Yes, the Brother SE400 can embroider caps and hats with visors like baseball caps.
The trick is to hold the cap firmly in place while the machine embroiders it. A special cap hoop makes this job a lot easier.
For a description of the cap hoop for the Brother SE400 and instructions on how to use it, read my post, Cap Hoop for Brother SE400 Embroidery Machine.
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Hi ~ I have the SE400 and am having trouble clearing a caught thread under the bobbin spool. It is stopping the machine from working. I can see it, but I can’t get to it. Has anyone else had this problem and managed to remove the bobbin case?
Thanks
Jill
Hi Jill, you have to remove the needle plate cove and then you can remove the bobbin case and clean. Look on page 152 of the Operations Manual under “Cleaning the race” for details.
Hi ~ Thank you for that. However, it’s under the actual casing that the bobbin case sits in. I have managed to clean it…….but I think I have now damaged the bobbin case, it doesn’t rotate anymore.I’ve looked everywhere, but can’t find any spare parts for this machine:(
Oh dear, sorry, it’s hard to understand from just words. The bobbin and bobbin case don’t move. Only the silver casing that the bobbin case sits in rotates. If that doesn’t move, maybe there’s still a bit of thread caught in the mechanism. I don’t know anywhere to get spare parts except at a dealer.
I am working on put a logo on some material. i have the .pes file and the first two time i did the work it came out with the bottom thread came out in the pattern at the edges as if the pattern had a border. Then it worked fine three times and now it is doing it again. What is going on?
I don’t know. It doesn’t seem like a tension adjustment problem since it comes and goes. I wonder what’s changing? You could try taking the bobbin case out and thoroughly cleaning the race. (see manual p. 152). Sometimes even a microscopic bit of dust or debris can mess up the tension. I wonder if there’s something whirling around in there that gets caught in the mechanism and messes up the stitching. And then it gets spun out and it’s OK. That’s just a wild thought. And the top thread. A little bit of stuff in the tension disc can affect it. Cut the thread at the top near the spool, remove the other end from the needle, and pull the thread down and out from the bottom. This “flosses” the upper thread path. Removing the thread from the top can leave bits of thread lint in there. Did you rethread between times? Different fabric or stabilizer? Any other thoughts on what could be different between the work? Good luck, sorry I don’t know more, Kamala
Thanks for the insight. After rethreading the upper it seems to work. Hopefully it will continue.
Good, I’m so glad.
I just got my SE-400 today. I was able to do the Butterfly design. I love the machine. Easy to use but I would like to do some labels but I cant find any instructions on doing a second line inside of the 4×4 area. I am looking forward to reading your blog and following your ideas.
Thanks
Mabel
Hi Mabel,
There are basically two ways. Stitch the first line. Then select the letters for the second line. Press the ADJUST, then LAYOUT keys. Now you can change the position of the letters within the 4×4 area. Look on p. 143 of the Operation Manual for some pictures.
The other way is to put the lines together with embroidery editing software. This would be faster if you’re going to stitch a lot of labels with the same words. But you have to buy the software.
I would suggest trying the first method first just to learn how to use the position tools.
Congratulations on your first day embroidering,
Kamala
Kamala,
I was wondering if you have any experience with Stitch Era Universal? I have the free version and I am trying to figure out how to put individual fonts together to form words to embroider. I have some .pes fonts that I would like to use with my brother se400, and am hoping to use Stitch Era Universal to put them together.
Thanks!
Becky
Hi Becky, I’m sorry, I’ve never used Stitch Era Universal. I’ll put it on my list to check out. Maybe someone else can help. Kamala
I just got a Brother SE400 for Mother’s Day. I don’t know how to use it. I found your BLOG and I’m SO GLAD I DID! Thank you Kamala…I’m so looking forward to taking my machine out of the box and start embroidering!!!
Angelai
Hi Angelia,
Thanks for the kind words. Take it out and look at the quick start guide. There are also videos you can watch. Just dive in and try something simple (one of the built-in designs) on a scrap piece of fabric to learn. It’s lots of fun and you’ll be addicted to embroidery in no time at all. Congratulations on your new machine. Kamala
Does the Brother SE400 come with a stabilizer? If not what kind of stabilizer do I get? Also can this machine embroider duffle bags? Thank you so much,
Kim Dority