Brother International XL 5500 Users Manual - English - Page 31

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling. Making a Buttonhole (1-Step Automatic Buttonhole) Stitch Stitch Pattern Length Width Foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] -1.5 3-5 Buttonhole (1-Step (1/64-1/16) (1/8-3/16) Foot Automatic Buttonhole) Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch Fixed 2.5 3-5 (3/32) (1/8-3/16) This stitch can be used wherever a Zigzag Stitch would be used to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics. The Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch can also be used as a decorative top-stitch. Set the pattern selection dial to the Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch. Memo ● We recommend that you practice making a buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric before you try it on the actual garment. ● When making buttonholes on soft fabrics, place stabilizer material on the underside of the fabric. Making a buttonhole is a simple process that provides reliable results. ■ Making a Buttonhole Using tailor's chalk, mark the position and 1 length of the buttonhole on the fabric. Attach the buttonhole foot and set the pattern 2 selection dial to " ". You need to sew the front bar tack first. Lower 3 the presser foot to align the marks on the foot with the mark on the fabric. Open the button plate and insert the button. 4 Decorative Stitching 3 1 - Stitch Stitch 2 Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Decorative Stitch Fixed 2.5 3-5 (3/32) (1/8-3/16) This stitch can be used for decorative stitching. 1 Starting mark on the fabric 2 Marks on the foot 3 Button plate 30