Brother XL-2620, XL-3510, XC6771-021 Blind Hem Stitching, Shell Tuck Stitching, 3/16

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3BUILT-IN STITCHES

Blind Hem Stitching

 

 

Stitch

Stitch

Stitch Name

Pattern

Length

Width

 

 

[mm (inch)]

[mm (inch)]

Blind Hem

 

F-2

3-5

Stitch

 

(1/64-1/16)

(1/8-3/16)

 

 

 

 

Stretch Blind

 

F-1.5

3-5

Hem Stitch

 

(1/64-1/16)

(1/8-3/16)

 

 

 

 

Stretch Blind

 

F-1.5

3-5

Hem Stitch

 

(1/64-1/16)

(1/8-3/16)

 

 

 

 

You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing. Use the Blind Hem Stitch when sewing on non-stretch fabrics, and the Stretch Blind Hem Stitch for stretch fabrics.

1Bothfabric.threads should be the same color as the

2Fold back the hem, as shown in Fig. A. Then fold the edge of the fabric as in Fig. B. Leave a 6 mm (15/64 inch) overlap at the edge.

3Set the pattern selection dial to the Blind Hem Stitch or Stretch Blind Hem Stitch, and then set the stitch length.

4Sew on the fold as in Fig. C.

5When the fabric is unfolded you will have a

Blind Hem Stitch as shown in Fig. D.

2

3

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AB

1 2

4

12

C

D

3

 

 

2

 

1

1Right side of fabric

2 Wrong side of fabric

3 10 mm (3/8 inch)

4 5 mm (3/16 inch)

Note

The Stretch Blind Hem Stitch is useful for stretch fabrics.

Shell Tuck Stitching

 

 

Stitch

Stitch

Stitch Name

Pattern

Length

Width

 

 

[mm (inch)]

[mm (inch)]

Shell Tuck

 

F-3

3-5

Stitch

 

(1/64-1/8)

(1/8-3/16)

 

 

 

 

The Shell Tuck Stitch can be used to sew a picot (lace-like) edge on lightweight fabric.

1SetStitch.the pattern selection dial to the Shell Tuck

2Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter than normal.

3Place the fabric under the presser foot so that it will be sewn along the bias, with the straight stitches sewn on the seamline and the zigzag stitches sewn slightly over the folded edge.

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Contents Appendix Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Please Read These Instructions Before YOU USE the Machine UNPACKING/REPACKING InstructionsContents Using Attachments and Applications Main Parts Knowing Your Sewing MachineOptional Accessories AccessoriesConnecting Plugs Using Your Sewing MachineReplacing the Needle Main Power and Sewing Light SwitchFoot Controller Checking the NeedleTouches the stopper, and securely tighten Changing the Presser Foot1Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release it Using a Free-arm StyleFlat Bed Attachment 1Slideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left toPattern Selection Dial ControlsStitches Width Patterns and Stitch NamesPattern Recommended Instruction3/16 Fixed 3/32 Stitch Length Dial Stitches Selecting a Stretch Stitch Stretch StitchingStitch Width Dial Reverse Sewing LeverWinding the Bobbin Threading the MachineWound evenly Wound poorly Lower Threading Lower Threading for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin Follow steps 1 and 2 from Lower Threading Upper Threading Raise the presser foot using the presser foot leverPullon thisup pin.the spool pin and put a spool of thread 6Putneedle.the thread behind the guide above Hook Thread Sewing with a Twin Needle Drawing up the Lower ThreadThread Tension Fabric Type Thread Size of Needle FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle CombinationsSize Fixed 16-0 Please Read Before SewingStraight Stitching PatternZigzag Stitch Zigzag StitchingStitch Stitch Name Zigzag Stitch1Bothfabric.threads should be the same color as Blind Hem StitchingShell Tuck Stitching Stitch4Sew at a slow speed Elastic StitchingStitch Double Action StitchingPatchworking Overedge StitchingTriple Zigzag Stretch Stitching Feather StitchingDecorative Stitching Stitch Pattern Making a ButtonholePattern Adjusting Buttonholes Sewing Buttons Width Foot Zipper InsertionCenter Any GatheringDarning OtherZigzag Stitch Any AppliquésMonogramming Embroidering Stitch WidthKeep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles Using the Walking Foot Optional AccessoriesStitch Plate Using the Quilting FootQuickly Stitch Together a Quilt Using the 1/4-inch Quilting FootMachine’s sewing speed. Sew while moving the fabric slowly 16-3/32Put the light cover back on and fasten the screw MaintenanceCleaning Changing the Light Bulb0Install the needle plate cover Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference TroubleshootingFabric is LowerOr breaks Thread tenPitched noise While sewing Stitches areSkipped There is a highNumerics Index

XC6771-021, XL-2620, XL-3510 specifications

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