LOWER THREADING
Getting Ready
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Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread
There may be some sewing applications where
you want to pull up the bobbin thread; for
example, when making gathers, darts, or doing
free motion quilting or embroidery.
a
Guide the bobbin thread through the
groove, following the arrow in the
illustration.
* Do not cut the thread with the cutter.
* Do not replace the bobbin cover.
b
While holding the upper thread, press the
“Needle Position” button to lower the
needle.
a“Needle Position” button
c
Press the “Needle Position” button to raise
the needle.
d
Gently pull the upper thread. A loop of the
bobbin thread will come out of the hole in
the needle plate.
e
Pull up the bobbin thread, pass it under the
presser foot and pull it about
100 mm (approx. 3-4 inches) toward the
back of the machine, making it even with
the upper thread.
aUpper thread
bBobbin thread
f
Replace the bobbin cover.
Memo
You can pull up the bobbin thread after
threading the upper thread (“UPPER
THREADING” on page 46).