Brother XL-3500 - Manual (Page 39)

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USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS
Zipper Insertion
You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of
zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left
side of the needle.
When sewing the right side of the zipper, attach the
shank to the left pin of the zipper foot. When sewing
the left side of the zipper, attach the shank to the
right pin of the zipper foot.
1 Zipper foot
2 Right pin for sewing the left side of the zipper
3 Left pin for sewing the right side of the zipper
1
Set the pattern selection dial to the Straight
Stitch. Set the stitch length between 2 (1/16 inch)
and 3 (1/8 inch). Set the stitch width at 2.5 (3/32
inch).
2
Lower the presser foot lever and fix either the left
or right pin of the zipper foot onto the shank.
3
Fold the edge of the material 2 cm (3/4 inch)
and place the zipper under the folded section.
Lower the needle into the notch located either
on the left or right side of the zipper foot.
4
Sew from the bottom of the zipper toward the
top on both sides. The needle should be
positioned on the zipper side of the foot for
best results.
5
To sew the opposite side of the zipper, first
turn the machine off and raise the presser foot
lever. Release the zipper foot by pressing the
button located at the back of the foot, then fit
the foot on the other side of the zipper.
Continue sewing using the pin on that side of
the zipper foot.
Stitch
Name
Pattern
Stitch
Length
[mm (inch)]
Stitch
Width
[mm (inch)]
Foot
Straight
Stitch
2-3
(1/16-1/8)
2.5
(center)
(3/32)
Zipper
Foot
● Turn the handwheel by hand to make
sure the needle does not hit the zipper
foot before you start sewing. Choosing a
different stitch will cause the needle to
hit the presser foot and break, and you
may be injured.
1
2
3
CAUTION
● Make sure the needle does not hit the
zipper during sewing. If the needle hits
the zipper, the needle may break and you
may be injured.
CAUTION
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