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Brother PC 8500 manual Decorative Stitching, Shell tacking, Fold the fabric in half diagonally

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DECORATIVE STITCHING

Select the stitch you would like to use.

Decorative stitching

Setting Up
Sewing
Stitches	Utility

Shell tacking

These stitches are used for sewing crazy quilts and for
decorating hems.	Stitches	and Decorative	Characters
	Stitches	and Decorative	Characters
	Embroidering
	Patterns	Editing Embroidery
	Patterns

1.Attach presser foot “J”, select “ ” and set the threadRetrieving tension to a strong setting.

		Stitch TM	Custom	My
2.	Fold the fabric in half diagonally.	Maintenance
2.	Fold the fabric in half diagonally.
* Use a thin fabric.
		Messages	Error
		shooting	Trouble
3.	Drop the needle slightly to the outside of the edge of the
	fabric, and then start sewing.	Chart	Sewing
4.	Open out the fabric and iron the fold down to one side.	Chart	Sewing
4.	Open out the fabric and iron the fold down to one side.
		in Machine)	(Programmed	Patterns
	83	Card)	(Memory	Patterns
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Brother PC 8500 manual Decorative Stitching, Shell tacking, Fold the fabric in half diagonally, Use a thin fabric

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 For repair or adjustment Please Read Before Using this MachineFor a longer service life Congratulations on Choosing OUR MachineContents 135 Reversing patterns Using the Image key106 156173 Function for making own stitch Designs 160169 180Setting UP Chapter Principal PartsCard slot Main power switchPower cord 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 ButtonsAbout the screen Using the Screen KeysExamples of the keys on LCD Touch this key to make contrast less lighter If the LCD is hard to see when the power is turned onAdjusting the brightness of the LCD HOW to USE the Language Selection KEY Example To change the display language to SpanishTouch the Operation Guide key How to clear the language selectionReturn all screen displays and error Touch Key Touch the English keyBobbin Winding / Bobbin Thread Setting Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin threadGroove of the bobbin Align the groove in the bobbin with the spring on the shaftSpring on the shaft Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin four or fiveSetting the bobbin Utility Stitches Decorative CharactersOn the spool post Upper ThreadingThread according to number and arrow marks on machine Auto-threading device Threading the take-up lever Thread take-up leverNet Extra spool pinSpool felt Net Thread spoolSTART/STOP START/STOP button Foot controllerMounting and Using the Knee Lifter Increasing the stitch width Stitch Width and Stitch LengthStitch width Decreasing the stitch widthIncreasing the stitch length Sewing characters and patterns using satin stitchesStitch length Touch the stitch length setting key Decreasing the stitch lengthStitch Non-adjustable Reverse side Surface Upper thread Bobbin thread Thread TensionCorrect tension Bobbin thread Upper thread SurfaceReverse side Tighten tension by touching StrongExcept Utility Stitch Change the presser foot according to the LCD message Installing embroidery foot QChanging the Presser Foot Changing the embroidery foot Raise the presser foot lever to the highest position. WhileOtherwise injury may result Feed dog adjustmentBe careful not to touch the needle during this time Checking needle Setting the needle securelyChanging the Needle Machine Operation Keys Trial Sewing Sewing by using Utility StitchSewing From the rear of the machine by about 5 cm Upper thread Cm 1-15/16This stitch automatically prevents fraying Cancelling automatic reinforcement stitchingAutomatic Reinforcement Stitching Thread can be cut automatically Cancelling programmed automatic thread cuttingAutomatic Thread Cutting Utility Stitch Selection Example ButtonholesEditing Patterns Useful Skills KeyFor short stitches which are less than 0.5 cm 3/16 Sewing cornersSewing thick seams Sewing curves Sewing a curve with a zigzag stitch Sewing thick fabricSewing thin fabric Straight Stitches When the automatic thread cutting and automaticUtility Stitches Changing the needle position For reinforcement stitching on stretch fabricChanging the stitch length Adapter for LOW Shank Attachments Included accessoriesInstallation of walking foot AdapterZigzag Stitches Overcasting using a zigzag stitchApplique using a zigzag stitch Patchwork for crazy quiltWhen using , or stitches OvercastingNormal sewing By using the side cutter, you can do overcastingThin and medium fabrics Thick fabric Thick and medium stretch fabric Zigzag stitchThread the needle, and then pull out a long Make a cut of about 2 cm in the fabricPlace the fabric as shown left figure B Presser foot Upper thread Lower the presser foot leverBlind HEM Stitches Adjusting the needle drop position Reverse side SurfaceButtonhole Stitches 3 4 8 9Keyhole buttonhole Small eyelet punch accessory #7 on PinNormal buttonhole and rounded buttonhole Order of one cycle Sewing stretch fabrics Cm 9/16 and a thickness of 1 cm Changing the stitch widthExample For a button with a diameter Scale should be set atBAR Tacking Use for reinforcing the openings of pockets, etcChanging the bar tack stitch width Thick fabricsChanging the bar tack stitch length Darning Auto 7.0 mm 1/4 Stitch width settingDarning stitch cycle NarrowerLength to 4.0 mm and set the thread tension to a weak Tape AttachingPatchwork stitch Elastic zigzag stitch Select pattern Then sew along the top of the tapeStitch for making eyelet on belts, etc Stitch width setting keys to set the sizeEyelet Stitch Size of eyelet Actual sizeRaise the presser foot lever and slide the feed dog Button SewingThis stitch is used for attaching buttons Attaching buttons with four holes Attaching a shank to the buttonBasting Out automatically Zipper Insertion Centered and Side ApplicationCentered application Cm 3/8 from the seamed edge of the fabric and thenPress the seam allowance open and align the folded hem Side applicationCrotch end Reverse stitch Basting stitch Reverse side Utility Stitches Dart Seam Gathering Use on waists of skirts, the sleeves of shirts, etcPulling out the bobbin thread Turn the fabric and iron the folded parts only PintuckSelect Stitch and then touch Key Iron the folds toward the same direction Flat Fell Seam Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatlyFinished flat fell seam Needle drop point AppliquesSewing the applique around corners Dresden Plate When the automatic thread cutting and automaticApplique Quilts Stained Glass Sunbonnet SueScallop Stitch Smocking Stitch This stitch is used for decorative stitching on clothingPatchwork Stitch Fagoting Stitch for fagoting, decoration, etcFold the fabric in half diagonally Decorative StitchingShell tacking Use a thin fabricHEM-STITCH Heirloom Stitch Hem-stitchingUtility Stitches Select Stitch, and then sew until you reach Lateral Sewing STRAIGHT/ZIGZAGMulti-directional sewing on tubular fabrics Desired lengthSetting Up Touch this key to confirm your entry. Refer to Characters and Decorative StitchesCharacter Sewing Space key Combinations of charactersTry entering Bus Touch the CHARACTER/DECORATIVE Stitch key An advice screen will appear if you touch thisDecorative Stitches Decorative Stitches 7 mm Satin Stitches Cross Stitching Single/repeat sewing Character and Decorative Stitch AdjustmentChanging the pattern size Actual size 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 Mirror Image Normal VerticallyMirror Image Normal Horizontally Top to bottom100 Confirming entry of combined stitch patternsSaving combined stitch patterns 101 If the memory is full and no more patterns can be savedErasing a pattern Sewing attractive finishes Using a pattern sheetSewing Press the START/STOP button. Sewing will then start SewingNeedle hole reference line Once sewing of the character has been completed, 104105 Adjusting Stitch PatternsCorrect shape Vert. + Horiz. + Attaching embroidery foot Q EmbroideringPreparation Before Sewing 106Fitting embroidery unit 107Make sure that the embroidery frame has been removed Removing the embroidery unitPlacing the embroidery unit into its case Touch the Embroidery key or the Embroidery EditInitializing the embroidery unit 109Selecting alphabetical characters How to combine charactersSelecting and Sewing Patterns Select the character required111 Selecting one-point patternsScreen will be displayed Key first and then touch the frame pattern key Selecting frame patternsSelection screen will be displayed 112Selecting floral alphabets Selecting patterns from a memory card 114Memory card pattern selection screen will Touch KeyBe displayed. The illustration at left shows 115116 MemoryIf the pattern cannot be saved Refer to Embroidering attractive finishes Setting the fabric into the embroidery frameEmbroidering Refer to Bobbin thread Brother embroidery bobbin threadOuter frame Inner frame Surface of fabric 118119 Fitting the embroidery frame to the embroidery unitRemoving the embroidery frame Is being displayed EmbroideringStart the machine once more 121 Auto 122Moving the Location Layout 123Touch the key Moving the embroidery locationChecking the embroidering area 124Key is touched Embroidering from a specific starting pointChanging the pattern direction 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 bobbin thread has broken Adjustments During the Embroidery ProcessIf the thread breaks during embroidering When sewing again from the beginning 130Press the START/STOP button and start embroidering Embroidery ApplicationsExample Embroidering ABC, then linking DE 131Stitch as in step Embroidering appliques using a frame pattern132 Finished applique on the project 133Case B Embroidering onto small pieces of fabric or onto cornersCase a Case CExplanation of the Editing Functions Embroidery EditingEmbroidery Editing Capabilities Preparations before Embroidering HOW to EditAttach the embroidery unit and make necessary See pages 106 to 108 for details137 Character EditingExample Editing the Alphabet Select character type 138 139 Moving CharactersSpacing Characters Rotating Characters Changing Character SizePress Key to alter character sizes 140Changing the Extent of the Curve Changing ConfigurationsPress the key to change configuration Deleting a Pattern being EditedCompleting Edit Work 142Select embroidery pattern One-point EditingSelect the one-point type Designate size, then press KeySometimes Key is not displayed due to Pattern selected Mirror Imaging Patterns to the Left or RightPress Key to mirror image patterns to the left or Right See pages 139 to 142 for details on other editing methodsBorder Pattern Editing 145Editing Patterns on Embroidery Cards sold separately 146Editing Combinations 147148 Position that is well balanced with To adjust the degreePress To move the alphabet characters upwards to a Alphabet character array curve150 151 Saving a Pattern Combination to MemoryIf no more patterns can be saved Deleting a stored pattern To cancel the deleting of a pattern, touch KeyDo not turn off the power while the word Saving is 152Lets Sew 153154 Correcting Edited PatternsCorrecting another stitch pattern during editing Completed. See page 154 for details on correction methods Correcting stitch patterns after editingPress Key to make corrections after editing has been 155Preparation RetrievingRetrieving Characters and Patterns 156Retrieving AN Embroidery Pattern 157Retrieving AN Edited Pattern 158Press the Memory Recall button Touch the Embroidery key Deleting a Stored PatternExample Deleting an embroidery pattern 159Grid sheet MY Custom Stitchtm Create Your OWN Stitch DesignsMaking the Illustration 160Stitch 161Unit Generating the DataIf the embroidery unit is attached, remove If you touch the arrow keys, the point indicated by163 Touch this key to move To the last point Editing AN ExistingMoving a point Touch Key to move To the point which you would like to moveTouch the , , or Key to move Moving part or all of a patternInserting new points 165Once you have finished editing 166Storing the Which YOU have Entered 167Touch Key Retrieving aIf the embroidery unit is attached, remove it Cleaning the screen MaintenanceCleaning Cleaning the machine surfaceAlways keep the machine clean 170171 Changing the Light BulbSet the end cap Tighten the screw Screw End cap Related Chart of Sewing FABRICS, Thread and Needle Thread Sewing fabrics Size of needle TypeError Messages 173174 175 While the needle is lowered Touched when in editing modeThis message is displayed when the embroidery pattern is This message is displayed if the START/STOP button is177 Instruction messages 178Alarms 179180 TroubleshootingUsing the Operation Guide KEY Trouble with threads and stitches 181Mechanical trouble 182Sewing Chart 183184 Sewing Utility Decorative185 Size L Large 11 mm 7/16, S Small 7 mm 1/4 Patterns Programmed in MachineUtility stitches Character sewing Size L Large 11 mm 7/16, S Small 7 mm 3/8187 Size L Large 27 mm 1, S Small 15 mm 3/8Size cannot be changed Size can be set to L Large or S Small 188Stitch width and length is adjustable 189Sizes L 30 mm 1-3/16, M 15 mm 9/16, S 7.5 mm 1/4 Character embroidery chartFrame pattern embroidery chart Sizes can be enlarged or reduced191 Patterns Memory CardOne point mark embroidery pattern Floral alphabet 017 513 810 612 070 205

DECORATIVE STITCHING

Shell tacking

Fold the fabric in half diagonally.

* Use a thin fabric.

Open out the fabric and iron the fold down to one side.

PC 8500 specifications