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equipment:adt:embroidery_machine [2025/12/20 15:45] – ↷ Page moved from equipment:craft:embroidery_machine to equipment:adt:embroidery_machine kitequipment:adt:embroidery_machine [2026/01/26 21:56] (current) – aaronds
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 The machine is found on the shelf above the craft table. The machine is found on the shelf above the craft table.
-{{ :equipment:craft:embroidery_machine.jpg?nolink&400 |}}+{{ equipment:adt:embroidery_machine.jpg?nolink&400 |}}
  
 This page is split into three sections: [[#Basic operation|Basic operation]], [[#Patches/Badges making|embroidering patches and badges]] and [[#Digitising designs for patches/badges|creating your own designs using Inkstitch]].   This page is split into three sections: [[#Basic operation|Basic operation]], [[#Patches/Badges making|embroidering patches and badges]] and [[#Digitising designs for patches/badges|creating your own designs using Inkstitch]].  
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 <callout title="Needle types" type="info" icon="true"> Use a specialist embroidery needle as these have a particular shape that fits around the rotary hook. The standard size is 75/11, the brand we have been advised is Schmetz GOLD Embroidery 130/705 H-ET 75/11, these are currently provided by Hackspace, if we are running low please request more on the forum in the consumables thread. When embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use a 90/14 Schmetz GOLD Embroidery also do a version of this. If you are embroidering a knitted fabric (such as t-shirt material), you should use a ball point needle.</callout> <callout title="Needle types" type="info" icon="true"> Use a specialist embroidery needle as these have a particular shape that fits around the rotary hook. The standard size is 75/11, the brand we have been advised is Schmetz GOLD Embroidery 130/705 H-ET 75/11, these are currently provided by Hackspace, if we are running low please request more on the forum in the consumables thread. When embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use a 90/14 Schmetz GOLD Embroidery also do a version of this. If you are embroidering a knitted fabric (such as t-shirt material), you should use a ball point needle.</callout>
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 +=== Storage ===
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 +The embroidery machine is stored in a box using an [[access_control:door|access control door]].
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 +{{ :equipment:adt:access_control_doors_embroidery.jpg?600 |}}
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 +After completing the quiz on the induction PC located in the laser room tap your key-card / fob on the NFC logo to unlock the door. 
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 +Beware the embroidery machine weighs 7Kg, make use of the carry handle and use two hands to lift the machine out of the box to an appropriate work area.
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 +{{ :equipment:adt:embroidery_machine_carry_handle.jpg?400 |}}
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 +The embroidery hoops and spare needles (top right) are stored within the box.
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 +{{ :equipment:adt:embroidery_box_open_loops.jpg?400 |}}
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 +Leave the door closed but unlocked while you use the machine. This will show the machine as in-use on the tool status page.
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 +When finished with the embroidery machine check the following items are in the box as well as the machine:
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 +  * All hoops
 +  * Non-empty needle boxes
 +  * The power cable
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 +Close the door, the orange indicator light should stop flashing to confirm the door is correctly closed. Firmly push the button until the orange indicator goes out to lock the door.
  
 === Before turning the machine on === === Before turning the machine on ===
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   - Tighten the needle clamp screw   - Tighten the needle clamp screw
  
-Full details and diagrams are given on {{brother_innovis_750e_operation_manual.pdf#page=38|page 38 of the user guide}}+Full details and diagrams are given on {{..:craft:brother_innovis_750e_operation_manual.pdf_page_38|page 38 of the user guide}}
  
 === Choosing or loading a pattern === === Choosing or loading a pattern ===
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 You can load a pattern from USB, or use one of the inbuilt designs.   You can load a pattern from USB, or use one of the inbuilt designs.  
  
-{{ :equipment:craft:selecting_design_on_machine.jpg?nolink&400 |}}+{{ equipment:adt:selecting_design_on_machine.jpg?nolink&400 |}}
  
-{{brother_innovis_750e_operation_manual.pdf#page=51|Page 51 of the user guide}} shows how to select an inbuilt design. The quick reference guide shows the {{borther_innovis_750e_quick_reference_guide.pdf?page=11|inbult fonts}} and {{borther_innovis_750e_quick_reference_guide.pdf?page=14|patterns}}.+{{..:craft:brother_innovis_750e_operation_manual.pdf_page_51|Page 51 of the user guide}} shows how to select an inbuilt design. The quick reference guide shows the {{borther_innovis_750e_quick_reference_guide.pdf?page=11|inbult fonts}} and {{borther_innovis_750e_quick_reference_guide.pdf?page=14|patterns}}.
  
 Once you have selected a pattern, the display will show you a preview of where it will be embroidered, and the size of hoops that the pattern will fit in: Once you have selected a pattern, the display will show you a preview of where it will be embroidered, and the size of hoops that the pattern will fit in:
  
-{{ :equipment:craft:position_design_on_fabric.jpg?nolink&400 |}}+{{ equipment:adt:position_design_on_fabric.jpg?nolink&400 |}}
  
 In the image above, the two largest hoops are suitable, the smallest is not (it is shown with a dotted line) In the image above, the two largest hoops are suitable, the smallest is not (it is shown with a dotted line)
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 Cut out a piece of stabiliser a few cm bigger than the frame you're using.  Place this on the outer hoop with the small triangle on the rim of the frame facing upwards.  Lay the fabric you're going to embroider on top of the stabiliser (good side up), and then place the inner ring on top.  The small triangle on the inner ring should align with the one on the outer ring.  Push the inner frame into the fabric, and tighten the bolt.  You may need to stretch the fabric gently while you do this; the aim is that the fabric is held taut in the frame and should have a drum like sound if you tap the fabric. Cut out a piece of stabiliser a few cm bigger than the frame you're using.  Place this on the outer hoop with the small triangle on the rim of the frame facing upwards.  Lay the fabric you're going to embroider on top of the stabiliser (good side up), and then place the inner ring on top.  The small triangle on the inner ring should align with the one on the outer ring.  Push the inner frame into the fabric, and tighten the bolt.  You may need to stretch the fabric gently while you do this; the aim is that the fabric is held taut in the frame and should have a drum like sound if you tap the fabric.
  
-If you require precise placement of the embroidery piece, you can use the embroidery sheets included with the frames to {{brother_innovis_750e_operation_manual.pdf#page=45|precisely align the position}}.+If you require precise placement of the embroidery piece, you can use the embroidery sheets included with the frames to {{..:craft:brother_innovis_750e_operation_manual.pdf_page_45|precisely align the position}}.
  
 Once you have prepared the frame, you can attach it to the machine.  To do this: Once you have prepared the frame, you can attach it to the machine.  To do this:
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 === Running out of thread === === Running out of thread ===
  
-If you run out of either the upper or bobbin thread the machine will detect this and stop.  Replenish the thread, and press the ad-just button on the touch screen.  You can then step back a few stitches to re-sew the missing stitches and continue.  This is described in more detail in the {{brother_innovis_750e_operation_manual.pdf#page=65|user guide}}.+If you run out of either the upper or bobbin thread the machine will detect this and stop.  Replenish the thread, and press the ad-just button on the touch screen.  You can then step back a few stitches to re-sew the missing stitches and continue.  This is described in more detail in the {{..:craft:brother_innovis_750e_operation_manual.pdf_page_65|user guide}}.
  
 === Upper thread snaps === === Upper thread snaps ===
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   * Large - 130mm x 180mm   * Large - 130mm x 180mm
   * Extra Large multi-position 130mm x 300mm   * Extra Large multi-position 130mm x 300mm
-{{ :equipment:craft:embroidery_hoops.jpg?nolink&400 |}}+{{ equipment:adt:embroidery_hoops.jpg?nolink&400 |}}
  
  
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