Brother International Innov-is NQ1700E Operation Manual - Page 31

Gently stretch the fabric taut, and tighten the frame d adjustment screw to keep the fabric from loosening after stretching. • After stretching the fabric, make sure the fabric is taut. Embroidering Preparation Place the embroidery sheet on the inner frame. b Line the mark on the fabric up with the base line on the c embroidery sheet. 2 EMBROIDERY • Make sure the inside and outside frames are even before you start embroidering. 1 Outer frame 2 Inner frame 3 Fabric Memo • After stretching the fabric, lightly tapping it should produce a drum-like sound. • Stretch the fabric from all four corners and all four edges. While stretching the fabric, tighten the frame adjustment screw. Return the frame adjustment screw to its initial e position. Place the inner frame with the fabric on the outer d frame and adjust the fabric if needed to align marks on fabric with the embroidery sheet. Remove the embroidery sheet. e Attaching the embroidery frame Memo • You can use the included screwdriver when you loosen or tighten the frame adjustment screw. Note • Wind and insert the bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame making sure to use the recommended bobbin thread. Check that there is enough thread in the bobbin. Press a foot. (Presser foot lifter button) to raise the presser Raise the frame-securing lever. b ■ Using the embroidery sheet When you want to embroider the pattern in a particular place, use the embroidery sheet with the frame. With a chalk pencil, mark the area of the fabric you a want to embroider. 1 Frame-securing lever 2 Carriage 29