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Dear anyone,  well I'm having fun with my me, but I can;t find anywhere in the machine that tells how you make a space between words. also I can;t figure out how the thread on a Thread Pilot goes from the stand its on to go through the top lid of the machine and so on.   Can anyone help me here.  thank you  

Gladysbu55...

I am assuming you are utilizing the font built into your machine and creating your own words, names and possibly complete lines.

There is within each set of fonts, an underscore line.  When embroidering, it would look something like this:  Gladysbu_55.  That gives the spacing needed.

When embroidering, I keep my lid up whether using the thread stand or just spooled on the machine.  Just easy for changing out the colors.  I have an Innov-is so the lid takes up the whole top of the machine.

Joan

As stated before, the space is made by using the underscore, which is usually near the end or at the end of the alphabet.

The top of my EM is removable - maybe yours is also.  The lid hinge is a clip shaped like an inverted "U".

Yes I saw and used that underscore.  but will you always have the underscore embroidered automatically?  I am having problems with the threads just staying in place and going through the machine ?  I followed instructions but it isn't going through the machine very well. I also started having problems with my thread breaking.  I have the 40 wt. rayon and polyester. most our the small spools or cones    I have followed the book on threading my machine checking my bobbin and the troubleshooting in back but I can't seem to figure out why I keep breaking thread.  My booklet print is small and I feel Im missing a part in the needle area when Im threading the machine but I can't figure it out.  I really need to see a close up big picture of threading my EM.  I have a brother PE700ll  I'm really frustrated at this point I love my machine and yes I am a novice yet familiar with machines  I sew well and know my machine, but embroid. is a little different.  Is there a troubleshooting on internet that anyone knows of ?  I broke my original needle.  I feel my instruction book is general not in depth Another question that the book doesn't help much is the tension on upper thread  Does it stay at 00  Im using mostly thin fabrics.  please anyone can I be helped.

Gladys - Your post sure is full of issues you are experiencing.  I can see that you are frustrated and I will try to help.

That underscore normally does not sew out, I don't know of any of the fonts that have an underscore, but they could have it.  The underscore knows you don't want stitching and (mine) does just a 'holding' stitch between words.  It is easily cut out.  Try it on a test sew out.  You should be happy with the results.

Threads "staying in place . . . " is really a strange statement.  Assuming that you are threading correctly, and I would be hard pressed to incorrectly thread my PE700, lets try some other things.  I am also assuming that you are using embroidery thread.  If you purchased some of the cheaper threads, you may be a victim of that.  Buy as best quality as you can afford, keeping in mind that a quality thread of 40# will be around $5 to $6 per spool.  You can get 'sets' which are less expensive. 

Thread breakage, besides cheap thread, has many possible reasons.  One thing you might try is to get some silicon spray which is in the automotive part of your favorite store.  A 12 oz can is about $5.  Lightly spray your spool (in ventilated area) with the silicon and allow it to dry, about 2 minutes.  When it is dry, put it through the machine.  It does two things, it lubricates the thread and some of that will make the 'race' area of your machine smoother. 

Some times machines just do not like a certain brand of thread, and that is that...

Read the Blogs and Forums here and you will get a good education.  Have you read the forum on the PE-700II?   It has lots of tips for anyone who is new. 

Keep asking questions and the excellent and knowledgeable here at ATG will be your loving guides!

Pat, The Avid Embroiderer

Gladysbu55..

When creating names, words from machine built-in fonts, the 'underscore' does stitch on your item being emboridered contrary to a statement made.  As you noted, you used the 'underscore' and gave the space you needed.  But, it will not do it automatically when you are creating your line of letters.  You must place it each time you want a separation.  After project is completed and prior to removing from the hoop, snip that 'underscore' (carefully).

40 wt. Rayon is the best thread for embroiderying.  The best brands are Madeira, Sulky, Gutermann, Hemingworth.  These rayon brands flow smoothly.  You may, in time, find another brand that you would like just as much.  It's a trial and error thing and personal taste.  I only use Coats and Clarks embroidery rayon when doing husband's E.M.T. items.  Reason being, items get thrown and abused and don't even last as long as the thread.  Therefore, I cut costs there.

Troubleshooting guides and information:  http://www.brother-usa.com/HomeSewing/ModelDetail.aspx?ProductID=PE700II

Also, Brother has a great support system.  A toll-free number is also on the site noted above.  They are a great company to deal with and willing to help.  You can also receive copies of manuals on the Brother site in case you purchased your machine from a third party and do not have a manual.

Joan

Pat,

    Thank you for all the great information.  Sometimes I feel real silly when asking some questions.  I used all the info I received in the forum, and I calmly went back to my sewing room and retraced all the steps and things I did with the machine and I believe I found my problem.  When I opened the machine and took out the thread around the bobbin casing I noticed my tiny screw was not alleigned correctly, so I placed the bobbin casing correctly rethreaded the machine and ran the word Alf, and the machine completed the word without breakage. That was 5 am in the morning.  I haven't tried it again yet, but I do feel some of my thread is not good, but I will try it again and hopefully the thread is okay.  I also thought I was buying good thread over the internet.  I think Im going to buy the small spools for now until I can master the way the cones work with the thread pilot, machine and me in harmony.  I thank anyone who threw out info to me to help me figure out my problems. 

Gladysbu55

also know as SuZq productions

Sometimes it does take a fresh approach just to get to the matter.  I am glad you are able to go on to the next project!

BTW, you can use small spools (I don't know of one that would be too small) and, in general, do not need to go with the 'cones' which are for professionals.  The spools of 1100 yards (1000 M) are plenty big enough for most home embroiderers.

Certainly there are good threads over the Internet, but most of us here agree, stay with the name brands.  Joe's Embroidery Threads and Used Car Dealership may be fine, but you want consistent quality and Joe's might not really offer that.

Pat, The Avid Embroiderer