Brother International Innov-is 1000 Operation Manual - Page 160

Select the pattern you wish to recall. b Switch screens using (Previous page key) and (Next page key). b a c Adjusting the thread tension If embroidery fails, it is difficult to undo the thread and the fabric may be damaged. Before embroidering, use a scrap of the same fabric to check the adjustment of the thread tension, etc. To adjust the thread tension, press (Settings key). a Total amount of memory used b Total amount of memory space c Number of the currently displayed page from the total number of pages X The selected pattern is shown in reverse highlighting. Press to weaken the thread tension. Press . c To delete the stored pattern, press . Press to tighten the thread tension. ■ Correct thread tension 4 The thread tension is correct when upper thread is just visible on back of the fabric. X The stored pattern is recalled. X The sewing screen appears, and you can embroider the recalled pattern. 1 2 a Right side b Wrong side ■ Upper thread is too tight The lower thread will be visible on the front of the fabric. In this instance, decrease the upper thread tension. Note z Only the embroidery patterns and the alphabet characters can be stored in the machine's memory. z Characters saved from an embroidery card must have the embroidery card inserted in the machine in order to retrieve the memory saved from the embroidery card. 1 2 a Right side b Wrong side ■ Upper thread is too loose The upper thread has slack. In this instance, increase the upper thread tension. 1 2 a Right side b Wrong side Editing and Saving Patterns 159