Baby Lock Spirit (BLPY) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 87)

SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN
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Embroidering Attractive Finishes
There are many factors that go into beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer (see page E-11)
and hooping the fabric in the frame (see page E-13) are two important factors mentioned earlier. Another
important point is the appropriateness of the needle and thread being used. See the explanation of threads
below.
Included bobbin case varies depending on the model of machine. See explanation below to understand
the different bobbin cases.
SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN
Thread Upper thread Use embroidery thread intended for use with this machine.
Other embroidery threads may not yield optimum results.
Bobbin thread Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for use with this machine.
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• If you use threads other than those listed above, the embroidery may not sew out correctly.
Bobbin case (recommended for
sewing and for embroidering with
included 60 weight bobbin thread)
a Standard bobbin case
(green marking on the screw)
Standard bobbin case originally installed in the machine has a green marking on the screw. We
recommend using the included embroidery bobbin thread with this bobbin case. Do not adjust the
tension screw on this bobbin case with the green marked screw.
Bobbin case (for prewound or other
embroidery bobbin threads)
a Bobbin case (no color on the
screw)
The bobbin case with no color on the screw is set with tighter tension for embroidery with different
weights of bobbin threads and a variety of embroidery techniques. This bobbin case is identified
with a dark colored mark on the inside of the bobbin cavity. The tension screw on this case can be
adjusted if necessary (see page E-31).
See “Cleaning the Race” of “Appendix” for how to remove the bobbin case.
CAUTION
• When embroidering on large garments (especially jackets or other heavy fabrics), do not let the fabric
hang over the table. Otherwise, the embroidery unit cannot move freely and the embroidery frame may
strike the needle, causing the needle to bend or break and possibly cause injury.
Place the fabric so that it does not hang off the table or hold the fabric to keep it from dragging.
Note
• Before embroidering, check that there is enough thread in the bobbin. If you start to sew your
embroidery project without enough thread in the bobbin, you will need to rewind the bobbin in the
middle of the embroidery pattern.
• Do 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.
• When embroidering on large garments (especially jackets or other heavy fabrics), do not let the fabric
hang over the table. Otherwise, the embroidery unit cannot move freely, and the pattern may not turn
out as planned.