Brother International Entrepreneur Pro PR-1000 Users Manual - English - Page 51

7. Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame After selecting the pattern to be embroidered, check which embroidery frames can be used to sew the pattern. Select the appropriate frame, and hoop the fabric and stabilizer in the embroidery frame. (Refer to "Attaching Iron-On Stabilizer (Backing) to Fabric" on page 93.) For precautions concerning the fabric, refer to page 36. Note ● If the fabric is not taut, the pattern may be misaligned or the fabric may pucker. Follow the procedure described below to firmly stretch the fabric in the embroidery frame so that the fabric is not loose. In 2 addition, be sure to work on a level surface when putting the fabric in the embroidery frame. Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame Select an embroidery frame. 1 From the sizes of embroidery frames indicated in the screen, select the embroidery frame that you wish to use. Embroidery frames that can be used appear lighter ( ) embroidery frames that cannot be used appear darker ( ). Memo ● If the embroidery frame holder is not attached to the machine, the embroidering area will not display the correct frame size. (Refer to page 51.) ■ Embroidery frame types There are four sizes of embroidery frames included with this machine, which are used with the included embroidery frame holder A. For details on the uses for each frame, refer to "Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames" on page 90. Icon Name Embroidering area Extra-large embroidery frame 200 mm (H) × 360 mm (W) (7-7/8 inches (H) × 14 inches (W)) Extra-large embroidery frame (optional) 200 mm (H) × 300 mm (W) (7-7/8 inches (H) × 11-3/4 inches (W)) Large embroidery frame 130 mm (H) × 180 mm (W) (5-1/8 inches (H) × 7-1/8 inches (W)) Icon Name Embroidering area Medium embroidery frame 100 mm (H) × 100 mm (W) (4 inches (H) × 4 inches (W)) Small embroidery frame 40 mm (H) × 60 mm (W) (1-1/2 inches (H) × 2-3/8 inches (W)) If you use the optional embroidery frames (quilt, border and jumbo) with the included embroidery frame holder B, following icons appear in the screen; . If you use the optional round frame with the optional embroidery frame holder C, following icons appear in the screen; . CAUTION ● If embroidery frames other than the four included frames or recommended optional frames are used, the embroidery frame may hit the presser foot and damage the machine, or cause injury to the user. (See "Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames" on page 90 for the details about the embroidery frames.) Note ● The embroidery frame indicators show all embroidery frame sizes in which the embroidery pattern can be sewn. Be sure to use an embroidery frame of the most suitable size. If the embroidery frame that is too large is used, the pattern may be misaligned or the fabric may pucker. (Refer to "Correctly Using the Embroidery Frames" on page 90.) Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame 49