Section 2. Punching Embroidery; Carded Fiber Punching - Alfa 3000 Manuel D'instructions

SECTION 2. PUNCHING EMBROIDERY

Carded Fiber Punching

1 Draw a design pattern with tailor's chalk on the
right side of the base fabric.
NOTES:
Felt or firm woven fabrics such as denim and tweed are
recommended for the base fabrics.
Avoid using soft, fine fabrics as they tend to be
punched into a hole.
2 Shape a piece of carded fiber or roving slightly
larger than the design pattern and place it on the
design.
3 Lower the presser foot and close the finger/eye
guard. Punch a few spots on the outer edge of
the carded fiber a few times to attach it to the base
fabric. Punch the carded fiber evenly by moving the
fabric slowly until the entire carded fiber has been
fastened.
WARNING–
Be sure to close the finger/eye guard before you start
punching.
Do not open the finger/eye guard while punching.
TIPS:
Start punching from the center of the design out.
The more punching, the flatter the carded fiber will
become.
The single needle is recommended when you wish to
enhance the fluffy effect of the carded fiber.
NOTE:
Do not over-punch the same place, it may result in
damage to the fabric.
Always raise the needle unit when changing the
direction of the fabric.
4 Repeat the above steps to punch the remainder of
the design. Trim excess fibers to shape the design if
necessary.
5 After punching is finished, raise the needle unit and
presser foot then remove the fabric.
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To reduce the risk of injury: