Preparing the Fabric
Basic operations
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Attaching iron-on stabilizers (backing) to the
fabric
For best results in your embroidery projects, always use
stabilizer material for embroidery. Follow the package
instructions for the stabilizer being used.
When using fabrics that cannot be ironed (such as terry cloth
or fabrics that have loops which expand when ironed) or in
places where ironing is difficult, position the stabilizer
material under the fabric without fusing it, then position the
fabric and stabilizer in the embroidery frame, or check with
your authorized Brother dealer for the correct stabilizer to use.
a
Use a piece of stabilizer which is larger than the
embroidery frame being used.
1
Size of the embroidery frame
2
Iron-on stabilizer (backing)
b
Iron the iron-on stabilizer material to the wrong side of
the fabric.
1
Fusible side of stabilizer
2
Fabric (wrong side)
Preparing the Fabric
CAUTION
• Use fabrics with a thickness of less than 3 mm
(approx. 1/8 inch). Using fabrics thicker than 3
mm (approx. 1/8 inch) may cause the needle
to break.
• When using layers with thicker batting etc.,
you can sew more attractive embroidery by
adjusting the embroidery presser foot height in
the embroidery settings screen (see below).
• In the case of thick terry cloth towels we
recommend that you place a piece of water
soluble stabilizer on the top surface of the
towel. This will help to reduce the nap of the
toweling and result in more attractive
embroidery.
Note
• Press
. In the “Embroidery Foot Height”
display, use
and
in the settings screen.
Adjust the presser foot height for thick or puffy
fabrics.
• To increase the space between the presser foot
and the needle plate, set the embroidery foot
height to a larger number, 1.5 mm setting is used
for most embroidery.
CAUTION
• Always use a stabilizer material for embroidery
when sewing stretch fabrics, lightweight
fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave, or fabrics
which cause pattern shrinkage. Otherwise, the
needle may break and cause injury. Not using
a stabilizer material may result in a poor finish
to your project.
Memo
• When embroidering on thin fabrics such as
organdy or lawn, or on napped fabrics such as
terry cloth or corduroy, use water soluble
stabilizer (sold separately) for best results. The
water soluble stabilizer material will dissolve
completely in water, giving the project a more
attractive finish.
