Brother International PR1055X Operation Manual - Page 63

Fabric/stabilizer compatibility chart Fabric/ Garment No. of Backing Pieces No. of Topping Pieces Comments 1 tear-away 1 water-soluble Terry cloth Increase density and/or satin stitch width. Fine details and small lettering tend to get caught in the terry loops. Heavy lining: None Light or no lining: 1 tear- None away Satin jacket If garment slips in frame, causing alignment problems, wrap inner frame with masking tape or fabric bias tape. This provides a rough surface to grip garment and also helps minimize frame burn. 1 tear-away None Cotton sheeting High-density or highly detailed designs may require more backing. If so, use two pieces of lightweight backing instead of one piece of heavy backing. Denim 1 tear-away None Reduce speed if needle begins to heat up and the thread breaks. Optional Optional Headwear Change needles more often than usual because the buckram backing dulls needles faster. A lightweight tear-away backing helps reduce thread breaks and regulates thread tension. Use a topping on corduroy or foam cap fronts. 1 tear-away None Dress shirt (woven) High-density or highly detailed designs may require more backing. If so, use two pieces of lightweight backing instead of one piece of heavy backing. Golf shirt 1 cut-away or iron-on cut-away Optional Use topping for designs containing small lettering or a lot of detail, and also for piqué knits. Canton fleece 1 tear-away Optional Use a topping if the garment has a textured surface, such as a basketweave or pronounced twill. Canvas 1 tear-away Frame tightly. None BASIC EMBROIDERY Fabric/ Garment No. of Backing Pieces No. of Topping Pieces Comments 1 tear-away 1 water-soluble Corduroy A higher stitch density or more under stitches, as well as a topping, may be necessary to prevent stitches from sinking into the fabric. 1 or 2 lightweight tearaway Optional Lingerie or silk Reduce embroidery speed. The thread tension should be low. Use topping for designs with high detail or small lettering. For very fine fabrics, use a thinner thread. Avoid extremely narrow satin stitching on letters or details; instead increase satin stitch width or use a bean stitch. Gently remove (don't pull) backing and topping from garment. 1 cut-away or iron-on cut-away 1 water-soluble Sweater knit Use tightly woven organza or curtain fabric in a matching color as a backing for bulky or "holey" knits. 1 cut-away or adhesive tear-away Optional Sweatshirt Highly detailed designs may require two layers of lightweight cut-away stabilizer. Use a topping on extra-thick fabrics or with finedetail designs. T-shirt 1 light-weight cut-away or iron-on cut-away Optional Use a topping on designs with fine detail or small lettering. Tensions should be light. Avoid stitch-heavy designs. 2 Note • Due to the wide variety of fabrics and stabilizers available, the above information should be used as guideline only. If unsure of a particular fabric/ stabilizer combination, please embroider test a sample prior to the finished garment. Hooping the fabric in the embroidery frame Note • If the fabric is not taut, the pattern may be misaligned or the fabric may pucker. Follow the procedure described below to firmly smooth the fabric in the embroidery frame so that the fabric is not loose. In addition, be sure to work on a level surface when putting the fabric in the embroidery frame. 61