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Upper Threading
GETTING READY
Basic operations B-23
B
Pulling up the bobbin thread
When making gathers or before free motion quilting, first pull
up the bobbin thread as described below.
a
Refer to “Threading the upper thread” (page B-19) to
thread the machine with the upper thread and thread
the needle.
b
Follow steps d to f “Installing the bobbin” (page B-
16) for installing the bobbin to insert the bobbin into
the bobbin case.
c
Pass the bobbin thread through the slot.
Do not cut the thread with the cutter.
d
While lightly holding the upper thread with your left
hand, press (Needle position button) twice to
lower and then raise the needle.
The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread
and can be pulled up.
e
Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the
end of the bobbin thread.
f
Pull up the bobbin thread, pass it under the presser
foot and pull it about 10 cm (4 inches) toward the back
of the machine, making it even with the upper thread.
g
Reattach the bobbin cover.
Insert the tab of the bobbin cover into the notch of the
needle plate cover, and then lightly press down on the
right side.
Using the twin needle
With the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the
same stitch with two different threads. Both upper threads
should have the same thickness and quality. Be sure to use the
twin needle, the horizontal spool pin and the appropriate
spool cap.
For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin
needle, refer to “Stitch Setting Chart” beginning on page B-42.
a
Install the twin needle.
• For details on installing a needle, refer to “Replacing
the needle” on page B-27.
b
Thread the upper thread for the left needle eye.
• For details, refer to steps
a through k of
“Threading the upper thread” on page B-19.
Memo
• Traditionally a twin needle is also used for creating
pin tucks. Contact your nearest authorized
Brother dealer to obtain the optional pin tuck foot
for your machine (SA194, F069: XF5832-001).
CAUTION
• Only use the twin needle (2/11 needle, part
code: X59296-121). Use of any other needle
may bend the needle or damage the machine.
• Never use bent needles. Bent needles can
easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
• The needle threader cannot be used with the
twin needle. If the needle threader is used with
the twin needle, the machine may be
damaged.
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