Brother XL-6052, XL-6053, XL-6050, XL-6060, XL-6062, XL-6041, XL-6042, XL-6051 Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
PRINCIPAL PARTS	1
ACCESSORIES	3
Optional Accessories	3
OPERATING YOUR SEWING MACHINE	5
Connecting Plugs	5
Main Power/Sewing Light Switch	7
Foot Controller	8
Checking the Needle	9
Replacing the Needle	9
Changing the Presser Foot	11
Flat Bed Attachment	12
VARIOUS CONTROLS	13
Pattern Selection Dial	13
Recommended Lengths for Stitches	15
Stitch Length Dial	24
Reverse Sewing Lever	26
Converting to Free-arm Style	27
THREADING THE MACHINE	28
Winding the Bobbin	28
Lower Threading	31
Upper Threading	33
Drawing Up Lower Thread	35
Twin Needle Sewing	36
Thread Tension	38
FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATIONS	39
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
PLEASE READ BEFORE SEWING	41
Straight Stitching	42
Zigzag Stitching	45
BUILT-IN STITCHES
Blind Hem Stitching	46
Shell Tuck Stitching	47
Elastic Stitching	48
Double Action Stitching	49
Scallop Stitching	50
Decorative Stitching	51
Patchwork	52
Overedge Stitching	53
Feather Stitching	54
Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching	54

BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING
Making a Buttonhole (For 1-step BH Type)	55
Odd-shaped buttons that do not fit into the button
holder plate	57
Making a Buttonhole (For 4-step BH Type )	58
Buttonhole Fine Adjustment	61
Button Sewing	64
USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS
Zipper Insertion	65
Gathering	65
Darning	67
Appliqués	68
Monogramming and Embroidering	69
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Using the Walking Foot	71
Using the Spring-action Quilting Foot	73
Using the 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot	75
MAINTENANCE
Changing the Light Bulb	77
Cleaning	79
Performance Check List	81
Repacking the Machine	87
INDEX