Operation Manual

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Set Up
Threads
There are many threads on the market today developed for
different purposes.
All purpose sewing thread
All purpose sewing thread is made of synthetic, cotton or
cotton covered polyester. This type of thread is used for sewing
garments and projects.
Embroidery thread
Embroidery thread is made of various À bers: rayon, polyester,
acrylic or metallic. These threads create a smooth glossy
appearance for embroidery and other decorative stitching.
When embroidering, use embroidery bobbin thread.
Note: When using a metallic or a Á at À lm thread for embroidering, you may
need to use a needle with a larger eye and lower the embroidery speed. Thread
the sewing machine with the spool in the vertical position.
Transparent thread
Transparent thread, also called monoÀ lament thread, is single
clear synthetic thread. It is used for quilting and other decorative
sewing. Thread the sewing machine with the spool in the vertical
position. When winding a bobbin, wind at slow speed and wind
the bobbin half full.
Pictogram Pen
Use an air or water soluble marking pen for embroidery and
Pictograms on all types of fabrics. The color disappears after a
few hours. You can also use cold water to completely remove the
markings. Make sure that all markings are removed before ironing
or washing with soap or detergent.
Stabilizers
Tear-away stabilizers
Tear-away stabilizers are used with stable woven fabrics. Place
underneath fabric for decorative stitching or hoop with the fabric
when embroidering. Tear away excess stabilizer after stitching.
Iron-on tear-away
Iron-on tear-away is a totally stable stabilizer that has a slick side
that will iron on to fabric. It is recommended for knits and all
unstable fabrics. Fuse it to the wrong side of the fabric before
decorative stitching or hooping. Tear away excess stabilizer after
stitching.
Cut-away stabilizer
Cut-away stabilizer does not tear so the excess has to be cut away.
It is recommended for knits and all unstable fabrics, especially for
hoop embroidery.
Water soluble stabilizer
Water soluble stabilizer is placed on top of the fabric when
embellishing/embroidering napped and looped fabrics such as
terry cloth. When embroidering cutwork, use it underneath the
fabric. Place your work in water to dissolve the excess stabilizer. It
is available in different thicknesses.
Disintegrating stabilizer
Disintegrating stabilizer is a stable, loosely woven fabric that is
used for techniques such as cutwork and to crochet off the fabric
edge. The stabilizer disappears with heat.
Sticky stabilizer
Sticky stabilizer is used for hoop embroidery when the fabric to
be embroidered is too delicate or too small to be hooped. Hoop
the sticky stabilizer with the paper side up. Remove the paper and
place the project to be embroidered onto the sticky surface. Tear
away sticky stabilizer after stitching.
Some fabrics have excess dye which can cause
discoloration on other fabrics or on your sewing
machine. This discoloring may be very difÀ cult or
impossible to remove.
Fleece and denim fabric, especially in red and blue,
often contain a lot of excess dye.
If you suspect that your fabric/ready-to-wear garment
contains a lot of excess dye, always pre-wash it before
sewing/embroidering to avoid the discoloration.