Brother International XL-3500 Users Manual - English - Page 16

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 35 Stitches 25 Stitches Stitch Name COMB STITCH COMB STITCH DECORATIVE STITCH FAGOTING STITCH DECORATIVE STITCH DECORATIVE HEM STITCH DECORATIVE STITCH Recommended Width (mm (inch)) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-13/64) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) Recommended Length (mm (inch)) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Instruction Manual Page 31 31 33 31 31 33 33 Stitch Length Dial Depending on the selected stitch, you may need to adjust the stitch length for best results. The numbers marked on the stitch length dial represent the stitch length in millimeters (mm) (1/25 inch). THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE LONGER THE STITCH. With the "0" setting, material is not fed. This is used when sewing a button. The "F" range is for making a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch), which is used for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. The position needed for making the satin stitch varies according to the material and thread being used. To determine the exact dial position, first test the stitch and length settings on a scrap piece of fabric to observe the feeding of the material. 2 1 3 1 CAUTION ● If the stitches are bunched together, lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length, otherwise the needle may break and cause injury. 1 Stitch length dial 2 Shorter 3 Longer 14