20 Most Recent Brother XL-3500 Questions & Answers

Yep, you should probably take it for service. Something is out of alignment.

Hi PrittyKitty. see if this link helps you out. Brother XL 3500 bobbin case area has no movement Google Search

no make . model or other details given so a correct answer is out of the question it indicates that the drive belt from the top shaft to the bottom shaft has broken take it in for a proper diagnosis

ARE YOU TRYING TO WIND A BOBBIN? YOUR HAND WHEEL CAN BE PULLED OUTWARDS AND THE DOGS WON'T WORK. THE ADJUSTMENT ON THE TOP WILL CHANGE THE LENGTH OF THE STITCH SO THE LENGTH OF THE FEED DOGS IS CHANGED.

Not sure if this model has a Feed Dog switch. May be located in area covered by storage portion of sewing bed. May be located on back side of freearm area will be indicated by multiple triangles near the switch. Cheers, Kelly San Diego, CA Embroidery Services

I would double check your Threading. Make sure the thread coming from the spool is not getting caught on something. Try keeping the presser foot up, and then pull out some thread from the back of the needle, does it seem tight to pull? Now lower the presser foot, is it more difficult to pull out? It should be but not so much that it is bending the needle. If it is to tight, there could thread caught in the tension discs. Remove the left side panel above the needle on the machine. Check to see if you can see any threads. IF not, lower the thread tension and see if that helps. Good luck

Hello Veronica, The needle system for your machine is 130/705H or 130/705HB also recognised as a 15x1. This is a very common system for most all home machines. The needle measures 1 17/32 inches long , and has a flat side on the shank. There are nine different thicknesses of needles in this system ranging from 60/8 being the thinnest to 112/19 being the thickest. 90/14 is the most popular. I prefer 110/18 for the repair of jeans. The smaller the number, the smaller the eye of the needle. The larger the number, the larger the eye of the needle. The thickness of material you want to sew and the thickness of thread you want to use will determine what size needle you should use .

THE final trick !!! just get off the front wheel ..CHECK THE PARTS MANUAL: http://partsbooks.sewingmachine.com/Brother/Home/PL_BM2700AS.pdf The page 9 .. take off the # 65 + 64 +63 + 62 then it gets free.. enjoy!!

You may view/download the manual at http://www.fixya.com/support/p515914-brother_xl_3500/usermanual-DE3DBE6-pdf

You may download the manual at http://www.fixya.com/support/p515914-brother_xl_3500/usermanual-DE3DBE6-pdf