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Setting Up
Sewing
Stitches	Utility
Stitches	Decorative	Characters and
Embroidering
Patterns	Embroidery	Editing
Retrieving
Stitch TM	Custom	My
Maintenance
Messages	Error
shooting	Trouble
Chart	Sewing
in Machine)	(Programmed	Patterns
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Brother PC 8500 manual Finished applique on the project, 133

PC 8500 specifications

The Brother PC 8500 is a versatile and advanced sewing and embroidery machine designed for both beginners and experienced sewists. It brings a blend of technology, ease of use, and a wide range of features to elevate your sewing experience.

One of the standout features of the PC 8500 is its impressive embroidery capabilities. The machine comes equipped with a large embroidery area, allowing users to work on larger designs without the need for continuous repositioning. This is complemented by an extensive library of built-in designs and fonts, providing endless creative possibilities. The machine also supports importing designs via USB, which further expands the range of customization options available to users.

The PC 8500 features an LCD touchscreen display, making navigation intuitive and user-friendly. The screen allows for easy selection of stitches, designs, and settings, enhancing the overall crafting experience. The machine offers over 200 built-in stitches that include utility, decorative, and heirloom stitches, catering to various sewing needs. Users can also adjust stitch width and length, providing greater flexibility and creativity in their projects.

For those who prioritize precision in their sewing projects, the Brother PC 8500 includes an automatic needle threading system that significantly reduces setup time. The advanced feed system ensures smooth fabric feeding, which is essential for achieving professional-looking results. Additionally, the machine’s automatic tensioning system helps maintain optimal thread tension for a variety of fabrics, from delicate silks to heavy denim.

Another remarkable feature is the built-in sewing guide function. It offers helpful tips and suggestions based on the selected stitch, aiding users in making informed decisions throughout their crafting journey. The Brother PC 8500 also supports free-motion sewing, allowing users to create unique freehand designs and embellishments.

The machine's lightweight and compact design make it easy to transport, whether for classes or sewing events. Coupled with generous accessories that include various feet and an instructional DVD, the Brother PC 8500 becomes a comprehensive package for any sewing enthusiast looking to explore and expand their skills.

In summary, the Brother PC 8500 combines innovative technology with user-friendly features, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their sewing and embroidery projects. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned professional, this machine promises to deliver exceptional results with every stitch.

Contents

Page Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta Cyprus only Please Read Before Using this Machine For a longer service lifeFor repair or adjustment Congratulations on Choosing OUR MachineContents Reversing patterns Using the Image key 106135 156Function for making own stitch Designs 160 169173 180Setting UP Chapter Principal PartsMain power switch Power cordCard slot Controller jackOther Included Accessories Setting Up Part Name Part Code OthersOptions Part Name Part Code OthersPower Supply Insert the plug into a wall outletSelection Keys Screen messages guide you through each operationUsing the operation buttons Operation ButtonsExamples of the keys on LCD Using the Screen KeysAbout the screen Adjusting the brightness of the LCD If the LCD is hard to see when the power is turned onTouch this key to make contrast less lighter HOW to USE the Language Selection KEY Example To change the display language to SpanishHow to clear the language selection Return all screen displays and errorTouch the Operation Guide key Touch Key Touch the English keyBobbin Winding / Bobbin Thread Setting Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin threadAlign the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the shaft Spring on the shaftGroove of the bobbin Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin four or fiveSetting the bobbin Utility Stitches Decorative CharactersThread according to number and arrow marks on machine Upper ThreadingOn the spool post Auto-threading device Threading the take-up lever Thread take-up leverExtra spool pin Spool feltNet Net Thread spoolSTART/STOP START/STOP button Foot controllerMounting and Using the Knee Lifter Stitch Width and Stitch Length Stitch widthIncreasing the stitch width Decreasing the stitch widthStitch length Sewing characters and patterns using satin stitchesIncreasing the stitch length Touch the stitch length setting key Decreasing the stitch lengthStitch Non-adjustable Thread Tension Correct tensionReverse side Surface Upper thread Bobbin thread Bobbin thread Upper thread SurfaceExcept Utility Stitch Tighten tension by touching StrongReverse side Changing the Presser Foot Installing embroidery foot QChange the presser foot according to the LCD message Changing the embroidery foot Raise the presser foot lever to the highest position. WhileBe careful not to touch the needle during this time Feed dog adjustmentOtherwise injury may result Changing the Needle Setting the needle securelyChecking needle Machine Operation Keys Sewing Sewing by using Utility StitchTrial Sewing From the rear of the machine by about 5 cm Upper thread Cm 1-15/16Automatic Reinforcement Stitching Cancelling automatic reinforcement stitchingThis stitch automatically prevents fraying Automatic Thread Cutting Cancelling programmed automatic thread cuttingThread can be cut automatically Utility Stitch Selection Example ButtonholesEditing Patterns Useful Skills KeySewing thick seams Sewing curves Sewing cornersFor short stitches which are less than 0.5 cm 3/16 Sewing thin fabric Sewing thick fabricSewing a curve with a zigzag stitch Utility Stitches When the automatic thread cutting and automaticStraight Stitches Changing the stitch length For reinforcement stitching on stretch fabricChanging the needle position Included accessories Installation of walking footAdapter for LOW Shank Attachments AdapterOvercasting using a zigzag stitch Applique using a zigzag stitchZigzag Stitches Patchwork for crazy quiltWhen using , or stitches OvercastingBy using the side cutter, you can do overcasting Thin and medium fabrics Thick fabricNormal sewing Thick and medium stretch fabric Zigzag stitchMake a cut of about 2 cm in the fabric Place the fabric as shown left figure BThread the needle, and then pull out a long Presser foot Upper thread Lower the presser foot leverBlind HEM Stitches Adjusting the needle drop position Reverse side SurfaceButtonhole Stitches 3 4 8 9Normal buttonhole and rounded buttonhole Small eyelet punch accessory #7 on PinKeyhole buttonhole Order of one cycle Sewing stretch fabrics Changing the stitch width Example For a button with a diameterCm 9/16 and a thickness of 1 cm Scale should be set atBAR Tacking Use for reinforcing the openings of pockets, etcChanging the bar tack stitch length Thick fabricsChanging the bar tack stitch width Darning Stitch width setting Darning stitch cycleAuto 7.0 mm 1/4 NarrowerTape Attaching Patchwork stitch Elastic zigzag stitchLength to 4.0 mm and set the thread tension to a weak Select pattern Then sew along the top of the tapeStitch width setting keys to set the size Eyelet StitchStitch for making eyelet on belts, etc Size of eyelet Actual sizeThis stitch is used for attaching buttons Button SewingRaise the presser foot lever and slide the feed dog Attaching buttons with four holes Attaching a shank to the buttonBasting Zipper Insertion Centered and Side Application Centered applicationOut automatically Cm 3/8 from the seamed edge of the fabric and thenCrotch end Reverse stitch Basting stitch Reverse side Side applicationPress the seam allowance open and align the folded hem Utility Stitches Dart Seam Gathering Use on waists of skirts, the sleeves of shirts, etcPulling out the bobbin thread Select Stitch and then touch Key PintuckTurn the fabric and iron the folded parts only Iron the folds toward the same direction Flat Fell Seam Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatlyFinished flat fell seam Sewing the applique around corners AppliquesNeedle drop point When the automatic thread cutting and automatic Applique QuiltsDresden Plate Stained Glass Sunbonnet SueScallop Stitch Smocking Stitch This stitch is used for decorative stitching on clothingPatchwork Stitch Fagoting Stitch for fagoting, decoration, etcDecorative Stitching Shell tackingFold the fabric in half diagonally Use a thin fabricHEM-STITCH Heirloom Stitch Hem-stitchingUtility Stitches Lateral Sewing STRAIGHT/ZIGZAG Multi-directional sewing on tubular fabricsSelect Stitch, and then sew until you reach Desired lengthSetting Up Character Sewing Characters and Decorative StitchesTouch this key to confirm your entry. Refer to Try entering Bus Combinations of charactersSpace key Decorative Stitches An advice screen will appear if you touch thisTouch the CHARACTER/DECORATIVE Stitch key Decorative Stitches 7 mm Satin Stitches Cross Stitching Character and Decorative Stitch Adjustment Changing the pattern size Actual sizeSingle/repeat sewing Touch the large/small key to change the pattern sizeElongation Changing the stitch length and the stitch width StitchExample Satin stitch pattern Making various pattern combinations Vertically Mirror Image Normal HorizontallyMirror Image Normal Top to bottomSaving combined stitch patterns Confirming entry of combined stitch patterns100 Erasing a pattern If the memory is full and no more patterns can be saved101 Sewing Using a pattern sheetSewing attractive finishes Needle hole reference line SewingPress the START/STOP button. Sewing will then start Once sewing of the character has been completed, 104Correct shape Vert. + Horiz. + Adjusting Stitch Patterns105 Embroidering Preparation Before SewingAttaching embroidery foot Q 106Fitting embroidery unit 107Removing the embroidery unit Placing the embroidery unit into its caseMake sure that the embroidery frame has been removed Touch the Embroidery key or the Embroidery EditInitializing the embroidery unit 109How to combine characters Selecting and Sewing PatternsSelecting alphabetical characters Select the character requiredScreen will be displayed Selecting one-point patterns111 Selecting frame patterns Selection screen will be displayedKey first and then touch the frame pattern key 112Selecting floral alphabets Selecting patterns from a memory card 114Touch Key Be displayed. The illustration at left showsMemory card pattern selection screen will 115If the pattern cannot be saved Refer to Memory116 Setting the fabric into the embroidery frame EmbroideringEmbroidering attractive finishes Refer to Bobbin thread Brother embroidery bobbin threadOuter frame Inner frame Surface of fabric 118Removing the embroidery frame Fitting the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit119 Start the machine once more EmbroideringIs being displayed 121 Auto 122Moving the Location Layout 123Moving the embroidery location Checking the embroidering areaTouch the key 124Embroidering from a specific starting point Changing the pattern directionKey is touched 125Reversing patterns Using the Image key 126After adjustment is competed, touch the END Size Change key 127When changing frame pattern and patterns size 128If the thread breaks during embroidering Adjustments During the Embroidery ProcessIf the bobbin thread has broken When sewing again from the beginning 130Embroidery Applications Example Embroidering ABC, then linking DEPress the START/STOP button and start embroidering 131132 Embroidering appliques using a frame patternStitch as in step Finished applique on the project 133Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto corners Case aCase B Case CEmbroidery Editing Capabilities Embroidery EditingExplanation of the Editing Functions HOW to Edit Attach the embroidery unit and make necessaryPreparations before Embroidering See pages 106 to 108 for detailsExample Editing the Alphabet Select character type Character Editing137 138 Spacing Characters Moving Characters139 Changing Character Size Press Key to alter character sizesRotating Characters 140Changing Configurations Press the key to change configurationChanging the Extent of the Curve Deleting a Pattern being EditedCompleting Edit Work 142One-point Editing Select the one-point typeSelect embroidery pattern Designate size, then press KeyMirror Imaging Patterns to the Left or Right Press Key to mirror image patterns to the left or RightSometimes Key is not displayed due to Pattern selected See pages 139 to 142 for details on other editing methodsBorder Pattern Editing 145Editing Patterns on Embroidery Cards sold separately 146Editing Combinations 147148 To adjust the degree Press To move the alphabet characters upwards to aPosition that is well balanced with Alphabet character array curve150 If no more patterns can be saved Saving a Pattern Combination to Memory151 To cancel the deleting of a pattern, touch Key Do not turn off the power while the word Saving isDeleting a stored pattern 152Lets Sew 153Correcting another stitch pattern during editing Correcting Edited Patterns154 Correcting stitch patterns after editing Press Key to make corrections after editing has beenCompleted. See page 154 for details on correction methods 155Retrieving Retrieving Characters and PatternsPreparation 156Retrieving AN Embroidery Pattern 157Retrieving AN Edited Pattern 158Deleting a Stored Pattern Example Deleting an embroidery patternPress the Memory Recall button Touch the Embroidery key 159MY Custom Stitchtm Create Your OWN Stitch Designs Making the IllustrationGrid sheet 160Stitch 161Generating the Data If the embroidery unit is attached, removeUnit If you touch the arrow keys, the point indicated by163 Editing AN Existing Moving a pointTouch this key to move To the last point Touch Key to move To the point which you would like to moveMoving part or all of a pattern Inserting new pointsTouch the , , or Key to move 165Once you have finished editing 166Storing the Which YOU have Entered 167If the embroidery unit is attached, remove it Retrieving aTouch Key Maintenance CleaningCleaning the screen Cleaning the machine surfaceAlways keep the machine clean 170Set the end cap Tighten the screw Screw End cap Changing the Light Bulb171 Related Chart of Sewing FABRICS, Thread and Needle Thread Sewing fabrics Size of needle TypeError Messages 173174 175 Touched when in editing mode This message is displayed when the embroidery pattern isWhile the needle is lowered This message is displayed if the START/STOP button is177 Instruction messages 178Alarms 179Using the Operation Guide KEY Troubleshooting180 Trouble with threads and stitches 181Mechanical trouble 182Sewing Chart 183184 Sewing Utility Decorative185 Patterns Programmed in Machine Utility stitches Character sewingSize L Large 11 mm 7/16, S Small 7 mm 1/4 Size L Large 11 mm 7/16, S Small 7 mm 3/8Size cannot be changed Size L Large 27 mm 1, S Small 15 mm 3/8187 Size can be set to L Large or S Small 188Stitch width and length is adjustable 189Character embroidery chart Frame pattern embroidery chartSizes L 30 mm 1-3/16, M 15 mm 9/16, S 7.5 mm 1/4 Sizes can be enlarged or reducedOne point mark embroidery pattern Patterns Memory Card191 Floral alphabet 017 513 810 612 070 205