Brother International SE-400 Users Manual - English - Page 121

Embroidery step by step - hoops

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Embroidery step by step The basic steps for embroidery are as follows. 1 Presser foot attachment Attach the embroidery foot "Q". For details on attaching the embroidery foot, refer to "Attaching the embroidery foot" (page 120). ↓ 2 Checking the needle Use a needle matched to the fabric. For details on replacing the needle, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 41). ↓ Attach the embroidery unit. 3 Embroidery unit attachment For details on attaching the embroidery unit, refer to "Attaching the embroidery unit" (page 123). ↓ 4 Bobbin thread setup For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in place. For details on setting up the bobbin thread, refer to "Winding/Installing the Bobbin" (page 22). 5 Fabric preparation ↓ 4 Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric, and hoop it in an embroidery frame. For details on preparing the fabric, refer to "Preparing the Fabric" (page 126). ↓ 6 Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit. For details on attaching the embroidery frame, refer to "Attaching the Embroidery Frame" (page 130). ↓ 7 Pattern selection Turn the power on, and select an embroidery pattern. For details on selecting embroidery patterns, refer to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 132). ↓ 8 Checking the layout Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery. For details on adjusting the layout and the size, refer to "Adjusting the layout and the size" (page 143). ↓ 9 Embroidery thread setup Set up embroidery thread according to the pattern. For details on setting up the thread, refer to "Upper Threading" (page 31). Embroidering Neatly 119

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Embroidery step by step
The basic steps for embroidery are as follows.
1
Presser foot attachment
Attach the embroidery foot "Q".
For details on attaching the embroidery foot, refer to "Attaching the
embroidery foot" (page 120).
2
Checking the needle
Use a needle matched to the fabric.
For details on replacing the needle, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page
41).
3
Embroidery unit attachment
Attach the embroidery unit.
For details on attaching the embroidery unit, refer to "Attaching the
embroidery unit" (page 123).
4
Bobbin thread setup
For the bobbin thread, wind embroidery bobbin thread and set it in
place.
For details on setting up the bobbin thread, refer to "Winding/Installing
the Bobbin" (page 22).
5
Fabric preparation
Attach a stabilizer material to the fabric, and hoop it in an embroidery
frame.
For details on preparing the fabric, refer to "Preparing the Fabric" (page
126).
6
Embroidery frame
attachment
Attach the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit.
For details on attaching the embroidery frame, refer to "Attaching the
Embroidery Frame" (page 130).
7
Pattern selection
Turn the power on, and select an embroidery pattern.
For details on selecting embroidery patterns, refer to "Selecting
Embroidery Patterns" (page 132).
8
Checking the layout
Check and adjust the size and position of the embroidery.
For details on adjusting the layout and the size, refer to "Adjusting the
layout and the size" (page 143).
9
Embroidery thread setup
Set up embroidery thread according to the pattern.
For details on setting up the thread, refer to "Upper Threading" (page 31).