Brother Quattro 3 User Manual

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Uninterrupted Embroidering 
(Using a Single Color)
A selected pattern can be stitched out in one color 
instead of multicolor. The machine will hesitate 
but not stop between color steps, and then 
continue till the pattern is completed. Press   
for the multicolor steps to become shaded and the 
selected pattern will embroider in a single color, 
instead of changing the thread while 
embroidering. Press   again to return to the 
pattern’s original settings.
Basting Embroidery
Before embroidering, basting stitches can be sewn 
along the outline of the pattern. This is useful for 
embroidering fabric that cannot have stabilizer 
material affixed with an iron or adhesive. By 
stitching stabilizer material to the fabric, shrinkage 
of the stitching or misaligned pattern can be 
minimized.
aPress  , and then display 7/8 of the 
settings screen.
bUse   and   to specify the distance 
from the pattern to the basting stitching.
Note
 It is recommended to finish combining and editing the pattern before selecting the bast-
ing setting. If the pattern is edited after 
selecting the basting setting, the basting and 
pattern may become misaligned, and the 
basting under the pattern may be difficult to 
remove after embroidering is complete.
Memo
 The higher the setting, the farther the bast-
ing is from the pattern.
 The setting remains selected even if the  machine is turned off. 
						

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cPress   to return to the previous 
screen.
dPress .
ePress   to select the basting setting.
→Basting is added to the beginning of the sewing 
order.
fPress the “Start/Stop” button to begin 
embroidering.
gWhen embroidering is finished, remove the 
basting stitching.
Creating an Appliqué Piece
Appliqué pieces can be created from the built-in 
patterns and patterns on embroidery cards. This is 
convenient for fabrics that cannot be embroidered 
or when you wish to attach an appliqué to a 
garment.
■Creating an Appliqué Piece
The following pattern will be used to create an 
appliqué piece.
Note
 When   is pressed, the pattern is moved 
to the center. After selecting the basting 
setting, move the pattern to the desired 
position.
Memo
 To cancel the setting, press  .
 If no pattern is selected, the key appears gray and cannot be selected.
Note
 Felt or denim fabrics are recommended to make the appliqué piece. Depending on the 
pattern and fabric used, lighter weight 
fabrics may cause the stitching to appear 
smaller.
 For best results, be sure to use stabilizer  material for embroidering.
 Select a frame that matches the pattern  size. Frame options are displayed on the 
LCD screen.
 When making appliqué pieces, do not use  the border embroidery frame. Depending on 
the pattern density and fabric used, 
shrinkage of the stitching may occur. 
						

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aSelect the pattern, and edit it if necessary.bPress  , and then display 7/8 of the 
settings screen.
cUse   and   to specify the distance 
between the pattern and the appliqué 
outline.
dPress   to return to the previous 
screen.
ePress .
Note
 Finish combining and editing the pattern before selecting the appliqué setting. If the 
pattern is edited after selecting the appliqué 
setting, the appliqué stitching and pattern 
may become misaligned.
 Since an outline is added, the pattern for an  appliqué piece (when the appliqué setting is 
selected) will be larger than the original pat-
tern. First, adjust the size and position of the 
pattern as shown below.
a Embroidering area
b Approx. 1 cm
c Pattern size
Memo
 Three settings are available: 1 (narrow), 2 
(normal) and 3 (wide).
 The setting remains selected even if the  machine is turned off. 
						

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fPress   to select the appliqué setting.
→The steps for creating the appliqué piece are added 
to the sewing order.
gFuse or stick a piece of stabilizer to the 
back of the felt or denim fabric to be used 
as the appliqué piece.
Note
 When   is pressed, the pattern is moved 
to the center. After selecting the appliqué 
setting, move the pattern to the desired 
position.
Memo
 To cancel the setting, press  .
 If no pattern is selected, the key appears gray and cannot be selected.
Memo
 Three steps are added to the sewing order: appliqué cutting line, position of pattern 
placement on the garment, and appliqué 
stitching.
a Cutting line for appliqué
b Position of pattern placement on garment
c Appliqué stitching
Note
 An appliqué piece cannot be created if the 
pattern is too large or too complicated or a 
combined pattern is separated. Even if the 
selected pattern fits within the embroidering 
area, the entire appliqué pattern may 
exceed the embroidering area when the out-
line is added. If an error message appears, 
select a different pattern or edit it.
Note
 For best results, be sure to use stabilizer material for embroidering.
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hHoop the appliqué fabric in the embroidery 
frame, attach the embroidery frame to the 
machine, and then start embroidering.
iAfter the pattern is embroidered, thread the 
machine with the thread for the cutting 
line, and then sew the cutting line 
(APPLIQUE MATERIAL).
aCutting line for appliqué
jRemove the appliqué material from the 
embroidery frame, and then carefully cut 
along the stitching. After cutting, carefully 
remove all of the cutting line thread.
kUse two layers of adhesive water-soluble 
stabilizer material with their sticky sides 
together, and then hoop them in the 
embroidery frame.
lThread the machine with the thread for the 
outline from step 
n, and then sew the 
placement line for the appliqué position 
(APPLIQUE POSITION).
a Pattern placement line
mLightly apply glue or spray adhesive, and 
paste the appliqué piece so that it aligns 
with the placement line.
Memo
 We recommend using thread for the cutting 
line that is closest to the color of the fabric.
Note
 Depending on the pattern density and fabric used, there may be shrinking of the pattern 
or the appliqué may be misaligned with the 
placement line. We recommend cutting 
slightly outside of the cutting line. 
 When using patterns that are vertically and  horizontally symmetrical, use a chalk pencil 
to indicate the pattern orientation before cut-
ting it out.
 Carefully cut out the pattern on the outline  you just sewed. Do not cut inside the cutting 
line, otherwise the appliqué fabric will not be 
caught by the appliqué stitch.
Note
 If water-soluble stabilizer is used, it is not necessary to remove the stabilizer material 
after sewing the appliqué outline. To reduce 
shrinkage of the pattern, we recommend 
using water-soluble stabilizer.
 Put together two layers of water-soluble sta- bilizer, otherwise the stabilizer material may 
tear during embroidering.
Note
 Before pasting the appliqué piece down, make sure the appliqué piece is positioned 
correctly within the placement line. 
						

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nWith the machine threaded using the thread 
for the outline from step 
l, sew the outline 
(APPLIQUE).
a Outline of appliqué piece
oAfter embroidering is finished, remove the 
stabilizer material from the embroidery 
frame.
pUse scissors to cut the excess water-soluble 
stabilizer from outside the appliqué outline.
qSoak the appliqué piece in water to dissolve 
the water-soluble stabilizer.
rDry the appliqué piece, and then iron it if 
necessary.
■Using a Frame Pattern for the Out-
line
Using a frame pattern, the desired shape can be 
added as the outline of the appliqué.
aPerform the operations described in steps 
a through d of “Creating an Appliqué 
Piece” on page 300.
bSelect the desired frame shape and pattern, 
and add it to the appliqué pattern.
Memo
 The outline is sewn using satin stitching.
 Some glue may get onto the presser foot,  needle, and needle plate at this time. Finish 
embroidering the appliqué pattern, and then 
clean off the glue.
Note
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cEdit the frame pattern to fit the size of the 
appliqué pattern.
dPress   and then press  .
ePress   to select the appliqué piece 
setting.
fPress .
gUse   to select the frame pattern, 
and then press   and  .
→The frame pattern is deleted.
hPress .
iContinue with step g of “Creating an 
Appliqué Piece” on page 300 to complete 
the appliqué piece. 
						

							USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
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USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
In the same way as embroidery patterns in Chapter 5, you can save and retrieve edited embroidery 
patterns to and from the machine’s memory, a personal computer, or USB media. Refer to the relevant 
sections in Chapter 5 on saving and retrieving embroidery patterns and follow the same procedures in 
order to save and retrieve edited embroidery patterns. 
See page 249 for more information about the MEMORY FUNCTION.
PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY 
PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS)
Completed embroidery patterns combined with printed designs are built into this machine.
Beautiful three-dimensional embroidered designs can be created by ironing a background onto fabric or 
printing it onto printable fabric, then sewing complementary embroidery on top of the background.
For details on Print and Stitch function, refer to “PRINT AND STITCH (COMBINING EMBROIDERY 
PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS)” on page 223.
Using iron-on paper
Using printable fabric 
						

							Chapter 7
How to Create Bobbin Work
ABOUT BOBBIN WORK ................................................................... 308
PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK .................................................... 309
Required Materials ................................................................................................ 309
■Bobbin case and bobbin cover ......................................................................................309
■ Lower thread ................................................................................................................. 30 9
■ Upper thread ................................................................................................................. 309
■ Needle ...........................................................................................................................309
■ Presser foot ................................................................................................................... 309
■ Fabric ............................................................................................................................ 309
Upper Threading ................................................................................................... 310
Preparing the Bobbin Thread ................................................................................ 310
■When tension is applied to the bobbin thread ...............................................................312
■ When tension is not applied to the bobbin thread......................................................... 312
CREATING BOBBIN WORK (SEWING) ............................................. 314
Positioning the Fabric and Sewing......................................................................... 314
■Finishing the thread ends...............................................................................................316
Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing ........................................................................ 317
CREATING BOBBIN WORK (EMBROIDERY) .................................... 318
Selecting the Pattern ............................................................................................. 318
Start Embroidering ................................................................................................ 320
ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION................................................ 322
■Adjusting the upper thread tension ............................................................................... 322
■ Adjusting the tension of the bobbin thread ...................................................................322
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................... 323
■The thread was accidentally cut automatically and the bobbin 
thread is caught inside the machine ..............................................................................323
■ The pattern is misaligned...............................................................................................323
■ The bobbin thread catches on the tension spring of the bobbin case ............................323 
						

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ABOUT BOBBIN WORK
Beautiful embroidery work, with a three-dimensional appearance, can be created by winding the bobbin 
with heavy weight thread or ribbon, which is too thick to be threaded through the machine’s needle. The 
decorative thread or ribbon will stitch out on the underneath side of fabric while sewing with the fabric 
wrong side facing up.
Bobbin work embroidery is sewn using the bobbin work patterns included with this product in addition to 
some of the utility stitches.
1. Utility stitches2. Decorative stitches 3. Free motion sewing