Baby Lock BNCW Technical manual

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BEFORE YOU START............................................................................................................................... 2
NEW FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................... 2
ABOUT CUTWORK ................................................................................................................................ 4
What is Cutwork?................................................................................................................................... 4
Before Creating Cutwork........................................................................................................................ 5
CUTWORK MODE .................................................................................................................................. 7
CREATING CUTWORK ......................................................................................................................... 10
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Switching to Cutwork Mode ................................................................................................................ 11
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Installing the Cutwork Needles ........................................................................................................... 11
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Turning On the Machine ..................................................................................................................... 12
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Importing a Pattern ............................................................................................................................. 12
Checking the Pattern............................................................................................................................ 13
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Attaching Stabilizer ............................................................................................................................. 14
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Embroidering and Cutting ................................................................................................................... 15
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Attaching Water-Soluble Stabilizer ...................................................................................................... 15
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Edge Stitching and Embroidering ......................................................................................................... 16
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Dissolving Water-Soluble Stabilizer .................................................................................................... 17
Drying ................................................................................................................................................. 17
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Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................. 17
USING THE MACHINE TO POSITION EMBROIDERY PATTERNS FOR CREATING CUTWORK .......... 18
Sample Pattern..................................................................................................................................... 18
Using Editing Functions on Embroidery Patterns ..................................................................................18
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Creating an Appliqué from an Embroidery Pattern .............................................................................. 20
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Cutting Around an Embroidered Pattern .............................................................................................. 23
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Satin Stitching Around an Embroidery Pattern, then Using the Cutwork Needles to Cut the Design Out ......... 24
Editing Cutwork Patterns ...................................................................................................................... 25
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Arranging Multiple Copies of a Single Pattern to Make All Cuts at One Time ...................................... 26
Specifying Pause Locations Before Embroidering ................................................................................. 29
Importing Cutwork Patterns.................................................................................................................. 31
Saving/Exporting Cutwork Patterns....................................................................................................... 31
ERROR MESSAGES ................................................................................................................................ 32
CONTENTS

BEFORE YOU START
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Thank you for choosing our product.
It is important to perform the upgrade according to the procedure outlined in the Installation Guide for
upgrade. The machine can then be used as outlined in this upgrade Instruction and Reference Guide. To
obtain the best performance from the machine and to ensure safe and correct operation, please read this
Instruction and Reference Guide carefully before you start.
zThe cutwork functions can be used after the upgrade has been installed and certified. Use the machine after
checking that KIT CW has been certified.
zFor the procedure on installing and certifying KIT CW, refer to the Installation Guide for upgrade.
zThe descriptions in this Instruction and Reference Guide show the screens for the 10-needle machine with
Embroidery Upgrade Kit I certified. The settings and operations may differ slightly depending on your machine
model or version.
■Fabric can be cut if cutwork needles are installed in specific needle bars of the machine. This
allows embroidering and cutting to be done with the same machine. (page 4)
■Embroidering and cutting can be done by importing embroidery data (PES format) that includes
a cutwork pattern. (page 4)
zEnjoy creating cutwork designs immediately after you upgrade your machine, using the enclosed CD-ROM (for
machines) that contains 30 cutwork patterns. (page 10)
zCutwork can also be created by designing an original pattern using Palette Version 9.2 with Cutwork, then
importing it into your machine.
■From the machine, an embroidery pattern can be edited so that it will be cut out or sewn with
satin stitching. (page 18)
zWhen creating an appliqué from an embroidery pattern, the appliqué piece can be cut out. (page 20)
zThe embroidery pattern can be cut out along its outer boundary. (page 23)
zThe embroidery pattern can be sewn with satin stitching along its outer boundary, then cut out. (page 24)
BEFORE YOU START
10-needle machine 6-needle machine
NEW FEATURES

NEW FEATURES
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Video Tutorials
Video tutorials are included on the supplied DVD. Instructional movies are available for the topics listed with
the following DVD icons in this Installation Guide.
Preparation
• Videos of the preparation procedure can be viewed by clicking “Preparation” in the chapter
index of the supplied DVD.
Basic Cutwork Embroidery
• An instructional movie for basic cutwork embroidery can be viewed by clicking “Basic
Cutwork Embroidery” in the chapter index of the supplied DVD.
Advanced Cutwork Embroidery
• An instructional movie for advanced cutwork embroidery can be viewed by clicking
“Advanced Cutwork Embroidery” in the chapter index of the supplied DVD.
Cutwork Designs Creation on PC
• An instructional movie for creating cutwork designs on your computer can be viewed by
clicking “Cutwork Designs Creation on PC” in the chapter index of the supplied DVD.
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ABOUT CUTWORK
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What is Cutwork?
After installing KIT CW to upgrade the machine, replace the embroidery needles in needle bars 1 through
4 with the corresponding cutwork needles which have been created with different angles so the machine
can cut the fabric and embroider.
Import a cutwork pattern from the enclosed CD-ROM (for machines) to the machine in order to create
cutwork.
For details on the patterns included with KIT CW, refer to the separate Quick Reference Guide.
In addition, the cutwork pattern can be created using the machine to cut or sew satin stitching around the
desired pattern. (Refer to “USING THE MACHINE TO POSITION EMBROIDERY PATTERNS FOR
CREATING CUTWORK” on page 18)
An original cutwork pattern designed in Palette Version 9.2 with Cutwork can be imported into the
machine to embroider cutwork. For details on installing Palette Version 9.2 with Cutwork, refer to the
Installation Guide.
ABOUT CUTWORK
Cutwork is created when an embroidery design has an area that has
been cut away and then reinforced around those sections with
embroidery, there may also be stitching added within the open
spaces to create gorgeous decorative patterns.
Memo
• “Cutwork pattern” is a generic term used to refer to all the embroidery designs created with the
cutwork needles, including cutout patterns, in this manual.

ABOUT CUTWORK
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Before Creating Cutwork
Information that you need to understand before creating cutwork as well as the preparations that must be
performed are described below.
Fabric used with cutwork
The base fabric used with cutwork should be no thicker than a soft denim (equivalent to medium to light
weight fabric). Using thicker fabrics may result in damage to the cutwork needles or machine, it may also
effect the finish of the design or cause fraying.
Embroidery frames used with cutwork
When creating cutwork, the cap frame and cylinder frame cannot be used.
Stabilizer
In order to prevent the pattern from losing its shape during embroidering or cutting, use an iron to affix
stabilizer material to the base fabric.
aMedium to lightweight fabric bThicker fabric
aStabilizer
bFabric (wrong side)
cFabric (right side)

ABOUT CUTWORK
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When using fabric that cannot be ironed, such as organza, place water-soluble stabilizer above and
below the fabric, and secure the sheets with an embroidery frame.
For details on affixing stabilizer, refer to “Attaching Stabilizer” on page 14.
Precautions on using water-soluble stabilizer
zDo not use with fabric that cannot be washed with water.
zAvoid storing in an extremely humid or wet location.
zStore in a dry location not exposed to humidity.
Patterns requiring water-soluble stabilizer
Use a water-soluble stabilizer when stitching the cut edges of a design or when embroidering using the
net fill stitch. (Refer to “Attaching Water-Soluble Stabilizer” on page 15.) A sheet of non-woven water-
soluble stabilizer is supplied. Optional film-type water-soluble stabilizers are available for use.
Various patterns on the enclosed CD-ROM (for machines) require water-soluble stabilizer. For details on
patterns included on the CD-ROM, refer to the separate Quick Reference Guide.
By using Palette Version 9.2 with Cutwork, original designs with cutouts and designs using the net fill
stitch can be created. For details on installing Palette Version 9.2 with Cutwork, refer to the Installation
Guide.
Trial embroidery
Be sure to sew trial embroidery using same fabric and threads as project in order to check the
embroidering and cutting results.
aWater-soluble stabilizer
bFabric, such as organza
aExample of a design with cutouts bExample of net fill stitching
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CUTWORK MODE
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The KIT CW installed on your machine activates the cutwork program for use with the specialized
needles.
In order to create cutwork patterns, the machine must be switched to Cutwork mode.
For details on switching the machine to Cutwork mode, refer to “Switching to Cutwork Mode” on
page 11.
■Cutwork mode functions
A cutwork pattern can be designed with your desired embroidery pattern using a cut out or outlined with satin
stitching.
The sections of the design where the cutwork needles will be used are indicated in the embroidering screen as
shown below.
CUTWORK MODE

CUTWORK MODE
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■When using Cutwork mode
The displays for embroidery needles 1 through 4 change to cutwork needles.
Cutting will be done with needles 1 through 4, and embroidering with the remaining needles.
When using the cutwork needles, the fabric will be cut.
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CUTWORK MODE
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The cutting line for the appliqué piece (APPLIQUE MATERIAL) will also be cut using the cutwork needles.
“APPLIQUE MATERIAL”, “APPLIQUE POSITION” and “APPLIQUE” are assigned to one needle bar number
and listed on the screen.
Depending on the thread color display setting, the display may appear as (APPLIQUE
MATERIAL), (APPLIQUE POSITION) or (APPLIQUE).
Cutwork mode OFF Cutwork mode ON
Note
• Depending on the pattern, the cutting line may not be cut. In that case, the cutting line will be sewn.
• For details on patterns that cannot be used for cutwork, refer to “ERROR MESSAGES” on page 32.
(For use only with Embroidery Upgrade Kit I sold separately)
• When the pattern size is changed by using the stitch recalculator function, the cutting line will be sewn
instead of being cut.

CREATING CUTWORK
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One example procedure for creating cutwork using the machine is shown below. We will follow this
procedure to create cutwork using the cutwork pattern for a clover on the enclosed CD-ROM (for
machines). Follow this procedure as practice.
CREATING CUTWORK
aSwitching to Cutwork
Mode (page11)
bInstalling the Cutwork
Needles (page11)
cTurning On the Machine
(page12)
dImporting a Pattern
(page12)
eChecking the Pattern
(page13)
fAttaching Stabilizer
(page14)
gEmbroidering and
Cutting (page15)
hAttaching Water-Soluble
Stabilizer (page15)
iEdge Stitching and
Embroidering (page16)
jDissolving Water-
Soluble Stabilizer
(page17)
kDrying (page17) lCleaning (page17)
KIT CW

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The machine needs to be turned off after the
“Cutwork” setting is set to on.
aTouch to display the settings
screen, and then touch beside
“Cutwork”.
→A message appears.
bTouch .
cTurn off the machine.
■Finishing Cutwork mode
Be sure to turn Cutwork mode off, before you
perform embroidery operation with all the needles
available for your machine.
To turn off Cutwork mode, touch beside
“Cutwork” in the settings screen (described in
step a). As directed in the message that appears,
turn off the machine, replace the cutwork needles
with the embroidery needles, and then turn the
machine on again.
aInstall the cutwork needles.
Switching to Cutwork
Mode
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Installing the Cutwork
Needles
CAUTION
• Be sure to turn off the embroidery machine before
replacing the needles, otherwise injuries may result
if the machine starts sewing.
Memo
• For details on installing the cutwork
needles, refer to “Replacing the Cutwork
Needles” in the Installation Guide.
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aTurn the machine on again.
→The following messages appear.
bCheck the information in the message, and
then touch .
→The machine enters Cutwork mode.
aInsert the CD-ROM (for machines) into the
computer’s CD-ROM drive. Copy the
“patterns” folder to the USB media.
bInsert the USB media into the primary (top)
USB port on the machine.
Turning On the Machine
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Note
• Check that the cutwork needles are
installed. Also, periodically clean the needle
plate, hook and bobbin case after using the
machine.
• This machine is equipped with a memory
feature so that, if the machine is turned off
while it is being operated, it will resume the
stopped operation when it is turned on
again. However, if the Cutwork mode is
turned off during an operation, this feature
will be disabled. For details on this memory
feature, refer to “Resume Embroidering
After Turning Off the Machine” in chapter 3
of your machine’s Instruction and
Reference Guide.
Memo
• Once the Cutwork mode has been turned
on, the machine starts in Cutwork mode
each time it is turned on until Cutwork mode
is turned off.
Importing a Pattern
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cTouch , select the pattern, and then
touch to import the pattern.
→The pattern editing screen appears.
Checking the Pattern
aTouch .
The imported cutwork pattern can be edited,
repositioned, added or removed. If the pattern is not
edited, continue to the next screen.
→The embroidering settings screen appears.
bTouch .
→The embroidering screen appears.
Note
• To import a cutwork pattern from the
enclosed CD-ROM to the machine, use
USB media, or directly connect a computer
to the machine and transfer the data.
Memo
• For details on importing patterns, refer to
“Selecting an Embroidery Pattern” in
chapter 5 of your machine’s Instruction and
Reference Guide.

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cWith the thread color sequence display and
sewing order, check the thread colors and
sewing order.
aNeedle bar key/Thread color set up display
bThread color sequence display
cIndicates that the machine will stop before the
embroidering (or cutting) function is preformed.
→The machine is now prepared for cutwork.
In order to prevent the pattern from losing its
shape during embroidering or cutting, use an iron
to affix stabilizer material to the fabric being used.
aUsing an iron, affix the stabilizer material to
the back of the fabric.
aAdhesive side of iron-on stabilizer (backing)
bFabric (wrong side)
Note
• Specify pause locations, if necessary,
referring to “Specifying Pause Locations
Before Embroidering” on page 29.
• When the Cutwork mode has been turned
on, the cutwork needles appear for needles
1 through 4, and their settings cannot be
changed.
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b
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Attaching Stabilizer
Note
• Follow the package instructions for the
stabilizer being used.
Memo
• When using fabric that cannot be ironed,
such as organza, place water-soluble
stabilizer above and below the fabric, and
secure the sheets with an embroidery
frame. Water-soluble stabilizers dissolve
when washed, allowing you to create
beautiful embroidery that is not stiff.
aFabric
bWater-soluble stabilizers
• For details on using stabilizer, refer to
“Stabilizers (backing)” in chapter 7 of your
machine’s Instruction and Reference Guide.
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bSecurely hoop the fabric with the stabilizer
attached, and then attach the embroidery
frame to the machine.
aTouch , and then press the start/
stop button to start embroidering.
→After the outlines of the cutout areas are sewn, the
areas will be cut with the cutwork needles. After
cutting with the cutwork needles, the machine will
stop.
After cutting, place the enclosed water-soluble
stabilizer or similar product on the fabric, if
necessary, and then embroider.
aRemove the embroidery frame.
bRemove the fabric cut outs created using
the cutwork needles.
Depending on the type of fabric that is used, some
areas may not be fully cut. Use tweezers and scissors
to carefully remove the cutout pieces without
stretching the fabric.
cReattach the embroidery frame, or if you
have moved the frame toward you using
and on the 10-needle
machine, touch to move it back into
position.
Embroidering and Cutting
Attaching Water-Soluble
Stabilizer
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2
Note
• For details on the patterns requiring water-
soluble stabilizer, refer to “Patterns
requiring water-soluble stabilizer” on
page 6.
Note
• When removing the cutout pieces, do not
remove the fabric from the embroidery
frame.
Memo
• If the cut edges will be sewn, for example,
with satin stitching, use scissors to remove
excess threads which will create a cleaner
finish.
• On the 10-needle machine, touch
, and then press to move
the embroidery frame toward you so that
the fabric can be cleaned up without
removing the embroidery frame.
Note
• Make sure not to replace the embroidery
frame upside down, otherwise the pattern
will become misaligned.

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dPlace the enclosed water-soluble stabilizer
on the cutout areas to reinforce the edges
to be sewn with satin stitching.
aTouch , and then press the start/
stop button to restart embroidering.
→When all embroidering is finished, the following
screen appears.
bTouch to return to the embroidering
settings screen.
Note
• Use a sheet of water-soluble stabilizer that
is slightly larger than the cutout area or net
fill stitching area.
aCutout area
bWater-soluble stabilizers
Edge Stitching and
Embroidering
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aRemove the embroidery frame from the
machine and the fabric from the frame. Use
scissors to cut and remove the excess
water-soluble stabilizer along the outline of
the embroidery pattern.
bSoak the fabric in warm water to melt away
the remaining water-soluble stabilizer.
Drying
aDry the fabric. And then iron it, if
necessary.
When fabric and stabilizers are cut with the
cutwork needles, fabric scraps and lint may be
produced. Clean the needle plate, hook and
bobbin case at least once a day or after each
project which ever comes first. For details on
cleaning them, refer to “Maintenance” in chapter 7
of your machine’s Instruction and Reference
Guide.
aTurn off the embroidery machine.
bRemove the needle plate and then use the
brush to remove any lint and dust.
Carefully clean and dust under and around the needle
plate spacer before replacing the needle plate.
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aNeedle plate spacer
cOpen the hook cover, remove the bobbin
case, and then use the brush to remove any
fabric scraps and lint.
Dissolving Water-Soluble
Stabilizer
Note
• When ironing, be sure to use the right iron
temperature for the type of fabric to protect
it from shrinking, scorching or becoming
damaged.
Cleaning
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CAUTION
• Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the
machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock
may occur.
Note
• Since lint easily collects around the needle
plate, it should be cleaned periodically.
• While cleaning, be careful not to lose the
spacer.

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Sample Pattern
Enjoy creating cutwork patterns on your machine. The procedures for editing a cutwork pattern are
described as follow. The sample pattern used in this instructions is contained in the supplied CD-ROM
(for machines).
Using Editing Functions on Embroidery Patterns
From the machine, a cutwork pattern can be designed by either cutting out an embroidery pattern or
outlining it with satin stitching.
■Creating an Appliqué from an Embroidery Pattern (page20)
An embroidery pattern can be selected to create an appliqué with a desired shape.
After embroidering and cutting out an appliqué piece, it can be attached to fabric with satin stitching.
USING THE MACHINE TO POSITION EMBROIDERY
PATTERNS FOR CREATING CUTWORK
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An appliqué piece is cut out along the outline of an embroidered
pattern.
An appliqué piece is cut out along a desired shape around an
embroidered pattern.

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■Cutting Around an Embroidered Pattern (page23)
After a pattern has been embroidered, it can be cut out following the shape of the pattern or in a desired shape.
This is useful for cutting out only the pattern to create an appliqué piece.
■Satin Stitching Around an Embroidery Pattern, then Using the Cutwork Needles
to Cut the Design Out (page24)
After satin stitching is sewn in a desired shape around the embroidered pattern, it can be cut out along
that outer boundary.
This is useful for adding an artistic touch to the pattern. In addition, this is best suited for making patches.
The fabric is cut along the outline of an embroidered pattern.
The fabric is cut in a desired shape around an embroidered pattern.
After satin stitching is sewn along the outline of an embroidered
pattern, the fabric is cut.
After satin stitching is sewn in a desired shape around an
embroidered pattern, the fabric is cut.