WOW.! What a video! It is the absolute best I've watched. So informative, easy to understand, clear, you answer so many quotations anewbie has that others don't. Thank you so much. I now am subscribed so I can learn more from you. I have hope! LOL
Dear sir, thank you for your very practical and informative video. I have just purchased this machine. You have made me happy in that I had made the right choice. Hope to hear more from you!! Morin
What a great & well presented instructional video. I just bought a PR650 (older model I know) but allot of the features are similar and this video really helped me get to grips with the machine. Thanks
Thank you so much for this video, I recently purchased this model and you have covered a lot of the unknown. I appreciate you for your time and knowledge. Happy embroidering 🧵!
@katherine5587 The "F" Arm is available in a kit with the Magnetic Frame - either the 4" x 4" or the 5" x 7": www.echidnasewing.com.au/pr-magnetic-frame-4-x4-m-clamp-kit www.echidnasewing.com.au/pr-magnetic-frame-5-x7-l-clamp-kit
I'm thinking about getting one of these, but the price is a little high. I'm already in debt enough, but I really want to expand my embroidery capabilities. I already have a Brother PE800 and I love it.
This is the most informative video I've watched, and I think I've viewed all on YT and Brother USA. You invite viewers to submit questions... I have a healthy list of Qs. I'm new to this machine, love it so far, but there is a definite learning curve (for me). How could I submit Qs (briefly) to you/your team? Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge and educating me. All greatly appreciated.
Looks like the frames that you put the hoops on are the same as my brothers persona... so I suppose I could put those on and use my hoops I have for the persona.
No I have a persona... looks like the frame is the same as the pr680.. I'm thinking about buying one that the lady that services my machine knows.. Just thought if the frame would fit then of course I could use all the same magnetic hoops
Thanks Gary for all of your very informative videos. You are a great teacher. With you, I learn very quickly. I am French and I want to buy myself a 1055 X so all your advice is extremely valuable to me. Thank you for sharing your great experience. You are super nice. On the other hand I have a question: what is the difference for the placement between the standard frames, the magnetic ones, the set of 7 frames to avoid buying everything. Regarding the set of 7 frames, I saw that there were simply some in metal where you can put the self-adhesive stabilizer, but now there is also the set of 8 metal frames MAGNETS. Do you think they are better because they can be used by gluing the filmoplast and also by putting a non-sticky stabilizer under the magnet. Are they okay on the PR 1005?
@rebedawolfe1715 Yes you can as Embrilliance is Embroidery Software that you can save the embroidery designs in most embroidery formats that are common.
Very informative, but mine keeps stopping and I can't find anything wrong with, Bob is good, line didn't break. It just says check upper and bobbin thread. Over and over😢
What do,you know about a “Playbook” for learning about this machine? I previously had a Personna so I know a lot, but want to learn about how to arrange colors for a design with over six colors.
Hi Joyce, we do have available a Playbook for the PR680 to purchase: www.echidnasewing.com.au/brother-playbook-for-pr680w This is a great instruction book for you to learn from.
Do you have a video on how you would switch out a color in the middle of it working on a design. Say for example your design has 8 colors how would you do that
You can just change the thread colour manually but keep it the same colour on the screen. This would be the easiest way without reprogramming and then repositioning etc.
I had a brother 6 needle and after 8 yrs sold it. I have a SWF 15 full size commercial machine. You a good teacher on these brother machines. Do you sell in the states?
Great Video, Thank you. `I have two questions please. I want to buy this machine to do hooded baby towels. Would it be possible to put designs on the hood of the towel without opening up the stitching? Secondly, how do you know where to place things so that the stiching would be in the middle of the hooded towel for example? Thank You!
Hi Abi, yes the pr680 has a free arm which makes it easy to embroider on the hood. You would have to find the centre of the area you are wanting to embroider, line up with the notches on the hoop or use the template plastic to line it up.
do you have cheat sheet for assigning the set up of the Threads by number. I found it by accident, cant get back to it. New to the multi needle 6, and there book is not easy to follow. Not any you tube on this
This is found under Settings on your machine. If you aren't sure, give us a call (if you are in Australia) and we will be able to help you over the phone. Our number is 1800 000 360.
@jonniejoplin6226 Yes you can purchase fonts that can be used on your machine. You would need to purchase them separately or use software to get more options of fonts.
Do you know anything about an”Playbook” available for this machine and is it worth it? My dealer isn’t very good with instructing. I have had a Persona100 so know more about color assignment and how to maximize changes when there are, say 20 color changes I a design.
Hi Joyce, we do have available a Playbook for the PR680 to purchase: www.echidnasewing.com.au/brother-playbook-for-pr680w This is a great instruction book for you to learn from.
@@EchidnaClub Thank you. Is it special software to do that? And what type of file does the logo have to be to get digitized? (Sorry for the questions, I’m new to this.)
Yes you need digitizing software like Embrilliance Stitch Artist or Hatch. You can pay other people to do it for you and not buy the software. We have a section on our website of people who digitize. www.echidnasewing.com.au/page/buying-from-us/embroidery-services/
Here is the link to the machine on our website which will give you an up to date pricing of the machine: www.echidnasewing.com.au/brother-pr680w-embroidery-machine
Hi Judith, can you give us a call here at Echidna Sewing if you are in Australia? Our phone number is 1800 000 360. If you are overseas, it is best to contact your local Brother dealer.
Wow!! I’m a Newbie. This is the first full length video I’ve watched. You are a great teacher. Thanks soooo much!!!❤
@thirst2learnchristianacade784 Thank you for watching! We love hearing how people have enjoyed our videos!
WOW.! What a video! It is the absolute best I've watched. So informative, easy to understand, clear, you answer so many quotations anewbie has that others don't. Thank you so much. I now am subscribed so I can learn more from you. I have hope! LOL
@pamwarwick4577 Thank for supporting us and your great feedback! :)
Dear sir, thank you for your very practical and informative video. I have just purchased this machine. You have made me happy in that I had made the right choice. Hope to hear more from you!! Morin
That is great to hear! Thank you for your feedback :)
What a great & well presented instructional video.
I just bought a PR650 (older model I know) but allot of the features are similar and this video really helped me get to grips with the machine.
Thanks
@darranmcareavey That is great we were able to assist you :)
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your lovely feedback. We are glad to hear you've found our video helpful.
Hello, I just purchased the PR680W and would like to ask about the quilt behind Garry and where can I buy the pattern please
@nicholamarron2747 You will love your new machine, so easy to use! The quilt is called "The Secret Garden" and is a beautiful applique quilt.
Best video so far, and I’ve watched a lot! Thank you!
@user-po9lb8jq5n Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to give us great feedback!
thank you Gary, this has been very helpful and easy to follow!
@MrSalocio - that is awesome to hear, thank you for letting us know.
Thank you so much for this video, I recently purchased this model and you have covered a lot of the unknown. I appreciate you for your time and knowledge. Happy embroidering 🧵!
Glad it was helpful!
Can you clarify, the "F" frame came with the magnetic hoop, or it came with the machine?
@katherine5587 The "F" Arm is available in a kit with the Magnetic Frame - either the 4" x 4" or the 5" x 7":
www.echidnasewing.com.au/pr-magnetic-frame-4-x4-m-clamp-kit
www.echidnasewing.com.au/pr-magnetic-frame-5-x7-l-clamp-kit
Excellent demo - thanks so much for the detailed explanations and demonstration. Cheers!
Glad it was helpful!
I'm thinking about getting one of these, but the price is a little high. I'm already in debt enough, but I really want to expand my embroidery capabilities. I already have a Brother PE800 and I love it.
It is a brilliant machine and very user friendly! Let us know if you would like some more information :)
Love it thank you Name of Colour ! YES!
This is the most informative video I've watched, and I think I've viewed all on YT and Brother USA. You invite viewers to submit questions... I have a healthy list of Qs. I'm new to this machine, love it so far, but there is a definite learning curve (for me). How could I submit Qs (briefly) to you/your team? Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge and educating me. All greatly appreciated.
Hi Donna, you can contact us directly at support@echidnasewing.com.au
Thank you for your great feedback :)
Awesome video, Thanks so much Gary
@timmoss425 Thank you for your feedback and we are glad it has been useful and informative for you!
Sure would love this machine
It is a great machine and maybe one day?! :)
Looks like the frames that you put the hoops on are the same as my brothers persona... so I suppose I could put those on and use my hoops I have for the persona.
@vickeydavenport1288 It will depend on the frame as to whether it will fit the Persona. Best to check its compatibility before use.
No I have a persona... looks like the frame is the same as the pr680.. I'm thinking about buying one that the lady that services my machine knows.. Just thought if the frame would fit then of course I could use all the same magnetic hoops
Yes some frames fit the PR680 and the PRS100 but not all them - We do list the compatibility on the PR and PRS Frames on the listings.
Thanks Gary for all of your very informative videos. You are a great teacher. With you, I learn very quickly. I am French and I want to buy myself a 1055 X so all your advice is extremely valuable to me. Thank you for sharing your great experience. You are super nice. On the other hand I have a question: what is the difference for the placement between the standard frames, the magnetic ones, the set of 7 frames to avoid buying everything. Regarding the set of 7 frames, I saw that there were simply some in metal where you can put the self-adhesive stabilizer, but now there is also the set of 8 metal frames MAGNETS. Do you think they are better because they can be used by gluing the filmoplast and also by putting a non-sticky stabilizer under the magnet. Are they okay on the PR 1005?
The magnetic mighty hoops are absolutely the best to used. A bit more expensive but worth it!
Saves you so much time.
Will this work with Embrilliance??
@rebedawolfe1715 Yes you can as Embrilliance is Embroidery Software that you can save the embroidery designs in most embroidery formats that are common.
Yet another brilliant and informative video. Thank you Gary and team :).
Thanks Ellen, we have fun making the videos!
Hello !!!it does sewing as well ?
No, this is an embroidery only machine.
Very informative, but mine keeps stopping and I can't find anything wrong with, Bob is good, line didn't break. It just says check upper and bobbin thread. Over and over😢
Hi there, this sounds like it could be a threading issue. Have you checked the top thread path, making sure you have completed all the steps?
@EchidnaClub it turns out, I wasn't pushing in the bob all the way. Eventually found out it has to snap in place. Thanks for the reply!
Awesome! Great you got it sorted!
I have that same problem... i have checked the thread path, and also checked that the bob snaps when i place it. Can you guys help me please ? 🙁🙏🏼
What do,you know about a “Playbook” for learning about this machine? I previously had a Personna so I know a lot, but want to learn about how to arrange colors for a design with over six colors.
Hi Joyce, we do have available a Playbook for the PR680 to purchase: www.echidnasewing.com.au/brother-playbook-for-pr680w This is a great instruction book for you to learn from.
Do you have a video on how you would switch out a color in the middle of it working on a design. Say for example your design has 8 colors how would you do that
You can just change the thread colour manually but keep it the same colour on the screen. This would be the easiest way without reprogramming and then repositioning etc.
I hope Brother are paying you, very well explained
@truoblanga6970 Thank you for watching the video :)
I had a brother 6 needle and after 8 yrs sold it. I have a SWF 15 full size commercial machine.
You a good teacher on these brother machines.
Do you sell in the states?
Hello Ann, sorry we only able to sell in Australia
Great Video, Thank you. `I have two questions please. I want to buy this machine to do hooded baby towels. Would it be possible to put designs on the hood of the towel without opening up the stitching? Secondly, how do you know where to place things so that the stiching would be in the middle of the hooded towel for example? Thank You!
Hi Abi, yes the pr680 has a free arm which makes it easy to embroider on the hood. You would have to find the centre of the area you are wanting to embroider, line up with the notches on the hoop or use the template plastic to line it up.
Thanks Gary very useful video. But if you explain the wifi features using My Stitch Monitor App more it'll be more helpful. ❤️
Thank you Syed for your feedback :)
do you have cheat sheet for assigning the set up of the Threads by number. I found it by accident, cant get back to it. New to the multi needle 6, and there book is not easy to follow. Not any you tube on this
This is found under Settings on your machine. If you aren't sure, give us a call (if you are in Australia) and we will be able to help you over the phone. Our number is 1800 000 360.
Hugely helpful, thank you!
@permaquilter9111 Glad it was helpful! And thank you for taking time to give us feedback :)
Can you purchase brother funky fonts thats on brothers prs 1 embroidery machine on this machine
@jonniejoplin6226 Yes you can purchase fonts that can be used on your machine. You would need to purchase them separately or use software to get more options of fonts.
How do you change thread colour by tying a knot. I have tremor in hands. Any suggestions?
The only other way is to rethread totally unless you have someone to assist you?
Do you know anything about an”Playbook” available for this machine and is it worth it? My dealer isn’t very good with instructing. I have had a Persona100 so know more about color assignment and how to maximize changes when there are, say 20 color changes I a design.
Hi Joyce, we do have available a Playbook for the PR680 to purchase:
www.echidnasewing.com.au/brother-playbook-for-pr680w
This is a great instruction book for you to learn from.
Your videos are awesome
Glad you like them!
Great Video! Thank you
Glad you liked it!
Loved What you done! thank you for your detailed explanation
You are so welcome!
Give me the price please and the website so I can purchase. Thanks.
Hi there, such a great machine. Here is the link to our website:
www.echidnasewing.com.au/brother-pr680w-embroidery-machine
@@EchidnaClub thank you so much!
Very Welcome :)
Any idea where a person could purchase a cover for it?
Unfortunately we do not have any one that we know of. Most people cover there machines with a blanket or sheet to keep the dust off.
fantastic thank you
@kimsiray8708 Thank you for watching!
How often do you oil the hook? Each time you rehoop or like 1x a day?
Yes at least once a day. Depends on how much embroidery you do in a day.
@@EchidnaClub ok I am just learning this machine so it was new to oil. I was using a single needle before this. Thank you so much.
With the PR680W, can I use companies logos to embroider?
Yes you can but they need to be digitized first and converted into a .PES or .DST file for use on your machine.
@@EchidnaClub Thank you. Is it special software to do that? And what type of file does the logo have to be to get digitized? (Sorry for the questions, I’m new to this.)
Yes you need digitizing software like Embrilliance Stitch Artist or Hatch. You can pay other people to do it for you and not buy the software. We have a section on our website of people who digitize.
www.echidnasewing.com.au/page/buying-from-us/embroidery-services/
How many stitches can this machines hold ?
This model with stitch out many stitches, we recently stitched design with 150,000 stitches in the digitizing.
Whats the price range for these machines?
Here is the link to the machine on our website which will give you an up to date pricing of the machine:
www.echidnasewing.com.au/brother-pr680w-embroidery-machine
How fast are you stitching?
Hello Ann this model stitches at up to 1000 stitches per minute.
Thank you n
@patriciasmith6992 You are very welcome! If you have any questions please let us know :)
How to fix a main motor encoder connect error- hand wheel will not move
Hi Judith, can you give us a call here at Echidna Sewing if you are in Australia? Our phone number is 1800 000 360. If you are overseas, it is best to contact your local Brother dealer.
The bobbin winder no longer comes standard with it, as of 2022
In some countries the Bobbin Winder does not come standard with the machine. In Australia it is included.
That is maid in Japan???
@abdulhassani991 Brother machines are manufactured in different parts of the world - Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam and China.