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Free Arm Embroidery
The free arm hoop FA10a is specially designed for
embroidering tubular garments such as sleeves, pant
legs etc.
Check the opening size of the tubular portion of the
garment. The opening width must be 200 mm (8˝) or
wider.
The area to be embroidered should be within 200 mm (8˝)
from the opening.
200 mm
or less
200 mm
or wider
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Opening width:
If the opening width is 200–250 mm the embroidery
area should be limited in order to prevent fabric from
restraining hoop movement.
Press the opening width key and select the opening width
by pressing “+” or “–” key.
Press the OK key and the area limits will be indicated.
q Opening width key
Free arm embroidery
Draw centerlines on the fabric with tailor’s chalk.
Open the editing window and select the hoop FA10a.
Select small designs which can be opened.
Press the OK key to open the ready to sew window.
Remove the extension table.
Set the garment in the hoop FA10a as shown.
Position the garment so that the centerlines match those
on the template in the hoop.
Place the garment over the free arm of the machine and
attach the hoop FA10a to the carriage.
Roll up the cuff so that it will not jam at the neck of the
free arm.
Insert the blocking plate into the inner hoop to prevent
the cuff from overlapping the embroidery area.
w Blocking plate
Press the start/stop button to sew making sure that the
garment can move freely around the free arm.
Remove the hoop from the carriage when sewing is
nished. Remove the garment from the free arm.
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