seat, and could result in damage to the machine. If the Thread Becomes Tangled Under the Bobbin Winder Seat Refer to “If the Thread Becomes Tangled Under the Bobbin Winder Seat” on.

Using the Spool Pin

You can use the main spool pin to wind the bobbin before embroidering. You cannot use this spool pin to wind the bobbin while embroidering. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible, then return the spool pin to its original position. While holding the pull the thread up thread with both hands, from under the thread guide plate.

Setting the Bobbin

Throw away any bent needles. With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle all the way to the top of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp. Use the multi-purpose screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw. Is installed, pass the thread from the spool through the thread guide on the telescopic thread guide, and Install the bobbin wound with thread.

CAUTION

Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound. Otherwise, the thread tension may be incorrect and the needle may break, causing injuries. thread around the tab of the needle plate with your lefthand.. Erase the scanned image.  When set to [ON], the built-in camera adjusts the display of the background image according to the thickness of the fabric. Adjust the position and brightness of the embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer (sold separately). (These settings are not available unless embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer is installed on the touch to unlock all keys and buttons.

You can begin embroidering without pulling up the bobbin thread. If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to embroider, hold onto the upper thread tail, press the “Needle Position” button twice, then pull up the bobbin thread tail. Position both threads under the embroidery foot, pull out 10 cm (4 inches) of both threads, hold threads to the side, begin embroidering, pause, trim threads if desired, then continue embroidering. By pulling the thread as shown in step g, the thread will enter the tension spring of the bobbin case. The spring will apply the appropriate tension to the bobbin thread during embroidery.

CAUTION

Be sure to thread the machine properly. Improper threading can cause the thread to tangle and break the needle, leading to injury. If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to embroider, hold onto the upper thread tail, press the “Needle Position” button twice, then pull up the bobbin thread tail. Position both threads under the embroidery foot, pull out 10 cm (4 inches) of both threads, hold threads to the side, begin embroidering, pause, trim threads if desired, then continue embroidering. The automatic threading function can be used with home sewing machine needle sizes 75/ 11 through 100/16. · When threads such as metallic thread or specialty threads are used, it is not recommended to use the needle threader. · For most embroidery applications, the upper thread should be 40-weight rayon or polyester embroidery thread.

IMPORTANT

Be sure to raise the needle before using the automatic needle threader. Otherwise, the needle may not thread correctly and the needle threader may be damaged. Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward. Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the front of the spool.

Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool d Spool felt
Turn the main power to ON.
Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” raise the embroidery foot.
Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible, then return the spool pin to its

CAUTION

Choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. For more information regarding the choice of spool caps for your thread choice, refer to “Note”.
The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can be threaded.

Upper thread shutter

If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin, possibly causing the needle to break, resulting in injuries.

Note

When using thread that winds off quickly, such as metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin. If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool. Guide the thread down, up, then down through the groove, as shown in the illustration.When threading the spool with the spool net on, make sure that 5-6cm (approx. 2 – 2-1/2 inches) of thread is pulled out.
It may be necessary to adjust the thread tension when using the spool net.

While holding the pull the thread up thread with both hands, from under the thread guide plate.

Look in the upper groove area to check if the thread catches on the thread take-up lever visible inside the upper groove area.

Look in the upper groove area. Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide (marked “6”) by holding the thread with both hands and guiding it as shown in the illustration. a Thread guide plate. While holding hand, pass the thread in your right thread through the thread guide in the direction indicated. pull the end of the thread that passed through the eye of the needle.

UPPER THREADING

Using the Spool Stand

The included spool stand is useful when using thread on spools with a large diameter (crosswound thread). This spool stand can hold two spools of thread. Memo · Refer to the Operation Manual (Sewing) to assemble the spool stand. · Refer to page 19 to wind the bobbin when using the spool stand. Be sure to use a spool cap that is slightly larger than the spool. If the spool cap that is used is smaller or much larger than the spool, the thread may catch and embroidering performance may suffer.

Depending on the size of spool or the amount of thread remaining, choose the appropriate sized spool cap (large or medium). Spool cap (small) cannot be used with the spool cap base. a b a Spool cap b Spool cap base a Attach the spool stand to the machine.

When using thread on a thin spool, place the included spool felt on the spool pin, place the thread spool on the spool pin so that the center of the spool is aligned with the hole at the center of the spool felt, and then insert the spool cap onto the spool pin. Spool felt · When using thread on a cone spool, use the spool holder. When using cone shaped thread spool with other than cotton thread, it is not necessary to use spool caps. If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to embroider, hold onto the upper thread tail, press the “Needle Position” button twice, then pull up the bobbin thread tail. Position both threads under the embroidery foot, pull out 10 cm (4 inches) of both threads, hold threads to the side, begin embroidering, pause, trim threads if desired, then continue embroidering. Bobbin thread Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for use with this machine.

Many factors are involved in achieving a beautiful embroidery result. Using the appropriate stabilizer and hooping the fabric in the frame are two important factors mentioned earlier. Another important point is the appropriateness of the needle and thread being used. See the explanation of threads below. Included with this machine are two bobbin cases. Follow the explanation below.

Thread

Upper thread Use embroidery thread intended for use with this machine.
Bobbin thread Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for use with this machine.

If you use threads other than those listed above, the embroidery pattern may not embroider out correctly.
Bobbin case (recommended for sewing and for embroidering with included 60 weight bobbin thread)

Alternate bobbin case (no color on the screw)

The bobbin case with no color on the screw is set with tighter tension for embroidery with different weights of bobbin threads and a variety of embroidery techniques. This bobbin case is identified with a dark colored mark on the inside of the bobbin cavity. The tension screw on this case can be adjusted if necessary.

CAUTION

When embroidering large items (especially jackets or quilts), do not let the fabric hang off of the table. Otherwise, the embroidery unit cannot move freely and the embroidery frame may strike the needle, causing the needle to break and possibly causing injury. Standard bobbin case (green marking on the screw)

Note

Be sure to do trial embroidery using same fabric and threads as project in order to check the embroidering results.

Standard bobbin case originally installed in the machine has a green marking on the screw. We recommend using the included embroidery bobbin thread with this bobbin case. Do not adjust the tension screw on this bobbin case with the green marked screw. Bobbin thread Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for use with this machine.

When the first color is completely embroidered, the machine will automatically trim the threads and stop. The embroidery foot will then automatically be raised. On the embroidery color order display, the next color will move to the top.

Memo
A setting in the settings screen can be specified so that pressing the “Start/Stop” button before starting embroidering automatically lowers the embroidery foot. (page 7)

a Embroidery color order b Cursor

Memo
The [+] cursor moves over the pattern, showing which part of the pattern is being embroidered.

Using the automatic needle threader, thread the machine for the first color. · A setting in the settings screen can be specified so that pressing the “Start/Stop” button before starting embroidering automatically lowers the embroidery foot.

If you want to get more attractive finishes, try the procedures below;
After 5-6 stitches, press the “Start/Stop” button again to stop the machine.
\Trim the excess thread at the beginning of embroidering. If the thread at the beginning of embroidering is under the embroidery foot, raise the embroidery foot, then trim the excess thread.

If there is thread left over from the beginning of embroidering, it may be embroidered over as you continue embroidering the pattern, making it very difficult to deal with the thread after the pattern is finished. Trim the threads at the beginning of each thread change.

Remove the thread for the first color from the machine. Thread the machine with the next color.

ROIDERING A PATTERN

Current stitch numbers/Total stitch numbers
Current time/Total time
The part of pattern to be embroidered next
Embroidered colors/Total colors

When the last color is embroidered, [Finished embroidering] will appear on the display. Touch , and the display will return to the original screen. The Thread Trimming Function is originally set to trim excess thread jumps (threads linking parts of the pattern, etc.). Depending on the type of thread and fabric that are used, an end of upper thread may remain on the surface of the fabric at the beginning of the stitching. After embroidering is finished, cut off this excess thread. If the setting has been turned off, trim the excess thread jumps using scissors after the pattern is finished. Refer to page 101 for information on the thread trimming function.

ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE EMBROIDERY PROCESS

Be careful not to bump the embroidery unit carriage or the embroidery foot when removing or attaching the embroidery frame. Otherwise, the pattern will not embroider correctly. Confirm that your smart device and machine are connected to the same your network.

Select the name that appears beside [Machine name] in the settings screen on your machine.
The machine can now be monitored.

AndroidTM: https://s.brother/msmgfi

iOS: https://s.brother/msmafi
Install [My Stitch Monitor].

My Stitch Monitor

To download and install the app, you can also search for [My Stitch Monitor] in Google Play or the App Store. · Visit the following web site for support information on the app. https://s.brother/cpdab/Monitoring Memo · The app will be updated from time to time. The following descriptions may differ from the actual screens and operations.

Basic Editing

BASIC EDITING

Previewing the Pattern
Touch.

The stitch simulator screen appears. An image of the pattern as it will be embroidered appears. Touch used in the preview. to select the frame

Frames displayed in light gray cannot be selected.
Touch to enlarge the image of the pattern. * The pattern can be embroidered as it appears in the following display.

Select the simulation speed. Touch , or to change the speed. The speed can even be changed while the simulation is running. b Play/Pause When touching , icon changes to . c Return to beginning.

Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly

After creating the repeated pattern, rehoop the embroidery frame and keep embroidering for the next pattern.

Select the border pattern with the thread mark at the center of the end of the pattern.

• Refer to “Assigning Thread Marks”.

a Pattern embroidered first b Position of pattern to be embroidered next c Embroidering area

Attach the embroidery frame to the machine, and then touch.

Touch.

Touch to set the starting point to the top center of the pattern. Touch the positioning keys to move the embroidery frame until the thread mark on the fabric is aligned on the starting point in the camera view window. Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” lower the embroidery foot. button to j Touch.

Changing the Configuration of Alphabet Character Patterns

a Touch

, and then touch .

c Select the spacing.

• Touch

to increase the character spacing.

The selected patterns are surrounded with a red box

Touch to select all patterns in the pattern display area.
Touch to deselect all selected patterns.
The patterns can also be selected by touching them directly in the screen.
While the Multiple Selection screen is displayed, patterns can be moved with

Some editing keys appear in light gray and are not available while multiple patterns are selected.

Touch edit screen. to return to the embroidery Each selected pattern is surrounded with a red box.

COMBINING PATTERNS

Grouping Multiple Selected Patterns

If the multiple patterns selected in “Selecting Multiple Patterns at the Same Time” on page 83 are grouped, they can be edited as a single pattern.

Touch each pattern to select patterns and then touch.

Aligning the Embroidery Patterns

Touch and then touch .

Touch each pattern that you want to align.

The selected patterns are grouped.

Advanced Editing

Memo

The embroidering order for grouped patterns is changed group by group. To change the embroidering order of a pattern within a group, ungroup the pattern first. c Touch .

Selected pattern
Move the selected pattern ahead one position in the embroidery order.
Move the selected pattern back one position in the embroidery order.
Move the selected pattern to the beginning of the embroidery order.
Move the selected pattern to the end of the embroidery order.
Revert to the original embroidering order.

To cancel the selection of the pattern, select another pattern.
The positions of overlapping patterns can be checked in the preview on the left side of the screen.

The embroidering order change screen appears.

PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS)

Completed embroidery patterns combined with printed designs are built into this machine. Beautiful three-dimensional embroidered designs can be created by ironing a background onto fabric or printing it onto printable fabric, then doing complementary embroidery on top of the background. Using iron-on paper

Using printable fabric

Select a pattern to be combined with the background image. Refer to “Selecting a Pattern” on page 93.

Output from the machine the background image and the positioning image. Refer to “Exporting the Background Image and Positioning Image”.

When using iron-on paper With a printer, print the background onto iron-on paper, and print the embroidery position sheet on plain paper. Then, iron the background image onto fabric. When using printable fabric With a printer, print the background onto printable fabric, and print the embroidery position sheet on plain paper. Refer to “Printing the Background and Embroidery Position Sheet” on . Hoop in the embroidery frame the fabric with the background image ironed on or printed, check the embroidering position, and then start embroidering. Refer to “Embroidering Patterns”.

Note

Print the background and embroidery position sheet in their original dimensions. If an image is printed in a different size, the sizes of the embroidery pattern and background may not match. In addition, the built-in camera cannot detect the embroidery position mark. Make sure that the print settings are correctly specified.

Selecting a Pattern

Patterns with “P” in the lower-left corner of their key can be combined with printing. Memo · Refer to the “Embroidery Design Guide” for the detail of patterns which enable this function.

Checking the Combined Image

An image of the pattern combined with the background appears.

Advanced Editing

With this function, the fabric will be aligned with the mark on the embroidery position sheet (instead of the embroidery positioning sticker) affixed to the fabric. When performing step c of “Using the Embroidery Position Sticker to Align the Embroidering Position”, use the center of the pattern as the reference point. In step d, skip affixing the embroidery positioning sticker. Remove the positioning sheet and press the “Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering.The selected pattern back one position in the embroidery order. Move the selected pattern to the end of the embroidery order. Revert to the original embroidering order.

Note: Before pressing the “Start/Stop” button to begin embroidering, remove the positioning sheet taped to the fabric in step. Place the paper printed with the positioning image on top of the fabric so that the pattern is aligned, and then affix the paper to the fabric with cellophane tape to prevent the paper from moving.

MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS

For more information about the memory function, refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” in the Operation Manual (Sewing). When saving the embroidery pattern in a USB media/SD card, insert the USB media/ SD card into the USB port/SD card slot on the machine.

Note

Do not turn the main power to OFF while the [Saving…] screen is displayed. You will lose the pattern you are saving.

Touch when the pattern you want to save is in the embroidery screen. You can also save the pattern by touching in the embroidery edit screen.

Save to the machine’s memory. b Save to the USB media.

The pattern is saved in a folder labeled [bPocket]. c Save to the SD card. The pattern is saved in a folder labeled [bPocket]. d Temporarily save to the wireless function pocket. For the detailed procedure, refer to the manual for PE-DESIGN (version 11 or later). If the Memory Is Full If the screen below displays, either the maximum number of patterns have been saved or the pattern you want to save takes a lot of memory, and the machine cannot save it. Refer to “Retrieving Embroidery Patterns”.

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION

Retrieving Embroidery Patterns

When retrieving the embroidery pattern from a USB media/SD card, insert the USB media/SD card into the USB port/SD card slot on the machine. To retrieve embroidery patterns via wireless network, use PE-DESIGN (version 11 or later) or Design Database Transfer to transfer the patterns in advance. For details on transferring embroidery patterns, refer to the manual for PE-DESIGN or Design Database Transfer.

Move the selected pattern back one position in the embroidery order. Move the selected pattern to the beginning of the embroidery order. Move the selected pattern to the end of the embroidery order. Revert to the original embroidering order. To cancel the selection of the pattern, select ano

Retrieve from the machine’s memory. b Retrieve from a USB media. c Retrieve from a SD card. d Retrieve embroidery patterns uploaded to the wireless function pocket via wireless network. For the detailed procedure, refer to the manual for PE-DESIGN (version 11 or later) or Design Database Transfer. Memo If the embroidery pattern to be retrieved is in a folder of the USB media or SD card, touch the key for that folder.

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION

By touching , the selected patterns can be deleted or saved to the machine’s memory.

Select all patterns. b Deselect all patterns. c Delete the selected patterns. d Save the selected patterns to the machine.

References

• Introducing Design Database Transfer | English
• Accessories for Brother Sewing Machine
• Brother support website
• ‎Brother My Design Snap on the App Store
• Brother My Design Snap - Apps on Google Play
• ‎Brother My Stitch Monitor on the App Store
• Brother My Stitch Monitor - Apps on Google Play

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