LOWER THREADING
Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread
There may be some sewing applications where
you want to pull up the bobbin thread; for
example, when making gathers, darts, or doing
free motion quilting or embroidery.
Memo
You can pull up the bobbin thread after
threading the upper thread (see "UPPER
THREADING" on page 29).
a
Guide the bobbin thread through the
groove, following the arrow in the
illustration.
*
Do not cut the thread with the cutter.
*
Do not replace the bobbin cover.
b
While holding the upper thread, press the
needle position button to lower the needle.
a Needle position button
c
Press the "Needle Position" button to raise
the needle.
d
Gently pull the upper thread, and a loop of
the bobbin thread will come out of the hole
in the needle plate.
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a
e
Pull up the bobbin thread, then pass it
under the presser foot and pull it about
100 mm (approx. 3-4 inches) toward the
back of the machine, making it even with
the upper thread.
a
b
a Upper thread
b Bobbin thread
f
Replace the bobbin cover.