Brother Sewing Machine - Pulling up the Bobbin Thread

Upper Threading 39
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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.
a
Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case.
• Refer to steps
c through g of “Installing the
bobbin” (page 29).
b
Pass the bobbin thread through the slot.
Do not cut the thread with the cutter.
c
While lightly holding the upper thread with
your left hand with the needle in the up-
position, press (“Needle Position” button)
twice to lower and raise the needle.
a “Needle Position” button
X The bobbin thread is looped around the
upper thread and can be pulled up.
d
Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull
out the end of the bobbin thread.
e
Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of the bobbin
thread under the presser foot toward the rear
of the machine.
f
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.