Brother XL-3500 - Manual (Page 16)

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————
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Stitch Length Dial
Depending on the selected stitch, you may need to
adjust the stitch length for best results.
The numbers marked on the stitch length dial represent
the stitch length in millimeters (mm) (1/25 inch).
THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE LONGER THE
STITCH. With the “0” setting, material is not fed. This is
used when sewing a button.
The “F” range is for making a satin stitch (close zigzag
stitch), which is used for making buttonholes and
decorative stitches. The position needed for making the
satin stitch varies according to the material and thread
being used. To determine the exact dial position, first
test the stitch and length settings on a scrap piece of
fabric to observe the feeding of the material.
1 Stitch length dial
2 Shorter
3 Longer
Pattern
Stitch Name
Recommended
Width
(mm (inch))
Recommended
Length
(mm (inch))
Instruction
Manual Page
35 Stitches 25 Stitches
COMB STITCH
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
31
COMB STITCH
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
31
DECORATIVE STITCH
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
33
FAGOTING STITCH
3-5
(1/8-13/64)
Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
31
DECORATIVE STITCH
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
31
DECORATIVE HEM STITCH
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
33
DECORATIVE STITCH
3-5
(1/8-3/16)
Fixed
2.5 (3/32)
33
1
2 3
1
● If the stitches are bunched together,
lengthen the stitch length and continue
sewing. Do not continue sewing without
lengthening the stitch length, otherwise
the needle may break and cause injury.
CAUTION
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