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all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle. 11. Always sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any of the user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" "This sewing machine - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 3
occurs or adjustment is Sewing curve 30 required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and ad- Sewing edge 31 just the machine yourself. If the problem persists, Free arm 31 please consult your nearest service center. LOCK STITCH 32 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 4
thread breaks whilst sewing 98 Re-sewing from the beginning 99 4. MEMORY MEMORY Memorizing combined pattern Recalling pattern 100 100 100 101 SEWING CHART 1 102 ERROR MESSAGE I 105 TROUBLESHOOTING 110 FIRST NEEDLE DROP POINT 112 PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) 114 PATTERNS (MEMORY - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 5
from the socket-outlet. O Controller jack Insert for foot controller operation. • Power code Connect machine to power supply. - When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing lamps, the machine or the electrical set must be disconnected from the supply by removing the plug - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 6
I D 2 1 ** 0 0 O T ACCESSORIES 1 2 6 7 3 4 cs) 8 5 9 tAvrt R 10 11 12 ( 14 15 16 13 O 17 4 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 7
Small) 6 Stitch guide foot "P" * Always use plastic bobbin supplied with machine or in accessories compartment. (Parts code : X80309-001) * Always use exclusive accessories for this machine. ** Each symbol is indicated on each presser foot. T Presser foot symbol 1- Needle set 75/11: 2 pcs 90/14 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 8
BEFORE SEWING) EXTRA FUNCTION ( SWITCH FUNCTION ( USEFUL SKILL PATTERN SELECTION)( ADJUSTMENT OPERATION KEY SELECTION KEY O 1. Touch "BASIC OPERATION". 2. Touch "SWITCH FUNCTION". 3. Touch "SELECTION KEY". * Most of the instructions are memorized in the machine's memory. Screen message guides you - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 9
of the stitch selected by using this key such as purpose or how to sew the stitch. O CARD KEY Use this key when you use Memory card. When you insert or remove the memory card from machine, main power switch should be always turned off. O MEMORY KEY Use this key when you memorize - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 10
OPERATION KEY SELECTION KEY Let's learn function of operation keys. A a B C D START) STOP WARNING Machine does not work properly without upper thread because of upper thread sensor. With some sewing patterns, needle keeps it's highest position while fabric is fed. Note that unique sound during - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 11
foot controller is connected to machine, start/stop is regulated by foot controller. 1. Touch "BASIC OPERATION". 2. Touch "ADJUSTMENT", "BRIGHTNESS OF LCD" and "NEXT" in this order. E. SPEED CONTROL LEVER Controls the speed range. You can change the speed during sewing. In case foot controller is - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 12
DECORATIVE SEWING STITCH STITCH APPLICATION ADJUSTMENT (PATTERN SELECTION) ADJUSTMENT 1 WINDING BOBBIN (CHANGING PRESSER FOOT SETTING BOBBIN CHANGING NEEDLE ( UPPER THREADING)(SELF-INTRODUCTION How to wind bobbin and to set lower thread. 3 2 2 3 r -T 1. Connect the machine to power - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 13
Go through bobbin winding guide. 0 1. Slide START/STOP" button twice. Trim the excess thread after the machine stops. 6. Set speed at maximum. 2. Insert bobbin into Shut bobbin cover. 7. Press "START/STOP" button. Machine stops automatically when bobbin is full. Press "START/STOP" button - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 14
PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING) EXTRA FUNCTION SWITCH FUNCTION) USEFUL SKILL PATTERN SELECTIOJ( ADJUSTMENT 4 ( WINDING BOBBIN CHANGING PRESSER FOOT) ( SETTING BOBBIN CHANGING NEEDLE) UPPER THREADING (SELF-INTRODUCTION) Thread according to number and arrow mark on machine. O 2 /// 1. Raise presser - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 15
Draw loop behind the needle towards the back. 2. Lower lever to bottom position and make sure thread is located beneath hook. NOTE Needle 65/9 75/11 90/14 100/16 Thread (cotton) # 30, 50, 60 # 30 # 30 # 20 Auto-threading device cannot accept combination as above. Transparent nylon thread can be - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 16
when changing stitch width and stitch length from default setting. UTILITY STITCH BASIC SEWING CARD CHARACTER BASIC SEWING OPERATION MEMORY DECORATIVE SEWING STITCH STITCH APPLICATION ADJUSTMENT 1. Touch "STITCH ADJUSTMENT". NOTE Stitch pattern must be selected first. 0 VAANV\AAAA - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 17
E2 a C AIV W \ / "V --. \ 'AveAAAAAAA Scallop ENE N Darning Basting Lateral sewing (Straight) Lateral sewing (Zigzag) - - - - - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 18
tension manually. UTILITY STITCH BASIC SEWING CARD CHARACTER BASIC SEWING OPERATION MEMORY DECORATIVE SEWING STITCH 2. Change upper thread tension. "S" (Strong) O Every touch tightens upper thread tension. "W" (Weak) O Every touch loosens upper thread tension. * Thread tension is set at - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 19
thread Correct tension is important because too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause your fabric to pucker. Tighten tension by touching "S" (Strong). O Lower thread • Upper thread • Surface O Locks appear on surface of fabric. Loosen tension by - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 20
CHANGING PRESSER FOOT UTILITY STITCH BASIC SEWING CARD CHARACTER BASIC SEWING OPERATION MEMORY DECORATIVE SEWING STITCH STITCH APPLICATION ADJUSTMENT PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING)( EXTRA FUNCTION SWITCH FUNCTION) USEFUL SKILL (PATTERN SELECTION)( ADJUSTMENT ( WINDING BOBBIN (CHANGING - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 21
How to set zipper foot and embroidery foot 1 2 0 1- Zipper foot "I" 2- Embroidery foot "Q" 1. Raise presser foot lever and loosen the screw to remove the shank. I 6 0 Driver 0 16 2. Attach zipper or embroidery foot to needle bar and fasten the screw while holding the foot at the lower position - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 22
Set needle securely. 1 PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING)( EXTRA FUNCTION ) ( SWITCH FUNCTION USEFUL SKILL (PATTERN SELECTION)( ADJUSTMENT ) ( WINDING BOBBIN HANGING PRESSER FOOT) ( SETTING BOBBIN CHANGING NEEDLE UPPER THREADING_, (SELF-INTRODUCTION) 1. Turn off power switch and lower presser foot - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 23
4. With flat side facing the back, insert needle as far as it will go against the needle stopper. Fasten screw securely. 6I O Needle stopper Checking needle O Place a needle on flatside, check whether the space is parallel or not. O • Flat side (Needle-plate, glass, etc.) I T 21 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 24
CHANGING LIGHT BULB When replacing light bulb 1. Turn off the main power switch. ( C, 2. Loosen screw. 3. Remove face plate. 4. Replace the light bulb for a new one. * Light bulb (8 V, 2.4 W/Parts code X50228-001) 22 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 25
CLEANING Always keep the machine clean. I 6 1 6 1 1. Turn off main power switch and remove presser foot holder and needle. 2. Loosen screws. 3. Remove needle plate. 4. Take out inner rotary hook. 5. Remove accumulated lint and thread from the - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 26
SELECTING UTILITY STITCH DECORATIUE STITCH Let's try sewing with fabric (by "SELECTING UTILITY STITCH) 1 kk 0 24 3 IC 2 J i I rima I (Straight (Le ft) PREU ) F( NEXT 75/11 embroidery thread is set on machine at factory. 1. When machine is turned on, straight (left) stitch is - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 27
end with 3-4 stitches behind presser foot. Press "ENFORCEMENT STITCH" button for reverse stitching. Press "START/STOP" button for forward sewing. While pressing this button, machine runs at slow speed. 5. Cut threads by "AUTOMATIC THREAD CUTTER" button. *5. Cut thick thread (thicker than # 30) by - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 28
Stitch selection 2 3 Buttonhole a PREU ( NEXT 1 4 1- Type of presser foot (Change presser foot as shown.) 2- Touch "SCISSORS" before sewing. Thread is automatically trimmed after sewing. 3- To return to the previous screen. 4- To go to the next screen. 5- Selected stitch pattern Choose the - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 29
can select pattern from "BASIC SEWING". UTILITY STITCH BASIC SEWING CARD CHARACTER BASIC SEWING OPERATION MEMORY DECORATIVE SEWING STITCH STITCH APPLICATION ADJUSTMENT 1. Touch "BASIC SEWING". Stitches you can select from "BASIC SEWING". 2 LOCK STITCH OVERCASTING BUTTONHOLE ZIPPER - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 30
EXAMPLE: Buttonhole for shirts Touch "Buttonhole for blouse, shirt". Rounded buttonhole is selected and sewing procedures are shown on screen step by step. ( LOCK STITCH OVERCASTING ( BUTTONHOLE (ZIPPER INSERTION BLIND STITCH ) BAR TACK ) NE?T 14' 0 12 3 1 Blouse, shirts 2 Shirts, overcoat 3 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 31
ADJUSTMENT SEWING THICK MATERIAL)(SEWING MEDIUM MATERIAL SEWING THIN MATERIAL (SEWING ELASTIC MATERIAL) ONE POINT ADVICE (SEWING FOLDED PART)( SEWING CLIRUE SEWING CORNER 1[SCALE ON NEEDLEPLATE] FREE ARM 1. Touch "BASIC OPERATION". 2. Touch "USEFUL SKILL". 3. Touch key you desire. Sewing thick - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 32
paper under the fabric, and start sewing. ( ) ) ,,- ,,--.--,-* Sewing elastic material 0 Sewing folded part Baste edge of the fabric beforehand and sew to the basting. Or place thin paper under the fabric, and start sewing. 0 Baste ig Sewing corner Sewing curve * Use stitch "Straight (Left - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 33
Support fabric feeding by hand, sew fabric to folded side. In case of straight stitch Sew slowly, keeping seams in parallel with fabric edge. 2. Stitch guide foot "P" for edge sewing guide foot "P" can be used for all utility stitches except button holes. This foot cannot be used at gap (folded part - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 34
BAR TACK 1 Ordinary sewing 2 Reinforced 2 sewing 1. Touch "BASIC SEWING". 2. Touch "LOCK STITCH". 3. sewing. * Set fabric under presser foot keeping space from edge for reverse sewing. 0 Reverse stitch at start 2. Sew slow speed near the end then stop the machine after reverse sewing - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 35
cannot change stitch length of stretch straight stitch. * Don't pull the fabric during sewing. O Basting To change stitch length -6 - -0- Touch "STITCH ADJUSTMENT" and adjust the stitch length by touching "L" (Long) or "S" (Short) on screen. O Original length: 2.5 mm (0.098 inch) • Long • Short - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 36
or fray- easy material 3. Elastic material 1. Touch "BASIC SEWING". 2. Touch "OVERCASTING". 3. Select type of stitch. 4. Attach presser foot type "G" or "J". Elastic material O O 2. Sew fabric applying fabric edge to guide on presser foot "G". 0 Guide G 0 Thin or normal material 0 Needle drop - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 37
not only for buttonholes but also holes for ribbon. 1. Touch "BASIC SEWING". 2. Touch "BUTTONHOLE". 3. Select type of Buttonhole. 4. Attach presser foot "A". When adjusting stitch width by manual setting, make sure needle does not hit guide of presser foot. @ Needle should not hit the presser - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 38
at back of notch. O Notch • Le 5. Start machine, holding end of upper thread lightly. * Feed fabric by hand lightly. * Machine will stop with rein- forcement stitch automatically on completion of buttonhole. * Machine cuts thread and stops automatically when you touch "SCISSORS" before sewing. 36 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 39
Sewing edge 6. Open the hole In case of normal buttonhole and rounded legth by pressing "L" (Long). 1. Touch "BASIC OPERATION". 2. Touch "USEFUL SKILL". 3. Touch key you desire. To change stitch width STITCH WIDTH 5.0 mm o 11=31 -6 -6- 0 IICZ===201 Touch "STITCH ADJUSTMENT" and adjust the - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 40
The order of one cycle. 4 4 n n For elastic fabric -z- 00 00 0 Reinforcement stitch For reinforced or corded gimp on the sole of foot buttonholes place. (For normal buttonhole only) O Gimp In case button does not fit with plate (Odd shape button) Measure button diameter + thickness and set - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 41
ADJUSTMENT LOCK STITCH OVERCASTING BUTTONHOLE (ZIPPER INSERTION BLIND STITCH ) ( BAR TACK 1. Touch "BASIC SEWING". 2. Touch "ZIPPER INSERTION". 3. Attach presser foot "I". Centered application ii 1. Attach presser foot "I" and sew straight stitch until you reach the crotch end of the length of - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 42
Loosen 0 Left / right 0 Tighten Needle drop point 4. Stitch from outside of work and remove basting. O Surface 0 0 o Side application 1. Attach presser foot "J" and i sew straight stitch until at crotch end and baste at open- ing. O Crotch end • Lock stitch • Basting O Back side 40 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 43
of the zipper keeping 0.3 cm (0.12 inch) for sewing space on back skirt. O Front skirt • Keep 0.3 cm (0.12 inch) for sewing O Teeth Slider • Crotch end O Back side • Back side 6. Turn over the fabric to right side and sew straight stitch. 0 * To avoid uneven stitching around zipper head simply - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 44
STITCH STITCH APPLICATION ADJUSTMENT I LOCK STITCH j1ZI PPER INSERTION) OVERCASTING BLIND STITCH BUTTONHOLE BAR TACK al 1. Touch "BASIC SEWING". 2. Touch "BAR TACK". 3. Attach presser foot "A". 0 0 1. Attach presser foot "A" and set size by measuring. * 0.5 - 3 cm (0.20 - 1.2 inch - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 45
foot. 0 Notch 'PSTI TCH LENGTH 0.4 min 5 5. Start machine holding end of upper thread lightly. * Machine will stop after reinforcement stitch automatically. * Machine cuts thread and stops automatically when you touch "SCISSORS". Touch "STITCH ADJUSTMENT" and adjust stitch length by "L"(Long) or - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 46
In case the stitch is too fine STLEITNCGHTH MAM66,696Aati 0.4 min 0 Touch "STITCH ADJUSTMENT" and adjust the stitch length to coarse by "L"(Long). O "AUTO" position 0.4 mm (0.016 inch) • "L"(Long) The order of one cycle I I O Reinforcement stitch I 44 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 47
"BASIC SEWING". 2 Touch "BLIND STITCH". 3 Touch "NEXT". 4 Select type of stitch. 5. Attach presser foot "R". 1. Fold the fabric and baste it as illustrated. O 1 cm (0.39 inch) O Surface • 0.5 cm (0.20 inch) O Back side • Basting 2. Lower presser foot so that its guide meets the edge of the folded - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 48
for fine fabrics O 1 cm (0.39 inch) O Surface • Back side O 0.5 cm (0.20 inch) • Basting To adjust needle drop position STITCH WIDTH 2.0 inm N B 46 Touch "STITCH ADJUSTMENT" and adjust the needle drop position by "W" (Wide = Left) or "N" (Narrow = Right) so that needle slightly catches fold of hem - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 49
FLAT FELL SEAM ( DART SEAM 0 O 1. Touch "BASIC SEWING". 2. Touch "NEXT". 3. Touch "APPLIQUE". 4. Attach presser foot "J". 1. sewing. * Reverse sew or tie both end of the threads at beginning and end of sewing. O Applique 3. Finish O Needle drop point To applique around corners 1. Stop machine - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 50
"BASIC SEWING". 2. Touch "NEXT". 3. Touch "SCALLOP". 4. Touch "NEXT". 5. Select type of scallop stitch. 6. Attache presser foot "N". ,00."'"ivow"4.4.401 4'104kk 1. Mark the line then stitch along marked line. * At beginning of stitch, the machine sews fastening stitch automatically. 0 Surface - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 51
select scallop stitch I by "UTILITY STITCH", this type U of stitch is selected automati- cally. * You can change stitch width, length and sewing speed. 1. Set side cutter. 2. Attach presser foot "S". 3. Select pattern. *When side cutter is set. 4. Patterns for side cutter are only available - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 52
above the hole and insert the nail to machine. O Side-cutter • Guide pin e7 O Nail 1O 3. Fasten the screw. 4. Make a cut by 1 cm (0.39 inch) from the edge. cm (0.39 inch) • Fabric 5. Both threads should be passed - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 53
to machine, stitch number automatically changes to number "03". NOTE • When side-cutter is used, pres- sure foot also should be changed to type "S". • Side-cutter accepts maximum of 3 ply of denim. • Make sure to clean side-cutter after every time it is used. 1. Touch "BASIC SEWING". 2. Touch "NEXT - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 54
4. Iron folds toward the same direction. How to cut the tuck. 1. Choose thewidth of pintuck desired. Slice pattern and allow for this width to be inserted between the two pieces. O Space for tuck O Fabric (surface) 2. Pintuck the fabric and iron pintucks toward the same direction. 3. Place the - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 55
SCALLOP PINTUCK )[ GATHERING j ( FLAT FELL SEAM ( DART SEAM -) Use on waist of a skirt, the sleeve of a shirt, etc. 1. Touch "BASIC SEWING". 2. Touch "NEXT". 3.. Touch "GATHERING". 4. Attach presser foot "J". 1. Pull out lower and upper threads by 5 cm (1.97 inch). O Upper thread • Lower thread - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 56
the fabric. APPLIQUE SCALLOP PI NTUCK GATHERING; FLAT FELL SEAM DART SEAM STITCH LENGTH THREAD TENSION 0000 4.0 min S H Tu 0000 LI When you select gather, machine is set automatically with stitch length from 2.5 mm (0.098 inch) to 4.0 mm (0.157 inch) and thread tension to weak. 54 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 57
the lower thread up. Then close needle plate cover. Use for reinforcing seams and finishing edges neatly. 1. Touch "BASIC SEWING". 2. Touch "NEXT". 3. Touch "FLAT FELL SEAM". 4. Attach presser foot "J". 1. Sew seam line then cut half of seam allowance from the side seam will lie. O About 1.2 cm - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 58
3. Lay both seam allowances to shorter one's (cut one) side and iron them. O Back side 4. Fold longer seam allowance under short one, and sew on edge of fold. O Back side Finished flat fell seam O Surface 0 0 56 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 59
( BAR TACK T APPLIQUE SCALLOP PINTUCK )) GATHERING ( FLAT FELL SEAM DART SEAM 1. Touch "BASIC SEWING". 2. Touch "NEXT". 3. Touch "DART SEAM". 4. Attach presser foot "J". 1. Reverse sew at the beginning of the dart and sew to the lower edge of the dart along marked line. 0 Basting 2. Cut thread - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 60
STITCH STITCH APPLICATION ADJUSTMENT JI~\WvW Patchwork Zigzag Stitching 13 0 PREU NEXT 1. Touch "UTILITY STITCH". 2. Select "ZIGZAG" stitch. 3. Attach presser foot "J". Overcasting Sewing curve Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric so that the right hand side needle dropping - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 61
. O Upper side O Lower side UTILITY ST.TC. BASIC SEWING CARD CHARACTER BASIC SEWING OPERATION MEMORY DECORATIVE SEWING STITCH STITCH APPLICATION ADJUSTMENT Stitch for faggoting, decoration etc. 1. Touch "UTILITY STITCH". 2. Touch "NEXT". 3. Select type of faggoting stitch. 4. Attach - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 62
Patchwork O Join 2 fabrics as illustrated then baste them. Open the both seam allowances. Basting O Seam allowance O 1 cm (0.39 inch) O Back side 2. Set center of presser foot on the center of fabric then sew it. O Surface 60 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 63
Eyelet CI qi l000n PATTERN SIZE • M 0 ' S' THREAD TENSION CS 0000 HI I 1. Touch "STITCH ADJUSTMENT" and set size of the eyelet. 2. Check needle dropping point then start sewing. * Machine stops automatically after enforcement stitching. When you set automatic trimming, the threads are cut at - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 64
MEMORY DECORATIVE SEWING STITCH STITCH APPLICATION ADJUSTMENT j ___7--), i S might •---, ,,-• a V n ..._, (Left) ..-.-.. /- PRE) ) ..L_I_►, NEXT 8- --, Ap_-_, Darning ›g 1 ai1uu:m1u1_:0 nw PREU NEXT 1 Stitch used for darning. 1. Touch "UTILITY STITCH". 2. Touch "NEXT" 2 times - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 65
1 Mu I • II I •', • 4. Start sewing holding upper thread by hand. * Machine stops automatically after enforcement stitching. • When automatic trimming is set, machine cuts both threads automatically after completing the darning. Touch "STITCH ADJUSTMENT", then touch "L"(Long) or "S"(Short - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 66
stitch STITCH LENGTH 2.0min 5 per 4IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMMMMMHi; ORO M I INSIUMBL:IMNIIMNMD4I 4 Min, MwMMMMMMMsee1s4 O rataisEaYalraToValfsiVal MUM M 41010.1111041,MMMMMM1•11.11 Touch "STITCH ADJUSTMENT", then adjust the stitch coarse by "L"(Long). O Auto. 2.0 mm (0.079 inch) • "L" (Long) One - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 67
.1imm.i1_i1i1ii_i1ll _,.--. i (-,=- PREU Cw.,'") NEXT 1. Touch "UTILITY STITCH". 2. Touch "NEXT" 2 times. 3. Select pattern of basting. 4. Attach presser foot "J". 1. Press "ENFORCEMENT STITCH" button at the beginning of sewing for enforcement stitch. 2. Sew whilst keeping the fabric taunt - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 68
2. Touch "NEXT" 2 times. 3. Select pattern of lateral sewing, zigzag or straight. 4. Attach presser foot "N". + 2 •=011t =NM 13 0 r 4 3 Useful for attaching applique on tubular part without turning the fabric. 0 Start * You can not change stitch length and width. 1. Set machine free arm and sew - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 69
and sew until you reach the starting line. * Lateral zigzag sewing is the same procedure as above. 0 4 ICI ** WARNING With some sewing patterns, needle keeps it's highest position whilst fabric is fed. Note that unique sound during this operation does not affect operation of the machine. 67 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 70
Alphabet (Block style/Italic style) N CNEC PREU NE OB_UECIELU a S H I J K LMN CIERR OD 0 1. Touch "CHARACTER SEWING". 2. Select character. 3. Attach presser foot "N". 4. Lower presser foot and start sewing. * Before lowering presser foot, place upper thread to the side as illustrated. ** The - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 71
El i )riCilECOSCII2 L AO v Fi -/)GT) Y (z3,3_)4 (77) (>0 CLEAR Let's enter "Bus". 1. Select BLOCK STYLE. 2. Touch "B". 3. Touch shift to change to lowercase. 4. Touch "NEXT". 5. Touch "u". 6. Touch "s". * 35 characters are accepted at a time. * Combination of block style and Italic style is not - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 72
1 -Litil)) C are-LO jsli 2 LAI h i u k m r' X CIIIIR 1. Touch "CLEAR" 2 times. 2. Enter correct character. Changing size (Actual size) Size of combined characters size of the character entered last. A r Fre Alphabet in 11 mm (0.43 inch) and 7 mm (0.28 inch) high. A- Large B- - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 73
"A/a" and select characters in either upper or lower case. Confirming entry (Example) CNECk Touch "CHECK" to check the characters entered. In case of combination "ABCDEFG". AB CHEC PREU CDEFG CHE A B UU 11 11M in 41 rt " The characters appear from the first one entered. When characters - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 74
thread between characters. * Enforcement stitching is automatically done at the start and end of sewing. a Tips for neater sewing results Needle and thread Type of thread Type of needle # 50 - 60 Normal,Thin material:75/11 home use needle, Thick material: 90/14 * If the thread and cloth cause - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 75
this operation does not affect the operation of the machine. ** Sewing speed is pre-set except for satin stitches. ** UTILITY STITCH BASIC SEWING CARD CHARACTER BASIC SEWING OPERATION MEMORY DECORATIVE SEWING STITCH STITCH APPLICATION ADJUSTMENT SELECTING SELECTING UTILITY STITCH DEC - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 76
this key to select single or repeat sewing. 6- "UP": Touch this key to move sewing position to upper half. 7- "DOWN": Touch this key to move sewing position to lower half. 8- "SCISSORS": Touch this key to set automatic thread cutting after sewing. 9- "CHECK": Touch this key to confirm your entry - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 77
of decorative stitch, cross stitch and frame stitch is not possible. * Combination of different stitch group is not pos- sible. [ LIST ) Touch "LIST". All decorative stitches appear on screen. The desired stitch pattern can be selected from this list. Switching screens 2 PREU LIST NEXT -c9 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 78
Mirror image REF CLEM REF You can sew mirror image of the pattern. Repeat this procedure for each stitch pattern in mirror image. N L 033 110 Changing size (Actual size) A B 2 PREU NE L CLEAR ( LIST C - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 79
LENGTH 0.4 mm Satin stitch Changing satin stitch length Touch "STITCH ADJUSTMENT", then "L"(Long) or "S"(Short). O Pre-set length 0.4 mm (0.016 inch) • "L" (Long) • "S" (Short) [STITCH WIDTH 7.0 o 4, Changing satin stitch width Touch "STITCH ADJUSTMENT", then "W" (Wide) or "N" (Narrow). O Pre - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 80
Single/Repeat sewing Touch "R"(repeat) to sew one stitch pattern only or to repeat same stitch pnttRrn. N AO ir(pREQ)9 , ' i 0 & - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 81
"CHECK". Stitch patterns appear on screen in moving. I CHEC 5 CHEC NEXT c ( I HEM: 1.1 1 1 "9. .11 N cgiPzec3 C.c les.,00"#4, N 11110-41110-000.0 (00"40 -4411Wiv., #04.% ono ' .4400. One point pattern Touch "CHECK". The combined stitch patterns appear from the first one entered. When - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 82
stitch pattern Touch "SCISSORS" before sewing. Thread is automatically cut at end of sewing and needle is sewing. • Decorative, Satin and Cross stitches Automatic thread cutting cannot be set for these stitches. * Enforce stitch at end of sewing manually and then cut thread. Tips for neater sewing - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 83
STITCH APPLICATION ADJUSTMENT PREPGRGTION BEFORE SEWING ( EXTRA FUNCTION ( SWITCH FUNCTION) USEFUL SKILL (PATTERN SELECTION ADJUSTMENT STEP LAYOUT ( EMBROIDERY MEMORY Let's make your own pattern by combining satin and one point stitches and using "UP" and "DOWN" . One touch of the "UP" will - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 84
4- .,.., A, \,, , ' ,4,-L.,- u .gl , ijci(l ic12 I I '------' :72CCLEfifil 1. Select stitch pattern. 2. Touch "1/2" to switch to screen 2. 3. Touch "UP". 4. Select stitch pattern. 5. Touch "DOWN". N V -2,(A / 7 4:\A,I4Hri i 1 [ TGI - ) ](>41',:,'). 6. Touch "R/S" for repeat sewing. 82 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 85
(CLEAR N r N\ A CHECk NEXT 08"Yivoo 4,04. )1 440, yom'iNio CLEAR 1. Select stitch pattern. 2. Touch "UP", then stitch pattern again. 3. Touch "DOWN". Confirming entry of combined stitch pattern ICHECS E CHECK Touch "CHECK" to check entry of combined stitch pattern. AO NY ' 44 110' nwem - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 86
Let's make various pattern combinations One point pattern Stitch pattern Operation ittAio / * * 8 ,• 0 * \ * 0N* .Is . / * J *'\:* J * J7 ( J 0 \ • 2 Satin stitch Stitch pattern 91414'411'.441616,, Operation 0 /*/ ddigid * -444 • 0 libp t,0 1611 *2 40.4/04 2 ft./w/o/so wm\AA.Aq,* 84 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 87
adjusts the shape of the stitch pattern. 2 11 O 4 1 UTILITY STITCH BASIC SEWING CARD CHARACTER BASIC SEWING OPERATION MEMORY DECORATIVE SEWING STITCH STITCH APPLICATION ADJUSTMENT 2 -1 4.. 2 CM 1. Touch "BASIC OPERATION". 2. Touch "STITCH ADJUSTMENT", "FINE AD- JUSTMENT OF STITCH - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 88
O O /CD /START/ STOP 4. Lower presser foot and start sewing. The stitch as per illustration is sewn. A- Stitch pattern Stitch pattern adjustment .I II. Stitch pattern a ,,--- N \I L a a 86 Adjust shape of stitch by "+" and "-". * From -10 to + - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 89
attachment and memory card by designated case. (6) Do not carry machine whilst embroidery attachment is set in. ** Sewing speed is controlled by machine automatically according to pattern. 6 5 ** 1,7 1. Turn off main power switch. O 2. Attach presser foot "Q". 6 * Set arm of presser foot - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 90
3. Set embroidery attachment to machine. 0 Connecting slot 4. Insert memory card. ) START/ STOP 5. Set lower thread (bobbin). Type of thread Designated embroidery thread #50 Silk thread #50-80 6. Place fabric in frame and fit frame into embroidery attachment. Type of needle 75/11 mazmazneD - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 91
ready, lower presser foot and start machine. O Spool cap • Felt PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING Always turn offpower supply before the procedure below. Fitting embroidery unit 1. Turn off power supply. For good result * It is recommendable to use designated embroidery thread # 120, silk or synthetic - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 92
. * Arrow mark should face towards you. Avoid inserting card in wrong direction or by excessive force which may damage connector inside slot. Turn off power before pulling out card. Set fabric to embroidery frame 1. Mark fabric using chalk or marking pen to position em- broidery. 0 4 r`s 90 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 93
for removing 3. Tighten adjusting screw and adjust fabric to be taunt of the hoop. O Tighten Fitting embroidery frame 4. Put embroidery sheet on inner frame and adjust standard line on embroidery sheet and mark on fabric. O Standard line • Inner frame ( 1. Holding clamp at it's highest position - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 94
from capital letters to small letters. 2- Touch this key to change size of character. 3- Touch this key to move position of sewing. 4- Touch this key to set automatic thread cutting after sewing. (The machine automatically cut the thread with every automatic stop.) 5- Touch this key to cancel the - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 95
all decorative stitches. 2- Select color mode and mono-color mode. 3- Touch this key to move position of the pattern. 4- Touch this key to change size of pattern. 5- Touch this key to set automatic thread cutting after sewing. (The machine will automatically cut the thread with every automatic stop - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 96
then start again. Machine sews third part and stops automatically. 4. Cut unnecessary thread between each part. Mono-color mode MULTI COLOUR LAYOUT rS ,2P1FyIT,5 Lu _FP 1. Release multi-color mode by touching "MULTI COLOUR". Machine automatically stops after it finishes sewing the whole pattern - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 97
) i(m,:, amDEnng)L wNE. EIMEIECIOR oo co II MULTI 0.- ,...ni rr COLOUR 1- i ' S PATTER CO LAYOUT {RETURN HELP "LAYOUT": Touch this key to move pattern location in sewing area. BC D SIZE ♦ A ♦ CIT1 Cm E F START/ CENTER, -- I TRIAL G RETURN H A- Pattern size is shown. B- Possible - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 98
location based on hole of presser foot and do not lower needle. -J O Up Down Left O Right For example To move pattern to top-left corner 1 +I • 2 1. Touch left arrow key. 2. Touch up arrow key. r I IABC Checking embroidering area 96 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 99
THE MIDDLE. (HELP) 1. Mark first needle drop point on fahrir Before sewing ..; - -4 . LIST PREU 0 p ir L NEXT • 2. Touch needle position key to change the needle position from "center" to "start". Match hole of embroidery foot with mark on fabric by using arrow keys as illustrated. LAYOUT - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 100
is needed from the middle (FORWARD] SEARCH J FLA DUI Before sewing (1) Touch "LAYOUT". 17-11 --- 1 IRETURNJ (2) Touch "HELP". HELP HELP '74I1 1 In sewing Touch "HELP". FSOERAWRCAHRD1. Keep touching "FORWARD SEARCH" until the desired col- p or number appears at the left side. 1EY- 1 WARD - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 101
thread breaks Cut upper thread, and remove embroidery frame. Re-set bobbin thread, and attach embroidery frame. (START/ STOP 1. Stop the machine by pressing "START/STOP" button. 2. Raise the needle by "NEEDLE POSITION" button and touch "HELP". 4. Touch "BACK" further than the point the thread - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 102
ID CLEAR Let's memorize pattern "Girl". 1. Make combined pattern "Girl". (MEMORY) 2. Touch "MEMORY". 3. Touch "MEMORY 1". * New pattern is memorized while replacing old one in memory. Do not turn off power supply during memorizing pattern. ** Patterns already memorized are indicated. 4. Pattern - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 103
". N B Qy PREU NEXT MEMORY2) 0ETPIEUE2 4 N Boy CHECk PREU NEXT ra-.)l (c)(d:(_)(T)0?;il LAI ECCIEDE :n. El5111:1 3. Touch "RETRIEVE 2". 4. Pattern "Boy" in memory 2 appears on screen. * Pattern in embroidery card can be recalled only when embroidery unit and card are set with machine. 101 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 104
* * rial, elastic tape fitting Fr: Ei F. E. General sewing for reinforce- A* A ment BLIND SCALLOP BAR TACK DARNING EYELET BASTING LATERAL SEWING "CM / -V --A r Fj - ( 2Ne IA VIVAATI% For arttaching applique on tob a part A * * A * * * * * * * * L, M, S A * * AAA - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 105
cutter L, M, S or L, S: Pattern size can be changeable L (Large) M (Medium) S (Small) P : Stitch can be made in parallel with edge sewing. (Use the stitch guide foot marked "P".) T : Programmed Automatic thread trimming is available. • : Automatic stop stitching at beginning and end of the pattern - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 106
50 50 Thread for knit Cotton Synthetic mercerized Silk Synthetic mercerized Silk 50-80 50-80 50-80 30 30 Size of needle 11-14 9-11 14-16 Golden needle 9-14 14-16 * For sewing on the popular stretch variety of fabrics, embroidery and decorative stitch sewing, "Golden needle" should be used. 104 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 107
pressed, or a correction on your operation is required, machine does not start and will instruct you with an alarm and warning message on LCD. "ENFORCEMENT STITCH" or Foot controller is pressed. * In this case, the machine works one cycle. Select pattern. When any pattern is not selected and any - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 108
36 stitches is combined. Check if upper thread is cut. When machine finds that upper thread is cut. Check if thread is entangled. Check ADJUSTMENT", "BASIC OPERATION" or "SEWING APPLICATION" is touched. When side cutter is attached in embroidery, move and power switch on. Start/Stop switch does - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 109
patterns that cannot be combined. This button does not work when embroidery attachment is connected. Turn off main power and remove embroidery attachment. When "UTILITY STITCH", "CHARACTER SEWING", "DECORATIVE STITCH" or "BASIC SEWING" is touched in embroidery mode. This button does not work when - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 110
. Turn off main switch and connect attachment. Embroidery card is not inserted. Turn off main power and insert card. Raise presser foot and thread again. 108 When power switch and embroidery attachment are on without memory card inserted. When machine is switched on with memory card only then - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 111
Instruction message ° Winding bobbin thread. During bobbin winding. Bobbin thread is running out. When machine finds that lower thread is running out. Saving When storing pattern that can be stored by "MEMORY". Alarm • In case of proper operation: One time " - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 112
TROUBLESHOOTING Whenever sewing difficulty is encountered, review the section of the instruction book that explains the operation you are performing to make sure you are using the machine correctly. if the problems still exists, the following check list may help you correct it. If you still - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 113
to the pattern. In this case, mechanical sound which is different from sewing sound is caused but please note that it is not affect operation of the machine. • In case electricity stops during sewing. • Turn off power, and unplug. • To start again, follow the instruction for operation. 111 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 114
B I Frame pattern * First needle drop point moves when size changes. A- Large B- Small O First needle drop point • Trim unnecessary loop thread after sewing. Although there are 3 different sizes of letters, sometimes the first needle drop point does not change for each size. When this occurs, the - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 115
One point pattern • One point pattern in mirror image • Decorative pattern 0 -0 • 0 _!'"'`.. I. ilem emens -.4001111400 113 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 116
PATTERNS (PROGRAMMED IN MACHINE) Utility stitch III IIl , III o' \/\/\/\/ Character sewing Alphabet (Block style) Size "L" (Large) : 11 mm (0.43 inch), "S" (Small) : 7 mm (0.28 inch) ABCDEFGHI LMNOP ORSTUV YZ abc de f gh i jk l rnnop wxyz AA/E1S100c0 5. a a w e ee e r"i 666 T c0C1 E3 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 117
Decorative stitch One point (Normal and mirror image) Size can be selected "L" (Large) and "S" (Small). Decorative stitch Size can be selected "L" (Large) and "S" (Small). 't__fib c52) ( ( t ( ( •-* 44-44-4 000"1"1"ftio. 00.0•00°"8 aloweinsimels mmemineavellmilliNeemom seasolillwommiss Satin - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 118
uvwxyz Aiglii00cO leia'wieedildooicria 0123456789 trW leo ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abeetef5fiiiiim,rterrsutuatiz 0123456789 &?! 1J lil,f/1 1_110.11_?1.1'/11.1/YL11/1. il_12,1JJAITIB-1) I.J ABCOJENVIge33.1WW331W OF SPO O r- VICTOR'? KING OF KINGS Ic o,po1TION12/,Z/ ? 1981 /4/0E - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 119
"Flower" card ifr I r. • e WWI" AINIPV411 •e`eYairitYYY ,+1 'z,W2eVIk- 117 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 120
"Dinosaur" card za ( ti f a ;0: EARTTAKOE CAREOF LiFE IMP GEM fOR POMMY BEFomRor, BimRmEo0,ns 118 - Brother International PC-7000 | Users Manual - English - Page 121
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