Welcome to the world of truly affordable embroidery, with the exciting new PE500 embroidery machine from Brother! The feature-rich, easy-to-use PE500 embroidery-only machine comes with top-of-the-line features, typically found in more expensive machines, which help make embroidery fun and easy. Whether you are a sewer interested in trying your hand at embroidery for the first time, a crafter looking for a new challenge, or an advanced embroiderer looking for a unit to carry to a make & take, the PE500 is perfect for you! Use it to recycle clothing by adding new, fashionable embellishments! Turn everyday pillows and blankets into customized gifts for friends and family. With the PE500, the options are virtually limitless. With computer connectivity, you can also import .pes designs from your PC, or import designs purchased from www.ibroidery.com and other web sites.
Features
4"x4" embroidery area - Ample work space for virtually any project
Built-in designs - 70 designs, 5 font styles for lettering and monogramming, and 120 frame pattern combinations
Easy-to-use, backlit LCD touch screen display - Access and edit built-in designs, view tutorials, and more
Easy threading - The automatic needle threader threads the needle with the press of a button
Computer connectivity - Import designs and download machine updates from Brother
iBroidery.com compatible: Choose from thousands of licensed and limited edition, downloadable designs, available for purchase on www.ibroidery.com
Guaranteed to fit because it is a part.
Basic Features
LCD Size (Horizontal x Vertical) inches
2.7 x 1.4
Stitch Select
Touch Panel
Screensaver
No
On-Screen Help
Yes
Built-in Languages
Yes
On-Screen Editing
Yes
Lighting
1 LED
Needle Threading System
Advanced
Independent Bobbin Winding Motor
Yes
Thread Sensor
Upper and Bobbin
Thread Sensor On/Off
No
Automated Upper and Lower Thread Cutting
Yes
Quick-Set™ Bobbin
Yes
USB
No
Computer Connectivity with Update Capability
Yes
Memory Card
No
Cable
Embroidery Card
Sewing Features
Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment
No
Embroidery Features
Maximum Embroidery Area (X x Y)
4" x 4"
Maximum Embroidery Speed (Stitches Per Minute)
400
Built-in Embroidery Designs (Non-License)
70
Built-in Frame Designs
10 Shapes x 12 Stitch Patterns
Trial Position/Layout Function
Yes
Pattern Rotating
1, 10, or 90 Degrees
Carton Contents
Accessory Storage
Yes
Included Accessory Feet
Embroidery foot
Other Included Accessories
Embroidery arm, accessory bag with seam ripper, needle set, cleaning brush, screwdrivers (2), touch pen, spool caps (3), scissors, embroidery bobbin thread, bobbins (3), USB cable, power cord, English/Spanish operation manual
Included Embroidery Hoops
1 (4" x 4") Additional hoops may be available, please see Optional Accessories
Other
Warranty
25 year limited warranty
Machine Dimensions (H x W x D)
10.94" x 6.89" x 15.55"
Machine Weight
18.1 lbs
Shipping Dimensions (H x W x D)
15.15" x 17.71" x 20.27"
Shipping Weight
22.5 lbs
UL/CSA Listed
Yes, 110v
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