Embroidery Machine/Inductions

Pre-work

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

Machine Setup

Card activated by inductor
Ensuring a clear work area
Check the lower bobbin has plenty of thread of an appropriate colour
Winding a lower bobbin
- Ensure thread is properly around tensioner when winding a bobbin
- 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
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

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

badly tensioned bobbin

Make sure top bobbin is properly pushed to the right and holder butted against it
Set machine up THEN attach frame

Mounting garments, etc.

The Changing Of The Needle

the needle needs to be tight in the collet, finger tight is not adequate, use the screwdriver provided!