Brother PC 8500 User Manual

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1 Bobbin (3) 136492-1012 Seam ripper X54243-0013 Screw XA5904-0514 Scissors 184783-0015 Chalk pen 184944-0016 Cleaning brush XA4527-0017 Eyelet punch

One touch of the “up” key will move the stitch pattern up half of it’s finished height.One touch of the “down” key will move the stitch pattern down h

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Changing Mirror Image [Left and Right (the “ ” key), and Top and Bottom (the “ ” key)]1. Touch the “ ” key.Mirror Imaging with the “ ” Key2. Patterns

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If the memory is full and no more patterns can be savedTo delete a pattern that is already saved in the memory, touchthe “DELETE” key; to cancel the s

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2. Draw lines to join the marks as shown in the illustration.Sewing531. Attach presser foot “N”.2. Place the fabric under the presser foot, pull the u

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ADJUSTING STITCH PATTERNSNA stitch pattern may get deformed due to the weave of thread or cloth. It is a good idea to first make a trialstitching, and

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1Brother poly 40 color thread setSA740 X80928-1002Brother poly #60 bobbin threadSA-BTS X81164-0013Backing material (Stabilizer material)SA519 X81185-0

12Always turn off the power supply before carrying out theprocedure below.1. Turn off the power.2. Open the cover of the connecting slot by rotating t

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1. Turn on the power. The following display will appear on theLCD.* When the buttonhole lever, the needle or the presser footlever are lowered or when

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1. Touch the “ ” key.The one-point pattern selection screen will bedisplayed.* If another screen is being displayed, touch the“EMBROIDERY” key before

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The selected pattern can be changed with the options shown on screen.1 Indicates the stitch selected for the framepattern.2 This indicates the order o

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2. Touch the “ ” key.3. The memory card pattern selection screen willbe displayed. [The illustration at left shows theTransportation card No.12 (SA312

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EMBROIDERING1 Fabric2 StabilizerEmbroidering attractive finishesRefer to the table below and the “RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, THREADS AND NEEDLES

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16. Remove the embroidery sheet before starting to embroider.1 Hole for removing1. Raise the presser foot to its highest position. Then pass theembroi

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OPERATION BUTTONSUsing the operation buttonsSTARTSTOP12341234D. OPERATION BUTTONS1 “THREAD CUTTER” BUTTONWhen you press this button, both upper andbob

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Note: Be sure to thoroughly read page 120 and 121 ("Embroidery" and "Sewing") before sewing.CAUTIONAlways check the layout screen

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Correcting stitch patterns after editingPress the “ ” key to make corrections after editing has beencompleted. (See page 154 for details on correction

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Preparation:Attach the embroidery unit.* Make sure that the power is turned off before doing this.1. Touch the “MEMORY RECALL” key.A screen such as th

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UTILITYSTITCHCHARACTERDECORATIVESTITCHEMBROIDERYEMBROIDERYEDITOPERATIONGUIDEMEMORYRECALLExample: Deleting an embroidery pattern1. Press the “MEMORY RE

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Stitch 1 2 3 45678910111213141500 12 18 22 23 21 17 14 12 09 06 03 01 03 0600 00 03 06 10 13 14 13 11 13 14 13 10 06 03Stitch 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

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7. The sewing screen will then be displayed.* Touch the “RE-EDIT” key to return to the input screen andmake changes to your own stitch.* If entering a

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3. Touch the “ ” or “ ” key to move to the desiredposition, and then touch the “SET” key.1. Touch the “ ”, “ ”, “ ” or “ ” key to move the “ ” to the

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Up to five patterns can be stored, Touch the “MEMORY” key. (Itwill take approximately 10 seconds for the pattern to be stored.)Once the pattern has be

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CAUTIONDisconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the screen, otherwise injury andelectric shocks may result.If the front panel is

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CHANGING THE LIGHT BULBWhen replacing the light bulb121. Turn the power off.* The power cord plug must be removed from the electricoutlet prior to cha

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This message is displayed if motor is locked.This message is displayed when the machine finds that theupper thread is cut.This message is displayed wh

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Floral alphabet1 ... 0172 ... 5133 ... 8104 ... 0705 ... 6126 ... 2051 ... 0172 ... 5133 ... 8104 ... 2055 ... 0706 ... 6121 .

1 ... 0172 ... 5133 ... 8104 ... 0705 ... 2056 ... 6121 ... 0172 ... 5133 ... 8104 ... 0705 ... 2056 ... 0701 ... 0172 ...

“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken,including the following:“Read all instructions

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Sewing characters and patterns using satin stitchesTouch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key from theselection keys in the right side of the machine

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FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTAAND CYPRUS ONLY.If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following.IMPOR

7.0 3.0–7.0 0.5 0.3–1.0(1/4) (1/8–1/4) (1/32) (1/64–1/16)Darning7.0 2.5–7.0 2.0 0.4–2.5(1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–1/16)Bar tack2.0 1.0–3.0 0.4 0.3–

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THREAD TENSIONCorrect tension34121 Reverse side2 Surface3 Upper thread4 Bobbin thread* Thread tension is automatically set to themost appropriate poin

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CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOTChange the presser foot according to the LCD message121. Push the “NEEDLE POSITION” button to raise the needle,and then turn

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52. While pressing the black button to the left of the presser footholder, push the presser foot holder upward with both handsas far as it will go to

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MACHINE OPERATION KEYSThis machine contains built-in instructions on how to use themachine which are based on this operation manual. If you touchthe “

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1CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSINGOUR MACHINEYour machine is the most advanced computerized home use this machine available. To fully enjoy all the features

122. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it outfrom the rear of the machine by about 5 cm.1 Upper thread2 5 cm (1-15/16”)53. While ho

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AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTINGIf you set programmed automatic thread cuttingprior to sewing, the machine will automaticallytrim the thread when the pattern

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Sewing cornersKeep the needle at the corner of the fabric, then raise thepresser foot and turn the fabric.Sewing thick seamsWhen the foot angles up at

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AUTOMATIC REINFORCEMENT STITCHING _38Cancelling automatic reinforcement stitching_____________________________38AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTING ___________39

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_________________________88CHARACTER SEWING ___________________88Combinations of characters _____________89DECORATIVE STITCHES _________________90DECO

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231. Attach presser foot “J” and sew straight stitches up to thecrotch end. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top ofthe fabric.1 Crotch end2 R

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5. Close the zipper and turn over the fabric. Then attach theother side of the zipper to the fabric.1 Reverse sideI6. Turn the fabric over to the righ

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GATHERINGJUse on waists of skirts, the sleeves of shirts, etc.1. Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16”) and the threadtension to weak.* If you touch

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PINTUCK1. Mark along the folds on the reverse side of the fabric.1 Reverse side2. Turn the fabric and iron the folded parts only.1 Surface3. Select th

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FLAT FELL SEAMJUse for reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatly.1. Attach presser foot “J”. Sew the finish line, then cut half ofthe seam allowanc

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SETTING UP CHAPTER 1PRINCIPAL PARTS32112C1314BAE11161710986754D151– Handle2– Spool cap3– Thread guide for bobbin winding4– Needle threader lever5– Thr

APPLIQUES1. Attach the applique to the fabric.1 Applique2 Fabric glue* The applique should be attached with fabric glue or abasting stitch so that it

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SCALLOP STITCH NStitch for decorating collars of blouses, edges of table cloths, etc.51. Attach presser foot “N”. Sew the remaining edge of thefabric

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PATCHWORK STITCH31. Match the fabric seams right sides together, join togetherwith a straight stitch. Open seam allowance [about 1 cm(3/8”)] and press

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DECORATIVE STITCHINGJSelect the stitch you would like to use.Decorative stitchingThese stitches are used for sewing crazy quilts and fordecorating hem

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“ ” hem-stitching1. Pull out several threads from both sides of the 4 mm (3/16”)part which is not yet frayed.[Pull out four threads, leave five thread

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33. Select the “ ” stitch again, and press the “REVERSESTITCH” button.44. Select the “ ”stitch, and then sew until you reach thestarting point.* Later

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1. Touch “B”.* If you select the wrong character by mistake, touch the“CLEAR” key to clear the character selection.2. Touch “abc. . .” to switch to lo

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DECORATIVE STITCHES (7 mm)1. Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVESTITCH” key.2. Touch the “ ” key.The decorative stitch pattern selection screenwill be dis

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CROSS STITCHING1. Touch the “CHARACTER/DECORATIVE STITCH” key.The different types of patterns available will be displayed.2. Touch the “ ” key.The cro

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For satin stitches, it is possible to use the “ ” key tochange the size of the pattern in five steps without changing thestitch width or stitch lengt

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