PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK; Required Materials; Bobbin case and bobbin cover- Page 4

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PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK

Required Materials

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Bobbin case and bobbin cover

a

Bobbin case (gray)
This bobbin case is only for bobbin work. The bobbin 
case will allow you to sew with thick thread or narrow 
ribbon that cannot be inserted through the eye of the 
needle. There is a notch at the location indicated by the 
letter “A”.

b

Bobbin cover with tabs (for bobbin work)*
There are ribs “B” on the back of the bobbin cover.
The ribs press down on the bobbin so it is not lifted out 
when thick thread is being fed from it.
This bobbin cover can also be used with normal 
sewing.

*

Two bobbin covers may be included, depending on the 
country or region where this kit was purchased. Use the 
bobbin cover with the same shape as the bobbin cover 
included with your machine. The bobbin cover with a 
shape different than that included with your machine 
cannot be installed on the machine.

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Lower thread

We recommend the following types of threads for 
bobbin work.

* If ribbon is to be used, we recommend that tension not be 

applied. Refer to page 6 for more detailed instructions.

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Upper thread

Sewing machine embroidery thread (polyester thread) 
or monofilament (transparent nylon) thread.
If you do not wish for the upper thread to be visible, we 
recommend using transparent nylon monofilament 
thread or polyester light weight thread (50wt. or above) 
that is the same color as the lower thread.

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Needle

Use a needle appropriate for the upper thread and 
fabric being used. For details, refer to your machine’s 
Operation Manual.

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Presser foot

Utility stitches or decorative stitches: Monogramming 
foot “N”

Free-motion sewing: Use the free-motion quilting foot 
provided with your machine. If you do not have a free-
motion quilting foot, contact your nearest authorized 
dealer to purchase one.

No.5 or finer hand embroidery 
thread or decorative thread

Flexible woven ribbon
(approx. 2mm (approx. 5/64 inch) 
recommended)

Fine embroidery ribbon (silk or 
silk-like material) (3.5 mm (approx. 
1/8 inch) or less, recommended)

Note

• Do not use thread heavier than No.5 hand 

embroidery thread.

• Some threads may not be appropriate for bobbin 

work. Be sure to sew trial stitches before sewing on 
your project.

Note

• If monogramming foot “N” was not provided with 

your machine, use zigzag foot “J”.

• When sewing a pattern described in the machine’s 

Operation Manual and the monogramming foot “N” 
is recommended, be sure to use this foot, otherwise 
the desired results may not be achieved.

Free-motion quilting foot

Free-motion open toe 

quilting foot “O”