Items to Prepare

Fabric and Stabilizer

Stabilizer is a piece of specialty product used under the fabric to support it during the embroidery process to ensure the best results.

Prepare stabilizer that is larger than the embroidery frame. For details on using commercial stabilizer, refer to the instructions included with it.

Embroidery thread (upper and bobbin threads)

Upper thread:

Prepare the colors needed for the pattern. Brother embroidery thread is recommended. Other embroidery threads may not yield optimum results.

Bobbin thread (or Pre-wound bobbin):

This thread is wound onto the bobbin and sewn on the wrong side of the fabric. Use the included bobbin pre-wound with 90 weight embroidery bobbin thread or recommended 90 weight embroidery bobbin thread.

Needle (on machine)

Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle.

If the machine is not stitching well when embroidering on heavy weight fabric, please try a 90/14 needle. (Replacing the Needle)

Mobile device

This machine is controlled by an app. Install the Brother Artspira app on your mobile device, and then use the app to edit patterns and operate the machine.