Table Of Contents - Brother XL-6562 Instruction Manual

PRINCIPAL PARTS ......................................................... 1
ACCESSORIES ............................................................... 3
Optional Accessories .............................................. 3
OPERATING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ....................... 5
Connecting Plugs ................................................... 5
Main Power/Sewing Light Switch ........................... 7
Foot Controller ........................................................ 8
Checking the Needle .............................................. 9
Replacing the Needle ............................................. 9
Changing the Presser Foot .................................. 11
Flat Bed Attachment ............................................. 12
VARIOUS CONTROLS .................................................. 13
Pattern Selection Dial ........................................... 13
Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches. 15
Stitch Length Dial ................................................. 21
Stitch Width Dial ................................................... 23
Reverse Sewing Lever ......................................... 24
Converting to Free-arm Style ............................... 25
THREADING THE MACHINE ........................................ 26
Winding the Bobbin .............................................. 26
Lower Threading ................................................... 29
Upper Threading ................................................... 31
Using Needle Threader ........................................ 33
Drawing Up Lower Thread .................................... 35
Twin Needle Sewing ............................................. 36
Thread Tension .................................................... 38
FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE COMBINATIONS .............. 39
PLEASE READ BEFORE SEWING ............................... 41
Straight Stitching .................................................. 42
Zigzag Stitching .................................................... 45
Making a Buttonhole (For 1-step BH Type) .......... 55
Odd-shaped buttons that
do not fit into the button holder plate .................... 57
Buttonhole Fine Adjustment ................................. 59
Button Sewing ...................................................... 62
Zipper Insertion ..................................................... 63
Gathering .............................................................. 63
Darning ................................................................. 65
Appliques .............................................................. 66
Monogramming and Embroidering ....................... 67
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Using the Walking Foot ........................................ 69
Using the Spring-action Quilting Foot ................... 71
Using the 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot ........................... 73
Changing the Light Bulb ....................................... 75
Cleaning ............................................................... 77
Performance Check List ....................................... 79
Repacking the Machine ........................................ 85
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Blind Hem Stitching .............................................. 46
Shell Tuck Stitching .............................................. 47
Elastic Stitching .................................................... 48
Double Action Stitching ........................................ 49
Scallop Stitching ................................................... 50
Decorative Stitching .............................................. 51
Patchwork ............................................................. 52
Overedge Stitching ............................................... 53
Feather Stitching .................................................. 54
Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching .............................. 54