Brother International PR-650 Upgrade KIT CW Operation Manual PRCW1 - Page 6

Before Creating Cutwork, Fabric used with cutwork, Embroidery frames used with cutwork, Stabilizer

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ABOUT CUTWORK Before Creating Cutwork Information that you need to understand before creating cutwork as well as the preparations that must be performed are described below. Fabric used with cutwork The base fabric used with cutwork should be no thicker than a soft denim (equivalent to medium to light weight fabric). Using thicker fabrics may result in damage to the cutwork needles or machine, it may also effect the finish of the design or cause fraying. a Medium to lightweight fabric b Thicker fabric Embroidery frames used with cutwork When creating cutwork, the cap frame and cylinder frame cannot be used. Stabilizer In order to prevent the pattern from losing its shape during embroidering or cutting, use an iron to affix stabilizer material to the base fabric. a Stabilizer b Fabric (wrong side) c Fabric (right side) 5

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ABOUT CUTWORK
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Before Creating Cutwork
Information that you need to understand before creating cutwork as well as the preparations that must be
performed are described below.
Fabric used with cutwork
The base fabric used with cutwork should be no thicker than a soft denim (equivalent to medium to light
weight fabric). Using thicker fabrics may result in damage to the cutwork needles or machine, it may also
effect the finish of the design or cause fraying.
Embroidery frames used with cutwork
When creating cutwork, the cap frame and cylinder frame cannot be used.
Stabilizer
In order to prevent the pattern from losing its shape during embroidering or cutting, use an iron to affix
stabilizer material to the base fabric.
a
Medium to lightweight fabric
b
Thicker fabric
a
Stabilizer
b
Fabric (wrong side)
c
Fabric (right side)