Brother PR1050X

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Brother PR1050X

Introduction

The Brother PR1050X is a high-end consumer and professional entry level embroidery machine.

In Switzerland, list price is 12'000 CHF, in Germany 11'000 Euros. Street prices can be less and even lesser for education.

I ordered such a model and by fall 2017 there should be more information in this page - Daniel K. Schneider (talk) 09:02, 4 July 2017 (CEST)

Specifications

• The machine can stitch up to 10 different colors with one needle at the time
• Size: 48 x 48 x 60cm ?
• Size of the box: ?
• Weight: 44 kg (60 kg in the box ?)

• Size of a table (add-on): 70 - 100 cm height, 49 cm length, 80 cm width

Connectivity

• USB host cable
• USB media slot
• SD card slot

Thread colors

• Default colors
• Each needle bar can be assigned a color through either the control panel or software (the latter is called manual color sequence).
• Thread colors in a design can be sorted at the control panel (this may mess up order of printing of course)
• Several manufacturers/makes color schemes are builtin. E.g. Madeira Poly, Sulky, R-A Poly.

Formats

The Machine can not directly stitch from design files like EMB or ART.

PES

• The PES format is the most important native machine instruction format for both small and semi-professional Brother embroidery machines. Designs can be somewhat modified.
• Several version of PES seem to exist. Newer versions may not work on older machines
• PES is the default format to export from your embroidery software.

PEN

• A Brother format that only works on some machines that can stitch "Disney" designs. Some machines can be registered to decrypt.

PEC

• An older Baby Lock/Brother/Deco format. Avoid.

PHC

• Older Brother format. Avoid.

DST

• DST is a Tajima data file and it does not include color information (therefore avoid)

Hoops

The machine comes with several frames for each of which several hoops can be attached. By default you will get four standard frames that will attach on both sides. These are not suitable for repairing ellbow holes (one of my favorites) or stitching into a shirt or jeans pocket. Get the compact set for that. In addition, we recommend buying the long frame for arms/legs.

In addition to the for standard frames and hoop sets you can acquire, below are a few.

• Border frame
• Cap frame
• Clamp frames (for shoes)
• Cylinder frames (legs and sleeves)
• Jumbo frame (requires turning)
• Quilt frame
• Small size frame kit (recommended)
• Sleeve frame (recommended)

Standard

You cannot stitch up the edges. Roughly speaking you can stitch the inner size minus 2cm vertically and minus 4cm horizontally.

Name	Embroidery size (width x height)	Physical Size inside (width x height)	Frame holder	Remarks
Extra-large	36.0 x 20.0cm	39.5 x 22.0cm	A	Use the table
Large	18.0 x 13.0 cm	23.0 x 15.0 cm	A	none
Medium	10.0 x 10.0 cm	14.0 x 12.0 cm	A
Small	6.0 x 4.0 cm	8 x 6.0 cm	A

Compact frame set

These frames are attached with a single arm to the small E frame, i.e. they will stick out and are well suited for stitching inside sleeves and legs or pockets that are not too narrow. Make sure to understand that you cannot stitch up to the edges, e.g. frame 50 can only do 50 x 50mm and not 60 by 60 for example !

Name	Embroidery size (width x height)	Physical Size inside (width x height)	Frame holder	Remarks
Frame 70 (horizonal oval)	7.0 x 4.1 cm	9.0 x 5.5 cm	E
Frame 50 (square)	5.0 x 5.0 cm	6.8 x 6.8 cm	E	none
Frame 55 (round oval)	4.4 x 3.8 cm	6.0 x 5.0 cm	E
Vertical frame (vertical oval)	6.0 x 4.0 cm	8 x 6.0 cm	E

Sleeve frame

The sleeve frame is attached on both sides. This means that the sleeves should not to too narrow. More information once we get ours ....

Name	Embroidery size (width x height)	Physical Size inside (width x height)	Frame holder	Remarks
Sleeve frame (vertical oval)	7.0 x 20 cm		?	Use of stabilizers There are several types of stabilizers, e.g. Water soluble: Used for freestanding lace (FSL) and also as topping for some fabrics, e.g. towels Self-adhesive tear away: Used for heavy fabrics (but also lighter and softer ones with less good results since , but it is the most easy to use) Tear away: Medium-heavy woven fabrics and sturdy fabrics. This has to be ironed or glued to the fabric depending on the brand. Polyester mesh cut away: Used for T-shirts and similar Cut-away: pullovers and such The Brother Operation manual (p. 254) recommends fabric/stabilizer combinations of which we reproduce some modified excerpts: Fabric/Garment No. of Backing Pieces No. of Topping Pieces Comments Denim 1 tear-away None Lower speed if problems Terry cloth (bath towels) 1 tear-away 1 water soluble Increase density and avoid small lettering. Fine woven shirts 1 tear-away None For high-density or highly detailed designs use two pieces of lightweight backing Golf shirt 1 cut-away Optional Corduroy 1 tear-away 1 water-soluble Use denser stitcher or denser/more understiches. Lingerie or silk 1 or 2 lightweight tear-away Optional Reduce sewing speed Knitting (sweater) 1 cut-away or adhesive tear-away 1 water-soluble Use tightly woven organza or curtain fabric in a matching color if knits have holes. Sweatshirt 1 cut-away or adhesive tear-away Optional Two layers for detailed designs T-shirt 1 light-weight cut-away or adhesive tear-away Optional Avoid stitch-heavy designs and make them low tension. As general rule: Any fabric needs a stabilizer. If you are lazy use at least the auto-adhesive one. Very small lettering needs topping on most fabrics. Fine fabrics should use cut-away stabilizers. These are nicer to wear and some offer extra stability. The Touch Screen Interface Embroidery Settings (chapter 4 of the manual) Color settings (p 133, 143) On page 5 of the settings screen, set manual color sequence to on Machine Settings The settings screen includes seven screens Links Official Manuals and Drivers Support & Downloads Operation Manual Quick Reference Guide Embroidery Design Guide FAQs & Troubleshooting Brother Sewing Machines Europe Brother Sewing Switzerland Manuals in French Support et téléchargement Manuel d'instructions Guide de référence rapide