Brother Quattro 3 User Manual

VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN
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■Key Functions
Using these keys, you can change the size of the pattern, rotate the pattern, etc.
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Note
 Some operations or functions are not avail-
able for certain patterns. If the key display is 
light gray, you cannot use that function or 
operation with the selected pattern. 
No.DisplayKey NameExplanationPage
m Fabric scan key Press this key to scan the fabric to align the embroidery position. 211
n Image keyPress this key for a...

PREPARING THE FABRIC
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PREPARING THE FABRIC
Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers 
(Backing) to the Fabric 
For best results in your embroidery projects, 
always use stabilizer material for embroidery. 
Follow the package instructions for the stabilizer 
being used. 
Press  →   →    → 
  →    in this order to display a 
video example of attaching iron-on stabilizers 
(backing) to the fabric (see page 46). Follow the 
steps explained below to complete the operation.
When using fabrics that cannot be ironed...

PREPARING THE FABRIC
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bIron the iron-on stabilizer material to the 
wrong side of the fabric. 
aFusible side of stabilizer 
b Fabric (wrong side)
Memo
 When embroidering on thin fabrics such as 
organdy or lawn, or on napped fabrics such 
as towel or corduroy, use water soluble sta-
bilizer (sold separately) for best results. The 
water soluble stabilizer material will dissolve 
completely in water, giving the project a 
more attractive finish.  

PREPARING THE FABRIC
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Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame 
■Types of Embroi dery Frames 
Other optional embroidery frame 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 dealer for 
frame compatibility.
Select a frame that matches the pattern size. Included frame options are displayed on the LCD. 
aHighlighted: Can be used
b Shaded: Cannot be used
Extra...

PREPARING THE FABRIC
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■Inserting the Fabric
Press   →   →   → 
  →    in this order to display a 
video example of hoping the fabric in the 
embroidery frame (see page 46). Follow the steps 
explained below to complete the operation.
aLift-up and loosen the frame adjustment 
screw and remove the inner frame.
a Frame adjustment screw
b Inner frame
bLay the fabric right side up on top of the 
outer frame.
Re-insert the inner frame m aking sure to align the 
inner frame’s   with the outer...

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eReturn the frame adjustment screw to its 
initial position.
■Using the Embroidery Sheet 
When you want to embroider the pattern in a 
particular place, use the embroidery sheet with the 
frame. 
aWith a chalk pencil, mark the area of the 
fabric you want to embroider. 
a Embroidery pattern
b Mark
bPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner 
frame. Align the guide lines on the 
embroidery sheet with the mark you made 
on the fabric. 
aInner frame
b Guide line 
cGently stretch the...

PREPARING THE FABRIC
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Embroidering Small Fabrics or 
Fabric Edges 
Use an embroidery stabilizer to provide extra 
support. After embroidering, remove the stabilizer 
carefully. Attach the stabilizer as shown in the 
following examples. We recommend using a 
stabilizer for embroidery. 
■Embroidering Small Fabrics
Use a temporary spray adhesive to adhere the small 
piece of fabric to the larger piece in the frame. 
If you do not wish to use a temporary spray 
adhesive, attach the stabilizer...

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME
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ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME
Press  →   →    →   →   in this order to display a video 
example of attaching the embroidery frame (see page 46). Follow the steps explained below to complete 
the operation.
aPress the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to 
raise the presser foot.
bAlign the embroidery frame guide with the 
right edge of the embroidery frame holder.
a Embroidery frame holder 
b Embroidery frame guide 
cSlide the embroidery frame into the holder, 
making sure...

ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME
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■Removing the Embroidery Frame
aRaise the frame-securing lever.
bPull the embroidery frame toward you. 

CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION
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CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION
The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame. If the pattern needs to be 
repositioned for better placement on the garment, you can check the layout before starting embroidery.
Aligning the Embroidering 
Position Using the Built-In 
Camera
The camera built into this machine can be used to 
easily align the embroidering position. This is 
useful for patterns which need to be embroidered 
in a particular...