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===Induction Notes===
 
===Induction Notes===
* Machine setup
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Pre-work - read through the Quick Ref guide. (Not mandatory, but helps)
  
* Initial runthrough using built-in functions
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Machine Setup
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* Card activated by inductor
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* Ensuring a clear work area
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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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* 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
 +
* 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
 
* Using the PC to get a design set up
 
* Using the PC to get a design set up
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* Compatible filetypes for the machine are .pes and .dst
 
** Use the Nottinghack H? Can even have a scout-badge style design for them to create as part of induction to take away
 
** Use the Nottinghack H? Can even have a scout-badge style design for them to create as part of induction to take away
 
 
* Transferring the design from PC to Machine
 
* 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
  
* Pack down info
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Pack down
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* Removing top bobbin and thread
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* Dust cover
  
* Special attention areas
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Special attention areas
** 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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* Do not use thread cutter button if thread is already cut, or a heavy gauge thread (like nylon or #30 thread)
** Ensure thread is properly around tensioner when spooling a bobbin for the underneath
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* Ensure thread is properly around tensioner when spooling a bobbin for the underneath
** Make sure top bobbin is properly pushed to the right and holder butted against it
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* Make sure top bobbin is properly pushed to the right and holder butted against it
** Set machine up THEN attach frame
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* Set machine up THEN attach frame

Revision as of 10:28, 23 August 2016

Thanks to the Embroidery Pledge we now have a Brother Innov-is 750E Embroidery Machine

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Manuals

Induction Notes

Pre-work - read through the Quick Ref guide. (Not mandatory, but helps)

Machine Setup

  • Card activated by inductor
  • Ensuring a clear work area
  • Winding a lower bobbin
    • Ensure thread is properly around tensioner when winding a bobbin
  • Installing lower bobbin
  • Installing upper bobbin and threading through
    • Ensure top bobbin is fully to the right, and bobbin holder is butted against it correctly

Initial runthrough using built-in functions

  • Inserting frame
    • Also cover how to apply backing material
    • What to do if material is smaller than frame (support it with backing material)
  • Sew text and a frame
  • Include adjusting the size and layout of the design
  • How to change thread colour
  • Finishing the design
    • Only ever press the thread cut button ONCE Only required at the end of the design
  • Removing the frame and work

Using the PC software

  • Using the PC to get a design set up
  • Compatible filetypes for the machine are .pes and .dst
    • Use the Nottinghack H? Can even have a scout-badge style design for them to create as part of induction to take away
  • Transferring the design from PC to Machine
    • 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

Pack down

  • Removing top bobbin and thread
  • Dust cover

Special attention areas

  • Do not use thread cutter button if thread is already cut, or a heavy gauge thread (like nylon or #30 thread)
  • Ensure thread is properly around tensioner when spooling a bobbin for the underneath
  • Make sure top bobbin is properly pushed to the right and holder butted against it
  • Set machine up THEN attach frame