Brother XL-5700 User Guide

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE  ——————————————————————————————————————————————

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If different types of fabric or thread are used or the 
pattern does not have the correct shape, turn the 
dial toward either “+” or “-” to adjust the stitch. 

1 Makes fine stitches
2 Standard position
3 Makes rough stitches

● The dial cannot be turned past “· · · · + 

 -”. 

Do not forcefully turn the stitch length dial 
out of the allowable range.

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Depending on the stitch selected, you may need to 
adjust the stitch width. The numbers marked on the 
dial represent the stitch width. THE HIGHER THE 
NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH. 

1 Stitch width dial

● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches 

are selected, the needle position can be 
changed from left to right. 

● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches 

are selected, the needle position can be 
changed by adjusting the stitch width dial.

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You can use reverse sewing for backtacking and 
reinforcing seams.
To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in 
as far as possible and hold it in that position while 
you lightly push the foot controller. To sew forward, 
release the reverse sewing lever. The machine will 
then sew forward.

Use the drop feed lever to raise or lower the feed 
dogs according to the job that is being done. When 
monogramming, embroidering, darning or sewing on 
buttons, the feed dogs should be lowered so that the 
garment will not be fed.

1 Drop feed lever
2 Up position: Feed dogs are down.
3 Down position: Feed dogs are up.

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