5USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS

Zipper Insertion

Stitch

 

 

Stitch

Stitch

 

Pattern

Length

Width

Foot

Name

 

 

[mm (inch)]

[mm (inch)]

 

 

 

 

 

Straight

 

 

2-3

2.5

Zipper

 

 

(center)

Stitch

 

 

(1/16-1/8)

Foot

 

 

(3/32)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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3

1Zipper foot

2Right pin for sewing the left side of the zipper

3 Left pin for sewing the right side of the zipper

1Turnfoot. off the machine and raise the presser

2Set 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) to move the needle into the correct position.

3To attach the zipper foot, lower the presser foot lever either on the left or right pin of the zipper foot.

4Fold 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.

CAUTION

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.

5Sew 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.

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6To 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.

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.

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Brother XL-2620i, XL-2610i, XL-3520i, XL-3510i Zipper Insertion, Center, Turnfoot. off the machine and raise the presser

XL-3510i, XL-2610i, XL-2620i, XL-3520i specifications

Brother XL-2620i, XL-3520i, XL-3510i, and XL-2610i are four sewing machines that stand out for their blend of user-friendly features and advanced technology, making them suitable for both beginners and more experienced sewists. These models are part of Brother's XL series, which is known for reliability and innovation.

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