Brother International XL 5500 Users Manual - English - Page 29

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Elastic Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Elastic Stitch -2.5 3-5 (1/64-3/32) (1/8-3/16) You can use the Elastic Stitch for mending, sewing elastic or joining fabric. Each is explained below. Set the pattern selection dial to the Elastic Stitch. ■ Mending Set the stitch length dial between " " and 1 "2.5". ■ Joining Fabric You can use the Elastic Stitch to join two pieces of fabric together. In addition, it is very effective when sewing knitted fabrics. If you are using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible. Put the edge of the two pieces of fabric 1 together and center them under the presser foot. Sew them together using the Elastic Stitch. 2 Make sure you keep the two fabric edges close together. Place the reinforcement fabric under the area 2 you want to mend. Following the line of the tear, sew using the 3 Elastic Stitch as illustrated. ■ Sewing Elastic Place the elastic on the fabric. 1 As you sew, stretch the elastic in front of and 2 behind the presser foot. Scallop Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Scallop Stitch -1.5 3-5 (1/64-1/16) (1/8-3/16) This machine automatically produces a Scallop Stitch for decorative edging. Set the pattern selection dial to the Scallop 1 Stitch. Sew the Scallop Stitch along the edge of the 2 material. If desired, trim around the scallop with 3 scissors to create a scalloped edge. Be careful not to cut the thread. 28