Upper Threading
Pulling up the bobbin thread
If the threads will be pulled to create gathers or the thread at
the beginning of sewing will be finished, for example, when
free motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread.
a
Refer to "Threading the upper thread" on page 17 to
thread the machine with the upper thread and thread
the needle.
a
f
b
Follow steps
to
page 16 for installing the bobbin and to insert the
bobbin into the bobbin case.
c
Pass the bobbin thread through the slot.
Do not cut the thread with the cutter, otherwise it will
be difficult to pull up the bobbin thread.
d
Press
to unlock all keys and buttons.
e
While lightly holding the upper thread with your left
hand, press
(Needle position button) twice to lower
and then raise the needle.
The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread
and can be pulled up.
f
Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the
end of the bobbin thread.
g
Pull up the bobbin thread, pass it under the presser
foot and pull it about 10 cm (4 inches) toward the back
of the machine, making it even with the upper thread.
h
Reattach the bobbin cover.
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"Installing the bobbin" on