Using The Twin Needle - Brother 888-F50 Operation Manual

d While lightly holding the upper thread with your left
hand, press (Needle position button) twice to raise
the needle.
→ The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread
and can be pulled up.
e Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the
end of the bobbin thread.
Pull up the bobbin thread, pass it under the presser
f
foot and pull it about 10 cm (4 inches) toward the back
of the machine, making it even with the upper thread.
g Reattach the bobbin cover.
Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin
cover, and then lightly press down on the right side.
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Using the twin needle

With the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the
same stitch with two different threads. Both upper threads
should have the same thickness and quality. Be sure to use the
twin needle, the horizontal spool pin and the appropriate
spool cap.
For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin
needle, refer to "Stitch Setting Chart" beginning on page B-46.
Memo
• Traditionally a twin needle is also used for creating
• Only use the twin needle (2.0/11 needle, part
code: X59296-121). Use of any other needle
may bend the needle or damage the machine.
• Never use bent needles. Bent needles can
easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
• The needle threader cannot be used with the
twin needle. If the needle threader is used with
the twin needle, the machine may be
damaged.
Install the twin needle.
a
• For details on installing a needle, refer to "Replacing
the needle" on page B-29.
b Thread the upper thread for the left needle eye.
• For details, refer to steps
"Threading the upper thread" on page B-21.
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c Manually thread the left needle with the upper thread.
Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the
front.
pin tucks. Contact your nearest authorized
Brother dealer to obtain the optional pin tuck foot
for your machine (SA194, F069: XF5832-001).
CAUTION
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