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 (including stitch regulator sewing) or embroidery.

1. Follow steps 1 through 5 of Setting the Bobbin for installing the bobbin into the bobbin case.

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 holding the upper thread, press (Needle position button) to lower the needle.

   

5. Press (Needle position button) to raise the needle.

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

   

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

   
   1. Upper thread
   2. Bobbin thread

8. Replace the bobbin cover.