Chapter
7
APPENDIX
This chapter provides descriptions of techniques for sewing applications, pointers for creating
beautiful embroidery, and details on maintenance procedures and corrective measures that
should be taken when a problem occurs.
Appliqué Sewing
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240
Sewing appliqué patterns
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240
Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (1)
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241
Using a frame pattern to create appliqués (2)
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242
Sewing Large-size (Split) Embroidery Patterns
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244
Helpful Tips for the Operation of the Machine
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247
Checking the thread tension of built-in patterns
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247
Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark on the fabric
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248
Color thread table
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250
Colors of Tajima (.dst) embroidery data
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250
Creating Beautiful Embroidery
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251
Threads
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251
Stabilizers (backing)
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251
Hooping techniques
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253
Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart
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254
Installing the Included Table
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255
Removing the table
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257
Embroidery Patterns for the Optional Jumbo Frame
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258
Using the Optional Cap Frame
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262
Cap frame and its accessories
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262
Types of caps
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263
Fabric precautions
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264
Preparing to use the cap frame
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265
Attaching the cap frame
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269
Installing the embroidery frame holder
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276
Additional digitizing information
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277
Using the Optional Bobbin Winder
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279
Precautions
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279
Optional bobbin winder and its accessories
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279
Setting up the optional bobbin winder
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280
Connecting the AC adapter
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280
Winding the bobbin
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281
Maintenance
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284
Cleaning the LCD
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284
Cleaning the machine surface
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284
Cleaning the hook
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284
Cleaning around the needle plate
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285
Cleaning the bobbin case
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286
Cleaning the thread paths of the upper threads
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287
Oiling the machine
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288
About the maintenance message
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289
Troubleshooting
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290
On-screen troubleshooting
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290
Troubleshooting
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291
Error messages
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299
If the machine does not respond when a key is pressed
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307
Specifications
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308
Embroidery machine specifications
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308
Upgrading Your Machine’s Software
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309
Upgrade procedure using USB media
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309
Upgrade procedure using computer
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310
Index
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311