Brother Quattro 3 User Manual

							EDITING STITCH PATTERNS
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cPress   to display the enlarged image.
dUse  / / /  to view any part of 
the image that extends out of the viewable 
display area.
ePress   to return to the original screen.
Memo
 You can also sew from this screen when the presser foot symbol is displayed.
 Image of some patterns will display in  default size only. 
						

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COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS
You can combine many varieties of stitch patterns, such as character stitches, cross stitches, satin stitches, 
or stitches you design with MY CUSTOM STITCH function (see chapter 8 for information about MY 
CUSTOM STITCH). You can also combine stitch patterns of different sizes, mirror image stitch patterns, 
and others.
Before Combining
Single stitch sewing is automatically selected for sewing combined patterns. If you want to sew the 
pattern continuously, press   after finishing the stitch pattern combination. 
When changing sizes, creating mirror images, or making other adjustments to a combined stitch pattern, 
be sure to edit the selected stitch pattern before selecting the next one. You cannot edit a stitch pattern 
once the next stitch pattern is selected. 
Combining Various Stitch 
Patterns 
Example:
aPress . 
bSelect . 
cPress .
→The display returns to the stitch selection screen.  
						

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dPress .
eSelect .
fPress   to sew the pattern continuously.
gPress .
Combining Large and Small 
Stitch Patterns 
Example:
aPress .
→The large size stitch will be selected.
bPress   again, then press   to select 
the small size.
→The pattern is displayed in a smaller size.
Memo
 Patterns are deleted individually starting 
with the last pattern entered by pressing 
. 
						

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cPress   to sew continuously.
→The entered pattern is repeated.
Combining Horizontal Mirror 
Image Stitch Patterns 
Example:
aPress .
bPress   again, then press  .
→The pattern is flipped along a vertical axis.
cPress .
→The entered pattern is repeated. 
						

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Combining Stitch Patterns of 
Different Length
Example:
aPress  , then press   once.
→ The length of the image is set to  .
bSelect   again, then press   3 times.
→The length of the image is set to  .
cPress .
→The entered pattern is repeated. 
						

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Making Step Stitch Patterns (for 
7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) 
You can use the     keys with 7mm satin 
stitch patterns to create a step effect. 
Stitch patterns sewn so that they create a step 
effect are called step stitch patterns. 
* Press   to move the stitch pattern a distance equal to half of the stitch pattern’s size to the left. 
* Press   to move the stitch pattern a distance  equal to half of the stitch pattern’s size to the right. 
Example: 
aPress .
bPress .
→The next stitch pattern will move to the right.
cPress  again.
dPress .
→The next stitch pattern will move to the left. 
						

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ePress .
→The entered pattern is repeated.
■More Examples
Press   →   →   →   →   .
Press   →   →    →    →    →    
→    →    →   . Press  
→    →    →   .
Press   →   →   →    →    →    
→    →    →   . 
						

							USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
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USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
Stitch Data Precautions
Observe the following precautions when using stitch data other than that created and saved in this 
machine.
■Types of Stitch Data  that can be Used
 In the Character/Decorative Stitch memory, “.pmx” and “.pmu” stitch data files can be used with this 
machine. “.pmu” stitch data files can be retrieved; however, when the machine is used to save the file, it is 
saved as a “.pmx” stitch data file. Using data other than that created using this machine or the machine which 
create “.pmu” data file, may cause the machine to malfunction.
■Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used
Stitch data can be saved to or recalled from USB external media. Use external media that meets the following 
specifications.
 USB Flash drive (USB Flash memory)
 USB Floppy disk drive
Stitch data can be recalled only from;
 USB CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW drives
You can also use the following types of USB media with the USB Memory Card Reader/USB card writer module.
 Secure Digital (SD) Card
 CompactFlash
 Memory Stick

 Multi Media Card (MMC)
 XD-Picture Card
 To create file folders, use a computer.
■Computers and Operating Systems with  the Following Specifications can be 
Used
 Compatible models: IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment
IBM PC-compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment
 Compatible operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
■Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
 If the name of the stitch data file/folder cannot be identified, for example, because the name contains special 
characters, the file/folder is not displayed. If this occurs, change the name of the file/folder. We recommend 
using the 26 letters of the alphabet (uppercase and lowercase), the numbers 0 through 9, “-”, and “_”.
 Stitch data in a folder created in USB media can be retrieved.
 Do not create folders in “Removable Disk” on a computer. If stitch data is stored in a folder in “Removable  Disk”, that stitch data cannot be retrieved by the machine.
Note
 Some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website for more details.
 The access lamp will begin blinking after inserting USB Devices/Media, and it will take about 5 to 6 seconds to recognize the Devices/Media. (Time will differ depending on the USB Device/Media). 
						

							USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
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Saving Stitch Patterns in the 
Machine’s Memory
You can save often used stitch patterns in the 
machine’s memory. A total of about 1 MB of stitch 
patterns can be saved in the machine’s memory.
aPress .
bPress .
* Press   to return to the original screen without saving.
→ The “Saving” screen is displayed. When the pattern 
is saved, the display returns to the original screen 
automatically.
■If the Memory is Full
If the following screen appears while you are trying 
to save a pattern on the machine’s memory, the 
memory is too full to hold the currently selected 
stitch pattern. To save the stitch pattern in the 
machine’s memory, you have to delete a previously 
saved stitch pattern. 
aPress .
* Press   to return to the original screen 
without saving.
bChoose a stitch pattern to delete. 
* Press   if you decide not to delete the stitch 
pattern. 
a Pockets holding saved stitch patterns
Note
 Do not turn the main power to OFF while the 
“Saving” screen is displayed. You will lose 
the stitch pattern you are saving. 
Memo
 It takes a few seconds to save a stitch pattern. 
 See page 180 for information on retrieving a  saved stitch pattern.
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cPress .
→A confirmation message appears.
dPress .
* If you decide not to delete the stitch pattern, press 
.
→ The machine deletes the stitch pattern, then 
automatically saves the new stitch pattern.
Saving Stitch Patterns to USB 
Media
When sending stitch patterns from the machine to 
USB media, plug the USB media into the 
machine’s top USB port.
aPress .
Memo
 USB media is commercially available, but 
some USB media may not be usable with 
this machine. Please visit our website for 
more details.
 Depending on the type of USB media being  used, either directly plug the USB device 
into the machine’s USB port or plug the USB 
media Reader/Writer into the machine’s 
USB port.
 The USB media can be inserted or removed  at any time.