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Posted on: 8/26/09 5:09 PM ET
Hi Ladies and Gentlemen (see I didn't forget you guys this time)...
I have my Designer 1 and love it, but can't seem to figure out if there's a way for the machine to move the hoop around the area where the design will go. The Brother 1200 that I had did this (though it's a little newer technology I suppose)....I see there is a way to "baste" an outline, but I'd just like to see where it's going to go so I can move my design according ly.
Thanks for advice. I guess I could just mark where I want the middle of the design on the fabric and then move the hoop accordingly. Is the needle always just at the middle of the design then?
I do hope I'm making myself clear.
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I have my Designer 1 and love it, but can't seem to figure out if there's a way for the machine to move the hoop around the area where the design will go. The Brother 1200 that I had did this (though it's a little newer technology I suppose)....I see there is a way to "baste" an outline, but I'd just like to see where it's going to go so I can move my design according ly.
Thanks for advice. I guess I could just mark where I want the middle of the design on the fabric and then move the hoop accordingly. Is the needle always just at the middle of the design then?
I do hope I'm making myself clear.

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JillyBean
http://craftysupreme.etsy.com
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Posted on: 8/26/09 5:29 PM ET
Do you mean, beyond the baste function that stiches at the edges of the hoop to stablise it?
I would have thought the default position of most designs is centered in the hoop unless you move them using the on screen editing.
What did your brother 1200 do?
I would have thought the default position of most designs is centered in the hoop unless you move them using the on screen editing.
What did your brother 1200 do?
Posted on: 8/26/09 5:32 PM ET
I'm not in front of mine and I won't have the emb unit out for a while, but, yes, there's a way to do this - I just can't remember exactly what it is. Look in your manual - I'm sure it's there somewhere.
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"I base my fashion sense on what doesn't itch." — Gilda Radner
http://stitchesandseams.blogspot.com
Posted on: 8/26/09 5:33 PM ET
In reply to aslinnd
On the 1200 you could push the outline button and it wouldn't actually stitch anything but would move the hoop around for you so you could see exactly where the edges of the design would be.
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JillyBean
http://craftysupreme.etsy.com
http://craftysupreme.etsy.com
Posted on: 8/26/09 7:17 PM ET
In reply to JillyBean333
This is after the design is loaded,, press "more", the icon on the left with the 4 arrows,, that is the button that traces the design,,,you have to press it 4 times though,, one for each side,,,
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Mickie
http://sew-something.blogspot.com/
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Posted on: 8/28/09 11:54 AM ET
In reply to sewbluetiful
Thanks sewbluetiful, I will give this a try this afternoon!!!
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JillyBean
http://craftysupreme.etsy.com
http://craftysupreme.etsy.com
Posted on: 8/28/09 1:43 PM ET
On my Viking #1+... I stitched out the design w/a dull needle thru plain old typing paper & saved them in a scrapbook. After putting the paper in the hoop, I'd trace the hoop w/ a pen so I'd know just where the hoop was. Alot of the designs were outlined first before filling up w/ satin stitches. So I'd stop the machine before it would fill up so it wouldn't tear up the paper.
I'm sure the new machines are easier to place embroidery but having those paper designs helped me tremendously.
I'm sure the new machines are easier to place embroidery but having those paper designs helped me tremendously.
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