Brother X5 Manual

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TABLA DE RELACIÓN ENTRE TEJIDOS, HILOS Y AGUJAS
NOTA: 
1.Elija la aguja y el hilo correctos en la tabla arriba.
2.Utilice el mismo tamaño de hilo para los hilos superior (carrete) e inferior (canilla).
TEJIDOSTAMAÑO DE 
AGUJATAMAÑO DE HILO
MUY FINOPunto fino, Encaje fino, Lino fino, Seda, Tul, 
Gasan° 65/9Algodón: 80
Sintético/ Fibra larga de poliéster
Algodón fino.
LIGEROVelo, Tafetán, Sintéticos, Seda, Batistan° 75/11
Algodón: 60-80
Seda: “A”
Sintético/ Fibra larga de poliéster
Mercería 50....

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Straight Stitching
The Straight Stitch (6-10 or 11) is used for top stitching and
sewing lightweight fabrics.
Starting Sewing (fig. A)
1. Set the pattern selection dial to the appropriate Straight Stitch
(6-10 or 11) with the desired length.
2. Raise the needle to its highest position and lift the presser foot lifter.
3. Pull up the bobbin thread by turning the balance wheel
toward you (counterclockwise) and place both the upper and
lower threads toward the back behind the presser foot.
4. Place the...

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Para iniciar a costura (fig. A)
1. Coloque o seletor de pontos no ponto reto pretendido (6-10 ou 11),
com o comprimento desejado. 
2. Leve a agulha para sua posição mais alta e levante a alavanca do pé
calcador.
3. Puxe o fio inferior girando o volante em sua direção (sentido anti-
horário). Leve ambos os fios (superior e inferior) para trás do pé calcador.
4. Coloque o tecido debaixo do pé calcador e posicione a agulha a 1
centímetro da beirada do tecido.
5. Abaixe o pé calcador.
6. Para costurar...

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Zigzag Stitching
ZIGZAG STITCH
Set the pattern selection dial to the appropriate Zigzag Stitch (2, 3
or 4) with the desired width.
It is recommended to sew using the Straight Stitch at the
beginning and end of the Zigzag Stitches.
ZIGZAG (SATIN) STITCH
The Satin Stitch can be used for making decorative stitches. Set
the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag (Satin) Stitch (5).
Pattern
2 (Zigzag Stitch)
3 (Zigzag Stitch)
4 (Zigzag Stitch)
Pattern
5 (Zigzag (Satin) Stitch)
Points zigzag
POINT ZIGZAG...

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ABCD
Blind Hem Stitching
The Stretch Blind Stitch is used to finish the edge of projects made
with stretch fabrics without the stitch showing.
1. Set the pattern selection dial to 12.
2. Both the threads should be the same color as the fabric.
3. Fold back the fabric to the desired location of the hem as
shown in fig. A. Then, fold the edge of the fabric as in fig. B.
Leave a 6 mm (1/4) overlap at the edge.
4. Sew on the fold as in fig. C.
5. When the fabric is unfolded you will have a Stretch Blind...

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Elastic Stitching
The Elastic Stitch can be used in 3 ways: mending, sewing elastic
or joining fabric. Each is explained below. 
Set the pattern selection dial to 14. 
MENDING
1. Place the reinforcement fabric under the tear to be mended.
2. Following the line of the tear, sew using the Elastic Stitch as
illustrated in fig. A.
SEWING ELASTIC
1. Place the elastic on the fabric.
2. As you sew, stretch the elastic both in the front and behind the
presser foot as shown in fig. B.
JOINING FABRIC
The...

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Shell Tuck Stitching
The Shell Tuck Stitch can be used to sew a picot (lace-like) edge
on a lightweight fabric.
1. Set the pattern selection dial to 13.
2. Use a tighter thread tension than normal.
3. At a slow speed, sew the fabric on the bias, placing it under
the presser foot so that the straight stitches are sewn on the
seamline and the zigzag stitches are sewn slightly over the
folded edge.
Pattern
13 (Shell Tuck Stitch)
Point picot
Utiliser ce point pour réaliser une lisière à picot (semblable à...

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Making a Buttonhole
NOTE:
1. It is recommended to practice making a buttonhole on a scrap
piece of fabric before attempting it on the actual garment.
2. When making buttonholes on soft fabrics, place stabilizer
material on the underside of the fabric.
Buttonhole-making is a simple process that provides reliable 
results.
MAKING A BUTTONHOLE
1. Using tailor’s chalk, mark the position and length of the
buttonhole on the fabric.
2. Attach the buttonhole foot and push the outside frame back
until the...

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MAKING A BUTTONHOLE
StepSewn PortionPatternHow to Sew
Step a
(Front end of 
buttonhole)1. Set the pattern selection dial to a.
2. Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to 6 stitches.
3. Stop the machine when the needle is at the left side of the stitches and 
raise the needle from the fabric.
Step b
(Left side)1. Turn the pattern selection dial to b.
2. Sew the predetermined length of the tailor’s chalk line.
3. Stop the machine when the needle is at the left side of the stitch and 
raise the needle.
Step...

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COSIDO DE UN OJAL
Pa sosZona de cosidoDiseñoComo coser
Pa s o  a
(remate de la 
parte delantera 
del ojal)1. Ponga el selector de diseño en a.
2. Baje el prensatelas y cosa 5 ó 6 puntadas.
3. Pare la máquina cuando la aguja se encuentre a la izquierda de las puntadas 
y levante la aguja del tejido.
Pa s o  b
(lado izquierdo)1. Ponga el selector de diseño en b.
2. Cosa el largo pre-definido de la línea con jaboncillo.
3. Pare la máquina cuando la aguja se encuentre a la izquierda de la puntada y...