brother pc 8500
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I have a Brother PC 8500 that I can not get to FMQ. It is a wonderful machine and I bought it used for a great price. Everthing else works like a dream, even the embroidery, but everytime I try FM it breaks a needle. I have done FMQ with other machines, I have changed the needle, lowered the feed dogs, tried different threads and bobbins, cleaned it and even manually moved the needle and it looks like it is fine. BUT when I start sewing within two or three stitches the needle breaks EVERY time. Is there anything else I could try or just take it to a repair shop?
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The brother 8500 does not do free motion. It was one of the problems with this machine from the time it came out. From what I remember it had a special roller that feed thread and the thread couldn't be delivered fast enough for free motion.
Brother corrected the problem in their newer machines , but the Brother 8500 will always have this problem.
I will try to do more research on this if you would like.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news :cry:
Margaret
Brother corrected the problem in their newer machines , but the Brother 8500 will always have this problem.
I will try to do more research on this if you would like.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news :cry:
Margaret
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Originally Posted by Margaret35
The brother 8500 does not do free motion. It was one of the problems with this machine from the time it came out. From what I remember it had a special roller that feed thread and the thread couldn't be delivered fast enough for free motion.
Brother corrected the problem in their newer machines , but the Brother 8500 will always have this problem.
I will try to do more research on this if you would like.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news :cry:
Margaret
Brother corrected the problem in their newer machines , but the Brother 8500 will always have this problem.
I will try to do more research on this if you would like.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news :cry:
Margaret
I would appreciated any information you can give me on this. I may have to see if I can upgrade?
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I have been searching on the internet for discussions on this problem. I have been on sewing and embroidery boards for many years and I remember reading about the problem a long time ago. There isn't much info about it on the internet anymore.
If your brother dealer has been selling brother machines for a long time, he might remember the problem. I don't think this machine can be upgraded to allow it to do free motion better.
Margaret
If your brother dealer has been selling brother machines for a long time, he might remember the problem. I don't think this machine can be upgraded to allow it to do free motion better.
Margaret
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