This chapter provides descriptions of techniques for sewing applications, pointers for
creating beautiful embroidery, and details on maintenance procedures and corrective
measures that should be taken when a problem occurs.

Appliqué Sewing .............................. 210

Sewing appliqué patterns.............. 210
Using a frame pattern to create
appliqués (1)................................. 211
Using a frame pattern to create
appliqués (2)................................. 212

Sewing Large-size (Split) Embroidery
Patterns ..................................... 214
Helpful Tips for the Operation of the
Machine ........................................... 217

Checking the thread tension of built-in
patterns......................................... 217
Sewing a pattern aligned with a mark
on the fabric ................................. 218
Color thread table......................... 220
Colors of Tajima (.dst) embroidery
data .............................................. 220

Creating Beautiful Embroidery ......... 221

Threads......................................... 221
Stabilizers (backing)...................... 222
Hooping techniques ..................... 223
Fabric/stabilizer compatibility
chart ............................................. 224

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Using the Optional Cap Frame......... 225

Cap frame and its accessories ....... 225
Types of caps................................ 226
Fabric precautions ........................ 227
Preparing to use the cap frame...... 227
Attaching the cap frame................ 232
Installing the embroidery frame
holder .........................................237
Additional digitizing information..... 238

Using the Optional Bobbin Winder.....240

Precautions...................................240
Optional bobbin winder and its
accessories ...................................240
Setting up the optional bobbin
winder.......................................241
Connecting the AC adapter...........241
Winding the bobbin......................242

Maintenance.....................................245

Cleaning the LCD .........................245
Cleaning the machine surface .......245
Cleaning the hook ........................245
Cleaning around the needle plate .....246
Cleaning the bobbin case .............247
Cleaning the thread paths of the
upper threads ............................248
Oiling the machine .......................250
About the maintenance message...251

Troubleshooting ...............................252

On-screen troubleshooting ...........252
Troubleshooting............................253
Error messages ..............................261
If the machine does not respond
when a key is pressed ................269

Specifications ...................................270

Embroidery machine specifications ......270

Upgrading Your Machine’s Software.......271

Upgrade procedure using USB media.......271
Upgrade procedure using computer ......272

Index ................................................273