GETTING READY ————————————————————————————————————————————

Pulling up the bobbin thread

When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below.

aInsert the bobbin into the bobbin case.

•Refer to steps athrough eof “Installing the bobbin” (page 26).

bPass the bobbin thread through the slot. Do not cut the thread with the cutter.

cWhile lightly holding the upper thread with your left hand with the needle in the up-

position, press (“Needle Position” button) twice to lower and raise the needle.

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a“Needle Position” button

XThe bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread and can be pulled up.

dCarefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the end of the bobbin thread.

ePull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of the bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine.

fReattach 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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