Brother XL-3500i manuals

Owner's Manual

FUNCTIONS
1
Machine
1
Air vent
1
Embroidery card slot
1
Bobbin winder
1
Handle
1
Power cord receptacle
1
Spool cap
1
Spool pin
1
Top cover
1
holder
1
Needle and Presser Foot Section
2
Needle clamp screw
2
Needle plate
2
Presser foot holder screw
2
Embroidery Unit
3
Operation Buttons
3
carriage
3
Needle Position button
3
Presser Foot Lifter button
3
Start/Stop button
3
Thread Cutter button
3
Included Accessories
4
included accessories
4
Accessory compartment
4
carrying case
4
Hard case
6
Options
7
options
7
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF
10
TURNING THE MACHINE ON/OFF
10
Power cord
10
LCD SCREEN
11
LCD SCREEN
11
mode
11
■ Key Functions
12
key functions
12
Screens Operations Performed Using a USB Mouse
14
■ Clicking a key
14
■ Changing pages
15
Using the Machine Setting Mode Key
16
sewing settings
16
general settings
17
embroidery settings
18
■ Adjusting Screen Brightness
19
screen brightness
19
■ Choosing the Display Language
20
display language
20
Using the Machine Operation Mode Key
21
Using the Pattern Explanation Key
22
Using the Pattern Explanation Key
22
pattern explanation key
22
LOWER THREADING
23
Winding the Bobbin
23
LOWER THREADING
23
■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin
23
winding
23
■ Using the Spool Pin
25
Bobbin holder (switch)
25
Setting the Bobbin
26
setting
26
setting the bobbin
26
Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread
28
Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread
28
pulling up the bobbin thread
28
UPPER THREADING
29
Threading Using the “Automatic Threading” Button
29
UPPER THREADING
29
using the “Automatic Threading” button
29
Threading Manually
31
Threading Manually
31
threading manually
31
Take-up lever
33
Using the Twin Needle Mode
34
twin needle
34
Needle mode selection key
34
twin needle mode
34
Twin needle
34
Using Threads that Unwind Quickly
36
Using Threads that Unwind Quickly
36
■ Using the Spool Net
36
■ Using the Vertical Spool Pin
36
using the spool net
36
using the vertical spool pin
36
Vertical spool pin
36
Spool net
36
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
37
Removing the Presser Foot
37
Attaching the Presser Foot
37
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
37
Attaching the Presser Foot
37
attaching
37
removing
37
Attaching the Walking Foot
38
Walking foot
38
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
39
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
39
changing the needle
39
■ About the Needle
41
■ Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations
41
fabric/thread/needle combinations
41
fabric/thread/needle combinations
41
fabric/thread/needle combinations
41
SEWING
44
Sewing a Stitch
44
SEWING
44
■ Using the Foot Controller
45
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches
46
Sewing Curves
46
Changing Sewing Direction
46
Sewing Curves
46
■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less
46
Sewing Heavyweight Fabrics
47
■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot
47
■ If the Fabric does not Feed
47
sewing heavyweight fabrics
47
Sewing Lightweight Fabrics
48
Sewing Stretch Fabrics
48
Sewing Stretch Fabrics
48
sewing lightweight fabrics
48
STITCH SETTINGS
49
Setting the Stitch Width
49
Setting the Stitch Length
49
STITCH SETTINGS
49
Setting the Stitch Length
49
stitch length
49
stitch width
49
Setting the Thread Tension
50
■ Proper Thread Tension
50
■ Upper Thread is Too Tight
50
■ Upper Thread is Too Loose
50
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
51
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching
51
USEFUL FUNCTIONS
51
Automatic reinforcement stitch key
51
automatic reinforcement stitching
51
Automatic Thread Cutting
52
Automatic Thread Cutting
52
Automatic thread cutting key
52
Pivoting
53
■ Using the Knee Lifter
53
pivoting
53
(Automatic Presser Foot Pressure)
55
Locking the Screen
55
Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure)
55
automatic fabric sensor system
55
pressure
55
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES
58
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES
58
■ Stitch Selection Screens
58
selecting
58
stitch selection screens
58
Selecting a Stitch
59
■ Using the Mirror Image Key
59
■ Using the Image Key
59
Saving Your Stitch Settings
60
■ Saving Settings
60
stitch settings
60
utility stitches
60
saving
60
Using the Sewing Type Selection Key
61
■ Retrieving Saved Settings
61
stitch settings
61
utility stitches
61
retrieving
61
sewing type selection key
61
Sewing type selection key
61
SEWING THE STITCHES
63
Straight Stitches
63
SEWING THE STITCHES
63
Straight stitches
63
Stitches Only)
65
■ Needle Plate and Needle Plate Cover Marks
65
changing the needle position
65
Needle position
65
Straight stitch foot
65
Straight stitch needle plate
65
Dart Seam
67
■ Basting
67
Dart seam
67
Basting
67
Gathering
68
Gathering
68
Gathering
68
Flat Fell Seam
69
Pintuck
69
Pintuck
69
Flat fell Seam
69
Pintuck
69
Zigzag Stitches
71
Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
71
Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
71
using a zigzag stitch
71
Zigzag stitches
71
Patchwork (for Crazy Quilt)
72
Sewing Curves (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
72
Cord Guide Bobbin Cover (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
72
Cord guide bobbin cover
72
Crazy quilt
72
Patchwork
72
Elastic Zigzag Stitches
73
■ Tape Attaching
73
■ Overcasting
73
Elastic zigzag stitches
73
Tape attaching
73
Overcasting
74
Overcasting Using Presser Foot “G”
74
Overcasting Using Presser Foot “J”
75
Overcasting Using the Side Cutter
76
Side cutter
76
Quilting
79
Quilting
79
Quilting
79
Piecing
80
Quilting
80
Piecing
80
Appliqué
81
quilting
81
Quilting with Satin Stitches
82
with satin stitches
82
Free-motion Quilting
83
free-motion quilting foot “C”
83
free-motion sewing mode
83
free-motion
83
free-motion open toe quilting foot “O”
85
echo quilting
86
free-motion echo quilting foot “E”
86
Blind Hem Stitches
89
Blind Hem Stitches
89
Blind hem stitches
89
Appliqué
90
■ If the Needle does not Catch the Fold
90
■ If the Needle Catches Too Much of the Fold
90
Appliqué
90
Shelltuck Stitches
91
■ Sewing Sharp Curves
91
Shelltuck stitches
91
Scallop Stitches
92
Top Stitching
92
Scallop Stitches
92
Scallop stitches
92
Top stitching
92
Smocking Stitches
93
Fagoting
93
Smocking Stitches
93
Fagoting
93
Smocking stitches
93
Tape or Elastic Attaching
94
Tape or Elastic Attaching
94
Tape or elastic attaching
94
Heirloom
95
■ Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch)
95
■ Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work (1))
95
Heirloom
95
■ Hemstitching (3) (Drawn Work (2))
96
One-step Buttonholes
97
One-step Buttonholes
97
one-step
97
■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics
100
Holder Plate
100
odd-shaped/buttons that do not fit the button holder plate
100
9 Four-step Buttonholes
101
Four-step Buttonholes
101
four-step
101
■ Darning
103
Darning
103
Bar Tacks
105
Bar Tacks
105
Bar tacks
105
■ Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics
106
Button Sewing
107
Button Sewing
107
Button sewing
107
■ Attaching 4 Hole Buttons
108
■ Attaching a Shank to the Button
108
4 hole buttons
108
shank
108
Eyelet
109
Eyelet
109
Eyelet
109
(Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)
110
Multi-directional Sewing (Straight Stitch and Zigzag Stitch)
110
Multi-directional sewing
110
Zipper Insertion
111
Zipper Insertion
111
■ Centered Zipper
111
centered
111
■ Inserting a Side Zipper
112
side
112
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS
116
SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS
116
selecting
116
■ Stitch Selection Screens
117
stitch selection screens
117
Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns
118
Alphabet Characters
118
Cross Stitch/Utility Decorative Stitch Patterns
118
character/decorative stitches
118
■ Deleting Characters
119
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS
120
Sewing Attractive Finishes
120
Basic Sewing
120
SEWING STITCH PATTERNS
120
Sewing Attractive Finishes
120
sewing
120
Making Adjustments
121
Making Adjustments
121
adjustments
121
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS
123
EDITING STITCH PATTERNS
123
■ Key Functions
123
character/decorative stitches
123
editing
123
key functions
123
character/decorative stitches
123
Changing the Size
124
Size selection key
124
Creating a Vertical Mirror Image
125
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
125
43 Sewing a Pattern Continuously
125
Changing the Length (for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
125
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
125
Elongation key
125
Single/Repeat sewing key
125
Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
126
Changing Thread Density (for Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
126
Back to beginning key
126
Thread density key
126
Checking the Image
127
Checking the Image
127
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS
128
Before Combining
128
Combining Various Stitch Patterns
128
COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS
128
Before Combining
128
character/decorative stitches
128
combining
128
Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns
130
Combining Horizontal Mirror Image Stitch Patterns
130
Combining Large and Small Stitch Patterns
130
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length
131
Combining Stitch Patterns of Different Length
131
(for 7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only)
132
Step stitch patterns
132
■ More Examples
133
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
134
Stitch Data Precautions
134
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
134
Stitch Data Precautions
134
■ Types of Stitch Data that can be Used
134
■ Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used
134
■ Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications can be Used
134
■ Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
134
■ Trademarks
135
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory
136
■ If the Memory is Full
136
character/decorative stitches
136
(Commercially Available)
138
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer
139
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Computer
139
Retrieving Stitch Patterns from the Machine’s Memory
140
character/decorative stitch patterns
140
Recalling from USB Media
141
Recalling from USB Media
141
Recalling from the Computer
142
BEFORE EMBROIDERING
144
Embroidery Step by Step
144
BEFORE EMBROIDERING
144
Attaching Embroidery Foot “W”
145
Embroidery foot “W”
145
Attaching the Embroidery Unit
146
■ About the Embroidery Unit
146
■ Removing the Embroidery Unit
147
SELECTING PATTERNS
149
SELECTING PATTERNS
149
■ Copyright Information
149
selecting patterns
149
■ Pattern Selection Screens
150
pattern selection screens
150
Patterns/Cross stitch Patterns/Floral alphabet Patterns
151
Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns
152
embroidery
152
Selecting Frame Patterns
153
Selecting Patterns from Embroidery Cards
154
Selecting Patterns from USB media/Computer
154
■ About Embroidery Cards (Sold Separately)
154
VIEWING THE SEWING SCREEN
155
■ Key Functions
156
key functions
156
embroidery
156
Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (backing) to the Fabric
157
PREPARING THE FABRIC
157
Attaching Iron-on Stabilizers (backing) to the Fabric
157
Stabilizer
157
Hooping the Fabric in the Embroidery Frame
158
■ Types of Embroidery Frames
158
types
158
■ Inserting the Fabric
159
inserting fabric
159
Embroidering Small Fabrics or Fabric Edges
160
■ Using the Embroidery Sheet
160
■ Embroidering Small Fabrics
160
■ Embroidering Edges or Corners
160
edges or corners
160
small fabrics
160
using the embroidery sheet
160
Embroidery sheet
160
■ Embroidering Ribbons or Tape
161
ribbons or tape
161
ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME
162
■ Removing the Embroidery Frame
162
attaching
162
removing
162
CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION
163
Checking the Pattern Position
163
checking the position
163
Trial key
163
Previewing the Completed Pattern
164
Previewing the Completed Pattern
164
Sewing Attractive Finishes
165
SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN
165
■ Embroidery Needle Plate Cover
165
Embroidery needle plate cover
165
sewing
165
Sewing Embroidery Patterns
166
■ When Threading Manually
167
Sewing Embroidery Patterns Which Use Appliqué
168
embroidery patterns
168
patterns which use appliqué
168
PROCESS
170
If the Bobbin Runs Out of Thread
170
PROCESS
170
runs out of thread
170
If the Thread Breaks During Sewing
171
If the Thread Breaks During Sewing
171
Restarting from the Beginning
172
Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power
172
Resuming Embroidery After Turning Off the Power
172
restarting from the beginning
172
resuming embroidery after turning off the power
172
Adjusting Thread Tension
174
MAKING EMBROIDERY ADJUSTMENTS
174
Adjusting Thread Tension
174
■ Correct Thread Tension
174
■ Upper Thread is Too Tight
174
■ Upper Thread is Too Loose
174
Cut/Tension key
174
(END COLOR TRIM)
175
(END COLOR TRIM)
175
TRIM)
175
automatic thread cutting function (END COLOR TRIM)
175
thread trimming function (JUMP STITCH TRIM)
175
thread trimming
175
Adjusting the Embroidery Speed
176
■ Selecting the length of JUMP STITCH not to trim
176
Adjusting the Embroidery Speed
176
adjusting the speed
176
Changing the Thread Color Display
177
Changing the Thread Color Display
177
thread color display
177
Thread color display
177
Changing the Embroidery Frame Display
178
Changing the Embroidery Frame Display
178
Embroidery frame display
178
Changing the Pattern Position
179
REVISING THE PATTERN
179
Changing the Pattern Position
179
embroidery
179
revising
179
Aligning the Pattern and the Needle
180
Aligning the Pattern and the Needle
180
Starting point key
180
Changing the Size
181
Changing the Size
181
Rotating the Pattern
182
Rotating the Pattern
182
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
183
Patterns Only)
183
Creating a Horizontal Mirror Image
183
Patterns Only)
183
Density key
183
Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns
184
Changing the Colors of Alphabet Character Patterns
184
Embroidery Data Precautions
185
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
185
Embroidery Data Precautions
185
■ Types of Embroidery Data that can be Used
185
■ Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used
185
Specifications can be Used
186
■ Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
186
■ Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data
186
■ Trademarks
186
Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Machine’s Memory
187
■ If the Memory is Full
187
embroidery patterns
187
(Commercially Available)
189
(Commercially Available)
189
Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer
190
Saving Embroidery Patterns in the Computer
190
Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory
191
Recalling from USB Media
191
Retrieving Patterns from the Machine’s Memory
191
Recalling from USB Media
191
embroidery patterns
191
Recalling from the Computer
192
Recalling from the Computer
192
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)
194
EMBROIDERY APPLICATIONS
194
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (1)
194
using an embroidery frame pattern
194
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)
195
Using a Frame Pattern to Make an Appliqué (2)
195
EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS
198
EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS
198
explanation of functions
198
SELECTING PATTERNS TO EDIT
199
Frame Patterns
200
Selecting Alphabet Character Patterns
200
Patterns/Floral Alphabet Patterns/Frame Patterns
200
embroidery edit
200
EDITING PATTERNS
203
embroidery edit
203
editing
203
■ Key Functions
204
key functions
204
Moving the Pattern
205
Rotating the Pattern
205
Rotating the Pattern
205
Changing the Size of the Pattern
206
Deleting the Pattern
207
Alphabet Character Patterns
207
Changing Alphabet Character Spacing
207
Deleting the Pattern
207
Changing Alphabet Character Spacing
207
Character spacing key
207
Reducing Character Spacing
208
in a Pattern
209
Changing the Thread Color
209
Changing the Color of Each Alphabet Character in a Pattern
209
changing the thread color
209
Creating a Custom Thread Table
210
Creating a Custom Thread Table
210
■ Adding a Color to the Custom Thread Table from the List
211
Choosing a Color from the Custom Thread Table
212
Designing Repeated Patterns
213
Designing Repeated Patterns
213
■ Sewing Repeated Patterns
213
repeated patterns
213
Repeated patterns
213
■ Repeating One Element of a Repeated Pattern
215
■ Assigning Thread Marks
216
Thread marks
216
After Editing
217
Edit end key
217
■ Color Sorting Repeated Patterns
218
COMBINING PATTERNS
219
Editing Combined Patterns
219
COMBINING PATTERNS
219
embroidery edit
219
combining
219
■ Selecting combined embroidery patterns
221
Sewing Combined Patterns
222
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
223
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
223
DESIGNING A STITCH
226
DESIGNING A STITCH
226
designing
226
ENTERING STITCH DATA
228
ENTERING STITCH DATA
228
■ Key Functions
228
MY CUSTOM STITCH
228
entering data
228
key functions
228
Enlarger key
229
Grid direction key
229
Set key
229
Single/triple stitching key
229
■ Moving a Point
230
■ Moving Part or All of the Design
231
Block move key
231
■ Inserting New Points
232
Insert key
232
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES
233
Storing Custom Stitches in Your List
233
USING STORED CUSTOM STITCHES
233
■ If the Memory is Full
233
saving
233
storing in your list
233
MY CUSTOM STITCH designs
233
Retrieving Stored Stitches
234
retrieving
234
MY CUSTOM STITCH designs
234
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
236
Cleaning the LCD Screen
236
Cleaning the Machine Casing
236
Cleaning the Race
236
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
236
Cleaning the Machine Casing
236
race
236
LCD screen
236
machine casing
236
Race
236
cleaning
236
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN
238
Screen Visibility is Low
238
Touch Panel is Malfunctioning
238
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN
238
Touch Panel is Malfunctioning
238
screen
238
TROUBLESHOOTING
240
TROUBLESHOOTING
240
Troubleshooting
240
ERROR MESSAGES
243
ERROR MESSAGES
243
Error messages
243
■ Alarm Sounds
248
Alarm sounds
248
SPECIFICATIONS
249
SPECIFICATIONS
249
Specifications
249
Upgrade Procedure Using USB Media
250
UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE’S SOFTWARE
250
Upgrading
250
Upgrade Procedure Using Computer
251
Upgrade Procedure Using Computer
251
STITCH SETTING CHART
253
types
253
stitch setting chart
253
Stitch setting chart
253
Index
260

Size:

9.49 MB
Pages:

276
Language:

English

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