Do you have a question about the Innov-is 500D and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
miss Claire Amess
February 6, 2025
Hi
I have the brother Disney innovis 500d and the bobbin winder has stopped working. The noise is there but nothing happens. After taking a look inside it looks like I need a small cog? Do you know if these are available to buy? And where I could possibly purchase one please?
Thankyou Claire
SE-BrotherE_sgml.book Page A Monday, June 30, 2003 3:44 PM Included Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your retailer. Accessories Note (For U.S.A. only) Foot controller: Model FC-309-81 This foot controller can be used on this machine model 500D/500.
SE-BrotherE_sgml.book Page B Monday, June 30, 2003 3:44 PM Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. Front view Thread cassette compartment cover Thread cassette compartment...
SE-BrotherE_sgml.book Page C Monday, June 30, 2003 3:44 PM Needle and presser foot section Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. Needle bar thread hooks Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread hooks. Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight seams.
SE-BrotherE_sgml.book Page D Monday, June 30, 2003 3:44 PM Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Thread cassette indicator The indicator lights up or goes off depending on the condition of the sewing machine. Green: A thread cassette can be inserted.
SE-BrotherE_sgml.book Page E Monday, June 30, 2003 3:44 PM Operation panel The front operation panel has an LCD (liquid crystal display) and operation keys. LCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) Selected pattern settings and messages are displayed. Touch the keys displayed on the LCD to perform operations.
In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com...
SE-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 11 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:44 PM GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Turning the Machine On/Off ...12 LCD (liquid crystal display) operation ...14 Winding/Installing the Bobbin...18 Upper Threading ...23 Replacing the Needle ...35 Replacing the Presser Foot ...40 Sewing Cylindrical Pieces...43...
SE-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 18 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:44 PM — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — GETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin, and then insert the bobbin thread.
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Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the bobbin thread spool pin. • Use the special Brother embroidery bobbin thread when embroidering. Slide the spool cap onto the bobbin thread spool pin.
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SE-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 22 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:44 PM — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — GETTING READY Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold the end of the thread with your left.
SE-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 27 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:44 PM — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Pull the thread under the disc at the front in the lower-left corner and around to the right, and then the thread will be cut with the cutter.
SE-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 45 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:44 PM SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter. Sewing...46 Adjusting the Thread Tension ...54 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length ...56 Useful Functions...59 Useful Sewing Tips ...62...
SE-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 65 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:44 PM UTILITY STITCHES The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter. Stitch Settings...66 Selecting Stitching ...72 Overcasting Stitches...74 Basic Stitching ...78 Blind Hem Stitching ...80 Buttonhole Stitching...82 Zipper Insertion...89 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape ...94 Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching ...96 Reinforcement Stitching ...103...
SE-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 127 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:44 PM EMBROIDERY The steps for embroidering will be explained here. Embroidering neatly ...128 Attaching the embroidery foot ...131 Attaching the embroidery unit ...134 Preparing the fabric...138 Attaching the embroidery frame ...142 Selecting embroidery patterns...144 Embroidering...150 Convenient Functions...154...
SE-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 161 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:44 PM APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter. Maintenance...162 Troubleshooting ...164 Index ...174...
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Do you have a question about the Innov-is 500D and is the answer not in the manual?
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Hi I have the brother Disney innovis 500d and the bobbin winder has stopped working. The noise is there but nothing happens. After taking a look inside it looks like I need a small cog? Do you know if these are available to buy? And where I could possibly purchase one please? Thankyou Claire