The machine can be stopped at any time; however, if the machine is stopped while it is embroidering, it is better to go back a few stitches before continuing sewing to overlap the stitching. If the machine stops at a color change, it is not necessary to go back through the stitching before continuing embroidering.

Stopping the machine at the next color change

The machine can be set to stop before sewing the next color.

1. While sewing the color before the point where you wish to stop the machine, touch so that it changes to .
    

   

    

2. After finishing sewing the area for the current color, the next needle bar moves into position and the machine stops before sewing the next color.
   → changes back to .

   If the machine is temporarily turned off, you will be asked if you wish to continue sewing or select a new pattern when the machine is turned on again.
   Touch to continue embroidering.

   * Refer to "How do I resume embroidering after turning off the machine ?"

Specifying pause locations before embroidering

Pause locations can be specified in the pause setting screen, displayed by touching .

1. Touch in the embroidering settings screen.
    

   

    

   → The change thread color screen appears.

   
    
2. From the thread color sequence display, select the thread color where you wish to stop the machine before sewing it.
   • If the desired thread color is not displayed, use the scroll bar on the right side to display it.
    

   

   (1) Scroll bar

   
    
3. Touch .
    

   

   → The mark appears to indicate where the machine will stop.

    

    

   (1) mark

   • To cancel the setting, touch again.

   
    
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each pause that you wish to specify.
   • Any number of pauses can be specified.
    
5. After specifying the desired settings, touch .

   • If the machine is temporarily turned off when it is stopped at the specified location after embroidering, you will be asked if you wish to continue sewing or select a new pattern when the machine is turned on again.
   Touch to continue embroidering.

   * Refer to "How do I resume embroidering after turning off the machine ?"