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Question posted by candyapple49 on June 21st, 2012

Machine Won't Sew But A Few Stitches

After sewing a few stitches I get a message, check if upper thread is broken. It isn't, I sew a few more stitches and I keep getting the same message. It's a Pacesetter 8500

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Accessory Catalog - Page 6

...and the presser foot. 5. Continue to sew to the end of the foot. 7. Hold the fabric from the edge and sew 2-3 stitches. 4. Increase upper thread tension. 2. Slowly sew 2-3 stitches, making sure the fabric is rolling ... of the foot. 5. Sew along the guide. Raise the needle and the presser foot. 4. Overlock Foot For vertical bobbin machines only. Select an overlock stitch. 2.

Accessory Catalog - Page 11

... Cording Foot (5-hole) 20 Cording Foot (7-hole) Cording Foot Used for embellishing 1 to 3 cords or decorative threads. Slide the plate of 7 mm feed width. 1. Place cord under the presser foot, and select zigzag stitch with brother sewing machines of the guide back and forth to 3/16 inch (5 mm) wide braids, ribbons, tapes, cords, etc...

Accessory Catalog - Page 12

...the foot. 3. Ideal for ULT series, PC-6500, PC-8200 and PC-8500 sewing machines. Select a straight stitch, left needle position. 2. Requires Low Shank Adapter for clothing as well as knits. 1. Zigzag-sew with the guideline and sew. Its wide groove also helps you are using zigzag stitch with transparent thread. Adjust the upper thread tension. 2. SA150 ABCDEFJKMN www.brother.com...

Users Manual - English - Page 5

...THREAD SETTING 16 Winding the bobbin and setting the bobbin thread 16 Setting the bobbin 18 UPPER THREADING 19 Thread according to number and arrow marks on stretch fabric 46 Changing the stitch... out the bobbin thread 72 PINTUCK 73 Patterns (Memory Card) Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Sewing Chart Trouble shooting Error Maintenance Messages My Custom Stitch TM Retrieving Editing ...

Users Manual - English - Page 13

... Screen messages guide you would like information on the country of destination, the selection keys may be turned off. 4 "EMBROIDERY EDIT" KEY Use this key for embroidering patterns which are combinations of characters or by illustrations. 1 "UTILITY STITCH" KEY Use this key when you sew utility stitches such as upper threading, bobbin winding and bobbin thread setting...

Users Manual - English - Page 22

... spool securely on machine. 3 4 1 6 5 2 * 1. Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) 3. The thread end should be threaded.) Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Error Maintenance Messages 2. Set the thread spool. Setting Up Sewing Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches UPPER THREADING Thread according to...

Users Manual - English - Page 23

... Embroidery Patterns Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Error Maintenance Messages Threading the take-up lever 1 Thread take the end of the guide. 1 2 4. Note Incorrect threading may occur to the left index finger. Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in the lowest position, drape the thread across the eye of the machine by the numbers. Check that the hook on...

Users Manual - English - Page 24

...Programmed in that order, and then thread the upper 2 thread. 1 Insert the extra spool pin into the end of the machine by about 5 cm (1-15/16"). Setting Up Sewing Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches 3 5 5 * Rotating your right hand slightly to finish the upper threading. 6. Pull the thread towards the rear to check that you use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle.

Users Manual - English - Page 32

... Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 29 The thread tension value will weaken your seams or cause your fabric to the most appropriate point irrespective of the chosen fabric and thread. * Correct tension is important because too much or too little tension will decrease (become weaker). 3 2 4 1 1 Bobbin thread 2 Upper thread...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

... tension by touching " " (Strong). Touch the "TENSION" key. 2. Except "UTILITY STITCH" 1. Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Error Maintenance Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 30 The thread tension value will return to the previous screen. Change the upper thread tension. * If you touch the "CLOSE" key, the display will...

Users Manual - English - Page 38

...needle. 4 Touch this key to find out how to thread the upper thread. 5 Touch this key to find out how to wind the bobbin thread. 6 Touch this key to find out how to select... My Custom Stitch TM Error Maintenance Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in instructions on how to use the 4 machine which thread and needle to use for winding the bobbin thread onto the ...

Users Manual - English - Page 40

... "REVERSE STITCH" button to the sewing start to run at this time. 37 Patterns (Memory Card) Replace the bobbin thread at slow speed. 3 5 5. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out from the rear of the machine as illustrated. 5 * BOBBIN THREAD SENSOR If a warning message appears on the side of the machine by about 5 cm. 1 Upper thread...

Users Manual - English - Page 54

... of cut: on it. * Add a small amount of thread will not be cut if the whole fabric is simply spread out underneath the presser foot guide plate. When sewing straight stitches only The seam margin should be about 2 cm in step 8. above, and the start sewing. -Check that you touch the " " key when using the...

Users Manual - English - Page 58

... of the upper thread. 3 * Gently, feed the fabric by hand. 5 * The machine will not feed (for instance, because it is completed. * If you touch the automatic thread cutting key prior to sewing, the machine cuts both bar tacks. Open the buttonhole. Then cut towards the first pin. Setting Up Sewing Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering 5. Normal...

Users Manual - English - Page 59

... remove any slack, and trim any surplus length. My Custom Stitch TM Error Maintenance Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 56 Hook the gimp thread onto the end of presser foot "A", insert it there. 1 Upper thread 2 Bobbin thread 2. Once sewing is completed, pull the gimp thread gently to match the diameter of the gimp...

Users Manual - English - Page 62

... My Custom Stitch TM Error Maintenance Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 59 Setting Up Sewing Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering Editing Embroidery Patterns Retrieving 3 5 Thick fabrics 1 5. Place another piece of the upper thread. * The machine will sew a reinforcement stitch and stop...

Users Manual - English - Page 63

... while holding the upper thread by hand. * The machine stops automatically after sewing a reinforcement stitch. * When automatic thread cutting is set, the machine trims both threads automatically after sewing is 3 cm (1-3/16"). 2. Set the stitch length using the scale on presser foot "A". 1 Scale on the presser foot 2 Button holder plate 3 5 mm (3/16") at "2" on scale 4 Length of darning is...

Users Manual - English - Page 67

... machine will not be possible). 1. Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Error Maintenance Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in the button correctly, and then start . Turn the balance wheel to its original position, pull the bobbin thread at the sewing end down and pull the upper thread at the sewing start sewing. Setting Up M Sewing Utility Stitches Characters...

Users Manual - English - Page 68

... in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) Hold the upper thread ends at the reverse side of the fabric. 65 Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in the same way. Pull the shank lever toward you . Once they have been sewn, raise the presser foot, move the needle to the button 1. Utility Stitches Characters and Decorative Stitches Embroidering...

Users Manual - English - Page 74

... of shirts, etc. 1 2 3 1. Pull out the bobbin and upper threads by 5 cm (1-15/16"). 1 Upper thread 2 Bobbin thread 3 About 5 cm (1-15/16") 3. Pull the bobbin threads to 9/16") 3 About 5 cm (1-15/16") 4. Retrieving My Custom Stitch TM Error Maintenance Messages Trouble shooting Sewing Chart Patterns (Programmed in Machine) Patterns (Memory Card) 71 Attach presser foot "J". Set...