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Brother PC 8500 manual Function for making own stitch Designs 160, 169, 173, 180, 183, 186, 191

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7.MY CUSTOM STITCH TM

(Function for making own stitch Designs)

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MAKING THE ILLUSTRATION _____________160

GENERATING THE DATA ________________162

EDITING AN EXISTING “ ” ________164

Moving a point ______________________164

Moving part or all of a pattern ___________165

Inserting new points __________________165

Once you have finished editing__________166

STORING THE “	” WHICH YOU HAVE
ENTERED _____________________________167
RETRIEVING A “	” ______________168

MAINTENANCE

________________________169

CLEANING ____________________________169

Cleaning the screen __________________169

Cleaning the machine surface __________169

Cleaning the shuttle __________________169

CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB_____________171

RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS,

THREAD AND NEEDLE __________________172

ERROR MESSAGES

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Warning messages ___________________173

Instruction messages _________________178

Alarms_____________________________179

TROUBLESHOOTING

________________________180

USING THE “OPERATION GUIDE” KEY _____180

Trouble with threads and stitches ________181

Mechanical trouble ___________________182

SEWING CHART

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PATTERNS

(PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE)

________________________186

Utility stitches _______________________186

Character sewing ____________________186

Character embroidering chart ___________190

Frame pattern embroidering chart _______190

PATTERNS (MEMORY CARD)

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One point mark embroidery pattern ______191

*MY CUSTOM STITCHTM is under application for a registered trademark in the United States of America.

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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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Brother PC 8500 manual Function for making own stitch Designs 160, 169, 173, 180, 183, 186, 191

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 adjustmentContents 156 Reversing patterns Using the Image key106 135180 Function for making own stitch Designs 160169 173Principal Parts Setting UP ChapterController jack Main power switchPower cord Card slotSetting Up Part Name Part Code Others Other Included AccessoriesPart Name Part Code Others OptionsInsert the plug into a wall outlet Power SupplyScreen messages guide you through each operation Selection KeysOperation Buttons Using the 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 Example To change the display language to Spanish HOW to USE the Language Selection KEYTouch Key Touch the English key How to clear the language selectionReturn all screen displays and error Touch the Operation Guide keyWinding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread Bobbin Winding / Bobbin Thread SettingWind 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 bobbinUtility Stitches Decorative Characters Setting the bobbinThread according to number and arrow marks on machine Upper ThreadingOn the spool post Threading the take-up lever Thread take-up lever Auto-threading deviceNet Thread spool Extra spool pinSpool felt NetSTART/STOP button Foot controller START/STOPMounting and Using the Knee Lifter Decreasing the stitch width Stitch Width and Stitch LengthStitch width Increasing the stitch widthStitch length Sewing characters and patterns using satin stitchesIncreasing the stitch length Decreasing the stitch length Touch the stitch length setting keyStitch Non-adjustable Bobbin thread Upper thread Surface Thread TensionCorrect tension Reverse side Surface Upper thread Bobbin threadExcept 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 footBe 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 threadAutomatic 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 SelectionEditing Patterns Key Useful SkillsSewing 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 AttachmentsPatchwork for crazy quilt Overcasting using a zigzag stitchApplique using a zigzag stitch Zigzag StitchesOvercasting When using , or stitchesThick and medium stretch fabric Zigzag stitch By using the side cutter, you can do overcastingThin and medium fabrics Thick fabric Normal sewingPresser 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 longBlind HEM Stitches Reverse side Surface Adjusting the needle drop position3 4 8 9 Buttonhole StitchesNormal 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 cmUse for reinforcing the openings of pockets, etc BAR TackingChanging the bar tack stitch length Thick fabricsChanging the bar tack stitch width Darning Narrower Stitch width settingDarning stitch cycle Auto 7.0 mm 1/4Select 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 weakSize of eyelet Actual size Stitch width setting keys to set the sizeEyelet Stitch Stitch for making eyelet on belts, etcThis 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 holesBasting Cm 3/8 from the seamed edge of the fabric and then Zipper Insertion Centered and Side ApplicationCentered application Out automaticallyCrotch 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 GatheringPulling 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 SeamFinished flat fell seam Sewing the applique around corners AppliquesNeedle drop point Stained Glass Sunbonnet Sue When the automatic thread cutting and automaticApplique Quilts Dresden PlateScallop Stitch This stitch is used for decorative stitching on clothing Smocking StitchPatchwork Stitch Stitch for fagoting, decoration, etc FagotingUse a thin fabric Decorative StitchingShell tacking Fold the fabric in half diagonallyHem-stitching HEM-STITCH Heirloom StitchUtility Stitches Desired length Lateral Sewing STRAIGHT/ZIGZAGMulti-directional sewing on tubular fabrics Select Stitch, and then sew until you reachSetting 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 sewingElongation Stitch Changing the stitch length and the stitch widthExample Satin stitch pattern Making various pattern combinations Top to bottom VerticallyMirror Image Normal Horizontally Mirror Image NormalSaving 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 Q107 Fitting embroidery unitTouch 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 removed109 Initializing the embroidery unitSelect the character required How to combine charactersSelecting and Sewing Patterns Selecting alphabetical charactersScreen will be displayed Selecting one-point patterns111 112 Selecting frame patternsSelection screen will be displayed Key first and then touch the frame pattern keySelecting floral alphabets 114 Selecting patterns from a memory card115 Touch KeyBe displayed. The illustration at left shows Memory card pattern selection screen willIf 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 finishes118 Outer frame Inner frame Surface of fabricRemoving the embroidery frame Fitting the embroidery frame to the embroidery unit119 Start the machine once more EmbroideringIs being displayed 121 122 Auto123 Moving the Location Layout124 Moving the embroidery locationChecking the embroidering area Touch the key125 Embroidering from a specific starting pointChanging the pattern direction Key is touched126 Reversing patterns Using the Image key127 After adjustment is competed, touch the END Size Change key128 When changing frame pattern and patterns sizeIf the thread breaks during embroidering Adjustments During the Embroidery ProcessIf the bobbin thread has broken 130 When sewing again from the beginning131 Embroidery ApplicationsExample Embroidering ABC, then linking DE Press the START/STOP button and start embroidering132 Embroidering appliques using a frame patternStitch as in step 133 Finished applique on the projectCase C Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto cornersCase a Case BEmbroidery 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 EmbroideringExample Editing the Alphabet Select character type Character Editing137 138 Spacing Characters Moving Characters139 140 Changing Character SizePress Key to alter character sizes Rotating CharactersDeleting a Pattern being Edited Changing ConfigurationsPress the key to change configuration Changing the Extent of the Curve142 Completing Edit WorkDesignate size, then press Key One-point EditingSelect the one-point type Select embroidery patternSee 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 selected145 Border Pattern Editing146 Editing Patterns on Embroidery Cards sold separately147 Editing Combinations148 Alphabet character array curve To adjust the degreePress To move the alphabet characters upwards to a Position that is well balanced with150 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 pattern153 Lets SewCorrecting 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 methods156 RetrievingRetrieving Characters and Patterns Preparation157 Retrieving AN Embroidery Pattern158 Retrieving AN Edited Pattern159 Deleting a Stored PatternExample Deleting an embroidery pattern Press the Memory Recall button Touch the Embroidery key160 MY Custom Stitchtm Create Your OWN Stitch DesignsMaking the Illustration Grid sheet161 StitchIf you touch the arrow keys, the point indicated by Generating the DataIf the embroidery unit is attached, remove Unit163 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 point165 Moving part or all of a patternInserting new points Touch the , , or Key to move166 Once you have finished editing167 Storing the Which YOU have EnteredIf the embroidery unit is attached, remove it Retrieving aTouch Key Cleaning the machine surface MaintenanceCleaning Cleaning the screen170 Always keep the machine cleanSet 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 Needle173 Error Messages174 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 lowered177 178 Instruction messages179 AlarmsUsing the Operation Guide KEY Troubleshooting180 181 Trouble with threads and stitches182 Mechanical trouble183 Sewing ChartSewing Utility Decorative 184185 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 1/4Size 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 Small189 Stitch width and length is adjustableSizes 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 1/4One point mark embroidery pattern Patterns Memory Card191 Floral alphabet 017 513 810 612 070 205