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1. bobbin thread Refer to When tension is not applied to the bobbin thread on page 6 English 111 001
2. bobbin thread While gently holding threads at the rear of the and then pass them under the presser foot machine turn the handwheel to feed the toward the rear of the machine needle into the punched hole again and then lower the presser foot lever Turn on the machine D Select a stitch Memo For best results select a longer stitch length and a wider stitch width Depending on the selected stitch it may not be possible to change the stitch length and stitch width settings For details on adjusting the stitch length and stitch width refer to the machine s Operation Manual x Depending on the fabric bunched stitches may D Select a low speed gently hold the threads result We recommend selecting a simple stitch and behind the presser foot and start sewing sewing trial stitches to check the sewing results Threads can be released after several stitches have been made Examples of simple stitches s E I an Adjust the upper thread tension For details on adjusting the upper thread tension refer to the machine s Operation Manual E Memo wk Note We recommend an upper thread tension that is higher Before sewing check that there is enough thread in than the standard setting the bobbin If your machine is equipped with the B When you have reached the end of the automatic thread cutting function and stitching area stop the machine automatic reinforcement reverse stitc
3. stitches Monogramming foot N Sk Note e If monogramming foot N was not provided with your machine use zigzag foot J e 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 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 Free motion quilting foot Free motion open toe quilting foot O E Fabric Be sure to sew trial stitches on a piece of scrap fabric which includes the same threads and fabric as what is being used in your project vl Note e The sewing results may be affected by the type of fabric used Before sewing your project be sure to sew trial stitches on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as the fabric used in the project Upper Threading e Install a needle appropriate for the upper thread and fabric to be used For details on installing the needle refer to the machine s Operation Manual Attach the presser foot For the presser foot to be used refer to Required Materials on page 3 For details on attaching the presser foot refer to the machine s Operation Manual Thread the machine with the upper thread For details on threading the machine
4. when creating from the left side bobbin work Using any other bobbin case may Then correctly pass the thread through the tension result in the thread becoming tangled or damage to spring as shown below the machine Make sure that the bobbin case is correctly installed If the bobbin case is incorrectly installed the thread may become tangled or the machine may be damaged Wind a decorative thread around the bobbin by hand After winding the bobbin so it is filled as shown below about 80 cut the thread A CAUTION Tension spring e Be sure to use the machine s included bobbin or one designed specifically for this machine Using any other bobbin may result in damage or injuries A CAUTION e When winding the bobbin make sure the thread is not frayed Sewing with frayed thread may result in the thread catching on the tension spring of the bobbin case the thread becoming tangled or damage to the machine Do not guide the bobbin thread through the groove in the needle plate cover otherwise the lower Actual size 115mm x approx 7 16 inch ur This model Other models threading cannot be done correctly Note e Slowly and evenly wind the thread around the bobbin e For best results wind the bobbin so the thread is snug and not twisted Using scissors carefully trim the thread tail as close to the bobbin as possible Beginning of wo
5. aD Install the needle plate cover and bobbin cover with tabs For details on installing the needle plate cover refer to the machine s Operation Manual Needle plate cover Bobbin cover with tabs vy Note e 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 A CAUTION e When creating bobbin work use the bobbin cover with tabs otherwise the thread may become tangled or the needle may break Note e When installing the needle plate cover do not allow it to pinch the thread D Install the flat bed attachment gt Note e When installing the flat bed attachment do not allow it to pinch the thread e When the bobbin thread is replaced with a new one be sure to repeat the procedure from on Preparing the Bobbin Thread otherwise the lower threading will not be done correctly This completes the upper and lower threading CREATING BOBBIN WORK Positioning the Fabric and Sewing vy Note Q e Be sure to sew trial stitches using same fabric and threads as your project in order to check the sewing results The bobbin thread may become tangled due to the type of pattern and thread that are being used Since this may cause the n
6. brother Bobbin work kit Operation Manual BEFORE YOU START Thank you for choosing our product This manual describes the procedures for sewing bobbin work For specific details on operating the machine refer to the Operation Manual provided with your machine The images and patterns used in this manual are for illustration purposes and may differ from the actual items This is a kit used for sewing utility stitches decorative stitches or free motion sewing This kit cannot be used for machine embroidering CONTENTS ABOUTBOBBINWORK icrii cla 2 INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ca savestsssshvcvecstarecenbicd casesesovensuessecadegavesecevevensscucbsveb ans vareuesenceots ET A 2 PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK iii 3 RequirediMatena fatuo lla 3 Upper Threadine nen oi palate 4 Preparing the Bobbin Thread aa 4 CREATING BOBBIN WORK si nee le names esse 8 Positioning the Fabric and Se Wink aa nee une 8 Finishing the thread end nee a ea 10 Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing ss anna RE 11 Templates for Free Motion Sewing un een 12 ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION i soosse a i i iraa 13 Adjusting the Upper Thread Tension sss see sese ee sees seene 13 Adjusting the Tension of the Bobbin Thread cri 13 TROUBLESHOOTING Ra REA 14 ABOUT BOBBIN WORK You can create designs which gives a three dimensional appearance to the surface of the fabric by winding the bobbin with heavy weight thread or ribbon too thick to be fed through the sewing machine needl
7. e 12 Print the desired template 3 Note Q e Print the template in its original dimensions If an enlarged template is used the bobbin thread may run out during sewing Affix the stabilizer to the wrong side of the fabric Place commercially available transfer paper on the stabilizer then the paper printed with the template on top and then trace the design with a pencil IGT UT Template Transfer paper Stabilizer on wrong side of fabric Note e Some templates have the arrows to show you the sewing direction Trace the arrows with design Once the design is transferred to the stabilizer position the fabric under the free motion presser foot on the machine and then use free motion sewing to sew the design 11 Templates for Free Motion Sewing l AL N gt aig e 2 BRENNT PES SU A N e easy Ne FENN asl ns T gt e Z SLI CERESIO CE lt do g CIE on Sa HH et Se wc S A E O hi T ES Se a A NZ lt EN G 3 Go faa TA otha 47 1 o VAS L V o 5 5 5 5 5 5 A oe 8 8 e 8 d co NN wo Seo BEDS st Q vee ma NN 2 gt o
8. e and sewing on the wrong side of the fabric Bobbin work is sewn using the special bobbin case gray and bobbin cover with tabs included with this kit Decorative stitches Utility stitches For models with built in Free motion sewing decorative stitches 1 4 Bobbin case gray Bobbin cover with tabs Screwdriver small CD ROM Contains the Operation XE8298 001 See Note X55468 051 Manual and the Templates for free motion sewing USA CANADA XE9382 001 Other areas XE9501 001 lt gt Note Q e 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 XE8992 001 ci 001 PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK Required Materials E Bobbin case and bobbin cover 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 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 wit
9. eedle to break immediately stop sewing if this occurs Turn off the machine and cut out the tangled thread with scissors Then clean the race and bobbin case as described in Preparing the Bobbin Thread on page 4 Place a lightweight tear away stabilizer on top wrong side of the fabric Using an awl punch a hole in the fabric at the beginning of stitching so the bobbin thread can be fed through the fabric Use the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot With the wrong side facing up place the fabric with stabilizer under the presser foot G Wrong side of fabric Stabilizer on wrong side of fabric G G Turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to feed the needle into the punched hole Position the upper thread over the presser foot and lightly hold then lower the presser foot Punched hole Upper thread over the presser foot Pulling the upper thread gently turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise until the mark on the handwheel aligns with the center top of machine A loop of the bobbin thread comes up through the hole in the fabric Raise the presser foot lever and then use tweezers to pull up the bobbin thread and bring the end of the thread to the top of the fabric gt Note e Pull the thread while holding down the fabric so it does not move out of place Align the upper thread and
10. h 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 E Lower thread We recommend the following types of threads for bobbin work 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 If ribbon is to be used we recommend that tension not be applied Refer to page 6 for more detailed instructions gt Note s Do not use thread heavier than No 5 hand embroidery thread e Some threads may not be appropriate for bobbin work Be sure to sew trial stitches before sewing on your project E 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 E Needle Use a needle appropriate for the upper thread and fabric being used For details refer to your machine s Operation Manual E Presser foot Utility stitches or decorative
11. hing function make sure the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement reverse stitching have been turned off Note Do not sew reinforcement reverse stitches at the end of the stitching otherwise the threads may become tangled or the needle may break In addition it will be difficult to pull the bobbin thread up to the wrong side of the fabric A CAUTION e Before sewing make sure the automatic thread Raise the needle and presser foot cutting has been turned off If sewing is started with automatic thread cutting turned on the thread may become tangled or the machine may be damaged 17 Leaving about 10 cm approx 4 inches of thread at the ends use scissors to cut the Finishing the thread ends threads O At the end of the stitching pull the end of the bobbin thread up to the wrong side of the fabric 10 cm approx 4 inches 3 Note O s Do not sew reinforcement reverse stitches or use a Wrong side of fabric Thread Cutter button if so equipped at the end of Bobbin thread the stitching otherwise it will be difficult to pull the bobbin thread up to the wrong side of the fabric In addition the threads may become tangled or the needle may break possibly causing machine damage dk Note Q e If it is difficult to pull up the bobbin thread use a ribbon embroidery needle to pull the thread up to the wrong side of the fabric Otherwise use an awl t
12. hread tension that is higher than the standard setting Refer to the machine s Operation Manual for detailed instruction Adjusting the Tension of the Bobbin Thread If the desired stitching cannot be achieved after adjusting the upper thread tension adjust the tension of the bobbin thread The tension of the bobbin thread can be adjusted by turning the slotted head screw on the bobbin case gray for bobbin work Do not turn the phillips screw Adjust with the small screwdriver To increase the tension of the bobbin thread turn the slotted head screw 30 to 45 clockwise To decrease the tension of the bobbin thread turn the slotted head screw 30 to 45 counterclockwise vy Note Q Turning the screw on the bobbin case gray may push up the spring plate as shown below If this occurs gently press down the spring plate with a screwdriver so it is lower than the top surface of the bobbin case gray and then insert the bobbin case into the machine La Spring plate A CAUTION e DO NOT adjust the position of the phillips screw on the bobbin case gray as this may result in damage to the bobbin case rendering it useless If the slotted screw is difficult to turn do not use force Turning the screw too much or providing force in either rotational direction may cause damage to the bobbin case Should damage occur the bobbin case may not mainta
13. in proper tension vv Note e If the bobbin thread tension is tight the thread cannot be passed through the tension spring when the bobbin is installed in the bobbin case Refer to When tension is not applied to the bobbin thread on page 6 13 14 TROUBLESHOOTING Several solutions for minor problems are described below If the problem persists contact your nearest authorized dealer R The thread was accidentally cut Press the Thread Cutter button again and automatically and the bobbin thread is then pull the thread out to the left while the caught inside the machine Only for thread cutter is operating machines equipped with the automatic thread cutting function Cut the thread near the fabric above the needle plate and then remove the fabric A CAUTION e Do not pull on the thread with excessive force otherwise the machine may be damaged Thread E The pattern is misaligned Refer to ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION and increase the upper thread tension If the pattern is still misaligned reduce the tension of the bobbin thread Remove the bobbin and then hold it out toward the left side of the machine Example Decorative Stitch Lower the presser foot Correct tension The upper thread tension is too loose or the bobbin thread tension is too tight E The bobbin thread catches on the tension spring of the bobbin case Sew with no tension applied to the
14. o pull up the bobbin thread From the wrong side of the fabric tie the bobbin thread and the upper thread together by hand and then cut off excess threads with scissors Wrong side of fabric Surface of fabric gt Note e To ensure threads do not come undone after being tied place a drop of fabric glue on knots If the desired results could not be achieved adjust the tension of the bobbin thread and of the upper thread and then try sewing the stitching again For more details refer to ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSION on page 13 Bobbin Work Free Motion Sewing si Note Q For bobbin work free motion sewing use the instructions for CREATING BOBBIN WORK beginning on page 8 e Use the quilting foot provided with your machine If you do not have a quilting foot contact your nearest authorized dealer to purchase For details on using the quilting foot refer to the Operation Manual provided with your machine or with the presser foot If so desired use a template or draw your design on the stabilizer to allow for ease of stitching Remember your stitches with your decorative thread will be on the underneath side of your fabric and the stabilizer will be on the top of the wrong side of your fabric The CD ROM included with this kit contains template data for free motion sewing For a list of the template designs refer to Templates for Free Motion Sewing on pag
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16. refer to the machine s Operation Manual Preparing the Bobbin Thread In order to create bobbin work the bobbin case must be replaced with the one for bobbin work Before creating bobbin work clean the bobbin case and the race G Raise the needle and presser foot and then turn off the machine Remove the flat bed attachment Remove the needle plate cover For details on removing the needle plate cover refer to the machine s Operation Manual G Q Remove the bobbin case Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush included with the machine or a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the race and its surrounding area Cleaning brush Race Wipe the bobbin case gray with a soft lint free cloth to clean it Insert the bobbin case so that the projection on the bobbin case aligns with the spring For details on inserting the bobbin case refer to the machine s Operation Manual A Projection Spring u Note Q e The bobbin case gray cannot be used for sewing in any way other than bobbin work After sewing bobbin work refer back to the steps in Preparing the Bobbin Thread for removing and cleaning the bobbin case gray and then reinstall the standard bobbin case black Needle plate cover R When tension is applied to the bobbin thread A CAUTION Insert bobbin into bobbin case so the thread unwinds e Be sure to use the bobbin case gray
17. und thread A CAUTION e If thread extends beyond the top of the bobbin too much the thread may become tangled or the needle may break D Install the bobbin wound with thread Whether or not tension should be applied to the bobbin thread depends on the type of thread being used R When tension is not applied to the bobbin Gently pull the upper thread to bring the thread bobbin thread up through the needle plate If the bobbin thread in the trial stitching is too tight and adjusting the bobbin case tension does not help As described in Adjusting the Tension of the Bobbin Thread on page 13 do not pass the thread through the tension spring Hold the bobbin with your left hand so the thread unwinds from the right side and hold the end of the thread with your right hand A loop of the bobbin thread comes out through the hole in the needle plate 14 Insert tweezers through bobbin thread loop and pull bobbin thread above the needle plate Align the upper thread and bobbin thread and then pull out about 10 cm approx 4 inches of the threads and pass them under the presser foot toward the rear of the machine Pull out about 8 cm approx 3 inches of bobbin thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread while turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise until the mark on the handwheel aligns with the center top of machine

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