Brother International Innov-is 4750D Instruction Manual for Bobbin work - Page 12
Finishing the Thread Ends, Bobbin Work Free-Motion Sewing
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q Leaving about 10 cm (approx. 4 inches) of thread at the ends, use scissors to cut the threads. b 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. a 10 cm (approx. 4 inches) Note • Do not sew reinforcement/reverse stitches or use a "Thread Cutter" button (if so equipped) at the end of 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. Finishing the Thread Ends a At the end of the stitching, pull the end of the bobbin thread up to the wrong side of the fabric. a Wrong side of fabric b Bobbin thread Note • 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 to pull up the bobbin thread. a Wrong side of fabric b Surface of fabric Note • To ensure threads do not come undone after being tied place a drop of fabric glue on knots. c 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 see "Adjusting the Thread Tension" on page 11. Bobbin Work Free-Motion Sewing Note • For bobbin work free motion sewing use the instructions for "Creating Bobbin Work" beginning on page 8. • 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. a Print the desired template. Note • Print the template in its original dimensions. If an enlarged template is used, the bobbin thread may run out during sewing. 10