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    							EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS
    Embroidery
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    dSelect the satin stitch frame pattern of the 
    same shape as the appliqué. Embroider over 
    the appliqué and base fabric from step 
    c to 
    create the appliqué.
    Using a Frame Pattern to Make 
    an Appliqué (2)
    This is a second method to make appliqué using 
    embroidery patterns. You do not have to change 
    the fabric in the embroidery frame using this 
    method. Embroider one pattern with a straight 
    stitch and one pattern with a satin stitch. 
    aSelect a straight stitch frame pattern, and 
    embroider the pattern onto the base fabric. 
    bPlace the appliqué fabric over the pattern 
    embroidered in step 
    a.
    * Be sure that the appliqué fabric completely covers 
    the seam. 
    Note
     If you change the size or position of the pat-terns when selecting them, make a note of 
    the size and location. 
    a Appliqué material  
    						
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    cEmbroider the same pattern on the appliqué 
    fabric.
    dRemove the embroidery frame from the 
    embroidery unit, and cut around the 
    outside of the stitches.
    eSelect the satin stitch frame pattern of the 
    same shape as the appliqué.
    fReattach the embroidery frame to the 
    embroidery unit, and embroider the satin 
    stitch pattern to create an appliqué.
    Note
     Do not remove the fabric from the embroi-dery frame to cut it. Also, do not pull strongly 
    on the fabric. Otherwise, the fabric may 
    loosen in the frame. 
    Note
     Do not change the size or position of the pattern.
     If you change the size or position of the pat- terns when selecting them, make a note of 
    the size and location. 
    a Appliqué material  
    						
    							EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS
    Embroidery
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    5
    Sewing Split Embroidery Patterns
    Split embroidery patterns created with PE-DESIGN 
    Ver.7 or later can be sewn. With split embroidery 
    patterns, embroidery designs larger than the 
    embroidery hoop are divided into multiple 
    sections, which combine to create a single pattern 
    after each section is sewn.
    For details on creating split embroidery patterns 
    and for more detailed sewing instructions, refer to 
    the operation manual included with PE-DESIGN 
    Ver.7 or later.
    The following procedure describes how to read 
    the split embroidery pattern shown below from 
    USB media and embroider it.
    aConnect to the machine the media 
    containing the created split embroidery 
    pattern, and then select the split 
    embroidery pattern to be embroidered.
    * For details on recalling patterns, refer to “Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards” on page 197, 
    “Recalling from USB Media” on page 255, or 
    “Recalling from the Computer” on page 256.
    → A screen appears so that a section of the split 
    embroidery pattern can be selected.
    bSelect section   to be embroidered.
    * Select the sections in alphabetical order.
    * A maximum of 12 sections can be displayed in one 
    page. If there are 13 or more sections in the pattern, 
    press   or   to display the previous or next 
    page.
    cPress . 
    						
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    dIf necessary, edit the pattern.
    * For details, refer to “REVISING THE PATTERN” on page 240.
    ePress the “Start/Stop” button to embroider 
    the pattern section.
    fWhen embroidering is finished, the 
    following screen appears. Press  .
    →A screen appears so that a section of the split 
    embroidery pattern can be selected.
    gRepeat steps b through f to embroider 
    the remaining sections of the pattern.
    Memo
     The pattern can be rotated 90° to either the 
    left or right when   is pressed. 
    						
    							Chapter 6
    Embroidery Edit
    EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS.................. 264
    SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT .................. 265
    Selecting Embroidery Patterns/Brother “Exclusives”/Greek 
    Alphabet Patterns/Floral Alphabet Patterns/Utility Embroidery 
    Patterns/Frame Patterns.................................................. 266
    Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns............................ 266
    EDITING PATTERNS ..................................... 268
    ■Key Functions ......................................................................... 269Moving the Pattern ......................................................... 270
    Rotating the Pattern ........................................................ 270
    Changing the Size of the Pattern..................................... 270
    Changing the Pattern Size While Maintaining the Desired 
    Thread Density (Stitch Recalculator) .............................. 270
    Deleting the Pattern........................................................ 272
    Displaying Patterns in the Screen Magnified by 200% ... 272
    Changing the Configuration of Alphabet Character 
    Patterns ................................................................... 273
    Changing Alphabet Character Spacing............................ 273
    Reducing Character Spacing ........................................... 274
    Separating Combined Character Patterns ....................... 275
    Changing the Color of Each Alphabet Character in a 
    Pattern .................................................................... 276
    Embroidering Linked Characters ..................................... 277
    Changing the Thread Color ............................................. 277
    Creating a Custom Thread Table..................................... 278
    ■Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List ..... 280
    ■ Saving the Custom Thread Table to USB media...................... 280
    ■ Recalling the Custom Thread Table data from USB media ..... 281
    Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table ........... 282
    Find New Color Schemes With the Color Shuffling 
    Function .................................................................. 283
    Designing Repeated Patterns .......................................... 285
    ■Sewing Repeated Patterns ...................................................... 285
    ■ Repeating One Element of a Repeated Pattern ....................... 287
    ■ Color Sorting Repeated Patterns............................................. 289
    ■ Assigning Thread Marks.......................................................... 290
    Embroidering the Pattern Repeatedly ............................. 291
    Duplicating a Pattern ...................................................... 293
    After Editing.................................................................... 294
    COMBINING PATTERNS .............................. 295
    Editing Combined Patterns.............................................. 295
    ■Selecting combined embroidery patterns ............................... 297Sewing Combined Patterns ............................................. 298
    VARIOUS EMBROIDERING FUNCTIONS .... 299
    Uninterrupted Embroidering (Using a Single Color) ....... 299
    Basting Embroidery ......................................................... 299
    Creating an Appliqué Piece............................................. 300
    ■Creating an Appliqué Piece .....................................................300
    ■ Using a Frame Pattern for the Outline ....................................304
    USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION ............. 306
    PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING 
    EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED 
    DESIGNS) .................................................... 306 
    						
    							EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS
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    EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS
    With the Embroidery Edit functions, you can combine embroidery patterns and character patterns, 
    change the size of patterns, rotate patterns, and perform many other editing functions. This machine can 
    perform the 11 functions listed below. 
    ■Print and Stitch (Combining Embroidery Patterns and Printed Designs)
    You can create beautiful three-dimensional embroidered designs by ironing a background onto fabric or printing 
    it onto printable fabric, then sewing complementary embroidery on top of the background.
    ■ Create Appliqué Piece
    You can create an appliqué piece from the built-in patterns and patterns on embroidery cards.
    ■ Combine Patterns 
    You can easily create combinations of embroidery patterns, frame patterns, character patterns, patterns from the 
    machine’s memory, patterns from separately sold embroidery cards, and many other patterns. 
    ■ Move Patterns
    Within the 30 cm ×  20 cm (approx. 12 inches ×  8 inches) wide embroidery area, you can change the position of 
    patterns, and check the position on the LCD.
    ■ Rotate Patterns
     You can rotate patterns one degree, ten degrees or ninety degrees at a time. 
    ■ Enlarge or Reduce Patterns
     You can make patterns larger or smaller.
      This function is not available for some patterns. 
    ■ Create Mirror Images
     You can create horizontal mirror images. 
     This function is not available for some patterns.
    ■ Change Alphabet Character Spacing
     You can increase or decrease the spacing between characters in combined patterns. 
    ■ Change Alphabet Character Appearance/Layout
    You can change the layout of the characters to a curved line, diagonal, etc. There are 6 choices total. 
    ■ Change the Thread Colors of Patterns
     You can change the thread colors of the pattern to your favorite colors. 
    ■ Creating a Repeating Pattern
    You can add copies of a pattern to create a pattern that repeats in a vertical or horizontal direction. 
    						
    							SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT
    Embroidery Edit
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    SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT
    Prepare the machine for embroidery according to the instructions on page 186, and press  , then  to display the screen below. 
    aEmbroidery patterns
    b Brother “Exclusives”
    c Greek alphabet patterns
    d Floral alphabet patterns
    e Utility embroidery patterns
    f Frame patterns
    g Alphabet characters
    h Patterns saved in the machine’s memory (see page 254)
    i Patterns saved in USB media (see page 255)
    j Patterns saved on the computer (see page 256)
    k Press this key to position the embroidery unit for storage.
    Memo
     See page 191 for more information on each category’s selection screen.
    Note
     You can also sew Utility Stitches or Character/Decorative Stitches with the embroidery unit attached by 
    pressing   and   (a confirmation message for moving the carriage will appear). Attach the 
    appropriate presser foot before sewing.
    a
    c
    d
    f
    i
    h
    b
    e
    j
    g
    k 
    						
    							SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT
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    Selecting Embroidery Patterns/
    Brother “Exclusives”/Greek 
    Alphabet Patterns/Floral 
    Alphabet Patterns/Utility 
    Embroidery Patterns/Frame 
    Patterns
    aSelect the category of the pattern. 
    bPress the key of the pattern you want to 
    edit. 
    * See pages 193 and 196 for more information on selecting patterns.
    → The pattern is displayed in the top part of the screen. 
    cPress . 
    →The pattern selected for editing is outlined in red on 
    the embroidery edit display.
    dProceed to “EDITING PATTERNS” on 
    page 268 to edit the pattern. 
    Selecting Alphabet Character 
    Patterns
    When you select character patterns from the 
    embroidery edit screen, you can edit the 
    appearance of the pattern at the same time. 
    aPress . 
    bSelect the font, then enter the characters. 
    (Example: A B C D)
    * See page 194 for more information about selecting 
    characters. 
    						
    							SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT
    Embroidery Edit
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    cPress   to change the layout of the 
    pattern.
    * If the characters are too small to see, press   to view a display of all entered characters. 
    dSelect the layout. (Example:  )
    When selecting an arc, use   and   to 
    change the degree of the arc. 
    * Press   to make the arc flatter. 
    * Press   to make the arc rounder.
     
    ePress   to return to the original screen. 
    fAfter you finish your selections, press  .
    →The embroidery edit screen will appear.
    gProceed to “EDITING PATTERNS” on 
    page 268 to edit the pattern.
    Memo
     When selecting ,  and  
    change to   and  . You can 
    increase or decrease the incline. 
    						
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    EDITING PATTERNS
    aShows the size of the entire combined pattern. 
    b Shows the size of the pattern currently selected. 
    c Shows the distance from the center of the frame. 
    d Shows the color sequence and times of each step of the pattern currently selected. 
    e Shows the degree of rotation for the pattern.
    Memo
     If a key display is light gray, you cannot use that function with the selected pattern.
    a
    c
    b
    d
    e
    a
    e
    d
    b
    c 
    						
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