Brother International PR1055X Operation Manual - Page 70

Embroidery frames that do not use embroidery frame holders Embroidering area Embroidery frame Usage Reference page Advanced cap frame 2 130 mm (W) × 60 mm (H) (optional) (5-1/8 inches (W) × 2-3/8 inches (H)) Use when embroidering caps. Baseball (golf) caps, tulip hats and bucket hats can be embroidered with these frames. This frame cannot be used with hats having a front area of 50 mm (2 inches) or less, such as sun visors and children's hats. In addition, this frame cannot be used with hats that have a brim longer than 80 mm (3-1/8 inches). Flat brim cap frame (optional) * 130 mm (W) × 60 mm (H) (5-1/8 inches (W) × 2-3/8 inches (H)) Use when embroidering caps. In addition to caps compatible with advanced cap frame 2, this frame can be used to embroider flat brim caps and children's caps. Compared with advanced cap frame 2, this frame can be used to embroider closer to the cap brim. * Wide cap frame (optional) 360 mm (W) × 60 mm (H) (14 inches (W) × 2-3/8 inches (H)) Use when embroidering caps. This frame has larger embroidering area than other cap frames. This frame cannot be used with hats having a front area of 50 mm (2 inches) or less, such as sun visors and children's hats. In addition, this frame cannot be used with hats that have a brim longer than 80 mm (3-1/8 inches). * Magnetic sash frame (optional) 360 mm (W) × 200 mm (H) (14 inches (W) × 7-7/8 inches (H)) Use when embroidering connecting characters or patterns, combined patterns or large patterns. It is also convenient to use when embroidering quilt sash patterns. * Embroidering area Embroidery frame Usage Cylinder frame (optional) Reference page 90 mm (W) × 80 mm (H) (3-1/2 inches (W) × 3 inches (H)) Use when embroidering tubular and curved fabric, such as shirt sleeves and turtlenecks. * Note • The embroidery frame indicators show all embroidery frame sizes in which the embroidery pattern can be embroidered. Be sure to use an embroidery frame of the most suitable size. If the embroidery frame that is used is too large, the pattern may be misaligned or the fabric may pucker. • All genuine embroidery frames that can be used with PR series machines can be installed on this machine. • When embroidering with an optional embroidery frame (jumbo frame, border frame, quilt frame, flat frame or magnetic sash frame), the included wide table must be installed onto the machine. • Due to the weight of the embroidery frame and fabric it is recommended that the included wide table be used, to prevent the frame holder from bending, which may result in the distortion of your design or machine damage. 68