Brother XL-5060 User Manual

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■ SATIN STITCH
Setting the Zigzag Stitch length in the “ ” range 
produces a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch). The 
satin stitch can be used for making buttonholes 
and decorative stitches. Set the pattern selection 
dial to the desired Zigzag Stitch, set the stitch 
length in the “ ” range.
Blind Hem Stitching
You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge 
of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, 
without the stitch showing. Use the Blind Hem Stitch 
when sewing on non-stretch fabrics, and the Stretch 
Blind Hem Stitch for stretch fabrics.
1
Both threads should be the same color as the 
fabric.
2
Fold back the hem, as shown in fig. A. Then 
fold the edge of the fabric as in fig. B. Leave a 
6 mm (15/64") overlap at the edge.
3
Set the pattern selection dial to the Blind Hem 
Stitch or Stretch Blind Hem Stitch, and then 
set the stitch length.
4
Sew on the fold as in fig. C.
5
When the fabric is unfolded you will have a 
blind hem stitch as shown in fig. D.
1 Right side of fabric
2 Wrong side of fabric
Note
● The Stretch Blind Hem Stitch is useful for 
stretch fabrics.
Shell Tuck Stitching
The Shell Tuck Stitch can be used to sew a picot 
(lace-like) edge on lightweight fabric. 
1
Set the pattern selection dial to the Shell Tuck Stitch.
2
Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter 
than normal.
3
Place the fabric under the presser foot so that 
it will be sewn along the bias with the straight 
stitches sewn on the seamline and the zigzag 
stitches sewn slightly over the folded edge. 
4
Sew at a slow speed.
Stitch Name Pattern
Stitch 
Length
[mm (inch)]
Stitch 
Width
[mm (inch)]
Blind Hem 
Stitch
 -2
(1/64-1/16)
3.5
(1/8)
Stretch Blind 
Hem Stitch
 -1.5
(1/64-1/16)
5
(3/16)
Stitch Name Pattern
Stitch 
Length
[mm (inch)]
Stitch 
Width
[mm (inch)]
Shell Tuck 
Stitch
 -3
(1/64-1/8)
5
(3/16)
A
B
C
D
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
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