Brother XL5050, XL-5060, XL-5051, XL-5071, XL-5061, XL-5070 Adjusting Buttonholes, Sewing Buttons

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Adjusting Buttonholes

If the stitching on the two sides of the buttonhole is not the same, you can make the following adjustments.

1Set the stitch length dial to " " and sew the buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric to observe how the material is fed.

2If the right side of the buttonhole is too coarse or fine, adjust the feeding of the material with the Stitch Length Dial.

 

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2

1 Right side

2 Shorter

3 Longer

3After obtaining a satisfactory feeding on the right side, stitch the buttonhole and observe the feeding.

4If the left side is too coarse or fine compared with the right side, adjust the buttonhole fine adjustment screw as described below.

If the left side is too coarse, turn the buttonhole fine adjustment screw with a large screwdriver in the - direction.

If the left side is too fine, turn the buttonhole fine adjustment screw with a large screwdriver in the + direction.

•This adjustment ensures both sides of the buttonhole are the same.

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1Stitch length dial

2Buttonhole fine adjustment screw

3 Left side

4 In this case

Sewing Buttons

Stitch

 

 

 

Stitch

Stitch

 

Pattern

Length

Width

Foot

Name

 

 

 

 

[mm (inch)]

[mm (inch)]

 

Zigzag

 

 

 

 

1.7

 

Stitch

 

 

 

(1/64)

(1/16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Button

Zigzag

 

 

 

 

3.5

 

 

 

 

Sewing

Stitch

 

 

 

(1/64)

(1/8)

 

 

 

Foot

 

 

 

 

 

Zigzag

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch

 

 

 

(1/64)

(3/16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1Measure the distance between the holes and select the appropriate pattern with the pattern selection dial.

2Attach the button sewing foot.

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Contents XL5050uscover Important Safety Instructions Connecting Plugs and Main POWER/SEWING Light Switch For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus onlyContents Bobbin-winding assembly Principal PartsAccessories Using Your Sewing Machine Connecting PlugsFoot Controller Main Power/Sewing Light SwitchInserting the Needle Checking the Needle Changing the Presser FootConverting to Free-arm Style Steadying the MachineControls Pattern Selection DialRecommended Pattern Recommended Widths and Lengths for StitchesStitches 1-Step Automatic Buttonhole WidthXL5000us.book Page 12 Tuesday, November 11, 2003 925 AM Step Buttonhole Stretch Stitching Adjusting the stretch stitchingStitch Length Dial Reverse Sewing LeverThreading the Machine Winding the BobbinLower Threading Bobbin case latch Bobbin case finger2A-3 Upper Threading 3Pass the thread through guides6Bring the thread down and pass it behind the thread guide Bobbin case Shuttle Sewing with a Twin Needle Drawing up the lower threadAttaching the Extra Spool Pin Tension of the Thread Correct tension Size Chart of Sewing FABRICS, Needles and Thread CombinationsFabric Type Thread Size of Needle DenimStraight Stitching Please Read Before SewingStitch Name Stitch Zigzag StitchingZigzag Stitch Shell Tuck Stitching Blind Hem StitchingSew at a slow speed Scallop Stitching Elastic StitchingStitch Stitch Name Overedge Stitching Feather StitchingTriple Zigzag Stretch Stitching Decorative StitchingMaking a Buttonhole Step Buttonhole Stitch LengthStep Front bar tack StepStep Back bar tack Adjusting Buttonholes Sewing ButtonsFoot Place the darning plate on the needle plate16-1/8 Center needle position GatheringDarning Pull the lower threads to gather the materialStitch Width AppliquésMonogramming Embroidering 1Bastelocation.the cutout to the fabric at the desiredKeep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles Oiling MaintenanceChanging the Light Bulb 4Replace the sewing light bulbCleaning Performance Checklist Upper Thread Lower Thread Skipped Loop in Seam FabricFabric does Needle Machine is Machine does Not Feed Breaks Repacking the Machine Index NumericsStraight Stitch

XL-5070, XL-5061, XL-5060, XL-5071, XL5050 specifications

The Brother XL series of sewing machines, including models XL-5051, XL-5050, XL-5071, XL-5060, and XL-5061, are crafted for both novice and experienced sewists seeking versatility and user-friendly features. These models are well-regarded for their reliability, ease of use, and a range of functionalities that cater to various sewing projects.

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