Brother International Innov-is NQ3700D Operation Manual - Page 85

■ Inserting the fabric CAUTION • If you use a frame that is too small, the presser foot may strike the frame during embroidering and cause injury or may damage your machine. Embroidering Preparation Gently stretch the fabric taut, and tighten the frame d adjustment screw to keep the fabric from loosening after stretching. • After stretching the fabric, make sure the fabric is taut. Note • If the fabric is not securely held in the embroidery frame, the embroidery pattern will stitch poorly. Insert the fabric on a level surface, and gently pull the fabric taut in the frame, being careful not to distort hooped fabric. Lift-up and loosen the frame adjustment screw and a remove the inner frame. 1 Frame adjustment screw 2 Inner frame Lay the fabric right side up on top of the outer frame. b Re-insert the inner frame making sure to align the inner frame's with the outer frame's . • Make sure the inside and outside frames are even before you start embroidering. 1 Outer frame 2 Inner frame 3 Fabric Memo • After stretching the fabric, lightly tapping it should produce a drum-like sound. • Stretch the fabric from all four corners and all four edges. While stretching the fabric, tighten the frame adjustment screw. Return the frame adjustment screw to its initial e position. EMBROIDERY 4 Memo • You can use the included screwdriver when you loosen or tighten the frame adjustment screw. 1 Inner frame's 2 Outer frame's 3 Frame adjustment screw Slightly tighten the frame adjustment screw, and then c remove the slack in the fabric by gently pulling on the edges and corners. Do not loosen the screw. ■ Using the embroidery sheet When you want to embroider the pattern in a particular place, use the embroidery sheet with the frame. With a chalk pencil, mark the area of the fabric you a want to embroider. 83