Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread; Guide the bobbin thread through the ; groove, following the arrow in the - Page 59

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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.

a

Upper thread

b

Bobbin thread

f

Replace the bobbin cover.

Memo

• You can pull up the bobbin thread after 

threading the upper thread (“UPPER 
THREADING” on page 46).