Brother Super Ace 3 Manual

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Fagoting
Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It 
is used on blouses and childrens clothing. This stitch 
is more decorative when thicker thread is used.
aUse an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric 
along their seams.
bBaste the two pieces of fabric, separated by 
about 4.0 mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or 
a sheet of water-soluble stabilizer.
 If you draw a...

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Scallop stitching
The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like 
shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars 
of blouses and to decorate the edges of 
handkerchiefs.
aAttach monogramming foot “N”.
bSelect stitch  .
cStitch along the edge of the fabric, making 
sure not to sew directly on the edge of the 
fabric.
 For better results, apply spray starch onto the 
fabric...

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Shell tuck stitching
The gathers that look like shells are called “shell 
tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of 
blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics.
aFold the fabric along the bias.
bAttach zigzag foot “J”.
cSelect stitch  , and then increase the thread 
tension.
 For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch” 
(page 37).
dSew while making sure that the needle drops...

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Heirloom stitching
When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes 
are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. 
This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin 
or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave 
fabrics.
aInsert the wing needle.
 Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.
 For details on inserting a needle, refer to 
“Replacing the needle” (page 30)....

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SEWING CHARACTERS (for models equipped with character stitches)
55 characters can be sewn by following the procedure below.
Selecting characters
■Selecting a character
[Example] Selecting stitch “C” (No. 03).
aTurn on the sewing machine.
bPress the stitch category selection key twice 
and confirm that the character stitch indicator 
lights up.
aStitch category selection key...

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■Combining characters
You can easily sew names, messages, etc. by 
combining the character stitches. Up to 35 
characters can be combined.
[Example] Selecting stitches “COME”
(No. 03)+(No. 15)+(No. 13)+(No. 05)
aFollow steps a through e in “Selecting a 
character” (page 73) to select the first 
character “C” (No. 03).
bPress   (stitch selection keys) to select the 
next character, “O”...

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■Making a new combination of characters after 
sewing
Memo
●When you have finished sewing, the pattern 
No. of the first character in the current 
combination is shown on the LCD.
aSelect the first character of the new 
combination.
bPress the “+” side of   (stitch width 
adjustment key).
a Stitch width adjustment key
XThe old combination of characters is 
cleared from memory, and...

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Sewing the character stitches
All character stitches are sewn with monogramming 
foot “N”.
aSelect a character stitch.
 For details, refer to “Selecting characters” 
(page 73)
bAttach monogramming foot “N”.
 For details, refer to “Replacing the presser 
foot” (page 34).
cStart sewing.
XThe stitch is sewn in the direction 
indicated by the arrow.
Memo
●When sewing characters, the...

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ADJUSTING STITCHES (for models equipped with character stitches)
Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the stabilizer 
material used, sewing speed, etc. If your sewing does not turn out well, sew trial stitches using the same 
conditions as the real sewing, and adjust the stitch pattern as shown below.
Memo
●The character...

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fSew the characters “034” again.
Memo
●You can sew when you are in the stitch 
adjustment mode.
If the stitch pattern still comes out poorly, 
adjust the stitch again. Adjust the stitch until 
the stitch pattern comes out correctly.
gAfter you have finished adjusting the pattern, 
press the stitch category selection key three 
times.
XThe display returns to the normal 
character...