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1. Machine will do a single running stitch around the area for the fabric and stop. 2. Place your fabric covering the outlined area. 3. Machine will do a double outline around the area and stop. 4. Trim away the excess fabric close to stitching with applique scissors. 5. Machine...

Embroidery Placement Chart Item Location Clothing Polo 7"-9" down from left shoulder seam centered between placket and side seam or 3"-5" from center T-Shirts 7"-9" down from left shoulder seam centered between placket and side seam or 3"-5" from center Pockets ½" down from top centered between side seams Oxford...

The wiper or Upper thread Hook comes down and gets stuck on the Presser foot. You need to make sure that the Upper Thread Hook is not bent . If it's OK then take a look at the thread holder ( the bracket behind the needles with velcro attached )....

Adjusting Take-Up Levers Take-up levers should be aligned evenly when the needle is in the up position and the machine is stopped. If one take-up lever is sitting lower than the others, or if the machine makes a grinding noise when changing colors, the take-up lever alignment may need to...

There are a few ways to improve the appearance of small lettering when embroidering: Use a smaller needle: A smaller needle will make smaller stitches, which will help to make the lettering look more precise and defined. Use a thinner thread: Thinner thread will also make smaller stitches and will...

There is a metal bar with a small tab that fits into a small notch at the top of the hook assembly. There is a small slot immediately behind the notch where the needle enters. The tab keeps the slot from rotating with the hook. If the slot has moved,...

What the heck is a cone winder you might ask? It's a machine that allows you to transfer from one cone to another, quickly and efficiently. Let's say that you have three single head machines and one 5500 yard cone of Hot Pink, but need to use all three machines...

Here are a few examples of methods you can use to clean threads off a carpeted floor in a shop: Lint Roller: Gently roll a lint roller over the threads to pick them up. This is a quick and easy method that works well for small areas. Masking Tape: Press...

There is a component in the machine that manages the color change to correspond with the machines computer and it is called the Potentiometer. When a potentiometer is going bad usually it will miss the proper needle by 1 (You program the machine to sew needle 8 and it sews...

What tools do I need to clean and lubricate my Embroidery Machine? Tools and Supplies Your best embroidery machine-cleaning tool is an air compressor. Canned air is helpful, but an air compressor is the best. Make sure your air compressor filters out moisture; you don't want to blow water into...

 Watch to learn how to grease the Y Pantograph

 Watch to learn how to grease the Pantograph

How do you grease behind the embroidery head on a commercial embroidery machine? The best way is to watch a training video like this on greasing behind the head on a commercial embroidery machine, however cleaning and lubricating your machine will go a long way toward keeping it running smoothly....

 Watch to learn how to grease the color change CAM

 Introduction for greasing your embroidery machine

How do you clean the Rotary Hook on a commercial embroidery machine? The best way is to watch a training video like this on cleaning the rotary hook on a commercial embroidery machine. What kind of tools do I need ready to clean my machine? Cleaning and lubricating your machine...