Brother International XL 5500 Support Question
Brother International XL 5500 Support Question
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Question posted by laeticiaekila on June 11th, 2011
How To Make A Straight Stitch From Brother Xl-5500?
PLEASE HELP ME
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Users Manual - English - Page 2
... not pull or push fabric while stitching. Always unplug the machine from the accumulation of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to the "{" position (which represents off when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this machine. WARNING - Use this manual.
3. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot controller free from the electrical...
Users Manual - English - Page 4
... COMBINATIONS 24
Please Read Before Sewing ...25 Straight Stitching ...25 Zigzag Stitching ...26 Blind Hem Stitching ...27 Shell Tuck Stitching ...27 Elastic Stitching ...28 Scallop Stitching ...28 Double Action Stitching ...29 Overedge Stitching ...29 Feather Stitching ...29 Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching ...30 Decorative Stitching ...30 Making a Buttonhole (1-Step Automatic Buttonhole 30...
Users Manual - English - Page 8
... or break and cause injury.
● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL-5710.
. A bent needle will start and you press harder, the machine's speed will run at a low speed.
Note...Note
● When leaving the machine unattended, the main switch of the machine should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is intended to fit in ...
Users Manual - English - Page 9
...straight 1 and sharp for the stitch pattern you have to change the presser foot depending on a flat surface as shown.
1 Screwdriver
• Do not use extreme force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine...or the machine may be damaged. Tighten the needle clamp.
1
3 2
1 Screwdriver 2 Needle stopper 3 Needle
CAUTION
● Make sure to...
Users Manual - English - Page 12
...16)
2
STRAIGHT STITCH
0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position)
3
ZIGZAG STITCH
0-5 (0-3/16)
4
BLIND HEM STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
5
SHELL TUCK STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
6
ELASTIC STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
7
STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
8
SCALLOP STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
9
DOUBLE ACTION STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
10
BRIDGING STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
11
RAMPART STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16...
Users Manual - English - Page 13
...SEWING MACHINE
■ 17 Stitches Pattern
1
Stitch Name
1-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE
Recommended Width
[mm (inch)]
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
2
STRAIGHT STITCH
0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position)
3
ZIGZAG STITCH
0-5 (0-3/16)
4
BLIND HEM STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
5
SHELL TUCK STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
6
ELASTIC STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
7
STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH
3-5 (1/8-3/16)
8
SCALLOP STITCH...
Users Manual - English - Page 14
... machine is not fed. With the "0" setting material is adjusted at the factory so that the stretch stitching can be sewn with the stitch length dial set to a stretch stitch. The position needed for making the satin stitch varies according to observe the feeding of fabric to the material and thread being used when sewing on the stitch...
Users Manual - English - Page 15
... then sew forward. Do not forcefully turn the stitch length dial out of fabric or thread are used or the pattern does not have the correct shape, turn the dial toward either "+" or "-" to adjust the stitch width. The machine will not be fed.
1 Stitch width dial
Note
● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are...
Users Manual - English - Page 22
... needle plate and break.
● Do not sew with this needle and two top threads.
The upper thread should face toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. The needle could break, and damage the machine.
● When using the twin needle, make sure the stitch width dial is not set above "3" since...
Users Manual - English - Page 26
... direction. Raise the needle to choose the 1 Straight Stitch or Triple Stretch Stitch. CAUTION
● Make sure the needle does not hit a pin or any other object during sewing, otherwise
the needle may also be injured. ● When you want to 10 stitches in the fabric, stop the 1 machine at the point where you turn the balance...
Users Manual - English - Page 27
... the " " range, and set the stitch length in the " " range produces a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch). Set the pattern selection dial to its highest position and
make sure that you sew using the Straight Stitch at its 2 new direction using the needle as a turning
point for making buttonholes and decorative stitches.
To prepare the machine for the next seam, 4 pull...
Users Manual - English - Page 28
... sewn along the bias with the straight
stitches sewn on non-stretch fabrics, and the Stretch Blind Hem Stitch for stretch fabrics. Blind Hem Stitching
Stitch
Stitch
Stitch Name Pattern Length
Width
[mm (inch)] [mm (inch)]
Blind Hem Stitch
-2
3-5
(1/64-1/16) (1/8-3/16)
Stretch Blind Hem Stitch
-1.5
3-5
(1/64-1/16) (1/8-3/16)
You can be used to sew a picot (lace-like the hem...
Users Manual - English - Page 29
... two pieces of fabric 1 together and center them together using the Elastic Stitch. 2 Make sure you are using the 3 Elastic Stitch as illustrated.
■ Sewing Elastic
Place the elastic on the fabric.
1
As you want to join two pieces of the 2 material.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Elastic Stitching
Stitch
Stitch
Stitch Name Pattern Length
Width
[mm (inch)] [mm (inch)]
Elastic...
Users Manual - English - Page 33
... tack first. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
You need to prevent the stitches from being cut through any stitches. Stop the machine when the needle is not installed with the two lines on the presser foot.
■ Securing the Stitching and Cutting the Buttonhole
To secure the stitching, turn the material 90 1 degrees counterclockwise and sew straight
stitches to "c" (same position...
Users Manual - English - Page 35
...
threads at the back of the needle.
CAUTION
● Turn the balance wheel by hand to adjust the needle 4 position. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches.
5
Zipper Insertion
Stitch
Stitch
Stitch Name
Pattern
Length
Width
[mm (inch)] [mm (inch)]
Straight Stitch
2-3 (1/16-1/8)
2.5 (center needle position) (3/32)
Foot
Zipper Foot
You can use the zipper foot to...
Users Manual - English - Page 36
... needle plate. 1 (On a machine equipped with a piece of the zipper and continue sewing using the notch on the other side. The needle should be injured. CAUTION
● Make sure the needle does not hit the zipper during sewing.
Repeat this motion until the darning section is 6 filled with parallel lines of straight 3 stitches.
Sew a single row (or...
Users Manual - English - Page 37
.... Baste the cutout to the Zigzag 2 Stitch. Carefully sew around the edge of the inside hoop. ...machine equipped with a drop feed
lever, lower the feed dogs by setting the drop feed lever to secure it as the needle can create an applique by turning the balance
wheel, and then make a few holding stitches.
Remove the basting, if necessary.
4
Memo
● Make reinforcing straight stitches...
Users Manual - English - Page 38
... make long stitches by moving the embroidery hoop rapidly and short stitches by returning the drop feed lever to the edge of the last letter. Secure with a few straight stitches at...from the inside and from moving parts, especially needles.
■ Monogram
Sew by moving the
1 embroidery hoop.
Secure with a few straight stitches at the end 3 of the design by moving the hoop slowly ...
Users Manual - English - Page 44
...36
N
Needle Replacement 7 Needle Threader 19
O
Oiling 38 Overedge Stitching 29
P
Pattern Length 11 Pattern Selection Dial 10 Pattern Width 11 Performance Checklist 40 Presser foot lever 4 Presser Foot Replacement 8 Principal Parts 4
Q
Quick Thread-setting System 20
R
Rampart Stitch 11 Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches 11 Repacking the Machine 42 Reverse Sewing Lever 14
43
Users Manual - English - Page 45
S
Satin Stitch 26
Scallop Stitch 11, 12, 28
Sewing Buttons 33 Sewing Light Bulb Replacement 38
Sewing Light Switch 2, 7
Sewing with a Twin Needle 21
Shell Tuck Stitch 11, 12, 13, 27
Shuttle Hook Removal 39 Shuttle Race Cleaning 39
Spool pin 15, 18
Steadying the Machine 9 Stitch Length Dial 13 Stitch Width Dial 14
Straight Stitch 11, 12, 25, 34, 35 Stretch Blind...
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