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 and the extra spool pin.
For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to “Stitch settings” (page 87).
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aTwin needle
bExtra spool pin
CAUTION
●Only use the twin 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 sewing machine may be damaged.
aInstall the twin needle.
•For details on installing a needle, refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 29).
bThread the upper thread for the left needle.
•For details, refer to steps a through j of “Threading the upper thread” (page 20).
cManually thread the left needle with the upper thread.
Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back.
dInsert the extra spool pin onto the end of the bobbin winder shaft.
aBobbin winder shaft
bExtra spool pin
c Thread spool | 1 |
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eInstallthread.the thread spool and thread the upper
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●When setting the thread spool, set it so that the thread winds off from the front of the spool.
fThread the upper thread for the right side in the same way that the upper thread for the left side was threaded.
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aThread guide cover
•For details, refer to step a through j of “Threading the upper thread” (page 20).
gWithout passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle.
Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back.
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