Changing Configurations, 141 | Brother PC 8500 guide

Changing Configurations

Press the “ ” key to change configuration.

Setting Up Sewing

Select the type of Configuration.
After selecting configuration type, press the “	” key.

Changing the Extent of the Curve

The “ ” key is displayed when curve configuration is

selected.
Press the “	” key.

The curve becomes more pronounced each time the “		”
key is pressed.
The curve becomes less pronounced each time the “		” key
is pressed.
Press the “	” key when curve changing is completed.
Press the “	” key to revert to the original curve.

Deleting a Pattern being Edited

Press the “ ” key to delete a pattern currently being edited. The pattern will disappear from the edit screen.

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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
Card)	(Memory	Patterns

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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.

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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 Machine Contents Reversing patterns Using the Image key 106135 156 Function for making own stitch Designs 160 169173 180 Setting UP Chapter Principal Parts Main power switch Power cordCard slot Controller jack Other Included Accessories Setting Up Part Name Part Code Others Options Part Name Part Code Others Power Supply Insert the plug into a wall outlet Selection Keys Screen messages guide you through each operation Using the operation buttons Operation Buttons Using the Screen Keys Examples of the keys on LCDAbout the screen If the LCD is hard to see when the power is turned on Adjusting the brightness of the LCDTouch this key to make contrast less lighter HOW to USE the Language Selection KEY Example To change the display language to Spanish How to clear the language selection Return all screen displays and errorTouch the Operation Guide key Touch Key Touch the English key Bobbin Winding / Bobbin Thread Setting Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread Align 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 five Setting the bobbin Utility Stitches Decorative Characters Upper Threading Thread according to number and arrow marks on machineOn the spool post Auto-threading device Threading the take-up lever Thread take-up lever Extra spool pin Spool feltNet Net Thread spool START/STOP START/STOP button Foot controller Mounting and Using the Knee Lifter Stitch Width and Stitch Length Stitch widthIncreasing the stitch width Decreasing the stitch width Sewing characters and patterns using satin stitches Stitch lengthIncreasing the stitch length Touch the stitch length setting key Decreasing the stitch length Stitch Non-adjustable Thread Tension Correct tensionReverse side Surface Upper thread Bobbin thread Bobbin thread Upper thread Surface Tighten tension by touching Strong Except Utility StitchReverse side Installing embroidery foot Q Changing the Presser FootChange the presser foot according to the LCD message Changing the embroidery foot Raise the presser foot lever to the highest position. While Feed dog adjustment Be careful not to touch the needle during this timeOtherwise injury may result Setting the needle securely Changing the NeedleChecking needle Machine Operation Keys Sewing by using Utility Stitch SewingTrial Sewing From the rear of the machine by about 5 cm Upper thread Cm 1-15/16 Cancelling automatic reinforcement stitching Automatic Reinforcement StitchingThis stitch automatically prevents fraying Cancelling programmed automatic thread cutting Automatic Thread CuttingThread can be cut automatically Utility Stitch Selection Example Buttonholes Editing Patterns Useful Skills Key Sewing corners Sewing thick seams Sewing curvesFor short stitches which are less than 0.5 cm 3/16 Sewing thick fabric Sewing thin fabricSewing a curve with a zigzag stitch When the automatic thread cutting and automatic Utility StitchesStraight Stitches For reinforcement stitching on stretch fabric Changing the stitch lengthChanging the needle position Included accessories Installation of walking footAdapter for LOW Shank Attachments Adapter Overcasting using a zigzag stitch Applique using a zigzag stitchZigzag Stitches Patchwork for crazy quilt When using , or stitches Overcasting By using the side cutter, you can do overcasting Thin and medium fabrics Thick fabricNormal sewing Thick and medium stretch fabric Zigzag stitch Make 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 lever Blind HEM Stitches Adjusting the needle drop position Reverse side Surface Buttonhole Stitches 3 4 8 9 Small eyelet punch accessory #7 on Pin Normal buttonhole and rounded buttonholeKeyhole 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 at BAR Tacking Use for reinforcing the openings of pockets, etc Thick fabrics Changing the bar tack stitch lengthChanging the bar tack stitch width Darning Stitch width setting Darning stitch cycleAuto 7.0 mm 1/4 Narrower Tape 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 tape Stitch width setting keys to set the size Eyelet StitchStitch for making eyelet on belts, etc Size of eyelet Actual size Button Sewing This stitch is used for attaching buttonsRaise the presser foot lever and slide the feed dog Attaching buttons with four holes Attaching a shank to the button Basting Zipper Insertion Centered and Side Application Centered applicationOut automatically Cm 3/8 from the seamed edge of the fabric and then Side application Crotch end Reverse stitch Basting stitch Reverse sidePress the seam allowance open and align the folded hem Utility Stitches Dart Seam Gathering Use on waists of skirts, the sleeves of shirts, etc Pulling out the bobbin thread Pintuck Select Stitch and then touch KeyTurn 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 neatly Finished flat fell seam Appliques Sewing the applique around cornersNeedle drop point When the automatic thread cutting and automatic Applique QuiltsDresden Plate Stained Glass Sunbonnet Sue Scallop Stitch Smocking Stitch This stitch is used for decorative stitching on clothing Patchwork Stitch Fagoting Stitch for fagoting, decoration, etc Decorative Stitching Shell tackingFold the fabric in half diagonally Use a thin fabric HEM-STITCH Heirloom Stitch Hem-stitching Utility Stitches Lateral Sewing STRAIGHT/ZIGZAG Multi-directional sewing on tubular fabricsSelect Stitch, and then sew until you reach Desired length Setting Up Characters and Decorative Stitches Character SewingTouch this key to confirm your entry. Refer to Combinations of characters Try entering BusSpace key An advice screen will appear if you touch this Decorative StitchesTouch 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 size Elongation Changing the stitch length and the stitch width Stitch Example Satin stitch pattern Making various pattern combinations Vertically Mirror Image Normal HorizontallyMirror Image Normal Top to bottom Confirming entry of combined stitch patterns Saving combined stitch patterns100 If the memory is full and no more patterns can be saved Erasing a pattern101 Using a pattern sheet SewingSewing attractive finishes Sewing Needle hole reference linePress the START/STOP button. Sewing will then start Once sewing of the character has been completed, 104 Adjusting Stitch Patterns Correct shape Vert. + Horiz. +105 Embroidering Preparation Before SewingAttaching embroidery foot Q 106 Fitting embroidery unit 107 Removing 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 Edit Initializing the embroidery unit 109 How to combine characters Selecting and Sewing PatternsSelecting alphabetical characters Select the character required Selecting one-point patterns Screen will be displayed111 Selecting frame patterns Selection screen will be displayedKey first and then touch the frame pattern key 112 Selecting floral alphabets Selecting patterns from a memory card 114 Touch Key Be displayed. The illustration at left showsMemory card pattern selection screen will 115 Memory If the pattern cannot be saved Refer to116 Setting the fabric into the embroidery frame EmbroideringEmbroidering attractive finishes Refer to Bobbin thread Brother embroidery bobbin thread Outer frame Inner frame Surface of fabric 118 Fitting the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit Removing the embroidery frame119 Embroidering Start the machine once moreIs being displayed 121 Auto 122 Moving the Location Layout 123 Moving the embroidery location Checking the embroidering areaTouch the key 124 Embroidering from a specific starting point Changing the pattern directionKey is touched 125 Reversing patterns Using the Image key 126 After adjustment is competed, touch the END Size Change key 127 When changing frame pattern and patterns size 128 Adjustments During the Embroidery Process If the thread breaks during embroideringIf the bobbin thread has broken When sewing again from the beginning 130 Embroidery Applications Example Embroidering ABC, then linking DEPress the START/STOP button and start embroidering 131 Embroidering appliques using a frame pattern 132Stitch as in step Finished applique on the project 133 Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto corners Case aCase B Case C Embroidery Editing Embroidery Editing CapabilitiesExplanation of the Editing Functions HOW to Edit Attach the embroidery unit and make necessaryPreparations before Embroidering See pages 106 to 108 for details Character Editing Example Editing the Alphabet Select character type137 138 Moving Characters Spacing Characters139 Changing Character Size Press Key to alter character sizesRotating Characters 140 Changing Configurations Press the key to change configurationChanging the Extent of the Curve Deleting a Pattern being Edited Completing Edit Work 142 One-point Editing Select the one-point typeSelect embroidery pattern Designate size, then press Key Mirror 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 methods Border Pattern Editing 145 Editing Patterns on Embroidery Cards sold separately 146 Editing Combinations 147 148 To adjust the degree Press To move the alphabet characters upwards to aPosition that is well balanced with Alphabet character array curve 150 Saving a Pattern Combination to Memory If no more patterns can be saved151 To cancel the deleting of a pattern, touch Key Do not turn off the power while the word Saving isDeleting a stored pattern 152 Lets Sew 153 Correcting Edited Patterns Correcting another stitch pattern during editing154 Correcting stitch patterns after editing Press Key to make corrections after editing has beenCompleted. See page 154 for details on correction methods 155 Retrieving Retrieving Characters and PatternsPreparation 156 Retrieving AN Embroidery Pattern 157 Retrieving AN Edited Pattern 158 Deleting a Stored Pattern Example Deleting an embroidery patternPress the Memory Recall button Touch the Embroidery key 159 MY Custom Stitchtm Create Your OWN Stitch Designs Making the IllustrationGrid sheet 160 Stitch 161 Generating the Data If the embroidery unit is attached, removeUnit If you touch the arrow keys, the point indicated by 163 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 move Moving part or all of a pattern Inserting new pointsTouch the , , or Key to move 165 Once you have finished editing 166 Storing the Which YOU have Entered 167 Retrieving a If the embroidery unit is attached, remove itTouch Key Maintenance CleaningCleaning the screen Cleaning the machine surface Always keep the machine clean 170 Changing the Light Bulb Set the end cap Tighten the screw Screw End cap171 Related Chart of Sewing FABRICS, Thread and Needle Thread Sewing fabrics Size of needle Type Error Messages 173 174 175 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 is 177 Instruction messages 178 Alarms 179 Troubleshooting Using the Operation Guide KEY180 Trouble with threads and stitches 181 Mechanical trouble 182 Sewing Chart 183 184 Sewing Utility Decorative 185 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 3/8 Size L Large 27 mm 1, S Small 15 mm 3/8 Size cannot be changed187 Size can be set to L Large or S Small 188 Stitch width and length is adjustable 189 Character 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 reduced Patterns Memory Card One point mark embroidery pattern191 Floral alphabet 017 513 810 612 070 205

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