Brother Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine operation manual Using the Twin Needle, Press

LOWER/UPPER THREADING

Using the Twin Needle

Using the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch. Although the same bobbin thread is used, interesting patterns can be sewn by threading each needle with a different color of thread. Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality. The twin needle can only be used with patterns where

appears when they are selected. Check the

“STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual for patterns that can be used with the twin needle.

CAUTION

•Use only twin needles made for this machine (part code X59296-151). Other needles could break, resulting in damage.

•Be sure to set the twin needle mode when using the twin needle. Using the twin needle while the machine is in single needle mode could cause the needle to break, resulting in damage.

•Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and cause injury.

•When using the twin needle, be sure to use presser foot “J”. In case bunched stitches may occur, use the presser foot “N”.

a Press , and then install the twin

needle (see “CHANGING THE NEEDLE” on page 35).

bThread the machine for the first needle according to the procedure for threading a single needle (see “Upper Threading” on page 29).

cPass the thread through the needle bar thread guide, and then manually thread the needle on the left side.

*Do not use needle threader when threading a twin needle.

a

aNeedle bar thread guide

dSet the supplemental spool pin in the “up” position.

a

aSupplemental spool pin

ePlace the additional spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the front. Then, slide the spool cap as far as possible onto the supplemental spool pin to secure the thread spool.

a

b

c

aSpool cap

bSupplemental spool pin

cThread spool

fWhile holding the thread from the spool in your right hand, hold the end of the thread with your left hand, and then pass the thread through the thread guide.

*Do not pass the thread through the bobbin winding thread guide.

a b

aBobbin winding thread guide

bThread guide

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