Embroidery machine does not stop

What does it mean if the embroidery machine won't stop?

During an embroidery process, modern flatbed embroidery machines typically pause at each color change. This gives you the opportunity to thread the next desired thread. If these pauses suddenly stop and the entire design is stitched with only one color, the fault is usually not with the machine itself, but with an activated setting: the monochrome function .

What is the monochrome function on embroidery machines?

The monochrome function is a special mode in which all color layers of an embroidery motif are stitched without interruption using the same thread . The machine deliberately ignores the color changes defined in the design and performs the entire embroidery process in one color – usually intended for single-color looks or test runs.

Why is the monochrome function active?

In most cases, the monochrome function was switched on accidentally, for example:

• by tapping the monochrome icon in the embroidery screen
• by loading an embroidery file with monochrome enabled by default
• by the last project status that the machine adopts when switched on

How to tell if monochrome is enabled

Depending on the model, a symbol or setting such as:

• Monochrome ON / “Single color”
• 1-color embroidery activated
• Single-color yarn symbol instead of color field
• No stops visible in the progress bar

How to deactivate the monochrome function

Brother (e.g. Innov-is, PR series):

1. Open the stitch screen
2. Look for the monochrome symbol (usually a single-colored blob of color)
3. Tap it to turn the feature off
4. Color changes and stops are now displayed again

Bernina (e.g. B700/B500):

1. Open the tool menu in embroidery mode
2. Set monochrome mode to "off"
3. Color sequence is restored

Pfaff / Husqvarna (mySewnet system):

1. Open embroidery file
2. Check in the color sequence display whether monochrome is active
3. Reset setting to "multicolor"

The monochrome function on the bernette B70 / B79 is activated.

When is the monochrome function useful?

• For test embroidery on new patterns
• If you want to deliberately implement a motif in one color
• When using gradient yarn or metallic yarn
• To save time when quickly embroidering samples

However, make sure to deactivate it again after the test embroidery if you want to embroider motifs with multiple colors as intended.

Common mistakes and errors

• The embroidery machine is mistakenly considered defective
• The embroidery file is reloaded without turning off monochrome
• Color changes are ignored even though several yarn colors are prepared
• The function remains active after the machine is switched off (depending on the model)

Summary

If your embroidery machine no longer stops when changing colors, the monochrome function is usually activated. This setting ensures that all color layers are stitched in one color without interruption. You can deactivate this function via the operating menu to embroider with multiple thread colors again.