Darning – Brother PC 8500 User Manual
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1. Set the stitch length using the scale on presser foot “A”.
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Scale on the presser foot
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Button holder plate
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5 mm (3/16”) at “2” on scale
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Length of darning is equal to scale setting.
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Width [7 mm (1/4”)]
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The maximum stitch length for darning is 3 cm (1-3/16”).
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2. Check the needle drop point and then lower the presser foot.
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After the presser foot lever has been lowered,
set the presser foot so that there is no gap
behind the section marked with an “A”, otherwise
the size of the stitch will not be correct. To do
this, push the presser foot towards the back of
the machine as shown in the left figure.
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Pass the thread underneath the presser foot.
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4. Start sewing while holding the upper thread by hand.
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The machine stops automatically after sewing a reinforce-
ment stitch.
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When automatic thread cutting is set, the machine trims
both threads automatically after sewing is completed.
3. Lower the button hole lever to set it behind the metal
bracket.
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Metal bracket
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DARNING
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Medium fabric
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Thick fabric
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