Pulling up the bobbin thread; Insert the bobbin into the shuttle.; Pass the bobbin thread through the slot.- Page 41

Upper Threading    

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Pulling up the bobbin thread

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

1

Insert the bobbin into the shuttle.

• Refer to steps 

1

 through 

5

 of “Installing the 

bobbin” (page 22).

2

Pass the bobbin thread through the slot.

Do not cut the thread with the cutter.

3

While lightly holding the upper thread with 
your left hand, press 

 (needle position 

button) twice to raise the needle.

1

Needle position button

X

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

4

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

5

Pull out about 10-15 cm (3/8-5/8 inch) of the 
bobbin thread under the presser foot toward 
the rear of the machine.

6

Reattach 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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