ImagesMagUK_November_2021

www.images-magazine.com NOVEMBER 2021 images 63 TIPS & TECHNIQUES STEP-BY-STEP: USING A CAP FRAME SYSTEM The full cap frame system from Tajima consists of a cap frame driver (top), two cap frame jigs and clips, and one cap loading jig (bottom) After fitting the cap frame driver, rotate the driver from right to left and then gently front to back to make sure that the system is fitted correctly Move the cap frame metal band over the cap and secure the clip – do not lock into position until the cap is central and the band is aligned with the bottom of the cap. When you are happy with the position, pull the latch into the lock position and add clips to help with fabric tightness 1 4 6 The cap frame support rail can be left on the machine at all times as the bar is tucked in close to the machine's arm Slide one layer of cap backing inside the cap frame, then move the metal band over from the left to the right and locate in the catch. If the band is too tight, loosen the adjuster and then retighten Make sure the bobbin case is full, execute the trace function on the machine and then run the design 2 5 7 Make sure the embroidery machine is switched off. Then, slide the cap frame driver on and locate it using the two thumbscrews on the underside and the two on the top. The support rail helps with the location and secure fitting 3