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Manual Brother XR-65T Sewing Machine

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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

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

STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING

PLEASE READ BEFORE SEWING............................... 41

Straight Stitching .................................................. 42

Zigzag Stitching .................................................... 45

BUILT-IN STITCHES

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING

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

USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS

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

MAINTENANCE

Changing the Light Bulb ....................................... 75

Cleaning ............................................................... 77

Performance Check List ....................................... 79

Repacking the Machine ........................................ 85

INDEX

TABLE OF CONTENTS

KNOWING YOUR

SEWING MACHINE

STRAIGHT AND

ZIGZAG STITCHING

BUILT-IN STITCHES

BUTTONHOLE AND

BUTTON SEWING

USING ATTACHMENTS

AND APPLICATIONS

MAINTENANCE INDEX

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Brand	Brother
Model	XR-65T
Category	Sewing Machines
File type	PDF
File size	1.56 MB

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What size needle should I use? Verified

The size of the needle depends on the fabric. For a thicker fabric, you will need a thinker needle. The application of the needle of often mentioned on the packaging.

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I have checked everything, but my sewing machine thread keeps breaking, what can I do? Verified

If the upper thread of the machine keeps breaking where the needle enters the fabric, it could be that the needleplate or bobbin case have minor damages in the form of scratches and/or sharp edges. These minor damages can cause the thread to break after a few stitches.

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How long does a sewing machine neelde last? Verified

This varies between manufacturers, but in general a needle will last about 8 hours. It might take longer for the needle to break, but before that it will have become blunt and might damage the fabric.

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My needle keeps breaking, what is causing this? Verified

There can be various reasons for this. The needle may not be the correct one for the selected fabric, the needle may have been set too low, the fabric may not be properly guided or the bobbin case may be placed incorrectly.

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Do I need to turn my sewing machine completely off to replace the needle? Verified

You can change the needle after turning off the product with the on/off switch. When cleaning the product you should disconnect it from the power supply.

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