Brother International Innov-is XJ1 Operation Manual - Page 130

PREPARING THE FABRIC Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame c Insert the frame's inner with frame making sure the outer frame's to . align the inner ■ Types of Embroidery Frames Optional embroidery frames can be used. When choosing frames that do not appear on the screen, be sure to check the design size of the embroidery field of the optional frame. Check with your authorized Brother dealer for frame compatibility. Select a frame that matches the pattern size. Available frame options are displayed on the LCD. ab 1 Highlighted: Can be used 2 Shaded: Cannot be used ■ Inserting the Fabric Note • If the fabric is not securely held in the embroidery frame, the pattern will embroider out poorly. Insert the fabric on a level surface, and gently stretch the fabric taut in the frame. • Embroidery frames with factory-coded stickers can be used with the application (My Design Snap). 1 Inner frame's 2 Outer frame's d Slightly tighten the frame adjustment screw. 1 Factory- 1 coded stickers a Lift-up and loosen the frame remove the inner frame. adjustment screw and e Gently smooth out the and without wrinkles. fabric. Make sure fabric is flat * After stretching the fabric, make sure the fabric is taut. b a 1 Frame adjustment screw 2 Inner frame b Lay the fabric right side up on top of the outer frame. * Make sure the inside and outside frames are even before you start embroidering. b a ba c c 1 Outer frame 2 Inner frame 3 Fabric 128