CREATING BOBBIN WORK

qWhen you have reached the end of the stitching area, stop the machine.

Note

Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches at the end of the stitching, otherwise the threads may become tangled or the needle may break. In addition, it will be difficult to pull the bobbin thread up to the wrong side of the fabric.

rRaise the needle and presser foot.

sLeaving about 10 cm (approx. 4 inches) of thread at the ends, use scissors to cut the threads.

a10 cm (approx. 4 inches)

Note

Do not press the “Thread Cutter” button to cut the threads, otherwise the machine may be damaged.

Finishing the thread ends

aAt the end of the stitching, use a hand sewing needle to bring the bobbin thread up to the wrong side of the fabric.

aWrong side of fabric

bBobbin thread

Note

If it is difficult to place bobbin thread through the eye of a hand sewing needle, use a ribbon embroidery needle to pull the thread up to the wrong side of the fabric. Otherwise, use an awl to pull up the bobbin thread.

bWorking from the wrong side of the fabric, tie the bobbin and upper threads together by hand. Cut away excess threads with scissors.

aWrong side of fabric

bRight side of fabric

Note

To ensure threads do not come undone after being tied place a drop of fabric glue on knots.

cIf the desired results could not be achieved, adjust the tension of the bobbin thread and of the upper thread, and then try sewing the stitching again.

For more details, refer to “ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION” on page A-12.

Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing

If so desired, use a template or draw your design on the stabilizer to allow for ease of stitching. Remember, your stitches with your decorative thread will be on the underneath side of your fabric and the stabilizer will be on the top of the wrong side of your fabric.

*For information about using free motion open toe quilting foot “O” refer to “Free Motion Quilting” on page S-40.

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