Brother International XL 5500 Users Manual - English - Page 37

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Appliqués Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Zigzag Stitch -2 Any (1/64-1/16) You can create an applique by cutting a different piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a decoration. Baste the cutout to the fabric at the desired 1 location. Carefully sew around the edge of the cutout 2 using a Zigzag Stitch with a fine stitch length. Cut away any fabric that is left outside the 3 stitching. Monogramming and Embroidering Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width Foot [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Zigzag Stitch Any Any None ■ Preparing for sewing a Monogram and Embroidering Place the darning plate on the needle plate. 1 (On a machine equipped with a drop feed lever, lower the feed dogs by setting the drop feed lever to the up position.) Set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag 2 Stitch. Draw the lettering (for monogramming) or 3 design (for embroidering) on the surface of the fabric. Stretch the fabric between embroidery hoops 4 as firmly as possible, with the underside of the fabric on the bottom of the inside hoop. Put the work under the needle with the 5 presser foot holder assembly removed. Pull the lower thread up through the work at 6 the starting position by turning the balance wheel, and then make a few holding stitches. Remove the basting, if necessary. 4 Memo ● Make reinforcing straight stitches at the beginning and the end of the stitching to secure it. CAUTION ● Be careful that the needle does not hit a pin during sewing, as the needle can break. You may also be injured. Grip the hoop with your thumbs and 7 forefingers while pressing the fabric with your middle and third fingers and supporting the outside of the hoop with your little fingers. 36