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.

1. Follow steps 1 to 5 in “Installing the Bobbin” for installing the bobbin into the bobbin case.

   Installing the Bobbin

2. 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.

   

3. Touch to unlock all keys and buttons.

4. While lightly holding the upper thread with your left hand, press (Needle position button) twice to lower and then raise the needle.

   

5. Gently pull the upper thread. A loop of the bobbin thread will come out of the hole in the needle plate.

   

6. Pull up the bobbin thread, pass the upper and bobbin thread under the presser foot and pull them about 10 cm (approx. 4 inches) toward the back of the machine, making it even with the upper thread.

   

7. Reattach the bobbin cover.