Brother CE 500PRW operation manual Pattern No

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APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————

Stitch Name

Decorative

stitch

Buttonhole

stitch

Bar tack

stitch

Piecing straight stitch

Hand-look

quilting

Zigzag stitch (for quilting)

Pattern

Presser Foot

 

 

N

 

 

 

 

N

 

 

 

 

N

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

J

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J

 

 

 

 

 

 

J

 

 

 

Pattern No.

70 stitches model

60 stitches model

50 stitches model

26

26

26

27

27

27

28

28

28

29

29

29

30

30

30

31

31

31

32

32

32

33

33

33

34

34

–

35

35

–

36

36

34

37

37

-

38

38

-

39

39

35

40

40

-

 

 

 

stitches40 model

 

Stitch Width

Stitch Length

NeedleTwin

FootWalking

Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching

 

[mm (inch.)]

[mm (inch.)]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Application

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

 

 

 

 

 

Decorative hemming on

 

 

 

 

***

 

 

 

 

thin, medium weight and

5.0

1.5-7.0

4.0

1.5-4.0

 

 

*

24

Yes

No

Rfc.

plain weave fabrics, heir-

(3/16)

(1/16-1/4)

(3/16)

(1/16-3/16)

( J )

 

 

loom stitching, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decorative hemming on

 

 

 

 

***

 

 

 

–

thin, medium weight and

5.0

1.5-7.0

2.5

1.5-4.0

No

Rfc.*

Yes

 

plain weave fabrics, heir-

(3/16)

(1/16-1/4)

(3/32)

(1/16-3/16)

( J )

 

 

 

 

loom stitching, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decorative hemming on

 

 

 

 

***

 

 

 

–

thin, medium weight and

5.0

1.5-7.0

2.0

1.5-4.0

No

Rfc.*

Yes

 

plain weave fabrics, heir-

(3/16)

(1/16-1/4)

(1/16)

(1/16-3/16)

( J )

 

 

 

 

loom stitching, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

Horizontal buttonholes

5.0

3.0-5.0

0.4

0.2-1.0

No

No

Auto**

on thin and medium

(3/16)

(1/8-3/16)

(1/64)

(1/64-1/16)

Rfc.

 

 

weight fabrics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26

Secured buttonholes for

5.0

3.0–5.0

0.4

0.2–1.0

No

No

Auto**

fabrics that have back-

(3/16)

(1/8-3/16)

(1/64)

(1/64-1/16)

Rfc.

 

 

ings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27

Buttonholes for stretch or

6.0

3.0–6.0

1.0

0.5–2.0

No

No

Auto**

knit fabrics

(15/64)

(1/8-15/64)

(1/16)

(1/32-1/16)

Rfc.

 

28

Buttonholes for stretch

6.0

3.0–6.0

1.5

1.0–3.0

No

No

Auto**

 

fabrics

(15/64)

(1/8-15/64)

(1/16)

(1/16-1/8)

 

 

Rfc.

 

29

Keyhole buttonholes for

7.0

3.0–7.0

0.5

0.3–1.0

No

No

Auto**

 

thick or furry fabrics

(1/4)

(1/8-1/4)

(1/32)

(1/64-1/16)

 

 

Rfc.

 

–

Keyhole buttonholes for

7.0

3.0–7.0

0.5

0.3–1.0

No

No

Auto**

medium weight and thick

(1/4)

(1/8-1/4)

(1/32)

(1/64-1/16)

Rfc.

 

 

fabrics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

–

Keyhole buttonholes for

7.0

3.0–7.0

0.5

0.3–1.0

No

No

Auto**

thick or furry fabrics

(1/4)

(1/8-1/4)

(1/32)

(1/64-1/16)

Rfc.

 

 

 

 

 

30

Reinforcing openings

2.0

1.0–3.0

0.4

0.3–1.0

No

No

Auto**

and areas where the

(1/16)

(1/16-1/8)

(1/64)

(1/64-1/16)

Rfc.

 

 

seam easily comes loose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Piecing straight stitching

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rfc.*

-

(with a seam allowance

5.5

0.0–7.0

1.6

0.2–5.0

No

Yes

 

of 6.5mm from the right

(7/32)

(0–1/4)

(1/16)

(1/64–3/16)

 

 

 

 

 

edge of the presser foot)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Piecing straight stitching

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

(with a seam allowance

1.5

0.0–7.0

1.6

0.2–5.0

No

Yes

Rfc.*

 

of 6.5mm from the right

(1/16)

(0–1/4)

(1/16)

(1/64–3/16)

 

 

 

 

 

edge of the presser foot)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31

Straight stitch quilting

0.0

0.0–7.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

No

No

Rfc.*

 

that looks hand-sewn

(0)

(0–1/4)

(3/32)

(1/16–3/16)

 

 

 

 

 

Appliqué quilting, free-

3.5

0.0–7.0

1.4

0.0–4.0

 

 

Rfc.*

-

motion quilting, satin

No

Yes

 

stitching, button sewing

(1/8)

(0–1/4)

(1/16)

(0–3/16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Rfc.: Reinforcement **Auto Rfc.: AutomaticReinforcement

***Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.

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Contents Computerized Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only For a longer service life For safe operationContents Utility Stitches Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Main partsButtons provided on some models Needle and presser foot sectionOperation buttons ASlideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to Operation panelFlat bed attachment Accessories Optional accessoriesUsing Your Sewing Machine Power supply precautionsBSet the main power switch to CTo turn off the machine, set the main power switch toFoot controller Changing the needle stop positionThreading the Machine Winding the bobbinPass the thread around the pre-tension disk ETurn on the sewing machineGTrim the excess thread above the bobbin For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system CSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the rightLower threading Actual size 11.5mm 7/16 inch This modelRight side see arrow b until the cover clicks into place For models equipped with the quick-set bobbinUpper threading Thread take-up lever DFully lower the needle threader lever Catch the thread on the hook as shown belowLightly hold the end of the upper thread Drawing up the lower threadFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Needle precautions Replacing the NeedleNeedle types and their uses FabricsChecking the needle Replacing the needleCorrect needle Incorrect needleInstalling the needle clamp Sewing with a twin needle Twin needle threadingMark on the wheel points up. With models Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Removing the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holderAttaching the presser foot holder Remove the presser footGeneral sewing procedure SewingDIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch length Selecting stitchingTurn on the sewing machine CAttach the presser footBRaise the presser foot lever Starting to sewOn the wheel points up. With models equipped Thread tension Sewing reinforcement stitchesCorrect tension Upper tension is too tightUseful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesUsing a free-arm style Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release itOvercasting Stitches Attach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitchWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread Basic StitchingBasic stitching Changing the needle positionIf the needle does not catch the hem fold Blind HEM StitchingBAttach blind hem foot R CSelect a stitch Buttonhole Sewing Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn onSize of the buttonhole is set If the button does not fit in the button guide plateFPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as CAttach presser foot M Button sewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics ESelect a stitch With stitch Select stitchZipper Insertion Rev. ReverseElastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching AppliquésPatchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingUsing the optional quilting guide QuiltingBaste the fabric to be quilted DSelect stitch , orFree-motion quilting GAfter sewing is finished, slide the feed dogReinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch Start sewingOnce sewing is completed, Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asDecorative Stitching DTrim along the stitches FagotingScallop stitching Smocking Shell tuck stitchingSew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch DPull the bobbin threads to create gathersUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side JoiningHeirloom stitching Stitch Settings Utility stitchesRfc. Reinforcement Pattern No Rfc Binding Appendix Cleaning the bobbin case MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Remove the bobbin case Troubleshooting Lower Or breaksThread ten Fabric isStitches are SkippedThere is a high Pitched noise While sewingError Messages Operation beep for models equipped with the operation beepIndex Numerics30, 32 Page English 885-S33/S34/S36/S37 XC8835-6218

CE 500PRW specifications

The Brother CE 500PRW is a versatile and user-friendly sewing machine designed to meet the needs of both novice and experienced sewers. This machine stands out for its integration of advanced features and technologies that enhance the sewing experience, making it an excellent choice for a variety of sewing projects.

One of the primary features of the CE 500PRW is its wide selection of built-in stitches. With 50 different stitch options, including decorative stitches, utility stitches, and quilting stitches, users can easily find the perfect stitch for their project. The built-in automatic needle threader simplifies the threading process, saving time and reducing frustration for users.

Another significant advantage of the Brother CE 500PRW is its intuitive LCD display. This screen allows users to easily select and navigate through stitch options, adjust stitch width and length, and access various settings with ease. The intuitive interface means that even beginners can quickly learn to use the machine without feeling overwhelmed.

The CE 500PRW is equipped with advanced sewing technologies, including a drop-in bobbin system that makes bobbin changes easy and hassle-free. It also features a powerful feed mechanism that ensures smooth fabric feeding, providing excellent stitch quality on a variety of materials, from delicate fabrics to heavy-weight textiles.

Additionally, the machine includes a range of presser feet that cater to different sewing needs. These presser feet enhance the machine's versatility and allow users to experiment with various sewing techniques, such as quilting, zipper insertion, and buttonhole creation. The six-point feed dog system further aids in the effective feeding of fabric, preventing slippage and ensuring even stitching.

For quilters, the Brother CE 500PRW offers a dedicated quilting mode that simplifies the sewing process for larger projects. This feature enables users to work on quilts with ease and confidence, while the extension table provides additional workspace for managing bulky quilts.

Overall, the Brother CE 500PRW is a reliable and feature-rich sewing machine that combines convenience, sophistication, and versatility. Its plethora of built-in stitches, user-friendly interface, and advanced technologies make it an ideal choice for sewing enthusiasts looking to elevate their craft. Whether creating garments, home decor, or quilting projects, the CE 500PRW delivers excellent performance and ease of use.
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