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| ===Induction Notes=== | | ===Inductions=== |
| Pre-work - read through the Quick Ref guide. (Not mandatory, but helps)
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| Machine Setup | | {{also|Embroidery Machine/Inductions}} |
| * Card activated by inductor
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| * Ensuring a clear work area
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| * Check the lower bobbin has plenty of thread of an appropriate colour
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| * Winding a lower bobbin
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| ** '''Ensure thread is properly around tensioner when winding a bobbin'''
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| ** bobbin winding does not stop on its own - you need to watch for it getting full and stop the winding when it starts to have trouble
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| * Installing lower bobbin
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| * Installing upper bobbin and threading through
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| ** Ensure top bobbin is fully to the right, and bobbin holder is butted against it correctly
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| Initial runthrough using built-in functions
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| * Inserting frame
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| ** Also cover how to apply backing material
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| ** What to do if material is smaller than frame (support it with backing material)
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| * Sew text and a frame
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| * Include adjusting the size and layout of the design
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| * How to change thread colour
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| * Finishing the design
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| ** '''Only ever press the thread cut button ONCE''' Only required at the end of the design
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| * Removing the frame and work
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| Using the PC software
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| * Using the PC to get a design set up
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| * Compatible filetypes for the machine are .pes and .dst
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| ** Use the Nottinghack H? Can even have a scout-badge style design for them to create as part of induction to take away
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| * Transferring the design from PC to Machine
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| ** '''Ensure machine isn't simply sewing over same area repeatedly''' Watch machine during initial sewing, and ensure you are in the same area during operation
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| Pack down
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| * Removing top bobbin and thread
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| * Dust cover
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| Special attention areas
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| * Do not use thread cutter button if thread is already cut, or a heavy gauge thread (like nylon or #30 thread)
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| * Ensure thread is properly around tensioner when spooling a bobbin for the underneath
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| [[File:Embroidery bobbin error.jpg|thumbnail|badly tensioned bobbin]]
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| * Make sure top bobbin is properly pushed to the right and holder butted against it
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| * Set machine up THEN attach frame
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| Mounting garments, etc.
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| * cupping of garments
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| * dealing with small items on a big frame
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| * continuing existing designs and building up large areas
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| * spray mount
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| * special materials (e.g. towelling and velvet with a nap)
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| * water-soluble interfacing
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| The Changing Of The Needle
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| * the needle needs to be tight in the collet, finger tight is not adequate, use the screwdriver provided!
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| ===further reading===
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| [http://libregraphicsworld.org/blog/entry/embroidery-design-on-linux-now-possible-with-thred linux software @ libregraphicsworld.org]
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| Check out Vince J. Accuri's very detailed videos of the Brother PE-770, especially these ones: -
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| * Upper thread take-up arm problems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiuDKcCfj4U
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| * Bobbin case tension testing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBV-MJI9RHg
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| * Needle hook timing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OO0hJHLMFo
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