Brother International Innov-ís 1200 Users Manual - English - Page 153

Preparing the Fabric After attaching a stabilizer material to the embroidery fabric, it is stretched on an embroidery frame. Attaching an optional stabilizer material to the fabric Prepare stabilizer material that is larger than a the embroidery frame being used. Attach a stabilizer material for embroidery to the fabric to prevent poor quality embroidery designs. Memo z We recommend the stabilizer material for embroidery. Use a water soluble stabilizer on thin materials like organdy and fabrics with a nap like towels. For details, refer to "Optional accessories" (page 10). 1 3 2 a Fabric b Size of embroidery frame c Stabilizer material If you are using stabilizers with adhesive, place b the adhesive surface of the stabilizer material 4 against the wrong side of the fabric, and iron it with a steam iron. Note z Always use stabilizer material for embroidery with stretch fabrics, thin fabrics, fabrics with a loose weave and fabrics where stitches easily contract. CAUTION ● Always use stabilizer material when sewing embroidery projects. The needle may break or bend if you embroider without using a stabilizer material for thin fabrics or stretch fabrics. Furthermore, the pattern may be sewn incorrectly. 1 2 3 a Stabilizer material b Fabric (wrong side) c Attached surface † When it cannot be ironed or placed in the hoop. For fabrics, such as towels, which cannot be ironed or for embroidering in places where ironing is difficult, place the stabilizer material under the fabric, and stretch the fabric in the embroidery frame without attaching the stabilizer. Preparing the Fabric 151