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PREPARING FOR BOBBIN WORK
Required Materials
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Bobbin case and bobbin cover
a
Bobbin case (gray)
There is a notch at the location indicated by the letter
“A”.
b
Bobbin cover with tabs (for bobbin work)
There are two small v-shaped tabs on the back of the
bobbin cover as indicated by the letter “B”.
The tabs help hold the bobbin in place so it does not lift
up while thick thread is being pulled through.
This bobbin cover can also be used with normal
sewing.
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Lower thread
We recommend the following types of threads for
bobbin work.
* When wide ribbon or heavy weight threads are being used, we
recommend test sewing with and without bobbin case tension
being applied to see which gives the best stitching results.
If wide ribbon such as 3.5mm (approx. 1/8 inch) is to be used,
we recommend that bobbin case tension not be applied. Refer
to page 8 for more detailed instructions.
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Upper thread
Upper thread choices can vary depending on the
finished look you would like to achieve. By using
sewing machine embroidery thread (polyester),
multipurpose polyester thread, or monofilament
(transparent nylon) thread the appearance of a single
design can be changed many times just by choosing a
different upper thread weight and/or color.
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.
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Needle
Use a needle appropriate for the upper thread and
fabric being used. Refer to “Fabric/Thread/Needle
Combinations” (in the chapter “CHANGING THE
NEEDLE”) and “Embroidery Step by Step” in the
machine’s Instruction and Reference Guide.
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Presser foot
Utility stitches or decorative stitches: Monogramming
foot “N”
Free motion sewing: Free motion quilting foot “C”, Free
motion open toe quilting foot “O” or Free motion echo
quilting foot “E”
Embroidery: Embroidery foot “W”
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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.
<Sewing/Embroidery>
No.5 or finer hand embroidery
thread or decorative thread
Flexible woven ribbon
(When embroidering: approx. 2mm
(approx. 5/64 inch) recommended)
<Sewing only>
Fine embroidery ribbon (silk or
silk-like material) (3.5 mm (approx.
1/8 inch) or less, recommended)
Note
• Do not use thread heavier than No.5 hand
embroidery thread.
• Some threads may not be appropriate for bobbin
work. Be sure to sew trial stitches before sewing on
your project.
Note
• 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.
