Using Embroidery Design Templates Brotherusa

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It is possible to print templates from various Brother™ software programs such as the PE Design® family
of software, and the Lettering and Monogramming family of software. Using a printed template provides
for perfect placement of embroidery designs. In addition, using a template allows you to visualize the
design as it will look when stitched. This is particularly helpful when you wish to combine embroidery
designs and build embroidery layouts that are larger than your largest hoop. Use templates to audition
your designs prior to stitching them. Templates allow you to create embroidery layouts that are bigger and
better than you thought possible!
Materials and Supplies Figure #1
 Brother Software Program for printing templates

Embroidery Sheet. also
 Brother Embroidery Machine with included embroidery frame known as the Plastic
set. Template Grid

 SA530 Brother Center Placement ruler. Embroidery Frame Set,
 SAEPS2 Brother Snowman Embroidery Positioning Marker® also known as the
Note: These only apply to specific Brother machine models. combination of the Inner
Hoop Ring and the
Check your manual for details. Outer Hoop Ring,
 Transparent vellum paper or transparency film to print design
templates. Refer to your specific printer manual for the proper
type of transparency film

 Wash away marker or wash away chalk for marking fabric

Note: The embroidery frame set consists of the inner and outer
hoop ring and the embroidery sheet, commonly called the plastic
template grid. *See Figure #1

General information About Embroidery Design Templates: Figure #2
Print a template using your Brother software program for a life Example of template
size “picture” of the actual design. There are a variety of options printed using
depending on your individual software program. We have PE Design Next® and
included just a few examples in this tutorial. PE Design Plus®

Generally, it is recommended to print the template using a
transparent product. Check your specific printer for options. A
template printed on vellum paper or special transparency will
allow you to view your fabric, as well as any previously stitched Figure #3
embroidery designs through the design template. This makes
positioning multiple designs easy and accurate. It is also possible
Example of template
to print templates on ordinary computer paper. However, the use printed using
of a see through medium allows for the greatest amount of PE Design Next®
accuracy when creating layouts. with the added
Snowman Marker®
option

Print the template including cross hairs or axis marks. These
North/South and East/West lines define the exact center for the
height and width of your motif. *See Figure #2, #3, and #4 for
examples of printed templates. Figure #4
NOTE: When using the added Snowman Marker® option it is Example of template
recommended that you tape a piece of white paper under the printed using Pacesetter
marker if you are using transparency. As an alternative, you can BES®
Lettering Software

affix a Snowman Embroidery Positioning Marker® on top of
the marker printed on your transparent template

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Tutorials > Tips and Techniques for using Embroidery Design Templates
Once printed, cut the template just outside the center lines or use
an eyelet punch to make a hole along each printed cross hair line

Place your printed template in position on your fabric and then
use a wash away marker to mark the points at each end of the Figure #5a
lines or make dots through the holes. It is also helpful to mark an
arrow to designate the top of your design. Use the center
placement ruler to mark the lines from end to end

*See Figure #5a and #5b

Now, to accurately hoop your fabric, begin by selecting the inner
ring of the hoop and the included plastic template grid. Note that
each hoop has an arrow or arrows to indicate the top of the hoop

First, place the template grid so that it settles inside the inner
hoop ring. Check to make sure you have inserted the plastic
template so the right side is facing up

Place the outer ring of the hoop underneath the fabric in the area
you have marked for the embroidery position. Next, place the
inner hoop ring and template over the marked lines on your
fabric, having the center lines matching. Lift the fabric, holding Figure #5b
the inner ring of the hoop, having your fingers on the outside
edge and having the fabric pulled smooth underneath. Carefully
settle the inner ring into the outer ring of the hoop, setting it into
the top end first and then pushing the hoop ring down into the
bottom end. Adjust the tension screw if necessary until it is snug

It is not uncommon to need to re-align and re-hoop a second
time. In fact, it is a good idea to hoop your fabric and stabilizer
the first time as a trial run, without regard for exact placement

This allows you to set the hoop screw tension to accommodate Figure #6
the thickness of your chosen fabric and added stabilizer. When
Fabric is secured between the inner and
you hoop the second time you can be specific in lining up the grid outer ring of the hoop. The cross hairs
with your markings. Having hooped the first time as a trial run, marked on the fabric should align with
you should have little or no adjustment to the screw the second the center lines on the plastic template
grid. The dashed lines indicate the
time you hoop. With this method you have essentially pre-set the
alignment of the two

tension for the fabric and the added stabilizer layer during the
trial hooping so that it is appropriate for your actual hooping prior
to stitching. Therefore, when hooping fabric for the actual
stitching, the inner ring of the hoop should snap in tightly with
little or no additional adjustment made to the screw. In most
situations this eliminates the need to tug on the fabric after it is
set into the hoop, thus avoiding fabric that is stretched too tightly
in the hoop. *See Figure #6

As a final step, remove the template grid and stitch your perfectly
positioned design. Repeat the process as many times as
necessary to create a combination design. Once you begin using
printed templates you will wonder how you ever embroidered
without them!
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To print templates on ordinary computer paper. However, the use of a see through medium allows for the greatest amount of accuracy when creating layouts. Print the template including cross …

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you use an embroidery template?

Place the template on your fabric or garment in the location where you would like to place the embroidery. For projects with multiple designs, mark all designs before beginning embroidery. Adjust as needed. You can spray the back of the template lightly with temporary adhesive spray to hold it in place as you work.

How do you embroider on fabric?

Cut around the outside of the design template. Cut a small slit along the x and y axis at the center of the design. Fold back two corners of these slits. Place the template on your fabric or garment in the location where you would like to place the embroidery. For projects with multiple designs, mark all designs before beginning embroidery.

Can i print my own embroidery design?

You can print your own template for your design from your embroidery software. Be sure that you are printing the design at 100% of the actual size and that you have told your software to print the center of the design. Cut around the outside of the design template.

What are the different types of free embroidery designs?

Some designers even offer one product in multiple sizes. Each download also boasts a selection of formats such as JEF, VP3, VIP, EXP, DST, PES, XXX, AND PCS. Bespoke instructions are generally included; however, you will likely need an embroidery machine like Brother or Singer to work with these free embroidery design downloads.