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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
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.

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 Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine Please Read Before Using this MachineFor a longer service life For repair or adjustment Contents 156 Reversing patterns Using the Image key106 135 180 Function for making own stitch Designs 160169 173 Principal Parts Setting UP Chapter Controller jack Main power switchPower cord Card slot Setting Up Part Name Part Code Others Other Included Accessories Part Name Part Code Others Options Insert the plug into a wall outlet Power Supply Screen messages guide you through each operation Selection Keys Operation Buttons Using the operation buttons Examples 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 Example To change the display language to Spanish HOW to USE the Language Selection KEY Touch Key Touch the English key How to clear the language selectionReturn all screen displays and error Touch the Operation Guide key Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread Bobbin Winding / Bobbin Thread Setting Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin four or five Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the shaftSpring on the shaft Groove of the bobbin Utility Stitches Decorative Characters Setting the bobbin Thread according to number and arrow marks on machine Upper ThreadingOn the spool post Threading the take-up lever Thread take-up lever Auto-threading device Net Thread spool Extra spool pinSpool felt Net START/STOP button Foot controller START/STOP Mounting and Using the Knee Lifter Decreasing the stitch width Stitch Width and Stitch LengthStitch width Increasing the stitch width Stitch length Sewing characters and patterns using satin stitchesIncreasing the stitch length Decreasing the stitch length Touch the stitch length setting key Stitch Non-adjustable Bobbin thread Upper thread Surface Thread TensionCorrect tension Reverse side Surface Upper thread Bobbin thread Except Utility Stitch Tighten tension by touching StrongReverse side Changing the Presser Foot Installing embroidery foot QChange the presser foot according to the LCD message Raise the presser foot lever to the highest position. While Changing the embroidery foot Be 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 Cm 1-15/16 From the rear of the machine by about 5 cm Upper thread Automatic Reinforcement Stitching Cancelling automatic reinforcement stitchingThis stitch automatically prevents fraying Automatic Thread Cutting Cancelling programmed automatic thread cuttingThread can be cut automatically Example Buttonholes Utility Stitch Selection Editing Patterns Key Useful Skills Sewing 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 Adapter Included accessoriesInstallation of walking foot Adapter for LOW Shank Attachments Patchwork for crazy quilt Overcasting using a zigzag stitchApplique using a zigzag stitch Zigzag Stitches Overcasting When using , or stitches Thick and medium stretch fabric Zigzag stitch By using the side cutter, you can do overcastingThin and medium fabrics Thick fabric Normal sewing Presser foot Upper thread Lower the presser foot lever Make a cut of about 2 cm in the fabricPlace the fabric as shown left figure B Thread the needle, and then pull out a long Blind HEM Stitches Reverse side Surface Adjusting the needle drop position 3 4 8 9 Buttonhole Stitches Normal buttonhole and rounded buttonhole Small eyelet punch accessory #7 on PinKeyhole buttonhole Order of one cycle Sewing stretch fabrics Scale should be set at Changing the stitch widthExample For a button with a diameter Cm 9/16 and a thickness of 1 cm Use for reinforcing the openings of pockets, etc BAR Tacking Changing the bar tack stitch length Thick fabricsChanging the bar tack stitch width Darning Narrower Stitch width settingDarning stitch cycle Auto 7.0 mm 1/4 Select pattern Then sew along the top of the tape Tape AttachingPatchwork stitch Elastic zigzag stitch Length to 4.0 mm and set the thread tension to a weak Size of eyelet Actual size Stitch width setting keys to set the sizeEyelet Stitch Stitch for making eyelet on belts, etc This stitch is used for attaching buttons Button SewingRaise the presser foot lever and slide the feed dog Attaching a shank to the button Attaching buttons with four holes Basting Cm 3/8 from the seamed edge of the fabric and then Zipper Insertion Centered and Side ApplicationCentered application Out automatically Crotch end Reverse stitch Basting stitch Reverse side Side applicationPress the seam allowance open and align the folded hem Utility Stitches Dart Seam Use on waists of skirts, the sleeves of shirts, etc Gathering Pulling 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 Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatly Flat Fell Seam Finished flat fell seam Sewing the applique around corners AppliquesNeedle drop point Stained Glass Sunbonnet Sue When the automatic thread cutting and automaticApplique Quilts Dresden Plate Scallop Stitch This stitch is used for decorative stitching on clothing Smocking Stitch Patchwork Stitch Stitch for fagoting, decoration, etc Fagoting Use a thin fabric Decorative StitchingShell tacking Fold the fabric in half diagonally Hem-stitching HEM-STITCH Heirloom Stitch Utility Stitches Desired length Lateral Sewing STRAIGHT/ZIGZAGMulti-directional sewing on tubular fabrics Select Stitch, and then sew until you reach Setting 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 Touch the large/small key to change the pattern size Character and Decorative Stitch AdjustmentChanging the pattern size Actual size Single/repeat sewing Elongation Stitch Changing the stitch length and the stitch width Example Satin stitch pattern Making various pattern combinations Top to bottom VerticallyMirror Image Normal Horizontally Mirror Image Normal Saving 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 104 Once sewing of the character has been completed, Correct shape Vert. + Horiz. + Adjusting Stitch Patterns105 106 EmbroideringPreparation Before Sewing Attaching embroidery foot Q 107 Fitting embroidery unit Touch the Embroidery key or the Embroidery Edit Removing the embroidery unitPlacing the embroidery unit into its case Make sure that the embroidery frame has been removed 109 Initializing the embroidery unit Select the character required How to combine charactersSelecting and Sewing Patterns Selecting alphabetical characters Screen will be displayed Selecting one-point patterns111 112 Selecting frame patternsSelection screen will be displayed Key first and then touch the frame pattern key Selecting floral alphabets 114 Selecting patterns from a memory card 115 Touch KeyBe displayed. The illustration at left shows Memory card pattern selection screen will If the pattern cannot be saved Refer to Memory116 Refer to Bobbin thread Brother embroidery bobbin thread Setting the fabric into the embroidery frameEmbroidering Embroidering attractive finishes 118 Outer frame Inner frame Surface of fabric Removing the embroidery frame Fitting the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit119 Start the machine once more EmbroideringIs being displayed 121 122 Auto 123 Moving the Location Layout 124 Moving the embroidery locationChecking the embroidering area Touch the key 125 Embroidering from a specific starting pointChanging the pattern direction Key is touched 126 Reversing patterns Using the Image key 127 After adjustment is competed, touch the END Size Change key 128 When changing frame pattern and patterns size If the thread breaks during embroidering Adjustments During the Embroidery ProcessIf the bobbin thread has broken 130 When sewing again from the beginning 131 Embroidery ApplicationsExample Embroidering ABC, then linking DE Press the START/STOP button and start embroidering 132 Embroidering appliques using a frame patternStitch as in step 133 Finished applique on the project Case C Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto cornersCase a Case B Embroidery Editing Capabilities Embroidery EditingExplanation of the Editing Functions See pages 106 to 108 for details HOW to EditAttach the embroidery unit and make necessary Preparations before Embroidering Example Editing the Alphabet Select character type Character Editing137 138 Spacing Characters Moving Characters139 140 Changing Character SizePress Key to alter character sizes Rotating Characters Deleting a Pattern being Edited Changing ConfigurationsPress the key to change configuration Changing the Extent of the Curve 142 Completing Edit Work Designate size, then press Key One-point EditingSelect the one-point type Select embroidery pattern See pages 139 to 142 for details on other editing methods Mirror Imaging Patterns to the Left or RightPress Key to mirror image patterns to the left or Right Sometimes Key is not displayed due to Pattern selected 145 Border Pattern Editing 146 Editing Patterns on Embroidery Cards sold separately 147 Editing Combinations 148 Alphabet character array curve To adjust the degreePress To move the alphabet characters upwards to a Position that is well balanced with 150 If no more patterns can be saved Saving a Pattern Combination to Memory151 152 To cancel the deleting of a pattern, touch KeyDo not turn off the power while the word Saving is Deleting a stored pattern 153 Lets Sew Correcting another stitch pattern during editing Correcting Edited Patterns154 155 Correcting stitch patterns after editingPress Key to make corrections after editing has been Completed. See page 154 for details on correction methods 156 RetrievingRetrieving Characters and Patterns Preparation 157 Retrieving AN Embroidery Pattern 158 Retrieving AN Edited Pattern 159 Deleting a Stored PatternExample Deleting an embroidery pattern Press the Memory Recall button Touch the Embroidery key 160 MY Custom Stitchtm Create Your OWN Stitch DesignsMaking the Illustration Grid sheet 161 Stitch If you touch the arrow keys, the point indicated by Generating the DataIf the embroidery unit is attached, remove Unit 163 Touch Key to move To the point which you would like to move Editing AN ExistingMoving a point Touch this key to move To the last point 165 Moving part or all of a patternInserting new points Touch the , , or Key to move 166 Once you have finished editing 167 Storing the Which YOU have Entered If the embroidery unit is attached, remove it Retrieving aTouch Key Cleaning the machine surface MaintenanceCleaning Cleaning the screen 170 Always keep the machine clean Set the end cap Tighten the screw Screw End cap Changing the Light Bulb171 Thread Sewing fabrics Size of needle Type Related Chart of Sewing FABRICS, Thread and Needle 173 Error Messages 174 175 This message is displayed if the START/STOP button is Touched when in editing modeThis message is displayed when the embroidery pattern is While the needle is lowered 177 178 Instruction messages 179 Alarms Using the Operation Guide KEY Troubleshooting180 181 Trouble with threads and stitches 182 Mechanical trouble 183 Sewing Chart Sewing Utility Decorative 184 185 Size L Large 11 mm 7/16, S Small 7 mm 3/8 Patterns Programmed in MachineUtility stitches Character sewing Size L Large 11 mm 7/16, S Small 7 mm 1/4 Size cannot be changed Size L Large 27 mm 1, S Small 15 mm 3/8187 188 Size can be set to L Large or S Small 189 Stitch width and length is adjustable Sizes can be enlarged or reduced Character embroidery chartFrame pattern embroidery chart Sizes L 30 mm 1-3/16, M 15 mm 9/16, S 7.5 mm 1/4 One point mark embroidery pattern Patterns Memory Card191 Floral alphabet 017 513 810 612 070 205

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