Brother XL-3520i Sewing Machine User Manual


 
SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS
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4
If the left side is too open or tight compared
with the right side, adjust the buttonhole fine-
adjustment screw as described below.
If the left side is too open, turn the buttonhole
fine-adjustment screw with a large screwdriver
in the
direction.
If the left side is too tight, turn the buttonhole
fine-adjustment screw with a large screwdriver
in the + direction.
This adjustment ensures both sides of the
buttonhole are the same.
1 Stitch length dial
2 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw
3 Left side
4 Buttonhole appearance
Sewing Buttons
1
Measure the distance between the
buttonholes and mark the fabric. Then set the
pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch, and
set the width you want.
2
Turn off the machine.
3
Change the foot to the button sewing foot.
4
Place the darning plate on the needle plate.
5
Turn on the machine.
6
Put a button between the foot and the fabric
and make sure that the needle enters the holes
without hitting the button. If it hits, see step
1
.
7
At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches.
8
Remove the material from the machine. Cut
the upper and lower threads and tie both
threads at the back of the material.
Stitch
Name
Pattern
Stitch
Length
[mm (inch)]
Stitch
Width
[mm (inch)]
Foot Other
Zigzag
Stitch
F
(1/64)
Any
Button
Sewing
Foot
Darning
Plate
3
4
4
1
2
Make sure the needle does not hit the
button during sewing. The needle may
break and you may be injured.
CAUTION