Brother He 1 Manual

2EMBROIDERY
The steps for embroidering are described in this chapter. 
Selecting Embroidery Patterns ................................................................................. 50
Embroidering ........................................................................................................... 57
Editing and Saving Patterns ..................................................................................... 61
Using the Memory Function...

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Selecting Embroidery Patterns
This section provides details on the various types of embroidery pa tterns available and the procedure for 
selecting a pattern.
Copyright information
The patterns saved in th e machine and embroidery 
cards are intended for privat e use only. Any public or 
commercial use of copyri ghted patterns is an 
infringement of copyrigh t law and is strictly 
prohibited....

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Setting for embroidering
†Setting the display while embroidering
Press (
Settings key) and then  (Next page 
key). Then, select the item by pressing
  .
NAME OF COLOR: Typical color name
TIME: Time required for embroidering NEEDLE COUNT: Needle progress number
#123: Thread color number
Select from the followin
g thread color number 
sets (The display above is an...

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DISPLAY UNIT
The measurement units that are displayed can 
be selected. [mm/inch]
■ LCD button
Example: Selecting alphanumeric characters
When a specific pattern is selected, 
press this key and then, press     to switch the display. The 
settings such  as the specified 
alphanumeric character string and 
color are confirmed.
Press this key to change the thread settings. 
Press this key to select or...

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 For details, refer to Resewing (page 66).
Memo
zKeys that appear surrounded with a dotted 
line (ex. ) cannot be used.
Example: Selecting an embroidery pattern
Selecting alphanumeric 
characters
Specify the characters for embroidery.
Memo
z When The pattern is too large for the 
embroidery frame is displayed, no more 
characters can be entered.
z Characters of...

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Memo
zThe character pattern you created can be 
saved for later use. For details, refer to 
Saving patterns (page 70).
Selecting an embroidery pattern
There are 70 embroidery patterns, such as flowers 
and animals, saved in  the machines memory. 
Memo
zRefer to Embroidery Pattern Color Change 
Table in the Quick reference guide for 
samples of completed patterns and the 
thread used.
aPress  .
XThe...

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Selecting a frame pattern
10 shapes, such as squares and circles, can be 
combined with 12 stitch types.
Memo
z Refer to Frame patterns in the Quick 
reference guide for frame pattern shapes and 
stitches.
aPress  .
XThe frame shape selection screen is 
displayed.
bSelect the frame shape.
 Switch the screen using  (Previous page 
key) and (Next page key), and select...

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bInsert the embroidery card in the embroidery 
card slot on the right side of the machine.
Face the arrow on the embroidery card toward 
you, and insert it in the direction of the arrow.
cTurn on the machine.
dPress  on the screen. 
XThis selection screen for the patterns saved 
in the card is displayed.
eSelect a pattern.
The operation is the same as in Selecting an 
embroidery pattern (page 54)....

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Embroidering
After the preparations are done, you can try embroidering. This section describes the steps for embroidering and appliquéing.
Note
zBefore embroidering, check  that there is enough thread in the bob bin. If you continue embroidering 
without enough thread in the bobbin, the thread may tangle.
z When embroidering on large garments (especially jackets  or other heavy...

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dLower the presser foot lever.
aPresser foot lever 
e
Press  (Start/stop button).
a Start/stop button
Note
zDo not leave objects in the range of motion 
of the embroidery frame. The frame may 
strike the object and cause a poor finish to 
the embroidery pattern.
CAUTION
f After progressing 5-6 stitches, press   
(Start/stop button) to stop the machine.
gUse scissors to cut the thread at the beginning...