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== My First Embroidery == | == My First Embroidery == | ||
''Embroider your initials'' | ''Embroider your initials'' | ||
[[File:My First Project .jpg|left|thumb|257x257px|My First Project ]] | |||
This is a predetermined project laid out step-by-step to guide in acquiring | [[File:Letters .jpg|left|thumb|256x256px|Step 1.4 ]] | ||
This is a predetermined project laid out step-by-step to guide you in acquiring base knowledge for this tool. | |||
# Setting up the design | [[File:Fast frame .jpg|left|thumb|259x259px|Fast Frames Step 2.1 ]] | ||
## Turn on the Machine (a little song to welcome you chimes) | # '''Setting up the design''' | ||
##Touch screen to begin | ## Turn on the Machine (a little song to welcome you chimes) | ||
##"The machine will move" message pops (its not lying) press "OK" | ##Touch screen to begin | ||
##Choose one color | ##"The machine will move" message pops (its not lying) move your hands and press "OK" | ||
##Choose your letters | ##Choose one color font (see photo "step 1.4" ) | ||
## | ##Choose your letters | ||
##Notice the size of your piece (you may adjust size in this screen) | ##When you are ready to progress to the next step press "SET" | ||
##Press "END EDIT" | ##Notice the size of your piece (you may adjust size or rotation in this screen) | ||
# | ##Press "END EDIT" | ||
#'''It's time to set up the work area.''' | |||
##Keeping in mind your project size choose a "fast track" or "fast frame" (they are the same thing, names used interchangeably name) These are items are the most typical attachment used, and is the most likely to be set up at the machine when you arrive. They are stored over the work bench. | |||
##Choose your fabric, a piece of cotton or lightweight canvas should do nicely. | |||
##Find the "stabilizer" this is used on every embroidery project to, well... stabilize the piece while embroidering. It's white and semi opaque. Typically lives under the embroidery work bench or in embroidery storage to the right of the machine. | |||
##Cut both the fabric and stabilizer to fit the chosen fast frame, the stabilizer goes on the top then the fabric on top of that. Attach using binder clips. | |||
##Great! Now its time to attach the fast frame to the Fast Frame "Arm" (if is not already there follow the steps in this video: https://youtu.be/S3WEFdFloas?si=fVz_3zm2kZFeg5Cv > second 56) If the frame is attached this should be as simple as loosening the middle knob, putting on the fast frame and tightening the knob to secure the frame. | |||
##Now you're ready to trace out your initials to make sure they fit on your workspace. Use the trace button (white square with a dotted line around it) if the needles hit metal the are likely to break. | ##Check the thread color in the first position this will be your color for your first project. (do the second project to learn to change colors) | ||
##You are ready to embroider. Push the "SEWING" button to advance to the next screen | # '''Embroider''' | ||
##Push the lock button on the screen and the arrow below will flash green the machine will begin sewing now! | ##Now you're ready to trace out your initials to make sure they fit on your workspace. Use the trace button (white square with a dotted line around it) if the needles hit metal the are likely to break. | ||
##Watch your project happen! When it's finished detach everything and trim or tear away your stabilizer. | ##You are ready to embroider. Push the "SEWING" button to advance to the next screen | ||
##Tidy up and done! | ##Push the lock button on the screen and the arrow below will flash green the machine will begin sewing now! | ||
##Watch your project happen! When it's finished detach everything and trim or tear away your stabilizer. | |||
##Tidy up and done! | |||
== My Second Embroidery == | == My Second Embroidery == | ||
Revision as of 11:45, 24 June 2026
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Shop Area: Textiles Tool: Brother PR655 Embroidery Machine Requires in-person training: Peer-to Peer Training Recommened |
Procedure Number UG 141-01, Rev. 1 |
Date 9/8/2021 |
GENERAL
| Feature | Brother PR655 |
|---|---|
| Embroidery Area | 12" x 8" |
| Needle Count | 6 |
| Max Speed | 1,000 SPM |
| Built-in Designs | 25 + 60 (USB) |
| Display Technology | HD LCD Touchscreen |
Brother PR655 Embroidery Machine Manual : https://download.brother.com/welcome/doch001115/pr655ug01en.pdf
SAFETY
This is generally considered a safe machine, however any machine that is used improperly could be hazardous. It's important to know that when you turn on the machine head will move as the machine reorients it's self to find "home". While sewing always keep the hands clear of the embroidery area.
PROCEDURE
Design: Power on the machine, power button is located on the back right. Touch screen to begin. There are several designs to choose from Check the machine to see what kind of attachments are in place and to make sure all of the needles are threaded. Chose a fabric and stabilizer and attach to a 'Fast Frame' (this is the most convenient and commonly used style of attaching your work piece to the machine) stabilizers are set underneath your fabric of choice (unless you embroidering on a knit fabric those require a special top stabilizer).
My First Embroidery
Embroider your initials
This is a predetermined project laid out step-by-step to guide you in acquiring base knowledge for this tool.
- Setting up the design
- Turn on the Machine (a little song to welcome you chimes)
- Touch screen to begin
- "The machine will move" message pops (its not lying) move your hands and press "OK"
- Choose one color font (see photo "step 1.4" )
- Choose your letters
- When you are ready to progress to the next step press "SET"
- Notice the size of your piece (you may adjust size or rotation in this screen)
- Press "END EDIT"
- It's time to set up the work area.
- Keeping in mind your project size choose a "fast track" or "fast frame" (they are the same thing, names used interchangeably name) These are items are the most typical attachment used, and is the most likely to be set up at the machine when you arrive. They are stored over the work bench.
- Choose your fabric, a piece of cotton or lightweight canvas should do nicely.
- Find the "stabilizer" this is used on every embroidery project to, well... stabilize the piece while embroidering. It's white and semi opaque. Typically lives under the embroidery work bench or in embroidery storage to the right of the machine.
- Cut both the fabric and stabilizer to fit the chosen fast frame, the stabilizer goes on the top then the fabric on top of that. Attach using binder clips.
- Great! Now its time to attach the fast frame to the Fast Frame "Arm" (if is not already there follow the steps in this video: https://youtu.be/S3WEFdFloas?si=fVz_3zm2kZFeg5Cv > second 56) If the frame is attached this should be as simple as loosening the middle knob, putting on the fast frame and tightening the knob to secure the frame.
- Check the thread color in the first position this will be your color for your first project. (do the second project to learn to change colors)
- Embroider
- Now you're ready to trace out your initials to make sure they fit on your workspace. Use the trace button (white square with a dotted line around it) if the needles hit metal the are likely to break.
- You are ready to embroider. Push the "SEWING" button to advance to the next screen
- Push the lock button on the screen and the arrow below will flash green the machine will begin sewing now!
- Watch your project happen! When it's finished detach everything and trim or tear away your stabilizer.
- Tidy up and done!
My Second Embroidery
My Third Embroidery
My Forth Embroidery
Attachments
TROUBLESHOOTING
- Always check that the machine is threaded properly, sewing machines of any kind are notoriously particular when it comes to threading, the tiniest missed detail can lead to problems obvious in the quality of your product.
- Make sure tread tail is long enough to not pull out of the needle as soon sewing begins
- Make sure the bobbin spool is seated correctly. There is a magnet in these fancy pre-wound bobbins we buy, the magnet should always face in towards the metal bobbin case. If the spool is not turning in the correct direction or if its not seated well the machine will be embroidering will be interrupted regularly with error messages and your piece will be low quality.
- Check that the bobbin spool is more than a quarter full, when the bobbin thread gets low it tends to make the machine perform poorly.
- Needles, they can break and dull regularly with use. Check to make sure needles aren't broken. If the needles are dull they can easily cause issues. It's normal to troubleshoot replacing needles if you've already made sure the machine is threaded properly. If you are a normal user of this machine or any sewing machine learning to change the needles is part of what you'll need to know for success. Video tutorial on needle changing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89EveDvM6k0
- The tension is not this issue as frequently as one might think. Ancel, our area Shop Captain has spent a lot of time understanding and tinkering with tension on this machine to get it into tip-top shape. Adjusting tension dramatically will likely not yield the desired results. If you are adjusting tension for trouble shooting please do so thoughtfully always being able to return the tension to its original position if that was not in fact the issue.
MAINTENANCE
REFERENCE
- Hat attachment video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koOPpVUuSC4)
- Custom embroidery digitizing with Inkstitch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPaGwjwpzWc)
- Threading, bobbin, and color change Tutorial (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hmb22uwrJZ4)
- Ode to the PR655 and general use (https://www.maggieframes.com/blogs/embroidery-blogs/brother-pr655-ultimate-guide-mastering-your-6-needle-embroidery-machine)
- Glossary of terms (https://kimberbell.com/blogs/thekimberbellablog/machine-embroidery-glossary-of-terms?srsltid=AfmBOopqK-5z8W5BCG8x9qDt5MqvqbmO1LrQKS6Tr2qFypRPuW49Uj0E)
END OF THE PROCEDURE