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Brother XL-5060, XL-5051, XL-5071, XL-5061, XL5050, XL-5070 operation manual Correct tension

Models: XL-5070 XL-5061 XL-5060 XL-5071 XL5050 XL-5051

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Correct tension

Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric.

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Brother XL-5060, XL-5051, XL-5071, XL-5061, XL5050, XL-5070 operation manual Correct tension

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 PlugsMain Power/Sewing Light Switch Foot ControllerInserting the Needle Checking the Needle Changing the Presser FootConverting to Free-arm Style Steadying the MachineControls Pattern Selection DialRecommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches Stitches 1-Step Automatic ButtonholeRecommended Pattern WidthXL5000us.book Page 12 Tuesday, November 11, 2003 925 AM Step Buttonhole Adjusting the stretch stitching Stitch Length DialStretch Stitching 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 Drawing up the lower thread Sewing with a Twin NeedleAttaching the Extra Spool Pin Tension of the Thread Correct tension Chart of Sewing FABRICS, Needles and Thread Combinations Fabric Type Thread Size of NeedleSize DenimPlease Read Before Sewing Straight StitchingStitch Name Zigzag Stitching StitchZigzag Stitch Blind Hem Stitching Shell Tuck StitchingSew at a slow speed Elastic Stitching Scallop StitchingStitch Stitch Name Overedge Stitching Feather StitchingTriple Zigzag Stretch Stitching Decorative StitchingMaking a Buttonhole Step Buttonhole Stitch LengthStep Step Front bar tackStep Back bar tack Adjusting Buttonholes Sewing ButtonsPlace the darning plate on the needle plate Foot16-1/8 Gathering DarningCenter needle position Pull the lower threads to gather the materialAppliqués Monogramming EmbroideringStitch Width 1Bastelocation.the cutout to the fabric at the desiredKeep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles Maintenance Changing the Light BulbOiling 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