Basic sewing – Brother PC 6500 User Manual
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2. Place the fabric under the presser foot.
3. While holding the thread end and the fabric with your left
hand, turn the balance wheel toward you with your right
hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching.
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Upper thread
Note
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You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.
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Be sure to place the edge of the fabric at least 3 to 4 stitch
lengths behind the presser foot so that the
reverse/reinforcement stitches can be sewn.
BASIC SEWING
Sewing using the straight stitch (left needle position)
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CAUTION
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Be aware of the needle location
at all times while sewing, and
keep your hands away from all
moving parts such as the
needle, balance wheel and
thread take-up lever, otherwise
injuries may occur.
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Do not pull or push the fabric
too hard while sewing, otherwise
injuries may occur.
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Never use bent needles. They
can easily break, which could
result in injury.
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1. When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch
(left needle position) is automatically selected.
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Attach the presser foot indicated by the code that is
displayed.
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Press this key before sewing with the optional side cutter
installed.
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Press this key before you start sewing to automatically
sew reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning
and end of stitching. (Refer to page 36 for more details.)
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Press this key before you start sewing to automatically
cut the threads after sewing. (Refer to page 37 for more
details.)
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Press this key to display a stitch guide, which will help
you select the best stitch for your specific need.
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Press this key to display the previous page.
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Press this key to display the next page.