Brother XL5050 - Manual (Page 30)

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Overedge Stitching
You can use these stitches to join together seams and
finish them in one operation. The Overlock Stitches
are also useful for sewing stretch materials while the
Arrowhead Stitch is ideal for sewing the edge of a
blanket.
1
Set the pattern selection dial to the Elastic
Overlock, Stretch Overlock or Arrowhead.
2
Put the fabric under the presser foot so that
the seamline (or arrowhead point) is
approximately 3 mm (1/8") to the left of the
center of the presser foot. This stitch works
best with a seam allowance of approximately
6 mm (1/4") as this allows the right (zigzag)
side of the stitch to overlock the cut edge of
the fabric.
3
If the seam allowance is wider than the stitch
pattern, trim away any excess fabric after
stitching.
A finished Elastic Overlock Stitch is shown in the
diagram below.
Feather Stitching
Use the Feather Stitch as a decorative top-stitch
when hemming blankets, tablecloths or draperies, or
when embroidering.
1
Set the pattern selection dial to the Feather
Stitch.
2
Place the fabric right side up and sew 1 cm
(3/8") from the edge of the fabric.
3
Trim close to the stitching.
The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling.
Stitch Name Pattern
Stitch
Length
[mm (inch)]
Stitch
Width
[mm (inch)]
Stretch
Overlock
Stitch
Fixed 2.5
(3/32)
3.5
(1/8)
Elastic
Overlock
Stitch
5
(3/16)
Arrowhead
Stitch
Stitch Name Pattern
Stitch
Length
[mm (inch)]
Stitch
Width
[mm (inch)]
Feather Stitch
Fixed 2.5
(3/32)
5
(3/16)
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