Brother International XL-5700 Support Question
Brother International XL-5700 Support Question
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Question posted by lindajones009 on July 19th, 2012
Problem With Lower Stitch
Lower stitchis loose and slightly loopy. I have tried tightening the bobbin screw but I am afraid to over tighten it. Anyone know how to deal with this problem,
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Related Brother International XL-5700 Manual Pages
Users Manual - English - Page 2
..., and loose cloth.
5. Always unplug the machine before use the proper needle plate.
Use this machine only for use outdoors. 7. Use only accessories recommended by or near children.
2. Never operate this manual.
3. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being
administered. 8. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. This sewing machine is...
Users Manual - English - Page 4
... ...10
Pattern Selection Dial ...10 Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches 11 Stitch Length Dial ...13 Stretch Stitching ...13 Stitch Width Dial ...14 Reverse Sewing Lever ...14 Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is equipped with a drop feed lever 14
THREADING THE MACHINE 15
Winding the Bobbin ...15 Lower Threading ...16 Upper Threading ...18 Using the Needle Threader (models...
Users Manual - English - Page 5
...can turn this to stitch in the reverse direction.
J Zigzag presser foot
H Presser foot lever (page 8) This raises and lowers the presser foot.
A Buttonhole fine adjustment screw (page 33) B Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (page 30) C Needle threader (page 19) This is only available on and off. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
PRINCIPAL PARTS
1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page...
Users Manual - English - Page 8
... on the foot controller when the machine is intended to install the proper outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. A bent needle will increase. When you may bend or break and cause injury.
● Never sew with Models XL-5500/XL-5600/XL-5700/ XL-5510/XL-5610/XL-5710.
. You should be switched off...
Users Manual - English - Page 9
... until it touches the stopper, and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver.
Tighten the needle clamp.
1
3 2
1 Screwdriver 2 Needle stopper 3 Needle
CAUTION
● Make sure to push in fully, or if the needle clamp screw is loose, the needle may break or the machine may be used with this machine. You will start and you may...
Users Manual - English - Page 11
To select the first stitch when the last one . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
THE CONTROLS
Pattern Selection Dial
To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial in either direction. Stitch widths and lengths are shown on the following page.
1
Note
● Since the pattern selection dial is not continuous, it cannot be turned directly from ...
Users Manual - English - Page 15
... dial out of fabric or thread are up.
14
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
If different types of the allowable range.
. When monogramming, embroidering, darning or sewing on the stitch selected, you lightly push the foot controller. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever.
Do not forcefully turn the dial toward either "+" or "-" to the job that...
Users Manual - English - Page 23
... thread from front to a lower number. You may damage the machine. Bobbin Increase the tension in a clockwise direction. Remember to return the screw to adjust it through the thread guide above the needle before starting your stitches. Locks appear on the extra spool pin, but do not turn the screw more details. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
■ Twin Needle...
Users Manual - English - Page 25
... denim with a small needle (for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads. ● For clear nylon thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16. CAUTION
● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS
Fabric Type
Mediumweight fabrics...
Users Manual - English - Page 27
... Sewing
Stitch to the end of the machine.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its highest position.
We recommend that the thread take-up lever is also at the beginning and end of the
fabric.
The satin stitch can use Triple Stretch Stitch for the fabric.
Lower the presser foot and continue sewing...
Users Manual - English - Page 31
...foot
with the mark on the fabric. Lower 3 the presser foot to sew the front bar tack first. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling.
Stitch
Stitch
2
Stitch Name Pattern Length
Width
[mm (inch)] [mm (inch)]
Decorative Stitch
Fixed 2.5
3-5
(3/32)
(1/8-3/16)
This stitch can also be used to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics. The Triple Zigzag...
Users Manual - English - Page 33
... the
stitches sewn in the middle of the 3 buttonhole 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 prevent the stitches from the machine. Step
Step 1 (Front bar tack)
Sewn section
a
Pattern
a/c c
a
1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
You...
Users Manual - English - Page 35
...the upper and lower threads and tie both
threads at the back of the zipper foot.
1
2
Remove the material from the machine.
Lower the presser ...KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Put a button between the foot and the fabric 4 and make sure the needle does not hit the presser foot before you start sewing. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches.
5
Zipper Insertion
Stitch
Stitch
Stitch...
Users Manual - English - Page 37
... and Embroidering
Place the darning plate on the bottom of the cutout 2 using it . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Appliqués
Stitch Name
Pattern
Stitch Length [mm (inch)]
Stitch Width [mm (inch)]
Zigzag Stitch
-2
Any
(1/64-1/16)
You can break.
Put the work at the desired 1 location.
Baste the cutout to the fabric at 6 the starting position by...
Users Manual - English - Page 41
...LOWER THREAD BREAKS
SKIPPED STITCHES
LOOP IN SEAM
FABRIC PUCKERS
Upper threading is incorrect. Page 24 No
Spool of needle size/
thread size/fabric is incorrect. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Performance Checklist
Whenever sewing... problem persists, the following checklist may help improve the operation. Needle is not threaded properly
in the shuttle hook. Page 18
No
Bobbin is incorrectly ...
Accessory Catalog - Page 2
...
Brother Quilting Feet
25-28
Brother Embroidery Accessories
29-66
Brother Sewing Machine Attachments
for the production of
art and creativity. ZZ3-B820
ZZ3-B894
QuattroTM 6000D
Chain-stitch sewing machine for PQ Series
0637-0740
Brother Serger/Overlock Feet
71-74
Brother Cover Stitch Feet
75-78
More From Brother
79
Index
80
You can...
Accessory Catalog - Page 3
... CS8072 N: PS2200, 2300, 2500 O: PS1000, 1250,1800, 1950, 2100 P : LS1520, 1717, LS2000 series, VX1400/1500 series
Brother Sewing Machine Lineup
03
Please select your very own customized stitches or embroidery motifs.
D Innov-is NX650Q, 450Q, 450, 250
Full Feature Sewing & Quilting Machines
Create tomorrow's quilted heirloom with today's technology with these compact and mid-sized...
Accessory Catalog - Page 5
.... 3. Works well for details.)
www.brother.com Lower the presser foot lever. 5. Edge Joining Foot
Brother General Sewing Accessories
08
Edge Joining Foot
This foot is great for precise and easy joining of fabrics, even sheers and difficult fabrics.
Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem. 7.
Fold...
Accessory Catalog - Page 15
... between stitches and to guide the fabric. 4.
Screw on the walking foot moves at an even pace in order to sew uniform stitches roughly
1/16" - 3/32" (2.0 - 2.5 mm) in length. Select a straight stitch or your preferred stitch such as the machine's lower feed dogs to straight stitch. 3. While starting to sew, press the needle position button twice to pull the bobbin thread...
Accessory Catalog - Page 36
.... 4.
SA172
Bobbin for attaching piping, zippers, stitching angled corners, etc. No thread is required to get needle felting effects easily on your PQ series! Attach the Needle Felting Attachment and lower the feed dogs. 2. Felting Needle
Needle Felted Cap & Scarf
www.brother.com SA159
SA180B SA181
Needle Felting Attachment Felting Needle
Brother Sewing Machine
Attachments...
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