Thick fabrics, Changing the bar tack stitch length, Changing the bar tack stitch width – Brother PC 8500 User Manual
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(Programmed
5
3
5. Start the machine while holding the end of the upper thread.
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The machine will sew a reinforcement stitch and stop
automatically after sewing is completed.
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If you touch the automatic thread cutting key prior to sewing,
the machine cuts both threads automatically after sewing is
completed.
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If the fabric will not feed (for instance, because it is too
thick), touch the “
” stitch length setting key to increase
the stitch length.
Thick fabrics
1
2
Place another piece of fabric or cardboard at the back as thick
as original. This sets the presser foot to the same height and
allows for easier feeding.
1
Presser foot
2
Cardboard
Changing the bar tack stitch length
3
1
2
Touch the “
” and “
” stitch length setting keys to adjust
the stitch length.
1
“AUTO” length 0.4 mm (1/64”)
2
“
” : Longer
3
“
” : Shorter
*
If the fabric will not feed (for instance, because it is too
thick), touch the “
” stitch length setting key to increase
the stitch length.
Changing the bar tack stitch width
1
2
3
Touch the “
” and “
” stitch width setting keys to adjust
the stitch width.
1
“AUTO” width 2.0 mm (1/16”)
2
“
”: Wider
3
“
”: Narrower