Brother International SE2000 Operation Manual - Page 82

Embroidering Preparation Embroidering attractive finishes There are many factors that go into beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer (page 80) and hooping the fabric in the frame (page 81) are two important factors mentioned earlier. Another important point is the appropriateness of the needle and thread being used. See the explanation of threads below. ■ Thread Upper thread Bobbin thread Use embroidery thread intended for use with this machine. Other embroidery threads may not yield optimum results. Use the included 60 weight embroidery bobbin thread or recommended 60 weight embroidery bobbin thread. Note • Do not leave objects in the range of motion of the embroidery frame. The frame may strike the object and cause a poor finish to the embroidery pattern. • When embroidering on large garments (especially jackets or other heavy fabrics), do not let the fabric hang off the table. Otherwise, the embroidery unit cannot move freely, and the pattern may not turn out as planned. ■ Bobbin case Two types of bobbin cases are included with this machine. When embroidering, use the appropriate bobbin case depending on the bobbin thread that will be used. See the explanation of bobbin case types below. Standard bobbin case (recommended for sewing and for embroidering with included 60 weight bobbin thread) a 1 Standard bobbin case (green marking on the screw) The standard bobbin case originally installed in the machine has a green marking on the tension adjustment screw. We recommend using the included embroidery bobbin thread with this bobbin case. Do not adjust the tension screw on this bobbin case with the green marked screw. Alternate bobbin case (for prewound or other embroidery bobbin threads) a dark colored mark on the inside of the bobbin cavity. The tension screw on this case can be adjusted if necessary. For details on adjusting thread tension, refer to "Adjusting thread tension" on page 90. • Refer to "Cleaning the race" on page 103 for how to remove the bobbin case. Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame CAUTION • Use fabrics with a thickness of less than 2 mm (1/16 inch). Using fabrics thicker than 2 mm (1/16 inch) may cause the needle to break, possibly resulting in injury. • Always use a stabilizer material for embroidery when embroidering stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave, or fabrics which cause pattern shrinkage. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury. ■ Attaching iron-on stabilizers (backing) to the fabric For best results in your embroidery projects, always use stabilizer material for embroidery. Press the iron-on stabilizer material to the wrong side a of the fabric. • Use a piece of stabilizer which is larger than the embroidery frame being used. 1 Fusible side of stabilizer 2 Fabric (wrong side) 3 Size of the embroidery frame c a b 2 Alternate bobbin case (no color on the screw) The alternate bobbin case with no color on the tension adjustment screw is set with tighter tension for embroidery with different weights of bobbin threads and a variety of embroidery techniques. This bobbin case is identified with 80