Brother International DreamWeaver„ VQ3000 Users Manual - English - Page 188

PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK ■ Lower thread We recommend the following types of threads for bobbin work. ■ Presser foot Utility stitches or decorative stitches: Monogramming foot "N" No.5 or finer hand embroidery thread or decorative thread Flexible woven ribbon Free motion sewing: Free motion quilting foot "C", Free motion echo quilting foot "E or Free motion open toe quilting foot "O" Fine embroidery ribbon (silk or silk-like material) (3.5 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) or less is recommended) * When wide ribbon or heavy weight threads are being used, we recommend test sewing with and without bobbin case tension being applied to see which gives the best stitching results. If wide ribbon such as 3.5mm (approx. 1/8 inch) is to be used, we recommend that bobbin case tension not be applied. Refer to page A-7 for more detailed instructions. Note • Do not use thread heavier than No.5 hand embroidery thread. • Some threads may not be appropriate for bobbin work. Be sure to sew trial stitches before sewing on your project. ■ Upper thread Sewing machine embroidery thread (polyester thread) or monofilament (transparent nylon) thread. If you do not wish for the upper thread to be visible, we recommend using transparent nylon monofilament thread or polyester light weight thread (50wt. or above) that is the same color as the lower thread. ■ Needle Use a needle appropriate for the upper thread and fabric being used. Refer to "Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations" on page B-52. ■ Fabric Be sure to sew trial stitches on a piece of scrap fabric, which includes the same threads and fabric as what is being used in your project. Note • The sewing results may be affected by the type of fabric used. Before sewing your project, be sure to sew trial stitches on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as the fabric used in the project. Upper Threading a Install a needle appropriate for thread and fabric to be used. the upper For details on installing the needle, refer to "CHANGING THE NEEDLE" on page B-51. b Attach the presser foot. c Thread the machine with the upper thread. For details on threading the machine, refer to "Upper Threading" on page B-42. A-4