embroidery hoop<\/a> measuring 6 \u00be in x 4 in (the SA434) is also available. While the PE500 can only embroider up to one 4 in x 4 in area at a time, the extra space is helpful if you want to embroider multiple designs without re-hooping the fabric.<\/p>\nWhat Support Does Brother Have for this Machine?<\/h3>\n
The PE500 has a 25-year limited warranty for the chassis. Electronics and circuit boards are covered for 2 years. Parts, labor, and accessory pieces are covered for 1 year. All of this coverage is only offered if the purchase is made through an authorized Brother reseller in the United States, and only if an original sales receipt is presented. Keep in mind is that the warranty is non-transferable, so if you sell or give your machine to someone else, the coverage is void.<\/p>\n
Brother will also provide free phone support for the life of the embroidery machine.<\/p>\n
Common Questions Regarding the PE500:<\/h3>\nDoes this machine do regular sewing also?<\/h4>\n
No, the Brother PE500 only embroiders.<\/p>\n
Is this machine compatible with Macs?<\/h4>\n
Yes, as long as the design is saved as a .pes, the operating system you have on your computer does not matter. Downloading patterns from the internet will work seamlessly. If you\u2019re planning on designing your own patterns on your Mac, you will need to find software that is Mac-compatible.<\/p>\n
Can I save my designs onto a USB flash memory card and transfer designs from my computer to the machine that way?<\/h4>\n
No, the USB port on the embroidery machine does not support USB flash drives.<\/p>\n
How many different colors of thread can I use at one time?<\/h4>\n
This machine only lets you use one color at a time. When it\u2019s time to change colors, the machine will tell you. Multi-thread embroidery machines do exist, but you can expect a steep price increase.<\/p>\n
Can I download more fonts?<\/h4>\n
Yes. There are a variety of fonts available for purchase online. Just be sure the one you get is in the right format (.pes)!<\/p>\n
Can I draw my own picture and transfer it to the machine?<\/h4>\n
Yes. If you want to make your own designs, you can install a design software on your computer. The important thing to remember is to make sure it can save your design in the correct format. Once you’ve selected a program that meets your needs, design to your heart’s content!<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re new to designing, you may be better off hiring an embroidery digitizing company to do it for you. They\u2019ll be able to give you a better stitch pattern, and can probably do dozens of patterns for the same price the design software will cost you.<\/p>\n
I want to learn how to monogram. Is this a good machine to learn with? Is there anything else I need to purchase in order to start monogramming?<\/h4>\n
Yes, this machine is a great starter for practicing how to monogram. It comes with 5 different fonts. While this may be enough to whet your appetite, you will need to buy additional software if you want more choices. If monogramming is the primary use you have in mind for the PE500, consider finding software specifically for fonts.<\/p>\n
On its own, this embroidery machine won\u2019t let you do a lot letters at one time. Of course, you can reposition the fabric and continue. How big of an inconvenience this is depends on the size of the monogram projects you have. Again, if you\u2019ll be doing lots of monograms, purchasing a font software will overcome that issue.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t forget: If you\u2019re trying to monogram small items, like cuffs, collars, or infant items, you\u2019ll have better results if you use a smaller hoop (the SA431).<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/h3>\n
The Brother PE500 Embroidery Machine is a great choice for beginner embroiderers.<\/strong> The features of the machine make it easy to learn how to use. Plus, the included accessories let you get started with embroidering right out of the box!<\/strong><\/p>\nThe machine is compatible with a variety of other products, allowing you the flexibility to grow and learn additional specialty embroidery skills with the same machine. With other small add-ons, developing finer talents such as monogramming on tiny items is easy. Getting new designs and fonts are as simple as purchasing them online, downloading them to your computer, and transferring them to the machine (either by the provided USB cable, or an embroidery card).<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re looking to learn how to embroider on a budget, the PE500 is for you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"One popular embroidery machine is the Brother PE500. Who is this machine really intended for? What features does this machine have, what accessories does it come with, and what other products can be used with it? Unlike other Brother PE500 reviews, we\u2019ll discuss these topics and also answer some of the most commonly asked questions about this machine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":15,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stitchersden.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stitchersden.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stitchersden.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stitchersden.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stitchersden.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/stitchersden.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stitchersden.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stitchersden.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stitchersden.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stitchersden.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}