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Overview
Overview
All of the steps to set up the Brother PE900 can be found in the operation manual and quick reference guide. These can be found in drawers by the sewing station or through the following link.
What you need
What you need
Fabric
Fabric Stabilizer
Embroidery thread
Bobbin thread
Fabric scissors
If you are using an iron on stabilizer:
Iron
Ironing pad
🦉Please note: Iron on stabilizer usually has small plastic bumps which can be fused to the fabric with head. To use the iron, plug it in and place it on a stable surface. Let the iron heat up for minute, making sure not to touch the metal as it is hot. When ironing on the fusible interfacing, make sure that this is done over the ironing pad.
Basics
Basics
Scissors
Scissors
Please do not cut fabric with paper scissors and vice versa. Cutting the wrong material with fabric scissors will dull the blades.
Fabric scissors
Fabric scissors
Paper scissors
Paper scissors
Understanding Fabric
Understanding Fabric
There is usually a "right" side and a "wrong" side to fabric. When creating something, the "right" or "front" side of the fabric is what you want to show to the world. The "wrong" or "back" side is the other side and is usually left hidden in the end product.
Understanding Thread
Understanding Thread
The machine runs by twisting two threads together. The upper thread shows on the "right" side, or on top of the fabric. The bobbin thread shows underneath the fabric on the wrong side.
In the image, the green thread is the upper thread and the blue thread is the bobbin thread.
Presser Foot
Presser Foot
When setting up the machine, the presser foot is usually moved up to have room to insert the frame, thread the needle, ect. However, while the machine is running the presser foot should be down. The presser foot handle is located behind the machine.
Embroidery Preparation
Embroidery Preparation
Step 1
Step 1
Check the needle in the machine.
Note: Needles need to be replaced every few project, or after every large sized project.
Picking Needles
Picking Needles
A size 75/11 machine needle would work for most projects. However better results can be achieved by picking an needle designed for your specific fabric selection. See the above image to understand different needle points best for different fabrics. Research the best needle for your chosen fabric before starting a project.
For example: Use a 90/14 with a heavy weight fabric.
Testing Needles
Testing Needles
Make sure the needle is not bent before using.
Replacing the needles
Replacing the needles
Step 2
Step 2
Bobbin thread setup
Winding the bobbin
Winding the bobbin
The embroidery process works best if you use one of the pre-wound bobbins found in the drawers of the sewing station.
Bobbin instal
Bobbin instal
There are numbers on the machine guiding what steps you should take.
Step 3
Step 3
Fabric preparation.
Apply stabilizer and insert fabric into the frame.
Why use stabilizer?
Why use stabilizer?
Stabilizer provides support for your stitches. Not using stabilizer could cause needle breakage and injury.
Use stabilizer if the following applies to your project.
stretch fabric
lightweight fabrics
fabrics with a coarse weave
fabrics that may cause pattern shrinkage
Notes on fitting the fabric in the frame
Notes on fitting the fabric in the frame
If the fabric is not held securely in the frame, the embroidery pattern will stitch poorly. The frame should be smaller than the fabric sample. Use the fabric around the frame to stretch the fabric taut.
If you have a smaller fabric sample, make sure the stabilizer extends beyond the frame. Secure the fabric with a basting stitch or iron on stabilizer.
Step 4
Step 4
Embroidery frame attachment
Step 5
Step 5
Pattern selection
When you turn the power on the opening movie will be displayed. Touch the LCD to view the pattern selection screen. (Note: you can use the patterns programed into the embroidery machine.) Scroll through the icons and select a pattern. (Note: the machine has letters including Alphabet and Japanese fonts.) Lastly click the set icon.
Selecting from a USB
Selecting from a USB
Click the pants icon and the USB icon. Then click set.
List of Icons
List of Icons
set
USB
Embroidery Frames
Embroidery Frames
Touch the embroidery frame key to change the frame size.
Step 6
Step 6
Check layout.
When you touch set the pattern editing screen appears. When you are done with the editing screen tough edit end. Position the design within the frame using the arrows or your finger.
Step 7
Step 7
Embroidery thread setup.
When you're ready to start embroidering tough "embroidery". Embroidery patterns are embroidered with a change of thread after each color. Thread the machine and needle with the embroidery thread color that is indicated on the top of the list. Lower the presser foot then press the start/stop button.
start/stop button
The start/stop button can be green, yellow, and red.
green: the machine is ready to embroidery
yellow: the machine is read to wind the bobbin
red: the machine is not ready to run
Step 8
Step 8
Start embroidering.
Stay by the machine while you are using it. If anything goes wrong click the start/stop button to stop the machine. Address any issues that may arise.
Operation Times
Small Design
Small Design
10-15 minutes
2 colors
Large Design
Large Design
1 hour 15 minutes
9 colors
Letters
Letters
large letters: 5 minutes
medium letters: 3 minutes
Post Process
Post Process
Trim the thread by pressing the scissors button
Remove the fame from machine and fabric from frame
Clip away excess thread with fabric scissors or thread nippers
Remove excess stabilizer
Depends on type of stabilizer you use
Tear-away, wash-away, cut-away
The makerspace stock is tear-away
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