How to Embroider a Shirt With a Brother SE400

Make beautiful embroidery patterns easily with the SE400.

The Brother SE400 is a computerized sewing machine that enables users to easily create interesting embroidery patterns on a variety of items. A plain shirt can be made into something striking, by simply entering some information into the machine and going to work. The machine offers features such as a self-threading needle and a drop-in bobbin hatch, to make sewing your garment a simple process. You can also upload your own designs using the machine's USB port.

Instructions

1. Turn on the machine. Choose your design from the many options available on the touchscreen menu. Or place your USB cable into the USB port, and upload your own design by saving it to the machine when prompted. Touch the design that you wish to use.

2. Wind thread around your bobbin, and drop it into the bobbin slot. Press the foot gently to automatically thread the needle.

3. Position the shirt on the machine, under the presser foot. Clip the embroidery hoop onto the embroidery mechanism -- to the left of the presser foot when you are facing the machine.

4. Press the start button to begin the design. The machine will automatically begin embroidering with no further work on your part. Once the design is finished, cut any loose strings and remove the shirt from underneath the presser foot.